Extreme Temperatures? New Omron Power Supply is the Answer

May 8, 2013 by

Compact industrial power supplies in the new S8VK range have an exceptionally wide operating temperature range – from -40ºC to +70ºC for the S8VK-G family – guaranteeing stable operation, where other power supplies may be found wanting, even in the harshest of environments.

Multiple output terminals
Our new power supplies also offer fast, easy installation with an enhanced click-on DIN-rail mounting clip. And feature multiple output terminals – two positive and three negative – to simplify and speed-up wiring.

Compact power supplies
The S8VK power supplies are typically 13% smaller than similarly rated units, making them the most compact of their type currently available; this means that valuable panel space savings can be made. The compact size of the units has been achieved without compromising performance or reliability. In addition to their wide operating temperature range, all models offer high vibration and shock resistance, complemented by superior MTBF ratings.

Omron S8VK Terminals
S8VK-G12024

The right power supply for your application

The S8VK-G offers a wide product range (from 15W up to 480W), in a very compact size. It is 13% smaller than comparable power supplies and the smallest on the market of its type.

  • Wide operating temperature range (-40 to +70ºC) to guarantee operation stability
  • Double set of DC output terminals (three for the negative) to provide easy wiring
  • High efficiency (90%) to reduce energy consumption
  • Power Boost functionality (120%)
  • Improved DIN-rail mounting clip to provide better vibration resistance and allow for easy installation









Original Line Electric® Thruster – New from Bimba

May 3, 2013 by

The Original Line Electric® Thruster is a rugged, guided actuator with an OLE cylinder integral to the thruster block. With many types and options to choose from, it offers many variations that allow selection of the most appropriate type to match your unique application needs. They’re ideal for applications seeing significant side loading and require greater control and enhanced flexibility.

  • Large load capability
  • Rated moment load to 3000 in-lbs
  • General Duty & Heavy Duty versions available
  • Standard, precision and harsh environment types available
  • Bore sizes/Thrust ranges: 1.5″/up to 75 lbs, 2″/up to 150 lbs, 3″/up to 350 lbs
  • Ball bearing types for less friction, faster motion and additional precision

Bimba OLET

Bimba’s Original Line Electric® Thruster Actuators are designed, built, and tested to provide the longest life, greatest durability, highest speed, highest side load capability, and greatest thrust per dollar. OLET actuators can adapt to applications that utilize our Original Line pneumatic thruster cylinders, and are available without motors (sized for steppers or servos), with integral step motors, and also with matching step drives.

Many popular standard features and options are available. If you need a special design feature or special adaptation, call on our custom solutions and specials design capabilities for the right product for your application. Bimba looks forward to serving your electric thruster actuator needs with the responsiveness and engineering expertise you have come to expect from Bimba.

Mounting options:

  • Rear pivot or clevis available with reverse parallel motor mount option
  • Extra rod extension

Motor options:

  • Offset reverse parallel motor mounts (to conserve space)
  • No motor
  • Motor and encoder
  • Motor and driver
  • Motor, encoder, and driver
Performance options:

  • Brake option (with motor) – longer lead times
  • may apply. Compatible brakes are specified.
  • Self-locking threads (selected models)
  • Switches – band or track mounting
  • General or heavy duty
  • Standard, precision or harsh environment versions

Specials:

  • Low backlash designs
  • Special motors and controls
  • Washdown motors









Dorner 1100 Series Miniature Belt Conveyor

April 16, 2013 by

Dorner Mfg has developed the new 1100 Series conveyor platform with a compact design and a frame height of ¾”. The 1100 series conveyor is the smallest low-profile conveyor available in North America. The profile helps the conveyor fit into small spaces, freeing up space for machine or worker space, and making the conveyor ideal for medical, pharmaceutical or general industrial applications with lightweight or very small product movement.

1100 Series Miniature Belt Conveyors – General Specifications

  • Flat Belt End Drive, or Flat Belt Mid Drive
  • End Drive – 1″ (25mm) Diameter Drive Pulley
  • Mid Drive – 1.25″ (32mm) Diameter Center Drive Pulley
  • 0.625″ (16mm) Diameter Idler Pulleys
  • 0.31″ (8mm) Diameter nose bar option for one or both ends
  • Belt Widths: 1.75″ (44mm), 3.75″ (95mm), 6″ (152mm), 8″ (203mm), & 10″ (254mm)
  • Conveyor Lengths: 10.5″ (268mm) to 60″(1829mm) in 1/8″ (3mm) Increments
  • Loads up to 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
  • Belt Speeds up to 70 fpm (21 m/min)

Miniature Belt Conveyors Applications:

  • Small or light weight product movement
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life sciences

Features:

  • Pinch Drive Design – (patent pending)
    • Increases carrying capacity without need for high belt tension
    • Low belt tension allows for use of miniature rollers for optimal handling of small parts
    • Low belt tension virtually eliminates belt stretch providing maintenance free conveying
    • Belt is tracked with conveyor frame design and pinch drive worry free operation
    • Four fasteners allows removal of 1/2 of pinch drive making belt changes fast and easy
    • Pinch drive is reversible providing maximum flexibility in applications
  • Low Profile Height – Compact miniature design frees up valuable machine or worker space
  • Small Roller Diameter – Optimal size for the handling of small parts and transfer of small parts
  • Clean Room Certified – Class 100 certified for use in medical and pharmaceutical clean room applications
  • T-Slot – Drop in T-bar for ease and flexibility in mounting automation components or accessories










Omron’s New E5AC ¼ DIN size Temperature Controllers

April 9, 2013 by

E5ACWith the introduction of our ¼ DIN size (96 x 96mm) E5AC temperature controller, the E5_C family goes from strength to strength with more added functionality and application variety.

High-contrast LCD display

The impressive display with 25mm high characters provides high visibility even in severe or low-light environments. The modern design of the E5AC, intrinsic to the E5_C temperature controller family, will give your machine an exclusive, modern and aesthetically pleasing look. In addition the communication port, located on the front of the controller, provides easy accessibility for PC programming and control performance/ monitoring applications.

Impressive control functionality

Behind the high contrast display is Omron’s renowned 2-PID algorithm technology providing high control and accuracy, and a programming menu structure designed for quick and easy set-up. Our E5EC (48 x 96mm) and E5AC (96 x 96mm) models now also come with PRR valve positioning outputs to control motor driven valves, with or without potentiometer feedback, which can be used in applications such as mixing fluids or gas flow. In addition, the compact panel depth of only 60mm of the E5_C family of temperature controllers has also been maintained for the E5AC (96 x 96mm) model.

 

80/20 Black Anodized Material

April 9, 2013 by

80/20 now stocks black anodized profiles in several popular sizes!

HI-TECH, SOPHISTICATED, CLASSY… COOL! …that’s what people will think when they see your latest project made from black finished components from 80/20. What they won’t know is that it only looks expensive! You saved a bundle and got the job done faster by using 80/20′s new STOCK BLACK ANODIZE PROFILE offering! By stocking these materials and machining them AFTER the anodize process, we can offer significant savings and faster turnaround times.

  • Significant savings on stock black extrusions!
  • No waiting 2 weeks or more on special orders!
  • No more minimum orders or batch costs for black anodize parts!

80/20 uses two different anodize processes for our black anodize line: organic anodize process for parts, and architectural anodize process for bars. Shade, sheen and UV resistance will vary slightly between parts and bars. Both processes meet Military Spec 8625.

Contact The Knotts Company to Learn More!

Current Stocked Profile Offering

80/20 Black Anodized Profiles