IAI WU Series Wrist Single Axis and 2-Axis Cartesian Robots
IAI's WU Series Wrist units are ideal for reducing costs when a 6-axis robot is not necessary. IAI's unique design makes the parts light and compact, reducing the cost of equipment. Diagonal approaches and tip swiveling can now be performed with the minimum required axis configuration.
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Justifying the Cost of Safeguarding Equipment
Machinery safeguarding represents one of the best investments on the plant floor. For example, in a study conducted by the Liberty Mutual Group for the US, 61 percent of executives say they save $3 for every dollar invested in safety equipment and programs.
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Parker Velcon ACO Aquacon® Water Absorbing Filter Cartridge
Patented Aquacon® Filter Cartridges have a unique high-capacity inner absorbent medium that removes all free and emulsified water from hydrocarbon fuels down to less than 5 ppm in the effluent. Absorbed water is chemically locked into this medium.
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3 Steps to Improve Product Manufacturability, Cost and Time to Market
Submitted by Mott Corporation
Take the complexity out of design with Mott's 3 easy steps to make your vision become reality while keeping it feasible and fast.
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Introducing the eCL Series Closed-Loop Steppers
Do you remember Compumotor - the original innovators of microstepping technology? Parker's Electromechanical & Drives division was founded on that legacy, and we continue to augment our motion control line with cutting-edge products
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Products for Aviation Fuel Handling
The Hydraulic & Fuel Filtration Division (HFFD) of Parker Hannifin manufactures a wide range of best-in-class Parker Velcon filtration and separation solutions and fuel condition monitoring products for use in assuring clean dry aviation fuel.
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Introducing IntelliTrace Wireless Temperature Sensing For Heat Trace Applications
Chromalox is pleased to announce that they now offer Wireless Temperature Sensing for Heat Trace applications in both ordinary and hazardous areas. This new capability provides several benefits including expanded application flexibility, improved process safety, and measured installation cost savings while maintaining system integrity.
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Machine Design in the 21st Century
When commercial electromechanical actuators or stages first became available, a new machine's design was often dictated by the limited number of products available to designers with very rigid designs that did not allow for customization. Learn more.
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The Benefits of EtherNet/IP
Parker's Intelligent Parker Amplifier (IPA), a full-featured servo drive/controller, is delivered standard with EtherNet/IP (EIP) communications capability. The IPA is an EIP adapter device (aka server or slave) that is ready out of the box for a PLC to establish communications to it.
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How Answering 6 Key Questions Will Improve Your Motion Control Strategy
Whether searching for a partner or planning to do the work internally, to bring motion and control value to your next development project, verify that the team has the right tools and skills to guarantee success.
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Roller Wheel Bearing Actuators: Pros & Cons
Most engineers are comfortable with the qualities of square rail bearing linear actuators and they use them regularly for motion support. Let's take a quick moment to discuss the pros and cons of roller wheel bearing linear actuators.
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ASCO's C Series Compact Cylinder Line is Designed to Fit Tight Spaces
ASCO's C Series is a robust compact cylinder line that is designed to fit tight space requirements. The low-profile design and variety of mounting options make this cylinder line extremely popular.
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ASCO's SH Series Guided Linear Motion Device is Capable of Heavy Loads and Long Strokes
ASCO's SH Series Guided Linear Motion device is capable of heavy loads and moderately long strokes and is available with a wide range of options.
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ASCO Introduces Zoned Safety Capabilities in Numatics 503 Series Valve Manifold
ASCO has introduced the capability to integrate multiple safety zones within a single Numatics 503 Series valve manifold. This new zoned safety approach helps the design engineer satisfy the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and comply with ISO 13849-1 while eliminating the components and complexity found in discrete safety circuits.
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Schmalz Clamping System Flexibility for 3D Free-Form Surfaces
For more flexibility in automated production environments, Schmalz has developed the Suction Cup Balance SSCB: A gripping and clamping system with automated conversion capability for 3D mold surfaces. Workpieces of different contours can be gripped and clamped. Learn more.
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Process Data Readouts on a Smartphone: Safety Through Transparency
For years, Schmalz has promoted communication from gripping system components to the control and even to the management level. Users can now read out data straight from the device and on mobile devices via NFC.
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Ceram™ Pneumatic Directional Control Valves Eliminate Downtime - They don't stick!
The AVENTICS Ceram 4-way pneumatic directional control valve are subbase mounted in single or manifold configurations. The valves have ISO 5599/1 mounting dimensions, so they are interchangeable with other ISO 5599/1 valves. They are available in ISO sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4, with port sizes from ¼" to 1" NPTF and ISO G (BSPP).
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Entry Level Sysmac Controller with SQL Database Connectivity
These new models connect directly to the database and accelerate leveraging real-time data for productivity improvement, predictive maintenance, and quality traceability at production sites.
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WIKA Announces the New MH-3 Pressure Transmitter for Mobile Working Machines
Determining problems and errors in the field just got easier with the new WIKA MH-3 pressure transmitter for mobile working machines. WIKA Instrument, LP captures the latest pressure sensor technology with the addition of the diagnostic function in the new MH-3 pressure transmitter.
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Fluid Power - Introduction to Pressure: The Basics
Submitted by Russ Rochambeau, Engineering Manager, IFPS Hydraulic Specialist, Valin Corporation
When discussing fluid power, pressure is the basis for producing any kind of work. Work cannot be achieved without pressure. To understand the finer points of fluid power, one must first understand the concept of pressure
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Wireless Connectivity Offers Distinct Advantages for Industrial Applications
Submitted by Valin Corporation
A growing trend in industrial plant design is wireless connectivity. Recent technological advances have made wireless protocols significantly more robust and reliable than previous versions, enough so to rival traditional hard-wired connections.
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Training Ensures Proper Tracing System Operation
Submitted by Process Heating Magazine
Proper training in product, maintenance, and system startup was an essential part of a successful startup of the heat tracing system at the power plant.
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HMIs: Beyond the Fixed Panel Interface
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Factory automation mobility is not just about iPads. Companies of all sizes need to think about the software needed to push context-sensitive information to operators and managers.
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Off-Loop Filters Save Time and Money
Submitted by Tim Tritch
Eight Reasons Why Off-Loop Filters Work
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