GEN II Flex Spray Oiler from Atlas Technologies
Hearing the demand for “greener” solutions from parts manufacturers, Atlas Technologies, LLC in Fenton, MI now offers a “New Environmentally Friendly” Spray Oiler System for blank material processing, the GEN II Flex Spray Oiler system.
Previous spray oiler application methods use air atomizing technology that is messy, producing excessive lubricant waste into the air and production areas, creating an unsafe environment. The GEN II Flex Spray Oiler offers a unique spray nozzle design that is cleaner, safer and “greener”.
Atlas’ GEN II Flex Oiler provides a spray nozzle application called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). This technique is precise and repeatable putting the oil on the blank, not in the air, minimizing lubricant overspray.
A secondary mist collection is not required in most applications, resulting in a cleaner and safer pressroom area. Significant cost savings have been reported due to decreased fluid usage and the absence of compressed air usage.
The PWM design offers dial in application rates over a broad range while still utilizing the same fluid pressure, nozzle spacing and orifice size. Results indicate an improved fluid transfer rate of 90 percent PWM verses 50 percent for air atomized nozzles. This versatile and precise application method results in cost efficiencies in fluid consumption and aspiration maintenance.
Atlas also designed an environmentally friendly wash system, called the GEN II Flex Clean Blank and Coil Washer. This revolutionary “dry wash” system has proven to be a “greener” option to traditional oil and water based blank washing systems.
The elimination of waste from changing messy fluid filters and the replacements of cleaning rolls and cartridges, make the GEN II Clean Washer cost efficient and environmentally conscious. This unique linear brush technology is configured to provide constant wiping pressure on both sides of the blank ensuring a clean, unmarked product. The lubricant free application will decrease maintenance protocols and in turn, reduce time spent and energy costs.
The two product designs can be integrated into one compact unit, offering an “environmentally friendly” blank washer and oiler system.
ProSense Digital Panel Meters from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s new ProSense line of digital panel meters offers a simple and cost-effective solution to display analog process, temperature, load cell, and potentiometer inputs.
With all models, configuration parameters can be totally or selectively locked out to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the meter’s operation. Two-point direct or reverse acting linear scaling values can be entered manually or by introducing actual sensed process values in Teach mode.
Models feature IP65-rated meter faces and are available with 1/32 and 1/8 DIN housings to take up minimal panel space.
ProSense DPM1 series panel meters are designed to display analog process signals, including +/-10V and +/-20mA. The 4-digit red LED display is easily scaled into any engineering units from -1999 to 9999 with a selectable decimal point location. Non-linear processes can be scaled by entering up to 16 scaling points.
Other features include: two SPST relay outputs that can be set to activate on an increasing or decreasing input signal with hysteresis or time delay operation, retention and reset of minimum and maximum display values, a tare function, filtering to minimize display bounce, and display brightness adjustment.
Models are also available with a 0-20mA or 4-20mA analog output.
The DPM2 series displays analog process signals, temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius from RTD or thermocouple temperature sensors or potentiometer inputs. Models feature a 4-digit red LED display which can be scaled into any engineering units from -9999 to 9999 with a selectable decimal point location.
Temperature inputs are pre-configured for fixed temperature ranges based on the type of temperature sensor and can be displayed with 1° or 0. 1° of resolution. One model includes two SPDT relay outputs that can be set to activate on an increasing or decreasing input signal with hysteresis or time delay operation. Additionally, the DPM2 meters allow retention and reset of minimum and maximum display values.
ProSense DPM3 series panels display analog process signals, temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius from RTD or thermocouple temperature sensors, load cell, or potentiometer inputs.
The 5-digit tri-color red/green/amber LED display is easily scaled into any engineering units from -19999 to 39999 with a selectable decimal point location. Non-linear processes can be scaled by entering up to 11 scaling points.
Additionally, the display color can be set to change on relay operation. Models are available with a 4-20mA analog output or two SPDT or four SPST relay outputs that can be set to activate on an increasing or decreasing input signal with hysteresis or time delay operation.
Other features include retention and reset of minimum and maximum display values, three tare functions, display hold function, filtering to minimize display bounce, and display brightness adjustment.
Fore more information, visit www.automationdirect.com.
