All Ford articles – Page 23

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    Flexible safety controller expands to bridge the gap

    2012-05-01T16:29:45Z

    Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new a compact and fl exible stand-alone programmable safety controller with an expansion port that enables it to grow with the application. The device provides four redundant safe inputs and two independent safe electronic outputs. It runs on standard 24 VDC and allows any safe device ...

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    New heavy duty toggle clamps

    2012-05-01T16:27:51Z

    A new series of manual toggle clamps from DE-STA-CO are engineered for heavy-duty applications and feature forged clamping bars for high strength, hardened steel bushings and non-rotating pivot pins. They incorporate the company’s Toggle Lock Plus safety feature that adds a secondary lock to the clamp to help ensure that ...

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    New-look network monitoring

    2012-05-01T16:27:07Z

    Patlite’s new NHL intelligent signal tower with network monitoring function allows economical control of the functions of up to 24 network components for each signal tower. Used as a PING device monitor it detects whether all network components are connected with the network by initiating PING interactions for up to ...

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    Free safety control software from Omron STI

    2012-05-01T16:26:31Z

    The company is offering free G9SP programming software for customers who make one or more purchases of multiple G9SP safety controllers before May 31. The software enables users to easily design, verify, standardise and reuse safety control, while also making it easy to reconfi gure G9SP safety controllers when new ...

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    Spatter protection in hollow workpieces

    2012-05-01T16:24:51Z

    Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik has developed a system to avoid spatter residues in component interiors created when hollow workpieces, in particular pipes, are welded together. This spatter protection tool is particularly effective for welding hydraulic cylinders using the MSG laser hybrid process. The new system is based on a 3D suspended ...

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    Safety light curtains detect fork lift trucks

    2012-05-01T16:24:45Z

    SICK has added a new fork lift truck (FLT) detection capability to its M4000 light curtain range to permit pallet loading and unloading into light guarded areas, while protecting the safety of personnel. The M4000 FLT multiple light beam entry and exit protection system is supplied with an FLT ground ...

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    New motorised weld head from Miyachi

    2012-05-01T16:24:40Z

    Miyachi Europe has unveiled its new low force MFP-25 servo weld head with linear drive, for use in the AWS3 Active Welding System. The MFP-25 is particularly suitable for such applications as automotive sensors and airbags. The weld head is servo motor-driven for very short cycle times and uses a ...

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    New 8-pole Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) connectors from Molex

    2012-05-01T16:23:55Z

    Molex Incorporated has expanded its Brad Micro-Change M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connector System with the addition of a new 8-pole (4+4) connector featuring two Cat5e twisted-pair data lines and four power lines capable of carrying up to 6.0A. The company says combining power and data lines into one connector, ...

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    Solutions on show at Automatica

    2012-05-01T16:14:00Z

    The potential of the robotic co-workerAutomotion and the challenge of alternative power sourcesMaterial gainsMan and machineThis year’s Automatica, taking place in Munich from 22025 May, will allow visitors can follow complete value-added chains—from components to system, and from application to services—to gain a comprehensive view of new developments and their ...

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    New matrix resin for composite making

    2012-05-01T15:02:48Z

    For the resin transfer molding process, Henkel has developed a new composite matrix resin based on polyurethane that enables improved economics and throughput in processing. Compared to standard epoxy matrix resins, the new Loctite MAX2 cures signifi cantly faster.During injection, it also enables more effi cient impregnation without stressing the ...

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    Innovation by InventorCAM 2012

    2012-03-01T15:31:33Z

    SolidCAM’s InventorCAM 2012, the latest version of its powerful CAM system, seamlessly integrated and with full associativity to Autodesk Inventor, has been launched. InventorCAM 2012 features the revolutionary iMachining module, that reduces cycle times by up to 70% and increases tool life. The revolutionary iMachining technology in InventorCAM 2012 uses ...

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    Meet ADAM – welding monitor from Miyachi Europe

    2012-03-01T15:29:31Z

    Miyachi Europe, supplier of laser and resistance welding systems and laser marking products, has announced its new Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM), the most advanced resistance welding monitor available from any manufacturer. ADAM is easily integrated into automated systems and offers more of the information manufacturers need for process development, ...

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    SKF’s portable new endoscope

    2012-03-01T15:29:25Z

    SKF has launched a new series of portable, compact and easy-touse, multi-functional endoscopes that are suitable for internal inspection of a wide range of machinery. TKES 10 endoscopes are high quality instruments that provide fast and easy inspection with functions such as snapshot, video recording, picture and video review on ...

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    Scanning for Nikon Metrology’s Focus 10

    2012-03-01T15:29:21Z

    Focus 10 offers a completely new user interface and now provides support for handheld laser scanning and tactile probing. Users gain productivity through the new intuitive and attractive user interface that optimizes available space of the 3D scene. The tabbed ribbon bar provides direct access to the relevant functions for ...

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    Oerlikon Blazer’s Balinit Pertura gets to point

    2012-03-01T15:29:16Z

    Due to an optimized nanostructure that creates a balance of improved hardness, toughness, and resistance to residual stresses, BALINIT PERTURA from Oerlikon Balzers stands out as a universal coating solution for high-performance solid-carbide drills in a variety of drilling applications. Whether your need is for drilling holes in steel, stainless ...

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    Pepperl+Fuchs’ new 8mm pile driver sensors announced

    2012-03-01T15:29:09Z

    Pepperl+Fuchs X-Series Pile Driver Extended Range Inductive Sensors are now available in 8mm diameter models. With barrel lengths as short as 35mm, these miniature sensors deliver a 3mm sensing range – 50% more range than is available from larger competitive 12mm diameter models. Like all Pile Driver sensors, its robust, ...

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    Norbar’s TruTorque and new calibration devices

    2012-03-01T15:27:54Z

    Norbar TruTorque screwdrivers come as adjustable tools, providing exceptional fl exibility, as well as fi xed torque versions – ‘P’ Types – designed for the production environment and preset for specifi c demands. Safe, easy-to-use and accurate – better than the International Standard – they offer capability for dealing with ...

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    Aristo Tech 5-13 helmet from ESAB

    2012-03-01T15:26:36Z

    ESAB’s Aristo Tech 5-13 auto-darkening helmet features the latest digital lens technology, with an internal LCD display and precise control over the shade level (DIN 5 to 13), sensitivity (eight levels) and delay (0.1 to 3.5s). Adjustments to the shade and sensitivity levels are made using controls on the outside ...

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    Siemens expand Comos to include plant FEED

    2012-03-01T15:26:23Z

    Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies (IA&DT) has expanded Comos – the software solution for complete plant management throughout the entire lifecycle of an industrial plant – with functions for productive front-end engineering and design (FEED). Comos FEED supports the user in the early planning of a plant. The Comos ...

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    Heller will show its FT 4000

    2012-03-01T15:25:45Z

    At METAV 2012, Heller showed its 5-axis machining centre model FT 4000, with swivel-head unit and Heidenhain control iTNC530, to demonstrate how to machine a wide range of parts and materials at highest fl exibility and productivity in continuous operation. The FT 4000 could be considered a classic workshop machine ...