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Digital Micrometer Doubles Measurement Speed and
Accuracy
The Keyence LS-7000 Series Micrometers use no moving parts like
conventional scanning micrometers and they provide long term,
maintenance-free operation. A high-intensity GaN green LED light source,
a linear CCD, and telecentric optics contribute to an outstanding ±
0.2µm measurement repeatability. The LS-7070 Model incorporates a
65mm beam for gauging large diameter targets at 2400 samples/sec. Other
LS-7000 Series models include the LS-7030 (30mm beam width) and the
Super-Fine LS-7010 (6mm beam width).
Download catalog.
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Motion Controller in Action
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Video shows Arcus Technology's 4-axis stepper motion controller in
action. Unit features 6M maximum pulse rate output and
S-curve/trapezoidal acceleration. Click here to see the unit go through its paces.
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Prototype Car for the Masses
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Check out Tata Motors' prototype $2,500 car for the masses. It will
feature a continuous variable transmission, which is a lightweight
alternative to manual or automatic transmissions. Don't expect
breath-taking acceleration in this model. Click headline to read about
the car and its transmission, along with a link to a photo.
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Adept Acquires Cerebellum
Automation
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Robotics maker Adept Technology Inc. has acquired Cerebellum
Automation SAS of Chavanod, France, for a total purchase price of up to
$1.2 million. Founded in 2004, Cerebellum is a maker of OEM robotics
and motion control systems for the medical and packaging industries. For
details click headline above.
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Plastic Bearings Withstand Rugged
Terrain
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Plastic bearings take off-road vehicle over rugged terrain. Students
from the Universite de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, took top honors at
the 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja Competition, thanks,
in part, to iglide plastic bearings. Click above for the story.
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***Linear Rail Systems***
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WATERBURY, CT: The Haydon Linear Rail System uses a precision
leadscrew assembly to provide controlled positioning along the axis of a
robust linear slide. The Linear Rail System consists of a stationary
base with a load bearing carriage that travels along a custom-extruded
wear resistant aluminum rail. A Haydon powered Linear Rail System uses
either a Haydon size 17 hybrid external linear actuator or for greater
performance, an optional size 17 hybrid double stack external linear
actuator integrated into the slide for a complete single axis
positioning system, or the system may be is provided with various leads
and shaft end configurations that accommodate virtually any source of
rotary power. The Linear Rail Systems also offer control of slide
bearing play with a patent pending self adjusting linear bearing.
Integrated "T" slots accommodate full length support and various
mounting options. Loads easily attach to the compact moving carriage
with your choice of four or six screws. Designed to metric global
engineering standards, the rail provides end to end axial stability and
precise motion system accuracy. For extreme control, the Linear Rail
Systems can be used with Haydon's high precision anti-backlash nuts
including "C" compression style, "W" wedge style, as well as Haydon
freewheeling "N" style nuts. Typical applications include medical,
instrumentation, plant automation, CNC equipment, food and beverage
automation, packaging and custom machinery. ---Haydon Switch &
Instrument
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REXNORD (R) SHURLOK™ ROLLER BEARINGS: THE COLOR OF
CONFIDENCE
Click here to view REXNORD (R) SHURLOK™'s ROLLER
BEARINGS: THE COLOR OF CONFIDENCE product video. Learn the key product
features and the impressive specs. You can find a distributor too.
Learn more about this product and see the video now at www.industrialproductdemos.com
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***Motor Controls for Wash-Down
Applications***
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MILWAUKEE, WI: Manufacturers seeking networked motor control
solutions for wash-down environments now have several options from
Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive and the
ArmorStart product lines have packaging options that are now rated by
the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (IP66/54) for
indoor use. Ideal for food processing equipment, the PowerFlex 40 AC
drive and ArmorStart NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 rating provides UL-listed
protection against circulating dust and high-water pressure for
equipment such as mixers, pumps, conveyor equipment, fans, packaging
machinery, machine tool equipment, wood-working machinery and overhead
door equipment. Pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and automotive
manufacturing engineers rely on the NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (IP66/54) rated
products to help provide protection against dust, splashing water,
hose-directed water, caustic chemicals and corrosion. This allows them
to help protect their machine-mounted devices while meeting sanitation
requirements. The PowerFlex 40 NEMA 4X AC drive gives users
decentralized vector control for applications demanding low-speed and
high-torque control and its National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
certification helps provide conformity with international food equipment
standards. For customers looking for a "plug and play" design for power
and control media to help minimize installation time, the ArmorStart
NEMA 4X allows users to mount the motor controller near the motor. The
"gland plate" design on the ArmorStart NEMA 4X offers provisions for
conduit solutions or for a quick connect to the ArmorConnect power
media. Both the PowerFlex 40 NEMA 4X and ArmorStart NEMA 4X can be
mounted directly to the machine. ---Rockwell Automation
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***TruMotion(TM) Timing Belts***
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NEW HYDE PARK, NY: TruMotion(TM) Timing Belts feature timing belts
with polymer-free nylon tooth facing for clean running performance. The
new durable facing provides reduced dust, long belt life and reduced
noise levels. The catalog, identified as D155, spotlights 746 inch and
metric timing belts that feature: MXL, XL, L, GT(R)2, profiles. They
offer outstanding performance and enhanced capacity through full
tooth-to-pulley contact. Their cream-colored polymer compound body can
withstand both high and low temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to
+220 degrees F. Their fiberglass tensile cords insure resistance to
elongation and a high flex life. They are RoHS compliant. Pulleys
designed to run with these TruMotion belts(TM) are stocked for immediate
delivery at the SDP/SI eStore. Some of their many applications include
their use in ATM's, cash registers, money counting machines, coin
sorting, lottery and betting equipment, copiers, fax machines, printers,
plotters, and medical equipment. ---Stock Drive Products/Sterling
Instrument
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***U-Joints with Boots Unfazed by Dirt,
Corrosion, Washdown Fluids***
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SPRINGFIELD, MA: Curtis Universal has developed U-joint couplings
that can operate in environments that would destroy most other
couplings. Drives in tire and rubber plants, foundries, masonry plants,
wood chippers, stone crushers, grain elevators, pulp mills, food
processing systems, and other systems are subject to premature failure
from abrasives and corrosives. Curtis Universal has designed a series of
u-joints that are protected by boots that shield the working parts of
the joints from abrasives and corrosives. Typical applications include
food processing machinery, conveyors, textile equipment, washers,
aggregate conveyors, and farm implements. By blocking access to the
working components of the u-joint, boots prevent accelerated wear cause
by dirt and erosion. Boots also improve grease retention in high-speed
applications, thus lengthening operating life. ---Curtis Universal
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Online Motion Controls Demos!
At www.industrialproductdemos.com you can find detailed
and interactive product videos focused on the Motion Controls Industry.
Go to the site to view and interact with our free online demos. Learn
more about the latest products in your industry.
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