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High speed, high resolution scanner
all existing mounting hardware. The LSP-HD is designed to operate in
Land Instruments has updated its range of infrared linescanners with the introduc- tion of the new high-speed, high-defini- tion LSP-HD which combines high-speed scanning and high-resolution optics. With a scanning performance of 1,000
data points, up to and including 150Hz, the LSP-HD represents the latest generation in infrared linescanners. It is compatible with
harsh industrial environments and across a wide temperature range. It is suitable for a range of applications, including steel making, glass manufacturing, metals pro- cessing and bulk materials handling. A choice of industrial power supplies, mountings and accessories are available to interface with local process control systems as well as with the Landscan Windows Control and Analysis (WCA) software that provides additional capacity for display, analysis and storage of recorded temperature data.
Land Instruments T: 01246 417691
www.landinst.com
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Inclinometer sensor gauges angular tilts
Turck has introduced a new single axis inclinometer sensor for detect- ing angular tilt with an adjustable measuring range of 360 degrees. Inclinometer sensors suit applications such as leveling platforms or controlling tilt angle in an array of industries. Turck’s single axis inclinometer sensor measures angular tilt in refer-
ence to gravity. To deliver precise measurements, the inclinometer uses a MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system) device that incorpo- rates a micro-electro-mechanical capacitive element into the sensor. It consists of two parallel plate elec- trodes, one stationary and one attached to a spring-mass system. As the inclinometer tilts, its accelera- tion produces deflection in the non- stationary electrode resulting in a measurable change in the capaci- tance between the two plates that is proportional to the deflection angle.
Turck
www.turck.com.au
Lever operated control valve suits extreme environments
Parker Hannifin has introduced a lever operated high performance directional control valve. With compact dimensions and a rugged construction, the new manually operated VikingXtreme valves are designed to improve productivity in demanding envi- ronments, such as those typical of logging equipment, quarrying, commercial vehicles, saw mills and conveyor systems. The pneumatic valves have
been designed to offer flexibility and functionality. In particular, they offer a variety of different circuit configurations, with both 5:2 and 5:3 functions including
Tough sensor for harsh conditions
SensoPart’s new F 55 series combines performance with a robust housing. The sensors are available in either a glass-fibre reinforced plastic housing or an impermeable stainless steel with IP69K Ecolab accreditation, for ardu- ous environments. The products have a light transmit-
ting capacity: the background suppres- sion version achieves a scanning range of up to 1,200 mm and the through beam has a range of up to 25m – with optimum small part detection. The high optical performance enables mounting at greater, safer dis- tances from the process, and facilitates sensor commissioning. The F55 range covers all standard proximity switches and light barriers and is available with either red light LED or laser.
SensoPart T: 0121 772 5104
www.sensopart.com Enter 233
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self centring 5:3 versions. Operation is quick and simple via the multi-position lever arm, which is robust enough to protect it from damage in demanding applications and is designed to be used with gloved hands. The valves incorporate innova-
tive spool technology and have been designed for use in pneu- matic systems that have to oper- ate at extreme temperatures, between -40 and +60°C, and at pressures of up to 16 bar. The VikingXtreme valves feature a single piece aluminium spool,
over-moulded with a specially formulated rubber compound. This eliminates the problems of seals deforming or extruding under conditions of high pressure or flow, while also reducing the number of component parts and extending operating life.
Parker Hannifin T: 00800 27 27 5374
www.parker.com Enter 230
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Inhaler tester boosts health and safety
Smart drives a one-stop automation solution
Baldor Electric has launched a new generation of smart drives. Offering economic and space- saving solutions for many common single-axis automation requirements, the drives also fea- ture an Ethernet interface com- patible with the deterministic Ethernet-compatible motion con-
trol standard, Powerlink. The new programming capability, Mint Lite, is now being fitted without charge on all of Baldor’s MicroFlex e100 and MotiFlex e100 single and three-phase drive ranges. The drives are available in power ratings up to 33.5A. They suit control, rotary and linear servo motors, linear motors, closed-loop vector motors, and V/Hz control modes. The programming facility
allows standalone drives to pro- vide solutions for many automa- tion and machinery tasks such as cutting or feeding to length, indexing axes, simple pick and place motion, and machine adjustments such as changing guides or backstops to reconfig- ure machinery for new batches.
Baldor Electric
www.baldormotion.com T: 01454 850000
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Automation systems developer, Astech Projects, has introduced an automated Waste Firer System. The new Xelair 1 Waste Firer automates the device preparation, actuation and waste dose collection, including sonic flow confir- mation, in the QA of inhaler production and product development. Manual, labour intensive and time consuming waste firing is a require- ment for many inhaler tests and expos- es operators to risks of repetitive strain injury (RSI), work-related upper limb disorder and also possible inhalation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. By automating this process, the Xelair 1 Waste Firer leads to a significant reduction in these health and safety issues, as well as increasing productiv- ity and reducing result variability. The Xelair 1 Waste Firer can auto-
mate device cap removal, actuation and waste dose collection, and is com- patible with most device types includ- ing dry powder inhalers (DPI), metered dose inhalers (MDI) and breath-actuat- ed inhalers (BAI), with an optional shaking system for MDIs. Operating at a high throughput of up to 360 collec- tions per hour, the standard unit holds 10 inhaler devices, but can be tailored to customer requirements.
Astech Projects
www.astechprojects.com T: 01928 571797 Enter 231
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