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Polymer Absorption Sensor (PAS) technology is at the heart of Naftosense products (specifically in Naftosense products, Elastomer Absorption Sensors). PAS technology, developed in the 1950s, has a track record of detecting hydrocarbons in extreme conditions and enables real-time, cost-effective critical infrastructure integrity monitoring.

This 7-axis articulated robot demonstration exclusively utilizes the AZ Series family of motors and actuators and driven by Oriental Motor's new AZ Mini driver.

Support Arm Systems can adapt machines to different angles and accommodate height variations of an operator, insuring efficient and productive performance. All system components for rotating, tilting, swiveling, raising and lowering are combined to provide flexibility.

This video will illustrate on how to set up an IAI RCM EtherNet/IP gateway with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

Unboxing video of the Endura SVD (Slit Valve Door) Pneumatic Manifold Replacement AC-150-2321

An affordable SCARA robot IXP series with stepper motors. Utilizes technology from the PowerCON 150 (PCON-CA) controller for high performance at lower cost.

A 1-minute video shows the main functions of the TTK digital leak detection system on a data center site.

This very short video is going to show you how to update your Omron programming software packages, either Sysmac Studio or CXOne.

This video will illustrate how to set up an Omron soft NA application with Machine Automation Controller NX102-9000 PLC.

This video is going to show how to enable and use the VNC server on an Omron NA HMI.

Introducing the modular automation line of products from Oriental Motor. Modular automation is a rapidly expanding form of automation where traditional assembly lines are transformed into modular assembly lines using automation products designed for DC power or battery input.

The 221 Series from Wago – Flexible, Fast and Safe.

This video, is going to just show how to use recipe handling in the PLC program. This would be used in case you are using an HMI that doesn't have recipe handling or-and you'll have to remember this at the end of the video-you could use this to create your own user event log or user alarm log.

This video will illustrate how to setup camming with IAI EtherCAT Motion with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

This video shows how to setup pneumatics EtherNet/IP G3 with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

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The Valin Dual Ported Exhaust kit works with any manifold that includes the AVENTICS™ AV03 valves.

This video will illustrate how to set up Aventics 580 Ethernet IP DLR with Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

This video is going to show how to transfer the program and configuration to a standalone safety PLC from Omron.

Check out the new and improved Balluff Demo Van. Complete with an array of products featuring safety, IO-Link, RFID, metalworking, level sensing, and more. Keep an eye out in your area for the demo van as it travels across the US.

This short video is going to show how to change the IP address of the network card on your PC.

This video is going to show how to write to an IO link device using function blocks inside the PLC program. 

What a servo system is, why it is needed and the variations of their configurations.

This video highlights the advantages of the IX Series of metering pumps. The IX Series meets today’s demand for automated chemical delivery in industries from water treatment to chemical processes.

We work through a basic actuator sizing example with basic requirements to show what the process is like.

When a stepper motor makes a move from one step to the next, the rotor doesn't immediately stop. the rotor actually passes the final position, is drawn back, passes the final in the opposite direction and continues to move back and forth until it finally comes to a rest. We call this "ringing" and it occurs every single step the motor takes.

This short video is going to show how to configure the system so that you can use standard inputs in your safety program where needed.

The AlphaStep AZ Series stepper motors offers high efficiency, low vibration and incorporates our newly developed Mechanical Absolute Encoder for absolute-type positioning without battery back-up or external sensors to buy.

This video is going to show how to create a project for the NX-SL3300 safety PLC from Omron Electronics when you're using it in the standalone mode.

This video will illustrate how to set up an IAI RCON EtherCAT Motion with an Omron Machine Automation Controllers N series PLC.

Flat type stepper motors are light weight and reduce footprint for applications where space is limited, such as an index table.  Both round-shaft and geared versions are available.

Equipped with Oriental Motor's compact reflective encoder technology, these stepper motors can provide feedback for motor position, speed, and direction for high accuracy closed loop operation.  See how they can help in a diverting conveyor application.

The electromagnetic brake is located in the back and operates separately from the motor.

High resolution type stepper motors double the full step resolution of standard motors and provides smoother rotation as well as better stop accuracy.  See how they can help in a dispensing and an imaging application.

This short video is just going to go over how to set the IO link master to automatically backup and restore the device parameters on an Omron N series PLC using an Omron IO link master.

This short video is going to show how to make the settings on the Omron IO link master so that it will verify the devices connected to it

This video is going to show you how to change your device settings using CX Configurator-FDT-FDT once you have your devices connected to an N series PLC using IO link.

this very short video is going to show how to add an IODD file for a non owner on device into Sysmac Studio so that you can easily use it with IO link

It's time to celebrate the season, the relationships we share, the future and all of its possibilities.

This video is going to give an introduction and overview of Structure data types that are used in Omron’s N series PLCs with Sysmac Sudio.

This video will illustrate how to setup IRFD Inc UHF Ethernet/IP S4 series reader with Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

This video is going to cover the simple setup and use of some IO link sensors with Omron's IO link master connected to an Ethercat bus coupler and then up to an NX series Omron PLC.

This is a very short presentation about what is IO link and why it's useful. There is a wealth of information on the Internet about IO link and the benefits of using it.

This video is going to show you how to make a function block for Omron’s C series PLCs using CX Programmer programming software for the C series PLCS.

The AC-150-2473 Endura TxZ Remote Gas Box pneumatic manifold is a 10-station manifold with 2x3/2 pneumatic valves (20 valves total). It comes as a complete kit for ease of installation.

