Drives line
A new line includes SCR, PWM, SCR regenerative, and ac variable frequency versions.
Features & benefits
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Pairs with gearmotors, available to 3 hp, in both U.S. and EU frequencies
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Suitable for food preparation equipment, ventilation systems, medical pumping, and positioning equipment
Bison Gear and Engineering Corp.
St. Charles, Ill.
(630) 377-4327
www.bisongear.com
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RoHS motors
Line of fractional-hp motors is now lead-free.
Features & benefits
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Solder is 96.4% Sn, 3% Ag, 0.5% Cu
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Flux and cleaner processes remain the same
Groschopp Inc.
Sioux Center, Iowa
(712) 722-4135
www.groschopp.com
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Brushless motors
Mdrive 42AC Plus high-torque, brushless motors include a fully integrated drive and control electronics for high performance and smoothness.
Features & benefits
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20 µm step resolutions up to 51,200 step/rev (degrees, metric, arc min)
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Single supply of 120 or 240 Vac
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Holding torque of 1,147 oz/in. (single length) or 2,294 oz/in. (double length)
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No dithering at zero speed, low-speed stability, and built-in regeneration circuitry
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High-positioning accuracy and starting torque
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Available in step and direction (microstepping) and fully programmable versions
Intelligent Motion Systems Inc.
Marlborough, Conn.
(860) 295-6102
www.novantaims.com
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Non-contact sensors
RSC 1300 non-contact rotary sensors use vertical Hall technology and a cross structure that affixes to a silicon chip to provide 360° measurements with 10-bit resolution.
Features & benefits
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Measure 13 × 20 mm
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Support rotating speed up to 10,000 rpm with sample rate of 10,000 kHz
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Independent linearity of ±0.3% and repeatability to 0.1% of signal range
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Stainless-steel housing; sealed to IP65
Novotechnik U.S. Inc.
Southborough, Mass.
(508) 485-2244
www.novotechnik.com
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Ruling slides
Precision glass slides let users evaluate resolution, field distortion, and parfocal stability of fluorescent vision systems.
Features & benefits
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Fluorescent backing lets users test system performance using application's UV light source
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Incorporates Ronchi rulings deposited on fused silica
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Resolutions available from five to 600 line pairs/mm
Edmund Optics Inc.
Barrington, N.J.
(800) 363-1992
www.edmundoptics.com
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Gear drives
Hub3 stainless steel helical and Poweratio 4000 inline gears are newest additions to drive line.
Features & benefits
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Hub3 rated to 18 hp, Poweratio 4000 to 125 hp
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Hub3 is available in two models and features smooth machined exterior for easy cleaning and no contaminant buildup
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Poweratio 4000 is mechanically and dimensionally interchangeable with most models and comes in eight designs
Hub City Inc. Regal-Beloit Corp.
Aberdeen, S. Dak.
(605) 225-0360
www.hubcityinc.com
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Vision sensors
LightPix AE20 is an integrated lighting, CCD color camera and CPU vision sensor programmed with AETool software.
Features & benefits
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Interchangeable inspection packages — color judgement, area, and pattern matching, measurement, and edge and peak detection
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Connect to PLC and HMI
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Aluminum IP67 construction withstands harsh environments
Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America
New Providence, N.J.
(877) 624-7872
www.pewa.panasonic.com
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