Festo Canada now distributing Magswitch magnetic gripping and clamping solution

Festo Canada now distributing Magswitch magnetic gripping and clamping solution

Festo, as a distributor, is now offering Magswitch switchable magnetic gripping and clamping solutions to automotive and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With Magswitch components, energy costs can be lowered by as much as 90%, throughput can be increased by up to 30%, and capital costs reduced by as much as 25% compared to systems using vacuum cups and pneumatic/electric grippers or clamps. Magswitch switchable magnets improve the productivity and quality of stamping, welding and pick-and-place operations and are designed to last the life of a production line.

 

 

 

Sick Sensor Intelligence: FLOWSIC500 Meter Receives Measurement Canada Approval

Sick Sensor Intelligence: FLOWSIC500 Meter Receives Measurement Canada Approval

SICK Sensor Intelligence is proud to be a global leader and innovator in improving energy efficiency in the marketplace. Our FLOWSIC600 Multipath Ultrasonic Flowmeter is one of the most popular meters throughout the world and we continue to innovate with new features and performance improvements. SICK Ltd. Is proud to announce Measurement Canada has approved the unique design of the FLOWSIC500 Low Pressure Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Gas Distribution applications in Canada.

 

 

 

Legend Power Systems Introduces SmartGATE Insights

Legend Power Systems Introduces SmartGATE Insights

Following its recent announcement of significant enhancements to its SmartGATE platform, Legend Power Systems Inc. has taken a key next step in finding and minimizing building-specific risk and waste created by the electric grid with the introduction of its SmartGATE Insights technology. It is available as a stand-alone diagnostic tool to prioritize areas of risk and waste across all buildings owned or operated by a customer. SmartGATE Insights is now built-in to new SmartGATE platforms, and available as a retrofit to a customer’s existing SmartGATE to serve as the verification engine for energy efficiency and effectiveness.

 

 

 

Hammond introduces the stylish new 1557 IP68 wall mount/desktop plastic enclosure family

Hammond introduces the stylish new 1557 IP68 wall mount/desktop plastic enclosure family

Hammond Manufacturing has announced its new 1557 family. Initially available in four plan sizes, each in two heights, it is available in polycarbonate, sealed to IP68, and ABS, designed to meet IP66. The sizes are 80 x 80 x 45 and 60mm and 120 x 120, 160 x 160 and 200 x 200 in heights of 45 and 70mm. All versions are available in black and RAL 7035 grey.

 

 

 

Save Space, Save Time, Stay Safe with the New MTL Compact Fieldbus Barrier from Eaton

Save Space, Save Time, Stay Safe with the New MTL Compact Fieldbus Barrier from Eaton

Power management company Eaton has added a new ‘compact’ model to its class-leading MTL 937x-FB Fieldbus Barrier range. The 937x-FB3 offers specifiers, system builders and end users a cost-effective option that delivers all the benefits of proven MTL intrinsically safe barrier technology within a significantly smaller footprint.

 

 

 

Bihl+Wiedemann: ASi-5 Counter Module Expands IP20 Product Family

Bihl+Wiedemann: ASi-5 Counter Module Expands IP20 Product Family

The IP20 product family from Bihl+Wiedemann welcomes a new member: The ASi-5 counter module is now also available in IP20 in addition to the IP67 version. With our new ASi-5 counter module with 4 rapidly parameterizable counter inputs, ASi-5 can make full use of its greatest strengths: high data width and short cycle times. The ASi-5 Counter Module transfers up to 4 × 16-bit counter values in just 1.27 ms.

 

 

 

Balluff: Stainless steel fork sensors

Balluff: Stainless steel fork sensors

Balluff’s leading line of fork sensors now includes IP69K-rated stainless steel, self-contained, through-beam sensors designed for the most challenging environments. These robust sensors incorporate a 316L stainless steel housing that can withstand aggressive cleaning solutions, coolants, and lubricants. The protection provided by the housing makes these sensors the ideal choice for food and beverage, packaging, metalworking, and pharmaceutical industries.

 

 

 

Endress+Hauser’s enhanced flow measuring Picomag is an even smarter choice where size matters

Endress+Hauser’s enhanced flow measuring Picomag is an even smarter choice where size matters

Endress+Hauser’s extremely compact Picomag, already the gold standard in maintenance-free flow measurement, is now available with important enhancements such as temperature compensated conductivity measurement and an increase in measuring accuracy from ±2% to ±0.8%. The pocket-sized Picomag is a no-compromise solution that provides simple, reliable and maintenance-free measurement, whether the job is quantity measurement or process monitoring of cooling, warm or process water.

 

 

 

TE Connectivity: 369 Shielded Connector

TE Connectivity: 369 Shielded Connector

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is extending its time-tested 369 connector series with the introduction of the new 369 shielded rectangular connectors for environments that demand ambient EMI noise protection. These connectors incorporate the benefits of the 369 series, which is qualified for use in a wide range of commercial aerospace applications, with EMI shielding that opens up new application possibilities.

 

 

 

Simple from the get-go: Festo’s economical SBSI vision sensor is ideal for any user

Simple from the get-go: Festo’s economical SBSI vision sensor is ideal for any user

Festo’s latest vision sensor, the economical SBSI, provides quick and easy installation and commissioning, even for someone lacking expert knowledge in industrial vision systems. Whether the vision sensor is destined to read codes or carry out simple quality inspections, the all-in-one SBSI series can be commissioned in just three steps: adjust the image with auto functions, select detectors and define the output. Everything needed for optics, lighting, evaluation and communication is fully integrated in the device.

 

 

 

Festo’s Simplified Motion Series – electric drives that prove less is more

Festo’s Simplified Motion Series – electric drives that prove less is more

Festo has created the Simplified Motion Series of electric drives for jobs requiring very simple motion or positioning, with the added bonus of being exceedingly easy to commission. These all-in-one units are alternatives for users looking for pneumatics-like simplicity – with all the necessary components and modules, including the motor and controller incorporated into the one unit, with no external controller, control cabling, or control cabinet.