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Fail-safe PC-based software controller
3rd Quarter 2009, Siemens South Africa
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a fail-safe software controller for PC-based automation. For the first time, safety-related tasks can be performed via PC using Siemens’ technology. ...

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Force sensor for robots
2nd Quarter 2009
An innovative and low-cost robust force sensor has been developed, which helps add sensitivity to the robots in case of ­collisions

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Refits
2nd Quarter 2009
Replacing hydraulic cylinders with ­electro-mechanical actuators

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Microns for missiles
2nd Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation has supplied Bosch Rexroth components to Denel Dynamics

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Kübler's revolutionary technology
2nd Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Encoder innovator Kübler has introduced what it claims is the first optical multiturn encoder without gears and with 100% magnetic insensitivity. The new encoder technology, developed with the Kübler ...

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Tough nuts to crack
2nd Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Although construction and agricultural machines, trucks and buses look like big bruisers from the outside, they are really high-tech products on wheels. Thanks to electronic control units their control ...

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Flat film measurement
2nd Quarter 2009, Associated Technology
For thickness measurement on extruded or rolled film in plastics and rubber, the series FILMCONTROL 8100 is available with various measurement technologies. It is based on the principle of combination ...

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Cleaner, quieter and less expensive
2nd Quarter 2009
Cleaner, quieter and less expensive to run – these are not bad goals for any designer; especially if you are working in a field that is traditionally plagued by noise and contamination issues. Suppliers ...

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Breather keeps moisture at bay
2nd Quarter 2009
Water means trouble in bulk storage tanks, hydraulic and lubrication circuits.    Problems caused by water include:    Corrosion. * Loss of lubricant film strength. * Oxidation. * Accelerated additive ...

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See me, hear me
2nd Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
EZ-LIGHT TL50 Tower Lights from Banner Engineering provide highly visible operator guidance and indication of equipment status. Displaying up to five colours in one tower and allowing multiple colours ...

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Image sensor needs no PC
2nd Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The iVu seriesTG Image Sensor from Banner Engineering Corp. combines the simplicity of a photoelectric sensor with the intelligence of a vision sensor to deliver powerful and affordable inspection capabilities, ...

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Compact pressure/vacuum switch with display
2nd Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
The compact PE5 electronic pressure and vacuum switch from Bosch Rexroth is suitable for use in the automotive industry as it is free of substances that impair surface wetting in the coating process. The ...

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Fluxgate technology shrinks CTs
2nd Quarter 2009, Denver Technical Products
The CAS, CASR and CKSR family of PCB-mounted current transducers from LEM are intended for AC and DC isolated current measurement from 6 to 50 A rms nominal, up to three times the nominal values for the ...

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Osiconcept: simplicity through innovation
1st Quarter 2009, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has developed a patented unified range of industrial detectors under the Osiconcept name with the goals of simplifying selection, stocking, installation, set-up and maintenance, while ...

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Type 2 or Type 4? Selecting the right safety light curtain category
1st Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
There are important differences between Type 2 and Type 4 safety light curtains. For personnel and plant safety it is important that designers and purchasers select the appropriate type.       Introduction...

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Festo introduces new Control for Motion range
1st Quarter 2009, Festo South Africa
For point-to-point movements, pre-calculated positions or complete path control, the new Control for Motion range from Festo is scalable and modular, forming an integral part of the company’s mechatronic ...

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SPM introduces new vibration transducer
1st Quarter 2009
The SOLID transducer line from SPM has been extended to include a new vibration transducer with side connector. The new transducer has been developed for harsh industrial environments where moisture ...

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Distance sensor operates in 50-1000 mm range
1st Quarter 2009
The SICK DT20 Hi analogue distance sensor for operation in the 50–1000 mm range is a robust sensor which has high immunity to ambient light, and is easy to install. The sensor offers high accuracy even ...

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When push comes to shove
1st Quarter 2009
Supercylinder electro-linear actuators from ISO 9001-registered Duff-Norton are available in the range 2 tons to 25 tons and stroke lengths of up to 4000 mm. Purchasers can choose clevis or trunnion mounting; ...

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3-phase probes measure to 3000 A
1st Quarter 2009, Denver Technical Products
The PRO-flex ACP3003_3 is a new 3 phase AC current probe utilising the Rogowski principle. It can be used to measure currents up to 3000 A from very low frequencies up to 10 kHz. The flexible and lightweight ...

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