FREMONT, CA – Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc., introduces two new hinge-operated safety interlock switches ideally suited for use on smaller guard doors. The HP2008 Series is compact at 25mm (0.98 in.) wide x 85.5mm (3.37 in.) long, while the HP2011 Series has a slim 25mm (0.98 in.) x 115.5mm (4.55 in.) profile. Both are quick…
Illuminate the invisible
Engineers have several choices to sense the presence of objects or information: machine vision systems and photoelectric sensors have been common selections. Recently, manufacturers have enhanced UV sensor capabilities, improving feedback, speed, range, and setup, which make them suitable for many of the same applications as machine vision systems and other sensors. In addition, UV…
Roller Conveyor Photoelectric Sensors
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs’ SBL Series Roller Conveyor Sensors mount between conveyor rollers while providing reliable package detection regardless of package color. Sensors can be directly mounted with thru-hole mounting or can be attached with an optional mounting bracket. The SBL series provides precise, adjustable sensing from 40 to 900mm. Up to 25 sensors can…
Torsionally Rigid Couplings Enhance Servo Performance
Servo systems more often than not require that mechanical components have a high torsional stiffness in order to perform properly in applications requiring rapid acceleration and deceleration of high inertia loads. Flexible couplings usually have the lowest torsional stiffness of any component in a motion system. All too often couplings are selected based on factors…