Motion Control

ROBOT

Duct-less design

The TH1050 Scara Robot is engineered to perform high-speed operations. It features a low-profile, duct-less design, and a heavy-duty housing. It is able to reach composite speeds of 8.73 m/sec and three-axis speeds of 2,000 m/sec. With a 2 kg payload, standard cycle times are 0.48 sec; maximum payload mass is 20 kg. Arm lengths reach 1050 mm. Toshiba Machine http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-594

COUPLINGS

Stainless steel

The company's 17-4PH stainless steel couplings are designed for applications requiring high strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and high torsional stiffness. Available in three series, they are machined from a solid piece of material. A variety of OD sizes are available. The H Series accommodates shaft sizes from 0.059 to 0.75 inch, the MC Series from 0.156 to 1.75 inch, and the W Series from 3 to 20 mm. Helical Products Co. http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-595

SHOCK ABSORBER

Miniature

The MA 50M miniature adjustable industrial shock absorber features a weight range of 10 to 45 lbs, and an energy per cycle rating of 50 inches/lb. It is designed for easy adjustability, with integral mechanical stop and stainless steel piston rod. The product is ideal for a variety of applications, including rotary actuators, material handling and packaging equipment, small robotics, pick and place equipment, small linear slides, and machine tools. ACE Controlshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-596

COUPLINGS

Precision-honed bores

One- and two-piece rigid couplings are now offered by the company with bores as small as 1/8 inch. They feature precision-honed bores for tight tolerance and precise alignment of the shafts to be connected. Two-piece rigid couplings also feature opposing screws for dynamic balancing, therefore supporting higher speeds. A variety of standard sizes are available in straight and step bore combinations to fit shafts ranging from 1/8 to 2 inches. Ruland Mfg. Co. http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-597

MOTOR PRE-DRIVER

Reduces power supply

The ZXBM1015 single-phase motor pre-driver is designed for variable or fixed speed control of single-phase brushless dc fans, blowers, and pumps. It includes a current monitor that enables supply current on start-ups and stall to be kept permanently within OEM specifications. It is reportedly the first of its kind to offer a configurable phase commutation delay, enabling users to accurately meet the requirements of different motor sizes. Zetex Semiconductorshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-598

BALL SCREW

Simplifies design

The Ball Screw ComDRIVE system is engineered as a self-contained actuator package that combines a ball screw jack, motor, and gear reducer into a single compact package. It can power an entire jacking system, reducing the number of components users need to specify. Also, users can simplify designs and reduce costs since the product is an easier-to-install, integrated unit with fewer components than multi-jack systems, according to the company. Joyce/Dayton Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-599

ROTARY STAGES

Ultralow profile

The ACS LP Series ultralow profile rotary stage with integrated ER collet chuck provides automated material handling capability for a variety of materials and applications. ER collets are designed to provide excellent run-out characteristics for applications requiring high-precision gripping of tubular material. The collet is retained with a threaded retaining cap that enables quick changeover, and is configured in a "fail safe" normally closed mode where full clamping force is applied when no air pressure is present. Aerotech Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-600

ENERGY CHAIN

Lightweight

The System E3 Energy Chain features the short pitch design of the company's System E6 product line for smooth, quiet operation and low vibration. It also features the traits of the company's Zipper series of cable carriers. It is comprised of a link, spring connector strip, and opening zipper. The product is engineered to be lightweight and compact, making it ideal for smaller applications, such as drawer slides, enclosures, and pick-and-place robots. Igus Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-601

VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTS

In four heights

Engineered for designing or retrofitting sensitive OEM equipment where external isolation is not desired or is not suited to the application, Series 1206 provides vertical and horizontal isolations. It is available in variety of shapes and sizes with load capacities ranging from 200 to 20,000 lbs. It comes in four standard heights: 4, 6, 12, and 24 inches. They have a standard blue polyurethane finish and are Class 100 cleanroom compatible. Kinetic Systems Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-602

SERVO CONTROL SYSTEM

With 16,000 count/revolution encoders

The 34 Frame I-Grade SilverNugget N3 controller/driver is designed for servo control of the company's NEMA 34-frame step motors. Also included in the system is one of six 34-frame step motors with attached encoder. The 34 frame I-Grade motor/encoders range in torque from 500 to over 3,200 oz-inch. All have 16,000 count/revolution encoders. The system handles inertial mismatches of 100:1, making it fit for direct-driving large loads in applications such as labeling, packaging, and web handling. QuickSilver Controls Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-603