Out with the old, in with the new. Intuition: Introducing the next generation of water treatment controllers.

IXA High Speed SCARA with DDA Small Parts Pick and Place 00005 00006 Blur

Avoiding unnecessary downtime is critical and part of keeping operations running as efficiently as possible is having a good handle on the inventory required. From valves and gauges to sensors and filters, there is a multitude of different parts and pieces of equipment associated with an industrial environment.

Learn more about Omron's solutions for manufacturing challenges.

This video illustrates how to set up MQTT using MQTT client library function block of Omron machine, automation controller NX NJ series.

This video will illustrate how to set up an Omron RFID V680S-HMD64-EIP with machine automation controllers N series PLC.

These are the four most important questions to ask when selecting either a servo or stepper motor for your application: speed, torque, inertia and power.

Dirk Beveridge from UnLeashWD is traveling across the country to discover the stories of leaders and frontline employees in the distribution businesses that define the innovative spirit and purpose driven cultures that supply America. 

This video will illustrate how to add recipe to Omron NS HMI.

When sizing a motor, what is the load-to-motor inertia ratio?  And why does it matter?  What is an acceptable value?

What is the difference between a direct drive and worm-gear driven rotary stage?  Which is better?

In this video is going to show how to use Sysmac Studio to configure an Ethernet/IP network to include an Aventics AES Ethernet/IP coupler with some valves attached to it to an Omron N series PLC.

This short video is going to show how to change the IP address of an N series PLC using Sysmac Studio so that you can communicate with it over Ethernet using your PC's Ethernet port.

Understanding the blend of electric and hydraulic technologies.

This video will illustrate how to set up an RCON EtherCAT Gateway with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N series PLC.

How a hydraulic actuator is similar, yet different, from pneumatic actuators.

How a pneumatic actuator moves, creates force, various types and constructions, what is required in a system, and the pros and cons.

The basics of what an electric or electromechanical actuator is and the various technologies that this encompasses.

This video will illustrate how to set up explicit messaging in Ethernet IP using CIP function blocks to gather data from CJ2M-CPU33 and NX1P2 PLC to any machine automation controller, NJ or NX series PLC.

This video is going to show how to connect an Aventics AES Ethernet IP bus coupler with an Omron CJ PLC with Ethernet IP.

In this video, we show the overall process plus the gotcha at the end to connect from a laptop to the Omron K6CM vibration monitor through the cloud using MB Connect Line’s mbCONNECT24 cloud with an mbNET.mini secure remote router.

This video will illustrate how to set up Ethernet IP communication to gather data from an Omron CJ2M-CPU33 and NX1P2 PLC to a Machine Automation Controller, NJ or NX series PLC.

In this video we unbox the mbNETFIX Industrial Firewall.

This short video is going to show how to use Intelligent Actuator’s “speed control-holding incremental load” motion mode on the IAI servo press product.

Linear motor actuators are great…but we hesitate before using them in vertical applications.  We discuss why and what some solutions are.

xplosive materials and flammable gases can be a danger, especially if the equipment could ignite it.  So there are certain things we want to take a look at and understand for the actuators.

Multi-axis applications, applications where two or more actuators are connected together, do not necessarily need customized actuators.  But, we do a lot of engineering on how they go together.  We discuss factors and lessons to learn.

Wet environments may include caustic chemicals.  Sometimes all we have to do is protect the actuators.  Other times we have to modify the design a little bit or the materials used.  We take a look at the factors we’ll ask about.

Traceability 4.0 brings together information about people, process, equipment, and parts. OMRON's complete offering of products and technology help you Mark, Verify, Read and Communicate data in real time (MVRC), helping you achieve the highest level of manufacturing excellence.

This video will illustrate how to use the function blocks of Machine Automation Controller. NX102-1020 to connect to the Microsoft SQL Express, and create a mapping, and also insert the data from the PLC to the database.

This video is going to discuss the use of Omron NX system units which are used when you're using the Omron, NJ or NX PLC's, or Ethercat couplers or Ethernet/IP couplers.

Cleanroom applications have particular requirements for keeping the environment that they are in super clean in order to keep the products from being contaminated.  We discuss the various factors to consider in selecting the right actuator for the application.

Extreme environments often require custom actuators and motors. We discuss typical considerations for designing actuators and motors for a vacuum environment.

This video shows an unboxing of the Centura Ultima Chamber Pneumatic Manifold.

DCC makes it easy to monitor and compare data collected from all devices. Start improving productivity with Secomea cloud solution!

This video is going to show a short practical application of using two different modes with IAI servo press product. One will be “speed control-holding load”-or stopping at load-and speed control-stopping at distance-or “keeping distance”.

Looking for an electric actuator with a specific stroke length?  We discuss the feasibility of producing custom stroke lengths using various technologies.

In this video we will learn how to install and configure the Microsoft SQL Express and set up the function blocks in the Omron Machine Automation Controller NX102-1020 with the database feature to log the data to the Microsoft SQL.

This video is going to show how to use the IAI Servo Press in the “Speed Control - Holding Load” mode.

This video is going to show how to use Intelligent Actuator’s “Servo Press” product in the press motion mode of “Speed Control-Keeping Distance”.

Have you found an actuator that you like that you want but it just does not quite have everything that you need?  Maybe you wish you could tweak it just a little bit?

This video is going to show the details of using the servo press in the first of the position press modes which is “Speed Control-Keeping Position”.

