Friday, January 29, 2010

Pepperl+Fuchs Robust Industrial Sensor Solutions for Mobile Machines

Pepperl+Fuchs offers a wide range of robust industrial sensor solutions for mobile machinery and equipment.

As an example, a mobile crane can use the following industrial sensors:

  • Magnetic sensor F32 for hydraulic cylinder
  • Inclination sensor F99 for tilt monitoring
  • Capacitive joystick sensor F46 for revolution speed control
  • Safety encoder for cable pull control
  • Position measuring system PCI for bearing angle control
  • Inductive sensor M18 for end position control on the cylinder

Pepperl+Fuchs also offers customer specific assembled cables and connector solutions for mobile machinery and mobile equipment.

Pepperl+Fuchs Technical Datasheets

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Pepperl+Fuchs GLV18 Threaded Light Barrier

The sensor family of GLV18 light barriers offers an economic sensing solution suitable for all standard factory automation applications. Sensor characteristics, housing design and universal terminals conform to a wide range of international standards. Designed with a focus on essential features, GLV18 light barriers avoid over-engineering and combine superior durability with high reliability. Due to their overall characteristics, GLV18 light barriers are a truly cost-efficient solution. In this application, the GLV18 series is used to detect packages on a roller conveyor.

Pepperl+Fuchs Technical Datasheets

Steven Engineering YouTube Channel

Crydom 3 Phase and Motor Reversing Solid State Relays


Crydom, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, announces the addition of 36 new models to its successful 53 Series of Panel mounted AC output 3Phase SSR Contactors. The expanded Crydom 53 series offer now includes models featuring IP20 touch safe covers with load current ratings of either 25 or 50 amps per channel at 530 VAC. Designed for harsh environments and available with either AC or DC input control voltages, the new 3Phase models also feature IEC emissions compliance to
CISPR 11 Class A, and EMC immunity per IEC 61000-4-2 through -6, level 3.

The 53 Series offer from Crydom now also includes 2 new 3Phase Solid State motor reversing Relays rated at either 25 or 50 amps per channel. The reversing models include the same IP20 touch safe design, Class A emissions and level 3 noise immunity as the new 3 phase SSR contactor models. Available with 3 to 32 VDC input control, Reversing models include a safety control interlock circuit which prevents simultaneous forward and reversing commands.



Harting Han-INOX Stainless Steel Housings


The HARTING technology group sets another milestone in the application of industrial connectors with the introduction of the new housing series Han-INOX®. The new series made of high-grade stainless steel has been introduced for applications such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and processing technology industries.

Han-INOX® IP 65/67 protected connections can be used under the harshest conditions for either data transfer or energy supply. The robustness of this new housing series together with its resistance against chemical and other aggressive substances ensures reliable operation in the toughest external environment. Han-INOX® is available in the sizes Han® 10B and Han® 3A.

Together with industry proven Han® inserts, Han-INOX® covers the complete spectrum of industrial requirements for professional connection technology. Han-INOX® opens up many new application areas for device and network connectivity.



Thursday, January 28, 2010

New SMC Now! Catalog Available to Order


SMC Pneumatics currently offers over 11,000 basic products with over 610,000 variations. Continuous investment in production and supply chain improvements ensure that these products are available to you when you need them.

The SMC Now! program is an important part of this supply chain system. The program identifies product series and options that are commonly used in the local market. These products are then made available through aggressive local inventory of base components which can be quickly accessorized to offer a broad range of finished product options. Increased local production capabilities ensure that additional products and options as well as sudden increases in demand, are quickly manufactured and shipped.

Overall, this gives SMC the ability to offer and supply the most comprehensive product range available in North America.



2009-10 Phoenix Contact Catalogs Available to Order


Phoenix Contact's new 2009/10 catalogs list 22,000 different items across the company's six product lines. Two thousand new part numbers have been added since the last printing.

Available as six individual publications, the catalogues comprise of:


CLIPLINE - Industrial Connection Technology, Marking Systems & Mounting Materials

COMBICON - PCB Connection Technology & Electronic Housings

PLUSCON - Industrial Plug Connectors & Cabling

TRABTECH - Surge and Lightening Protection

INTERFACE – Signal Converters, Switching Devices & Power Supplies

AUTOMATION – Components & Systems


Order Phoenix Contact Literature


Phoenix Contact Technical Datasheets

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Turck D-Size powerfast Modular Wiring System for Motor Control


TURCK announces the availability of its new D-Size (1 3/8 inch) powerfast ® modular wiring system, designed to handle high current applications for machine power distribution and motor control. The complete D-Size system includes 3 and 4-pin cordsets, receptacles and tees that provide up to 600 Volts and 30 Amps of power. Additional product line components include field wireables, closure caps and a tee with an integrated cable drop that eliminates two connectors. With the use of standard and reducer tees, it is now possible to use a quick disconnect system to distribute power to multiple field devices along one main trunk cable, resulting in reduced costs associated with material and labor.

The D-size powerfast system may be used in place of traditional conduit installations and is compliant with NFPA 79 (National Fire Protection Association Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery) standards. This scalable, modular wiring system is easy to change, modify and maintain, and may eliminate the need for conduit and raceways. The cordsets are available with exposed run PVC flexlife ® cable in 10, 12 or 14 AWG wires. All connectors carry IEC IP67, 68 and 69k environmental protection ratings, along with NEMA 1, 3, 4 and 6P protection.

The D-Size powerfast line offers male and female, straight and right angle connectors, standard and custom lengths, and pigtails or extensions. Nickel plated brass, stainless steel or clear anodized aluminum coupling nuts and encapsulated mating receptacles, in both 1/2”-14 NPT and 3/4”-14 NPT mounting threads, are also available.

TURCK’s complete powerfast product line includes A-Size (7/8 inch), M16, M23 and M40 cordsets, receptacles and tees ranging from 15-40 Amps to meet power distribution needs in most industrial applications.