All machines contain standard mechanical components such as spacer sleeves or shim rings. Misumi can supply these components in customized dimensions with no small-volume sur-charge. Spoilt for choice: Misumi supplies spacer sleeves or shim rings with no small-volume surcharge even for orders of just one item, whether standard or customized designs. When non-standard spacer sleeves, washers or shim rings are required for a machine, having these parts manufactured internally or externally (…)

The AirGRID transmitter element for mounting on already installed Patlite signal towers gathers and transmits status information from many different types of machines. “Orbit” – the exclusive application software for Windows – sends the data in real time to a central operator. On machine’s side the wireless application is simply mounted on the topmost LED module of the signal light. The LAN receiver WDR-LE allows transmission of information from up to 20 AirGRIDs to the system controller (…)

At Swisstech, mbo Osswald will present many various standardised components on its booth H25 on Hall 2.1. Various standardised components are available to ensure the functional and safe design of any construction. mbo Osswald offers a wide selection of standardised machine elements: Axle holders DIN 15058 Set collars DIN 705 Taper keys with gip head DIN 6887 Tangential keys DIN 268 and 271 Parallel keys DIN 6885 Woodruff keys DIN 6888 Nuts for T-slots DIN 508 Cardan joints DIN 808 The (…)

Agathon LTD. Standard Parts will present on its booth (Hall 1.1, stand K12), the smaller version of the round fine centering system that was already successfully introduced on the market. The system is designed as a preloaded rolling guide and therefore, due to the preload, absolutely free of play. The used profile rollers allow the application under extremely high loads and provide smooth running. Round Fine Centering system for the mold construction and other applications needing locking (…)

The Tandem KSP plus clamping force block from Schunk, the specialist for clamping technology and gripping systems, is setting new standards in automated manufacturing. For the first time ever, a standardized clamping force block provides for flexible monitoring along the whole jaw stroke. Tandem KSP plus clamping force blocks with jaw monitoring increase flexibility and ensure process stability for automated machine loading. Whether using I.D. or O.D. clamping: With a few grips the (…)

With its new conveyors, Misumi offers the right part feeder for every application. As these conveyors are not yet included in the current 2011/2012 catalogue, a 164-page brochure has been put together detailing all the relevant information and technical specifications. It is available to download at www.misumi-europe.com/conveyor. If you are interested in these products, single or dual track conveyors can now also be found in the online catalogue of the Japanese manufacturer and supplier (…)

The Agathon Standards catalog becomes a technical manual / reference guide for elements and offers the user, along with comprehensive product information, including general principles about the products, such as selection guides, functional specifications, application possibilities, as well as installation and maintenance instructions. New way to find information Attention has been paid to a clear division between the general information section and product-specific information (…)

Colombo Filippetti Torino will unveil the CTNE 50 new shuttle tool changer system at EMO this year. This new tool changer has been technically improved to optimize the tool changing time by simplifying its management. The main characteristic is that no hydraulic device is used, thus bringing different asset as silence in use, cleanliness and reliability. It is composed of an exchanging unit assembled on a shuttle moved by a servomotor which slides, through rollers, on a hardened prismatic (…)

With its Light Curtains Pick to Light the sensor producer wenglor extends its portfolio of Photoelectronic Sensors. According to the principle "Pick to Light" (commissioning with light) the Light Curtains monitor the correct parts picking processes in shelves and storage locations during mounting and commissioning and thus effectively prevent errors. By using the Light Curtains Pick to Light search times are substantially reduced and productivity is increased. The Light Curtains function (…)

Drive solutions that are matched perfectly to the application are a basic requirement for keeping machines and systems competitive. Inverters must be taken out of the switching cabinet and placed in the direct vicinity of the machine. This allows configurable modules to become mechatronic units that can be easily connected, which considerably reduces the delivery times, installation space and commissioning times. The ACOPOSmulti65 inverter for applications where the drive is mounted (…)