VISION SENSOR

Delivers high-speed inspections

Able to accurately sense and evaluate more than 10,000 objects per minute, the P4 Edge is fit for validating the height and width of parts, finding the location of labels, or detecting the edge of materials such as plastic or paper on a Web operation. Other features also make it easy to deploy and be operational quickly. For applications where product lines are constantly being changed, a remote teach feature allows the sensor to learn new elements it will need to inspect without connecting to a PC or shutting down the line. It can interface to machines and factory networks via its built-in 10/100 Ethernet connection, RS-232, or discrete input/outputs. Included mounting brackets facilitate easy location of the P4 sensors on machines or conveyors. The units feature three bicolor LED indicators to clearly show unit status during setup and operation. Banner Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-604

LINEAR ACTUATOR

Range of uses

The RO-Bug remotely operated linear actuator system integrates a 12 or 24V dc servo motor with a 12 or 24V dc amplifier for remotely operated applications. Each product is tuned and configured for a standard 1 to 2 msec pulse RC interface. Ideal applications include remotely operated industrial, law enforcement, and entertainment robots; rudder aileron, throttle, and camera controls for UAV; and throttle, steering, braking, and shift controls for ROV. Ultra Motionhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-605

MOTOR CONTROLLER

LightweightThe company's microcontroller-based motor controller supplies up to 180A per channel at 12 to 40V. It features multiple command input modes for use with either radio control receivers or analog devices, such as industrial or gaming joysticks. It is engineered for easy installation where space and weight are issues. It measures 7 × 5.5 × 1.5 inches, and weighs 3.4 lbs. AmpFlow Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-606

EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS

Vibration isolation

The company's 9300 Series of equipment platforms are engineered to isolate large sensitive equipment from surrounding floor vibrations. It is configurable for a range of applications, including vibration isolation for SEMS, TEMS, CMMs, steppers, and mask aligners. It offers omnidirectional, ultra-low frequency vibration damping and automatic leveling while raising equipment just inches off the floor. Platform stiffness is comparable to that of a 3-inch plate of solid steel at approximately one-third the weight, according to the company. Kinetic Systems Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-607

FRF ANALYZER

Powerful servo analysis GUI

The SPiiPlus FRF (frequency response function) Analyzer is a powerful servo analysis GUI for all ACS-Tech80 SPiiPlus motion controllers. It allows mechanical characterization of the user's machine and takes machine tuning and optimization a great leap forward. With this tool users can obtain the mechanical signature of their machine, identify and compensate for mechanical resonances, expand machine bandwidth and stability margins, and improve performance. In addition, OEM users can compare the mechanical signatures between different machines and measure changes in machine performance over time. ASC-Tech80http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-608

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION CATALOG

Data, photos, prices, and more

AutomationDirect's 2005 free catalog offers 5,500 industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The expanded 1,700-page volume features product descriptions, technical data, photos, and price lists for PLCs, ac drives/motors, operator interfaces, sensors, encoders, and more. Automation Directhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-609

CORNER LEG SYSTEM

Enables height adjustment

The Movotec Corner Leg System is designed to enable height adjustment of a range of light industrial machines, such as workbenches, conveyors, and assembly equipment. The product's lift cylinders are integrated directly into aluminum structural profile framing material with a 10-mm T-slot. It is offered in four-leg sets with motorized or hand-crank versions. Maximum load capacity for a system of four legs is 750 lbs. Suspa Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4396-610

STEPPER MOTOR

High-torque applications

The company's hollow pancake stepper motor features a 2.5-inch hole in the center for a microwave tube. It is engineered for applications where accurate positioning and high torque are needed. It has a 1.8-degree step angle and provides up to 400 oz/inch of torque. Coils are available in bipolar or unipolar configurations and in a variety of voltages. Haydon Switch & Instrumenthttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-611

RING INDEX DRIVES

Three different sizes

The company's family of ring index drives— models 1100RNG, 1550RNG, and 2050RNG— feature larger through-holes to accommodate a range of automated machinery and equipment, including electrical wiring and air or hydraulic lines. They are ideally suited for pad printing and decorating equipment and for automatic assembly machines that require a large number of workstations. Features include direct shaft-mounted motorized drive package with reducer and brake-motor combinations to suit any application. Industrial Motion Controlhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-612

PLUG-IN BOARD

Direct attachment

Designed for the company's DMC-21×3 series of Ethernet motion controllers, the AMP-20542 Low Inductance Servo Motor option attaches directly to the 96-pin connector, eliminating the need for any cabling. The option contains four transconductance, PWM amplifiers for driving small, low-inductance brush or brushless servomotors. Each amplifier operates at 18-60V dc at up to 3.3A continuous, 5A peak. Galil Motion Controlhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4396-613