Featured Products

Machine automation is a highly fragmented, dynamic field in which alternatives to the status quo emerge constantly. A key to our role as a solutions provider is maintaining a strategic portfolio of products, which enables us to offer our clients dependable, far sighted, and forward-compatible solutions.

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Machine & Motion Control

Parker ETHERNET Powerlink ETHERNET Powerlink expands the ACR9000 family by adding real-time motion control over standard Ethernet. The high-speed digital communications network enhances machine performance and configuration possibilities while reducing set-up time and installation complexity. The ACR9000-EPL can control up to 16 axis of motion at a cost of only $100/axis. Plus, it is fully Ehternet/IP compatible to provide easy plug-and-play communication with A/B PLCs. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

The Compax3M The Compax3M is a common bus amplifier design that shares a common power supply (240/480 VAC) with multiple amplifiers. The amplifiers are available in three different power levels with continuous current output from 5, 10, and 15A. The 3CM is available as a simple “dumb” amplifier, it can be controlled over Ethernet Powerlink, DeviceNet, Profibus, or CANopen, or it is also available as an “intelligent” amplifier that can be programmed in any IEC61131-3 language. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Helical DS Series The DS Series Coupling by Helical was designed for today’s high performance motion control systems. This Series incorporates two helical beams (double start) in each of two separate HELI-CAL Flexures (double flexure), combining greater end-to-end rotational accuracy with radial flexibility in one design. Available only with integral clamp attachments, the DS series provides the high torsional stiffness and low inertia necessary for positioning devices, servo motors and lead screws. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Commander SK AC Drive The Commander SK by Emerson Control Techniques is easy-to-drive and a great value. The drive modules are ultra compact and offers excellent open loop vector and V/Hz motor control. With onboard intelligence, I/O, Ethernet and fieldbus communications options, Commander SK allows you to do much more than you would expect from a general purpose drive.  Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Mechatronics

Parker’s XFC Rollerscrew Parker’s new XFC rollerscrew cylinder provides machinery builders a high force electro-mechanical solution offering long life, minimal maintenance, and low operating costs while still maintaining structural rigidity. This rollerscrew cylinder is capable of speeds up to 40 in/sec and peak thrust forces up to 80,000 lbs. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Apex AL Series Gearhead The Apex AL Series Gearhead is a revolutionary new design that places the dual ball bearing assemblies directly under the pulley housing thus eliminating any moment loads on the gearhead shaft. Now you are not forced to design a complicated pillow block assembly to support your belt pulley, you can mount the pulley directly on the gearhead and achieve belt tensions up to 7000 lbs. The gearhead is available in both in-line and right-angle designs in 70, 95, 110, 150, 230, and 280mm sizes. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Exlar K Series Linear Actuator Exlar expands its linear actuator line to include the new K Series Universal rod style linear actuators. The K Series allows for options to mount any type of motor. This actuator series is also available with multiple grades of planetary roller screws and an option for an ACME screw, permitting operators to choose the configuration best suited for a specific application while remaining within budget. The K Series is available in four product performance levels. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Robotics & Conveyors

Denso VP Series The ultracompact VP-Series six-axis articulated robots offer the highest speed and repeatability in their class. Their small footprint of only 160x 160mm (200 mm dia. for the aseptic models) saves valuable facility space and makes integration easy, yet despite their size, they have a large payload capacity. In addition, their highly efficient motors use a maximum of only 80w of power each, and all motors combined use a maximum of only 300w, resulting in significant energy savings. The VP-Series robots are ANSI and CE compliant, making them suitable for global deployment. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

The 7600 ULTIMATE The 7600 ULTIMATE Series has been engineered for fast and effective sanitation in the most demanding environments. These include RTE foods, raw protein (meat - poultry - fish), dairy and other environments with high pressure sanitation requirements. Design features include: solid stainless steel cross members (no hollow tube), TIG welded stand-offs keep fasteners out of food zone, and machine-welds on all bearing housing assemblies. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Machine Vision & Barcode

Cognex’s In-Sight Micro Cognex’s In-Sight Micro packs a complete vision system into a remarkably small package that measures just 30mm x 30mm x 60mm. Eight new In-Sight Micro models cover a range of price, performance and resolution levels – including ID only versions and a two-megapixel model. In-Sight Micro includes the proven Cognex vision tool library to handle the broadest range of vision applications for the widest array of industries. With a simple point and click approach, EasyBuilder walks users through the process of setting up a vision application, step by step. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

SICK CLV630 Laser Bar Code Scanner Speed, power, flexibility and ease of use are the features that define the new CLV630 Laser Bar Code family. Connectivity options have also become a driving factor in bar code applications and that is why all of the scanners in the CLV6XX family have both onboard serial and EtherNet/IP communication versions. Advanced features include code reconstruction with the new SMART algorithm, conveyor tracking via encoder input, & IP65 enclosure.  Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Sensors & Safety

SICK DT50 Hi-Distance Sensor The DT50 Hi-Distance sensor from SICK offers reliable, compact, and affordable measurement at ranges up to 20m. Thanks to CMOS technology, highly accurate, precise measurement tasks can be handled reliability regardless of target surface properties. The DT50 Hi delivers a resolution up to 0.1mm and a quick response time of 15ms. The DT50 Hi has a small, laser beam spot and can be flexibly configured and easily commissioned thanks to its display and intuitive menu guidance. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This

Flexisoft Flexi Soft is a programmable and modularly expandable safety controller capable of being integrated into various networks. The Flexi Soft multifunctional interface from SICK offers, low cost, space-saving modular safety control with or without programming software. It consists of several multifunctional modules that can grow to fit you needs, module-by-module, with your specific safety task in mind. Further extension modules allow the connection of more I/O as well as connection via common fieldbus for passing on diagnostic and status information to a higher-ranking controller. Manufacturer's Website • Technical Info • More Like This