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Muting modules increase machine productivity
Fourth Quarter 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Muting modules automatically suspend safeguarding during non-hazardous times in a machine cycle. Their use streamlines operations by letting materials flow into and out of a manufacturing cell and allowing ...

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Angular sensor has analogue output
Fourth Quarter 2007, Atlas Industrial Systems
ASM has introduced the latest addition to the POSIROT family, PRAS3, a new magnetic angular position sensor in a compact 36 mm diameter housing. The active sensor element uses an internal, contact-free ...

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1000 mm laser displacement sensor
Fourth Quarter 2007
The Keyence model LK-G CCD laser displacement sensor has a measuring distance of 250 to 1000 mm. The newly-developed optical system supports both high precision and long-range measurement. Various sensor ...

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Motion sensor has two orthogonal measuring axes
Fourth Quarter 2007, ATI Systems
The Optipact is an optical sensor system, which can replace contact-based measuring systems in areas such as measuring wheel applications. The manufacturer claims that this cost-efficient system is the ...

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Retroreflex laser works up to 20 metres
Fourth Quarter 2007, Tectra Automation
Laser sensors are able to detect very small objects, or their minimal shifts, thanks to the extremely reduced light beam diameter. Laser retroreflex sensors offer a long operating distance which is accomplished ...

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Rotating union for concast machines
Fourth Quarter 2007
Demanding ambient conditions are encountered in continuous casting machines - in particular the service life of rotating unions is impacted by:    * Cooling water is of poor quality and has entrained abrasive ...

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Fibre-optic E-stop safeguards hazards
Fourth Quarter 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The Pico-Guard fibre-optic emergency stop button from Banner Engineering works in conjunction with the manufacturer's Pico-Guard controller and other optical elements in personnel safety and equipment ...

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easyControl supports CoDeSys programming
Fourth Quarter 2007
The expanded and upgraded EC4P controller range further closes the gap between control relays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), delivering an array of user benefits and functions that go beyond ...

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HMI uses 32-bit RISC processor
Fourth Quarter 2007, Ana-Digi Systems
The PMU 30 series of human machine interface (HMI) from LS Industrial Systems incorporates an upgraded high-speed graphic controller and is available in a wide range of screen sizes from 14 to 31 cm. ...

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Next-generation Eaton supercharger powers Toyota TRD Aurion
Third Quarter 2007
Drawing on its motor sports heritage, Toyota Australia recently unveiled a new performance brand, TRD (Toyota Racing Development), and an all-new vehicle, the Aurion for the Australian market. The TRD ...

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H1 hydrostatic pump: design builds in reliability
Third Quarter 2007
H1, Sauer Danfoss’ new generation of servo-controlled hydrostatic pumps, is built around an advanced electrical control and available in a wide range of displacements. It is designed for quality and reliability ...

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Control block for excavators
Third Quarter 2007, Hytec South Africa
Positive control adds functionality and saves energy.    The Rexroth M9 control block has all the consumer connections on the front of the unit which makes pipework considerably easier.    The M9-25 control ...

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High temperature sensor: 250°C for automotive painting systems
Third Quarter 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck, an industry leader in sensor, fieldbus and interface technology, has released a new high-temperature sensor family. These new inductive proximity switches (CQ40 and CQ80) can operate in temperatures ...

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Load sensing proportional control
Third Quarter 2007
A cinch for truck mounted and marine cranes. The HC-MV99 is a proportional load sensing control valve (LSCV) developed by Hydrocontrol Spa. Specifically designed for lifting applications, it meets all ...

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Modular breaker design limits stockholding
Third Quarter 2007
The 'pod' residual current breaker option (RCBO) from Eaton provides overcurrent protection and residual current tripping characteristics that are matched to the needs of the application. The device employs ...

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Tech tip: SKF South Africa - Pick the right bearing
Third Quarter 2007, SKF South Africa
The right bearing choices for diverse industrial applications can result in increased performance and efficiency, while significantly reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Bearings are not 'one-size-fits-all' ...

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Tech tip: CHI Control Components - Select the right MCB trip curve
Third Quarter 2007
Care should be taken in selecting the correct trip curve when specifying miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), especially for commercial or industrial premises where the use of fluorescent lighting, motors ...

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New Ex area vibration sensors launched
Third Quarter 2007
Hansford Sensors has launched a new range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified intrinsically safe vibration sensors to extend its existing HS-100 series. The sensors are suitable for use in environments where ...

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Integrated valve and manifold
Third Quarter 2007
Manufacturer of pneumatic products and filtration equipment, SMC Corporation of America, has announced the release of its new Series VV061- CUBE manifold which comes with industry enviable 6 mm width ...

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Device splits and conditions pulses
Third Quarter 2007
Signal conditioning specialist, APCS, has created the PLS257 pulse splitter for applications where a pulse is required to be isolated, re-powered and repeated on two separate outputs up to a maximum frequency ...

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