This video is going to explain the five program steps in the IAI Servo Press programming cycle.

This video will show you how to connect to an Omron G9SP safety controller remotely using the mbNET MDH 811. This will allow you to upload, and download the program as well as monitor program.

this video is an overview of the Robo Cylinder® software that is used with Intelligent Actuator Servo Press product.

Are you struggling in getting the performance from your servo motor that you are expecting?  We discuss how the servo drive configuration can adversely affect your servo motor performance.

Are you struggling in getting the performance from your servo motor that you are expecting?  We discuss how the servo drive configuration can adversely affect your servo motor performance.

This video is going to show the commissioning of Omron’s G9SP safety PLC.

Should you use 5 or 24-volt logic with your devices and controllers?

For over 20 years, Parker Hannifin (and the former company domnick hunter) have been the trusted partner for bottling plants across the globe. They have delivered a robust and reliable CO2 quality incident protection system which has provided peace of mind for our customers.

This video will show you how to set up Ethernet IP communications between an Omron. V430 code reader and an Omron PLC CJ2M-CPU33.

There are two main applications when it comes to tank heating- maintaining temperature or increasing temperature.  Temperature maintenance, is typically accomplished via external means like heat trace or with insulating blankets wrapped around the tank.

This video is going to go over how to use the simulation feature in the G9SP configuration software.

This video will show you how to set up an Ethernet IP configuration between an Omron Machine Automation Controller and NX102 with an Omron V430 Code Reader.

Introducing Echoline by UE Precision Sensors for monitoring environment health and safety while improving wafer integrity and equipment safety.

This video is going to show how to start a project with the G9SP series of safety PLC's from Omron.

Find out the difference and why you’d use differential signals.

A useful topic to understand is the difference between “sinking” and “sourcing”.  You can use this for inputs and outputs and to make sure that your feedback is compatible with your electronics.

This video will show you how to set up an Omron V430 bar code Reader to read a 2D matrix code and send it out to PLC via Ethernet IP.

This video shows how to use the Omron, ZW-7000 series laser measurement sensor to do a thickness measurement using Ethercat and an Omron NX1P PLC.

Learn about different types, protocols, form factors and variations of feedback.

This video will teach you how to install the NF3 Interlock Kit to a Centura Gas Box Pneumatic Manifold.

The Internet is already awash with just a ton of information about feedback, feedback technology, and new products.  So, I'm just going to provide you here with some basic terminology and technologies that most everyone in the industry refers to.

Valin has engineered a drop-in pneumatic manifold replacement that is a tailored solution for your aging Centura 0190-09487 & 0190-02046 manifolds. The AC-150-2444 pneumatic manifold comes as a complete kit for ease of installation.

We take a broader, more philosophical, look at what feedback is, the types, and where to put it.

This video is going to show you how to take the NX Safety PLC from program mode through debug and then into the running mode where the machine will be shipped with the safety controller and the controller will operate to protect the machine.

Do you know how to determine the amount of energy required to heat a substance to a specific temperature? If the answer is “no”, stick around. We’ve got a simple method to help you determine the energy required for almost any heating application!

We discuss five questions that typically should arise when trying to select a drive for a motor.

There are 10 major types of compressed air contaminants. This video will look at these contaminants in detail to understand the problems they can cause within a compressed air system.

Valin would like to wish you peace and joy this holiday season!

We address the most common questions asked by customers who are not getting the performance they expect to from their servo motors.

The next step to understanding and solving performance problems that you may be having, like not getting enough torque or speed or burning up motors, is to understand the various thermal protection models that your drive and motor may have.

To size and select a servo motor, understanding the speed/torques is crucial. We discuss the basics as well as address typical questions that arise.

We dive into the finer details of how speed/torque curves are created.

The MX Series pumps represent the latest state of the art design in non-metallic magnetic drive pumps.

Linear motors are linear version of rotary motors… but typically are the same technology as brushless servo motors. We look at the basic structure of a few different designs.

Valin has engineered a drop-in pneumatic manifold replacement that is a perfect solution for your aging fleet of Endura SVD Slit Valve 0010-20052 & 0010-70297 tools. The AC-150-2321 pneumatic manifold comes as a complete kit for ease of installation.

Piezo motors are an entirely different type of electric motor.  We look at the basic structure and how they operate.

Steppers motors are a specific type of synchronous electric motors.  We look at the basic structure of them and what makes a stepper motor a stepper motor.

Machine tending is the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant using robotic automation systems.

Brushless servo motors are a specific type of synchronous electric motors.  We look at few different designs and compare them.

In this video I will show you how to set up Ethernet/IP communication to send a 2D Matrix Code for an Omron F430 Smart camera using AutoVISION software.

In this video is going to discuss why you would use a safety PLC instead of using safety monitoring relays for your machine safeguarding.

In this video is going to demonstrate how to exchange information between the safety PLC and the control PLC using exposed variables.

In this video we're going to go into the more sophisticated topics of feedback and the different types of motors and how to control them.

John Brokaw helps us learn the difference between these types of motors plus how AC Induction and servo motors fit in.

This video will show you how to setup Ethernet IP communication to receive a 2D Matrix Code between an Omron F430 Smart Camera and NX102-1020 PLC.

Hi, this video will illustrate how to find or change the IP address for Omron F430 smart camera.

This video is going to show how to create a simple program for E-Stop with a reset switch.

This video is going to step you through how to do a test run of a program written for the Omron NX safety controller.

