New Prosense Basic Series Proximity Sensors From AutomationDirect

New Prosense Basic Series Proximity Sensors From AutomationDirect

The new Prosense Basic series of proximity sensors offer great value for general industrial applications. These round inductive proximity sensors made from nickel-plated brass are offered in barrel sizes from 8mm to 30mm. Flush and non-flush mount styles are available in sensing distances up to 15mm and offer an LCP (liquid crystal polymer) active face.

 

 

 

Electromate: Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor – Power at the Press of a Button

Electromate: Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor – Power at the Press of a Button

Maxon’s new IDX compact integrated servo gearmotor + drive combines a powerful, brushless EC-i motor and an EPOS4 positioning controller, which can be complemented with a maxon planetary gearhead when required.  This integrated motor stands out for its high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and a high-quality industrial housing providing IP65 protection.

 

 

 

IDEC: Drive and Controller

IDEC: Drive and Controller

The IANG1 Integrated Stepper Controller + Drive product is a ground-breaking approach to PLC-based motion control systems. Traditional motion controllers are difficult to integrate with PLC-based automation systems. There are so many manufacturers, so many different choices, and each solution contains proprietary features that complicate installation, programming and compatibility.

 

 

 

POSITAL: Wiegand Sensors – Proximity Sensing with Extra Powers

POSITAL: Wiegand Sensors – Proximity Sensing with Extra Powers

Wiegand sensors – tiny devices that use variations in an external magnetic field to generate electrical signals and energy – have unique properties that make them a useful option for proximity sensing systems. Wiegand sensors are built around small sections of Wiegand wire, a specially prepared ferromagnetic alloy that has a unique physical property.

 

 

 

ABB: EC Titanium Integrated Motor Drive

ABB: EC Titanium Integrated Motor Drive

The EC Titanium integrated motor drive by ABB promises ‘synchronous reluctance and permanent magnet technologies for a sustainable, wirelessly connected solution that improves customers bottom line.’ According to Global Product Manager, Mark Gmitro, the product was inspired by direct customer feedback requesting an IE5 efficient product, that could function as a drop-in replacement for standard NEMA mounted motors.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: Compact and Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies – Power Supply Overview

Beckhoff: Compact and Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies – Power Supply Overview

The comprehensive power supply portfolio offers single-phase and 3-phase DIN rail power supply units with output currents from 2.5 A to 40 A: from the PS1000 series for small, cost-optimized applications and the PS2000 series for the commonest standard applications to the PS3000 series for demanding 24 and 48 V DC applications.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: AL8000 Linear Motors – Highly Dynamic Linear Motors With Flexible, Modular Design

Beckhoff: AL8000 Linear Motors – Highly Dynamic Linear Motors With Flexible, Modular Design

Backed by a wealth of expertise in the development of rotary servomotors, Beckhoff has added an innovative product to its portfolio in the area of drive technology. This new generation of high‐performance and modular linear motors was developed in cooperation with its dynamically growing subsidiary Fertig Motors.

 

 

 

New Safety Switch from Rockwell Automation Provides Interlocking on All Types of Guard Doors

New Safety Switch from Rockwell Automation Provides Interlocking on All Types of Guard Doors

The new Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440G-EZ electromagnetic interlocking switch can help protect people, processes and equipment. By providing the physical interlocking of guard doors, the safety switch allows access to a potentially hazardous area only when the area is safe. This can help keep people safe and protect a process from unplanned downtime to improve productivity and efficiency.