New ICSB Cartesian Robot Series Introduction

Posted on 03/17/2015 at 7:32 pm.

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The ICSA Series Cartesian Robots have been upgraded to the ICSB!

Introductory pages are now available.

nnrnnnrnnnThe ICSB/ICSPB Cartesian robots are pre-configured units based on the seven 2-axis configurations and seven 3-axis configurations that are frequently used. These robots are ready to be assembled and include the cabling and brackets so that they can be installed in your equipment and used immediately after delivery.nnrnnnrnnnDownload the ICSB/ICSPB Series Cartesian Robots Intro Catalog.nnrn

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Infratrol Ships Ovens for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment

Posted on 03/11/2015 at 7:22 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

May 15, 2014

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For curing epoxy high voltage power transmission components

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160º C temperature, +/- 3 º C Uniformity

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4 heated shelves, 39” wide by 44” deep inside dimension

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Product load: 2965 lbs.

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Carbon Dioxide Sensor – CO2 gas detector with flow cap assembly.

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Aluminized Steel and Mild Steel Plate Can Construction – Mild steel welded airtight limits fume emissions. Mineral wool insulation keeps heat transfer to outer shell at a minimum.

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Exhaust Fan – Belt driven, centrifugal fan and motor exhaust all combustion products. VFD reduces exhaust air flow to NFPA safety standards.

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Gas Convection Equipment – Stainless steel tube high efficiency heat exchanger provides indirect firing heat. Integral blower supplies air and burner is equipped a prefabricated valve train.

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Electrical Control – Provides rapid oven heat-up and precise temperature control. Magnetic motor starters and complete safety system to meet NFPA standards.

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New SCON-CAL Position Controller

Posted on 03/10/2015 at 1:39 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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The small SCON-CAL controller is the newest addition to the SCON series.

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34% smaller than the SCON-CA

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Easier to maintain

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Supports various Field Networks

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DIN rail mounting specification is available

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Learn more about the SCON-CAL Position Controller.

Robot Show – time for Real Mechatronics

Posted on 03/09/2015 at 6:37 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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The term “Mechatronics” was popular maybe 10 years ago. I gave a speech at the Robot show in Detroit and the MCA was introduced by the Head of Robotics at Ford as the first of the real Mechatronics actuators. It seems that it pretty much still is. So that will be a theme at our booth at AUTOMATE on March 23 in Chicago. We are sandwiched between Festo and SMC. So 20th century companies vs SMAC and its 21st century technology.nnrn

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Automate McCormick Place SMAC Moving Coil Our booth is divided up into 4 sections:nnrn

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Ejection using soft land and programmable force and speed.

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Dispensing – very high cycle rates with a nifty magnetic counterbalance

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Capping – with verification of height and torque

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Slotting /punching. Very high cycle rate and very repeatable cycle rate.

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LCA, with Soft-Land invented by SMAC, programmable force, data feedback for QC, very high cycle rates

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LCR, invented by SMAC, Same tech as the LA with independent Linear and Rotary functions. Data feed back as well.

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SLA – Very compact very precise slides for scanning.

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The Finger

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Target distance feedback sensors – lasers in this case

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Closed loop force control – to less than 1 gram.

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Should be an interesting show. Note that many patents cover the above technology.

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IAI America at the Automate Show

Posted on 03/09/2015 at 5:55 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

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March 23th-26th at McCormick Place (North Hall) in Chicago, IL.nnrnnnrn

Click on the image for easy online registration.nnrn

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As always we’ll be showing off our latest in user-friendly, money-saving Electric Actuators.nnrnnn nnrnnnrn

See you at booth #1082!