This video clip will illustrate how to set up multiple Omron NA HMI's to communicate to a Machine Automation Controllers N-series PLC.

This video is going to show you how to start a project using Omron’s NX safety controller. There are a couple of those options for you but we’ll use the SX3 type safety controller and start a project for that.

This video is going to show you how to set up the IO for the NX safety controller from Omron.

The F3SG-SR series offers a complete lineup of light curtains that comply with global safety standards and a wide range of functionality that covers all aspects from design through to maintenance.

Heat tape? Heat cable? Heat trace? What’s the difference?

In today’s video, I’ll be explaining what heat tape is and how it’s different from heat cable and heat trace products.

We address the basics of what a drive is.

We address the basics of what an electric motor is.

This short video will help you do your first pick and place application with the Omron TM Series robot.

This video adds to the program created in the video for manual pick and place to make it so that the robot can find the part and pick it up using the integrated vision system.

This video will show how to go through the calibration steps for the Omron TM Robot equipped with integrated vision system. Performing the calibration creates a workspace that is used in creating the vision work flow.

This video has a collection of tips for using the robot and the TMFlow programming software.

This video shows how you can program an Omron TM Series Robot to do waypoints.

This video illustrates how to set up a new redundancy function with Ring Topology for Omron Machine Automation Controller N-Series PLC and EtherCAT 1S Servos and EtherCAT coupler using EtherCAT Junction Slave.

HMI to controller communication may be one of the biggest surprises in your project to over-come.  Here are some factors to consider.

This video will illustrate how to find out the IP address of the PLC that you're talking to using a utility called middleware.

Which is better: Selecting motors and mechanics that are the best of breed from different manufacturers OR sticking with one supplier?  Here are the factors to consider.

One may think this is simple, but there are a lot of pitfalls in the compatibility between drives and controllers from different manufacturers.  Here are the factors to consider.

Which is better: Selecting products that are the best of breed from different suppliers OR sticking with one supplier?  You don’t want to find yourself pushing a train under water with a VW Bug with square wheels!

Which is better: Selecting drives and motors that are the best of breed from different manufacturers OR sticking with one supplier?  Here are the factors to consider.

This video illustrates how to achieve circular interpolation using an Omron N-series Machine Automation Controllers and IAI MCON EtherCAT motion controller with RCP6 battery-less absolute encoder actuators.

This video illustrates how to install, configure, and set up ESI file of IAI MCON-ECM EtherCAT Motion Controller with an Omron Machine Automation Controller N-series PLC, NX102-1000.

This video will illustrate how to set up a motion program for Omron NX102-1000 to work with IAI MCON EtherCAT Motion Controller.

This video illustrates how to configure an IAI MCON EtherCAT motion controller with an Omron N-series Machine Automation Controllers and IAI's RCP6 battery-less absolute encoder actuators.

This video illustrates actuators performing circular interpolation using IAI RCP6 actuators, MCON EtherCAT Motion Controller, and Omron Machine Automation Controller N-series PLC.

For my 30th episode, I thought I'd celebrate by sharing a little bit of the goofs and fun and laughter and jokes and frustration that we've had along the way in making the first 29 episodes.

Robots are easy to specify, but they lock you into their design. Modular mechanics take a little more engineering but provide flexibility that you may need. Here are 10 questions to consider for this decision.

The HD-1500 is an advanced autonomous mobile robot specifically designed to transport heavy payloads up to 1500 kilograms.

On the surface, converting fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic) actuators to electric actuators is simple.  And it can be.  But, there are a few things that I've run into that tend to hold things up that you may want to be aware of right off the bat.

How well a linear actuator performs in its straightness and flatness is highly dependent upon its Abbe Error…that is the angular error caused by the rolling, pitching and yawing of the carriage as it moves.  But, why does it change the performance…and by how much?

Fusing the Power of Hydraulics with the Precision of Servo Control SMART Hydraulics Actuators (SHA) for the Metal forming industry.

The PLx is a handheld device used for safety professionals to help validate the safety equipment on industrial machinery.

 In this video, Nathan will be focusing on how to increase productivity, which is a key initiative for any company wanting to increase market share in today’s challenging economy. He will be focusing on the Watlow Aspyre power controller and its role in helping increase productivity.

After all this education and talking about sizing and selecting electric linear actuators, you probably are wondering what tools you have available for you to take a crack at it yourself.

The new Minncare Dry Fog 2 system is the latest evolution of Mar Cor Purification’s Dry Fog Technology and an integral part of modern clean room disinfection procedures.

Actril Cold Sterilant is a powerful, ready-to-use Peracetic Acid solution for surface disinfection that is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms and viruses.

Industry leading robot manufacturers, such KUKA, ABB and Comau, use Spinea gearboxes in their robot arms.

Tom Trinh teaches how to access an Omron PLCs, HMIs and even Temperature Controllers remotely by using an mbNET MDH811 secure industrial router.

Valin’s Bruce Ng continues the conversation on what happens to the lifespan of an actuator when important moment-loading information is omitted in Episode 25.

We've talked about loading and moment loading and what we need to know in order to size and select an actuator properly. Interestingly enough, what we do as Application Engineers is to help you fill in all the gaps, all the what-you-don’t-knows. So, I've asked one of our Senior Application Engineers, Kent Martins, to go through a sizing and show you what he does.

