Motion Control/ Power Transmission

PRECISION DRILLER/ROUTER

Precision speed and routing

The Concept 129 Precision Driller/Router features a 20-125K air-bearing driller/router spindle for dual-purpose duty. It also includes a collet to handle routing forces, as well as a sliding pressure foot that enables small piece or externally pinned routing. It is suited as an addition to enable the fabrication of complex multilayer panels with emphasis on speed, accuracy, and precision routing. Excellon Automation Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-589

HOLEMAKING SOLUTIONS

Range of sizes

The company has introduced five new solutions for drilling and boring holes in reportedly fewer passes, with chamfers, at faster feed rates, for a greater size range, on more machines. Solutions include solid carbide drills that can be used instead of special step drills in various applications from 5/32 to ¾ inch. The chamfer collars reportedly fit onto the company's chamfer collet chucks and are offered in three sizes. The VersaMax^™ twin boring heads are designed with axial-stepped standard insert cartridges that allow the offset of inserts both radially and axially. The IntraMax^™ bridge-type systems with twin cutters help reduce cycle times. The Urma Beta Modul^® connection is a line of straight shank quick-change tooling designed to adapt to stationary applications. Command Tooling Systemshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-590

ACTUATORS

Various stroke lengths

The Thomson Sweeper Head Lift actuators are available with optional IP56 protection and offer 2-, 4-, or 6-inch stroke lengths with short retracted lengths. They reportedly provide 250 lbs/force at 1 inch/sec or 500 lbs/force at 0.5 inch/sec. They are specifically suited for brush and squeegee applications. They are available with 24 or 36V dc motors with integral auto reset thermal protectors, according to the company. End-of-stroke limit switches directly control the motor, with adjustable extended limit switches and adjustable mid-stroke interlock switches available. Danaher Motionhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-591

DYNAMIC ROD LOCK

Manual release feature

Designed to function as a braking and holding mechanism for pneumatic cylinders and guide rods, the Dynamic Rod Lock provides users with the ability to slow and stop loads in all axes without relying solely on the cylinder itself. Features include a high clamping/holding force that uses a large clamp-to-rod surface area, safe use on soft rod material, consistent holding with cylinder oil present, manual release feature, IP67 rated for washdown, and integrally molded friction materials. Nexenhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-592

INDUSTRIAL PANEL COMPUTER

Optional drag-and-drop

Reportedly the first panel computer powered by Windows^® CE 5.0 and InduSoft's Web Studio, HMI Express Pro is designed as a complete supervisory control, process monitoring, and operator interface. Features include an object-oriented database, math functions, report generation, archiving, alarms, batch recipes, and interfaces for PLCs. It has optional drag-and-drop, point-and-click automation development tools to develop HMI and SCADA applications. Arista Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-593

GEARMOTOR

Accepts batteries

The 12V dc gearmotor, model MMP.PDSF80-12V.018.1, reportedly accepts any 12V dc power source, including batteries. It measures 2.8 inches in diameter by 5.6 inches long, with an 80 mm square gearbox. It is equipped with an 18:1 gear ratio and has a shaft output speed of 160 rpm. It is rated for 26 inches/lb of continuous torque, at 3.9A of current, and is capable of 70 inches/lb of peak torque. Midwest Motion Productshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-594

CONVEYORS

Affordable, hygienic

CarrySmart^™ is reportedly a unique, made-to-order line of conveyors that include Flex-Turn, Flat-Flex Straight, Flat-Flex Shuttle Conveyors, and CarrySmart Spreader or Converger Specialty Conveyors. The Flex-Turn Series of power turning units are designed to gently convey the product around corners. Other advantages, according to the company, include open construction that is easy to clean, gentle product handling, and tight transfer and small turning radius. Wire Belt Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-595

NETWORKING SOLUTION

Lowers systems costs

The SMLC-Lite is designed as a cost-effective motion, logic, HMI, and networking solution for 1 or 3 ½ axis systems. It reportedly lowers costs and reduces complexity using off-the-shelf components, IED 61131-3 languages, and powerful motion software. The servo wire controllers feature an Intel Celeron processor, built-in Ethernet, FireWire and serial ports plus adapter, Flash memory, and no hard disk. The product features the QNX real-time operating system. ORMEChttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-596

ACTUATOR

Multi-position

The MPC (Multi-Position Cylinder) is a multi-position guided actuator that is designed to deliver well over 1 billion cycles for demanding production and material-handling applications. Force and stroke functions to control the products can be programmed into the product's servo controller. It features hardened shafts for accurate feed motion, precision bearings that can handle high payloads, and a linear motor stator with integrated motor coils. LinMot Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-597

SERVO MOTORS

Stainless steel

The company's stainless steel brushless servo motor (SSBSM Series) is engineered for durability. It will easily handle IP67 and 1,500 psi washdown conditions, according to the company, and it can be used in harsh, corrosive food/liquid, high hygiene environments. Typical applications include food and liquid processing, packaging, pharmaceutical, beverage and dairy handling, beauty care, and oral care applications. It is available in standard and low inertia models, and it comes in five frame sizes. Baldor Electric Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-598

LINEAR GUIDE COVERSTRIP

Easy installation

The BAC Coverstrip for Ball Monorail is designed as an alternative to the traditional plastic caps that cover the counterbored mounting holes in a profile rail of a precision linear guideway assembly. They reportedly provide machine designers with a virtual one-step alternative to a typically multistep process. According to the company, features include quick and easy installation, no loss of reference surface, contamination protection, and wiper protection. Schneeberger Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-599

HOLLOW SHAFT GEARMOTOR

With greater clearance

The 562 series hollow shaft gearmotor features increased low speed center distance, and greater clearance for wider faced gears. It reportedly enables users to obtain nearly twice the continuous torque ratings, and it offers an optional fourth stage of gear reduction. Multiple mounting configurations are available, and it is offered with various ac and dc input motors, including three-phase and inverter duty. Additional features include all need and ball bearing shaft support; all steel, heat-treated gearing and pinion shafts; and heavy duty single lip, spring loaded oil seals with lifetime lubrication. Bison Gear & Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-600