SMARTON “Crane with a Brain” from Konecranes
Konecranes SMARTON “crane with a brain” is a module-based system of crane technology.
The SMARTON can be updated with smart solutions, such as automated positioning, extended speed range, defined working areas, maintenance monitoring or remote diagnostics, to meet changes in the customer’s business and process needs.
“Modularity is particularly important for growing companies, where changes in workforce, workshop size or workshop layout may be significant and require the crane to be highly adaptable,” says John Bailey, general manager, service development, Konecranes Australasia.
“Modularity is also important to us as a crane manufacturer, because customer needs vary considerably from industry to industry, as well as from one location to another, so there is a clear need for a product that adapts to these different requirements.”
Industries that use SMARTON cranes – in capacities from 6.3 to 250 tons with single trolley and 500 tons with two trolleys – include paper, automotive, power, steel, general manufacturing, workshops, storage systems and mining.
Another advantage of the SMARTON crane is that it monitors its own condition and recommends when and what kinds of inspection or preventive maintenance should be performed. This way, the customer can better plan and minimise maintenance shutdowns, thereby maximising uptime and saving costs.
Konecranes recently introduced a range of new high-tech features to its proven SMARTON crane, to further enhance safety and efficiency by focusing on improving the user interface.
The new SMARTON includes for example a tablet, which makes crane operation easier and more productive as the operator receives crane and process related information directly to the tablet to make adjustments to the crane.
Optional camera views for safer and more effective load handling are also available. The SMARTON tablet is connected wirelessly to the crane control system providing advanced crane condition data in real-time for maintenance personnel.
“The SMARTON includes Smart Features and TRUCONNECT Remote Services, available to improve safety and productivity of the customer’s lifting processes,” said Bailey.
Smart Features include:
• Target Position
• Working Limits
• Sway Control
• End Positioning
• Shock Load Prevention
• Adaptive Speed range and Extended Speed Range
For more information on Smart Features and how they improve the safety and efficiency of the SMARTON crane, visit www.konecranes.com.
Pantheon Mechanized Welding System from Lincoln Electric
The new Pantheon Mechanized Welding System from Lincoln Electric fills the need for automated, repetitive welding operations for submerged and open arc processes in such industries as heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, power generation, construction and pressure vessel manufacturing.
Available in two sizes, 8”x8” and 11”x11”, this mechanized welding solution integrates with other automation systems, including ingoing and outgoing material handling, to enhance workflow.
The new Pantheon Mechanized Welding System comes in a standard configuration that includes Lincoln Electric’s Power Wave AC/DC 1000 SD Welder, MAXsa Controller and adjusters and slides.
This complete solution can be customized through the addition of component parts including seam-tracking systems, welding positioners, jaw chucks, motorized slides, pipe-support stands, turning and idle rolls and other accessories. Key accessories include fume extraction options, flux recovery and a travel car.
For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.
STVS-X Advanced Vision Inspection System from ST Robotics
ST Robotics has recently announced the availability of their new advanced vision inspection system. The STVS-X is integrated with the full range of ST Robotics’ arms for the automated and accurate handling, testing and inspection solutions of critical parts.
ST Robotics’ new product is developed to specifically address the need for tighter fault detection and quality assurance in the manufacturing of high precision components. The ST robot arm picks up the part to be inspected and rotates the part in front of an Epix SV5M10 high resolution camera for an all-round, accurate inspection. Measurements can be made down to a 0.001 mm resolution.
Utilizing ZephaVision’s Video Toolbox, two basic modes of operation accurately measure defects at a high rate of inspection validity:
1) The Golden Image comparison in which the part is compared to a known good part whose image is stored in the computer. Defects are seen in the comparison images and the robot automatically separates the reject parts;
2) Critical Measurements in which the robot positions the part from many different angles while the inspection system takes measurements of critical dimensions and compares them at a very high precision level.
“ST Robotics’ advanced vision system can be used to enhance the quality inspection of any critical, small parts,” said David Sands, President and CEO of ST Robotics. “It is successfully being implemented in the orthopaedic industry and we are currently seeking partners in other industries such as aeronautical, pharmaceutical, and electronics, to integrate our automated robotic inspection solution.”
For more information, visit www.strobotics.com.