Recent events with the COVID-19 Virus has placed a spotlight on disinfecting and cleaning our personal areas and our work areas more frequently with reliable solutions. Actril™ is a ready to use cold sterilant, hydrogen peroxide based disinfectant solution.

One of the best ways to decrease your operating expenses is to reduce your scrap. In this video we're going to talk about process heating and controls and specifically Watlow's new power controller called the Aspyre.

Technology is changing so rapidly these days that we can be constantly feeling behind.  The terms IIoT and Industry 4.0 are being thrown around way too easily.  I've been looking for a one-size-fits-all solution for customers I talk to, but it just does not seem to exist.  Even at the oil wells, which seems like the most cookie-cutter of all applications, there just is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

What happens if you use the incorrect terminology?  What if you say “accuracy” but need “repeatability”?  We interview Ray Marquiss in Episode 23 to find out.

Iwaki self-priming SMX series pumps are an ideal alternative to air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps when pumping chemicals. 

The Special Gripper SCG is particularly suitable for handling thin, porous and sensitive workpieces. The high volume flow of the gripper ensures secure holding even with porous material or workpieces that do not cover the entire suction surface.

How do you mitigate your risks when sizing, selecting and designing mechanics?  How do you decide whether to make or buy your mechanics?  Here are some considerations.

You may be at the point of looking at adding feedback to your mechanics in order to make them more precise or to capture some of the errors I discussed last episode in Episode 20. But, you may also be wondering about some of the problems that can cause.

Concerned about COVID-19 Coronavirus? Cantel recently had a third-party laboratory verify the efficacy of its Actril™ and Minncare™ Cold Sterilant on hard, non-porous surfaces. The test demonstrated a complete inactivation of the 229E human coronavirus strain in 5 minutes at room temperature when used according to label instructions.

I have a question for you:  Do you embrace linear encoders?  Or do you avoid them whenever possible?  Or are you wondering what a linear encoder even is?  After all this sizing and selecting of mechanics, and even designing your own mechanics, you might be considering putting a feedback device on there and whether you should or not.

LOSTPED is an acronym where LOSTPED stands for Load, Orientation, Speed, Travel, Precision, Environment and Duty Cycle.  But, what does it REALLY mean?

Frameless Kit Motors are the ideal solution for machine designs that require high performance in small spaces.  Kit motors allow for direct integration with a mechanical transmission device, eliminating parts that add size and complexity.  Use of Frameless Kit Motors results in a smaller, more reliable motor package.

Valin is at ATX West February 11-13, 2020. Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA.

In this video you will see just a few of Valin’s custom engineered solutions. A complete list of solutions includes integrated automation, electrical subassemblies, motion control subassemblies, robotic solutions, custom gantry systems, custom server solutions, control panels, valve assemblies, nitrogen generators, filtration systems, and custom heating solutions. 

Are you implementing automation at your company? Do you need technical education and expert advice to make major business decisions? Whether you're an engineer working in aerospace, a C-suite executive in manufacturing, or any other type of professional looking for solutions to streamline operations, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West will give you the education and connections needed to make the right choices for your projects or business.

This video highlights Omron unique landmark technology and integrated vision in Omron collaborative robot to simply  pick and place the products when the products  are not presented in the same position. 

Valin employees would like to wish you peace and joy this holiday season, and throughout the new year.

A common topic when putting together a motion control system and a gantry is whether to use end-of-travel limit switches, home sensors or absolute encoders. This really depends upon the application. So, let's talk about the pros and cons.

In this video, Tom Trinh explains how it is possible to troubleshoot, transfer program, and connect to an HMI remotely by using the MBNet Industrial Router.

The new LD-250 mobile robot from Omron can handle a payload of 250kg and is the strongest and newest addition to their LD series of mobile robots.

When we size, select, and design gantry systems such as this one, we must make sure that we take into account the whole framing that this is going to be mounted on.

You cannot just start on the mechanics, pick the motors, pick the drives, pick the controls, pick the HMI.  First you must understand everything all together.  Since we're talking about mechanics, there's a few things we need to kind of jump on right off the bat.  To figure out the holistic approach, there's a lot more to it.

One of the things that can really trip people up with sizing and selecting a gantry system is whether they need one or two motors for the X and X-prime. In this video we will shed some light on this topic.

A very important factor to keep in mind when sizing your gantry system is the cable management and cable lengths you'll need. If you think about it, we're going to need cables to span throughout every axis of motion.

Back in Episode 6, I explained to you the different types of linear mechanics.  This included ballscrews, belt & pulleys, linear motors and even rack & pinion.  I get the question all the time: which linear mechanics do I use?

After taking a break from mechanics for a few episodes, we're returning to the idea of a gantry. But, you may wonder what a gantry looks like. For an explanation of that, we're going to turn to Valin’s own Michael Reynaud with a special animation by Valin’s Cassidy in order to show you what a gantry looks like.

I am continuing my conversation with you about EMC installation. We talked about electrical noise, where it comes from and how we control it. We talked about the reasons for Mains filters. Now I'm going to talk a little bit about how to select Mains filters and unfortunately, it's a real black art.

Impedance heating systems act much like standard heating circuits, except the resistor is the pipe itself. This is accomplished when a small amount of AC voltage is applied across the terminals. The resulting impedance of the system generates heat on the pipe. The control panel for an impedance system provides power and control. However, the step down transformer is what provides the reduced voltage, 30VAC or less, to the pipe. This rating stays within OSHA and NEC limits.

In this video, we'll show you how to set up and get motion from IAI's Elecylinder.

A new way of thinking about nitrogen. A new source of sustainability. Advanced on-site generator producing nitrogen gas from compressed air to produce all the nitrogen you need.

Continuing on talking about electrical noise, I often times have suggested mains filters to customers and they say, “Well I'm not shipping my system to Europe so I don't need it.”  But there are very good reasons for putting a mains filter on your system even when you're not shipping it to Europe.  Let's take a look at this.

Today we're taking a break from all the mechanical topics we've been talking about and let's talk about an electrical one: electrical noise.

This video tutorial shows you the steps on how  to enable the Bluetooth feature on the Watlow EZ-Zone controller for use with the Watlow EZ-Link app.

This video tutorial shows you the steps on how  to factory reset the Watlow EZ-Zone controller.

What is specmanship?  Why do we care?  Well, in case you haven’t noticed, the catalog specs are not always straight forward as they appear.  Let's look at a couple examples.

The AlphaStep AZD-K Stepper Motor Drivers offer 24/48 VDC input voltage, high functionality and closed loop control.

Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease.

We're continuing to talk about terminology and this time we're talking about rotary mechanics.  I’m Corey Foster of Valin Corporation.  Let's talk about this.

The InSight Glow option uses a retro-reflective, photo-luminescent dial design that illuminates the entire front of the instrument dial for an extended amount of time when exposed to a light source for as little as 10 seconds. The dial appears bright white in darkness, fog, smoke, and fire. InSight Glow meets the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) standards for bright-white visibility in a power outage.

Three specific types of errors have a negative impact on pressure sensor accuracy. This easy-to-understand video from WIKA explains the difference between zero-point errors, span errors, and non-linearity.

A diaphragm seal makes measuring pressure safer and more reliable – even in extreme working conditions – and is ideal for protecting pressure instrumentation and process transmitters. Discover the basic principle behind diaphragm seals and when to use them.

Chemical feed, as vital components in the treatment of water, metering pumps satisfying a diverse range of applications. Iwaki’s mission is to provide solutions for any application safety, accuracy fast and flexible support for the constantly evolving marketplace.

A very short introduction to using an Advantech WebOp HMI with an Omron NX1P2 using the PLC tags.

Are your sensors regularly coming into contact with cutting oil, causing them to break down quickly?

As we dive further into sizing and selecting mechanics, there are a couple of terms that are extremely important in understanding the requirements of an application.

We're continuing on with talking about some of the basic terminology and things you need to know in order to be able to size your own mechanics and gantry. We cover motion requirements and a summary at the end of the last several episodes.

We've been talking about a lot of different basic terminology.  Now we're going to talk about just some basic types of linear mechanics.

This overview will help you to understand the differences between industrial automation manufacturers, representatives, distributors and integrators…and who you want to reach out to for help.

You may be wondering what the main components are that you need to make a motion control system. What are the minimum number of components you need?

Before we dive into the meat of the matter of sizing and selecting mechanics, there are some basic concepts we need to understand: namely the force, torque, moment, inertia, and axes of motion.

In this video, Omron shows us how to use the built in camera in the integrated vision system for your application.

In this video, Omron shows you how to unbox the TM Collaborative Robot and do the initial set-up.

In this video, Omron teaches the basics of how to make the TM Collaborative Robot move.

In this video, Omron teaches you how to program the TM Collaborative Robot using Flowchart Software.

In this video, Omron shows us how to use grippers with the TM Collaborative Robot.

In this video, Omron teaches how to create an application that utilizes the camera and the vision system on the TM Collaborative Robot.

As you may know, electric actuators provide a lot of benefits over pneumatic actuators. For example, you may be able to carry out different stroke lengths using software, or hardware such as a programmable logic controller (PLC). However, some electric actuators only come pre-programmed with two ‘stroke-length’ positions, intending to be cost effective without the software or hardware requirement.

Check out Parker's virtual reality demo showcasing a working manufacturing floor and a product showroom where you can interact with a full host of their products.

High speed liquid handling without spilling. Reducing handling time by sloshing suppression control.

The new 2-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor CVD Driver offers superior performance and value and is ideal for OEM or single axis machines. T

This video shows how to install gripper and tensioner for the Omron ER and XER series rope pull emergency stop switches.

This video shows you how to set up the F3SG demo and explains some of the features to enable users to successfully showcase this product to customers.

Kent Introl has a long history of designing and manufacturing valves that will need to cope with the most arduous conditions. Here, the team conducts final checks on an anti-surge valve prior to despatch.

There is one distributor headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley that is not waiting for tomorrow. Valin Corporation, is creating it's tomorrow - Today. "As a leader, I can't allow us to cling to yesterday. I have to keep us focused on tomorrow." - Joe Nettemeyer

Omron’s new FHV7-series smart camera features the world’s first multi-color light alongside a best-in-class 12-megapixel high-resolution image sensor to achieve the industry’s highest standards of precision in vision inspections on a high-mix production line.

Safe and transportable, this robotic solution boasts quick startup, easy changeover and advanced, built-in vision.

It's that time of year! Valin purchased food, clothing, and toys to donate to CityTeam in San Jose.

Doug Crimmins shows up how to wire and calibrate a Valvcon ADC Actuator for use in modulating service with 4-20 mA feedback.

Learn how simple it is to get started with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) with Advantech's Wzzard Wireless Sensor Network.

Parker Velcon salutes the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) and their members for their commitment to Aviation Fueling Safety!

On July 24th Valin hosted a career day in our San Jose office for 8-10 middle school students in support of Breakthrough Silicon Valley.

The Iwaki Pump Engineering Team, originators and holders of many pump patents, proudly introduces their newest design innovation. After years of thorough testing and successful operation, Iwaki Air has now completely re-designed the Air Motor to include the new Looped C Spring Spool.

Corey Foster demonstrates how Valin's products and services can tie into the concept of the Industrial Internet of Things.

Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 models have the ability to monitor temperature, humidity and vibration, and can accommodate virtually any industry-standard external sensors.

Does your project have a challenging filtration or flow control specification? Let Mott transform your concept into reality. When Mott collaborates with their customers early in the design phase, there's no challenge they can’t address.

A loader/unloader for a press machine that produces lids for cans. It loads the material in the material feeder to the press machine and unloads the pressed products to the product chute.

Reduced line operating hours by approx. 25% due to vibration-free stopping and high-speed operation Improvements achieved by electric linear actuators

Changing the speed during movement to reduce the cycle time by 20%. Cardboard boxes containing CDs travel on a conveyor. There are five different types of cardboard boxes, and each type contains different CDs. Boxes are sorted by type and transferred onto five product conveyors.

A simple system configuration to reduce the cycle time by 44%. Material, round bars, are checked for outer diameter before a process of rolling machine.

This system produces frames by bonding resin parts. A total of four locations are bonded. Adhesive is applied to the end faces of resin frame parts. Then, the end faces of the frame parts are pressed together to be joined.

This system rolls hexagonal socket head setscrews (hereinafter referred to as "setscrews"). Air cylinders are used to introduce material to the rolling machine and remove processed setscrews from the machine.

This system removes burrs around holes drilled in a pulley*1. Eight locations are deburred. The deburring brush attached to the motorized spindle*2 is used to remove the burrs along the edge of holes.

Introducing the F4T with INTUITION® from Watlow Combining the flexibility of a modular I/O with best-in-class ease of use, the F4T could very well make user manuals a thing of the past.

Learn how to set up data logging in the Watlow F4T controller.

Learn how to configure trending and graphing in the Watlow F4T.

Watlow’s new ASPYRE power controller family is flexible and scalable, and available with a variety of options allowing one platform to be re-used across a wide range of applications, which can help save time and money. ASPYRE models available include sizes from 35 to 700 amps.

An OMRON Adept Quattro Robot and an OMRON Adept Cobra s800 inverted robot in an in-house demonstration using dual conveyor tracking and vision.

Metso's Neles ND9000 is a top class intelligent valve controller designed to operate on all control valve actuators and in all industry areas.

STOBER, a recognized leader in reliable engineering and uncompromised support. Their gearboxes for motion control and power transmission applications are built on German engineering and are specified, assembled, painted and shipped right here in Kentucky. But the true mark of reliability is proven over time.

Part feeding can be a complex challenge. It's especially costly and time consuming when you need to change parts often. Not anymore!

In this video, Omron demonstrates its ongoing focus on innovative packaging solutions that advance manufacturing and productivity through integration of robots with sensing, control, motion and safety capabilities.

The Omron PackXpert Solution brings together Omron’s complete line of robotic automation products into a single, fully integrated packaging system.

If you are involved in manufacturing or packaging, you know that implementing and maintaining a robotic automation solution is no small task.

The new Des-Case mobile utility cart is the new solution to help reduce the trips between the lube room and plant equipment for your reliability team.

Connect with the Walchem W900 Series controllers and enjoy unparalleled versatality in maintaining your water treatment options.

Advantech 21.5" Full HD TFT LED LCD Industrial Multi-Touch Stainless Steel Panel PC meets the IP69K test for food & beverage industry.

Omron's IPC Machine Controller combines proven machine automation with the freedom to use PC technology: working together but independently.

Introducing the CT4 Cartesian Robot, a high speed cartesian pick and place unit intergrated with a vision system so that it can pick up parts out of a random work area and place them down into an array.

The Omron LD Mobile Robot is a self navigating Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle (AIV) designed for dynamically moving material in challenging environments.

Omron's Adept Lynx is self navigating Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle (AIV) designed for dynamically moving material in challenging environments that may include confined passageways as well as dynamic and peopled locations.

WIKA parent company, WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, created this video for this year's Hannover Messe, the world's foremost technology event.

If you have a gauge that routinely fails on a piping system or even a pump and it's failing from vibration, that can tell you that the pump is misaligned or that the coupling on the pump is now going out in that it needs service.

An invert mounted Adept Viper 6-axis robot in a pick-and-place demo, using vision guidance and conveyor tracking.

Adept Cobra SCARA robots assembling small consumer brushes

High Speed Adept Quattro Robots Used in chocolate manufacturing at a production facility in Japan. This video demonstrates the unmatched speed of the Adept Quattro robot and technical achievements in robot system performance.

Introducing Advantech's WISE-4012E. Advantech's new generation of remote I/O & sensing devices bring an IT oriented spirit to the market.

This video demonstrates how to replace a standard mechanical switch with the solid-state One Series from United Electric Controls.

1S is a servo system designed to optimize the full cycle, through the machine design, installation and commissioning tasks and finally to the maintenance once in production.

We work with you to create solutions that will improve your process. From solutions in the energy industry in oil and gas measurement systems, to increasing productivity and throughput in solar panel production and semiconductor chip manufacturing. In designing safety systems for the automotive industry, to building custom systems for lean manufacturing production flow.

This is the current inter-conveyor transfer process for a relay manufacturing line.

This process is where soy milk and brine are mixed in the tofu manufacturing line.

An overview of the industry applications for Rotork Instrument's products.

The desiccant breather replaces the standard dust cap or OEM breather cap on equipment, offering better filtration to protect against even the smallest particulates that destroy the effectiveness of your machinery, and cause downtime and costly repairs.

Iwaki's IX Series are digitally controlled direct-drive diaphragm pumps. Years of experience in high-end motor technology result in extremely accurate and energy efficient metering pumps with high resolution.

Walchem and Iwaki joined forces to develop the most innovative and comprehensive metering pump product line in the world. Iwaki metering pumps are designed for a broad range of applications, and are manufactured to the highest quality standards that exceed even the toughest customer expectations.

The Hornet 565 is a parallel robot (also called delta robot) for high-speed picking and packaging applications.

The use of robots in packaging applications continues to grow. Omron Adept is proud to introduce their latest high-speed packaging robot to the market, the Hornet 565.

This video shows how to integrate EKI-5500 switch into a PROFINET environment.

Advantech entry-level managed switch products support media redundancy protocols including EtherNet/IP real time standard.

Learn how to program a Walchem pump to run off a flowmeter in external mode.

Learn how to rebuild a Walchem metering pump

Our #MobileTechnologyVehicle travels across the Western U.S. bringing solutions to your door.

Valin Corporation, a leading technical solutions provider in San Jose Calif., announces it has launched its new e-commerce website.

Baby boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day. Learn how Valin can help bridge your resource gap and keep your operations running smoothly and safely.

In this video, Ray Herrera demonstrates how to properly identify an ASCO Solenoid Valve by showing how and where to find key information on the valve itself.

This video demonstrates how to install Heat Trace Specialist's SnoFree Panel Eave System.

This video demonstrates how to install Heat Trace Specialist's Serpentine (Zig Zag) Heat Cable System.

In this video, Ray Herrera demonstrates the proper and safe way of replacing an ASCO Solenoid Valve Coil.

In this video, Ray Herrera demonstrates how to troubleshoot an ASCO Solenoid Valve.

In this video, Ray Herrera demonstrates how to repair an ASCO Solenoid Valve.

In this video, Chris Sullivan talks about the delicate blend between Automation and the Human Factor to ensure safety measures. Each factor is just as important as the other.

Securing the go ahead for a system upgrade can be difficult in a competitive work environment, where every cost must be accounted for and validated. Getting your project noticed and approved when it’s lost among a sea of competing projects—each one making a claim on finite resources—can seem an impossible task.

As part of Valin’s mission to provide unparalleled customer service and offer complete turn-key solutions to its customers, Valin offers its Aviation Fueling Nozzle Rebuild Program for its customers in the Aviation industry.  Turnaround times for airports to have their fueling nozzles rebuilt or replaced are generally very long.

Ice dams can be frustrating. An ice dam forms when the roof over the attic gets warm enough to melt the bottom layer of snow. The snow melts into water and  the water trickles down between the layers of snow until it reaches the eave of the roof. There, the water freezes, gradually growing into a mound of ice. These ice dams can damage both your roof and the inside of your home if the water finds an opening.

For 40 years Valin has been a resource to our customers providing the knowledge and expertise to help make your process more efficient and more profitable. We have the skills and knowledge to assess your company and manufacturing processes, before coming up with expert solutions to your downtime issues.

In this video, Robin Slater, Vice President of Sales, explains how Valin’s 40 years of experience can benefit your company through their completely customizable training programs.

In this how-to video, Scott Severse demonstrates how to properly program a Walchem W600 Cooling Tower Controller.

Brian Sullivan, Director of Sales, Technology at Valin Corporation, discusses the importance of repeatability,  reliability, consistency, and accuracy.

Patrick Bartell, Vice President of Sales, Oil and Gas at Valin Corporation, discusses the benefits of updating legacy systems.

In this how-to video series from Valin, Nick Lyle demonstrates how to properly install a diaphragm on an LMI pump.

In this how-to video series from Valin, Nick Lyle demonstrates how to properly cut and install your LMI Tubing.

In this how-to video series from Valin, Nick Lyle demonstrates how to troubleshoot potential leaks on a LMI pump.

We are excited to announce the launch of Valin's 2015 Mobile Technology Vehicle Tour.

In this video Rich Wilbur demonstrates how you can use tubing that you can measure, mark, layout, and bend. Check it out!

This video takes you step by step from deburring a piece of tubing, marking the tubing, making up the fitting, and pressurizing the fitting to show that it only takes one and a quarter turn to properly seal a fitting from leaks.

Among the 2015 Distinguished Business Award recipients  honored at the Feb. 25 San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Dinner is Joseph Nettemeyer, Valin Corporation's second CEO.

UnleashWD holds an annual conference that inspires distributors to be innovative.

Take a look into our manufacutring sector and see how we are working towards innovation & growth.

Valin is pleased to give you a sneak peek at our newly renovated Mobile Tech Vehicle.

Archbishop Mitty High School Robotics Team visits Valin to thank them for their sponsorship.

Valin® Featured on NBC Bay Area News with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.

Valin's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with special guest San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.

Inventek Engineering presents The Fully Automatic Flexible Bottling System.

In 2009 Valin launched our Mobile Technology Vehicle. Check out our first promotional video.