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Spanish special machines with integrated lasers now available for UK manufacturers
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New FSC-1114 fuse blown
he new FSC-1114 fuse blown indicating module, designed to distribute a supply voltage, is a DIN rail mounting module, that has 10 common indicating fuse blown outputs. Each fused channel can handle up to 7.5A, with a maximum of 40A max for the module. In the event of a fuse being blown a relay is energized and the volt free contacts can be used to signal the problem to the SCADA system or raise a local alarm. The Daito blown fuse gives an indication that it is open circuit, individual Channel fuses purchased separately can be 1A, 1.6A, 2A, 3.2A, 5A or 7.5A. The module can be purchased for use with 110Vac or 12, 24,
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48, 110 and 120Vdc power distribution The FSC1114 joins a range of other Colter Products SCADA friendly products signaling fuse status. Visit our website to view our power distribution and relay products. The Supervisory system allows maintenance engineers to be quickly informed of the problem and the location when using the FSC1114.
Colter Products Ltd Tel. 01371 876887 Web:
www.coltergroup.co.uk
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esign and manufacture of customised production machinery and automation systems has provided invaluable experience to the engineers of Lantec2000 over the past 25 years. Based near Pamplona in Northern Spain, the innovative engineering company has also developed and gained particular in depth knowledge by integrating laser welding, cutting and marking operations with their machines providing high tech turnkey solutions for their clients.
The company is capable of building customised machinery of almost any size from small parts assembly, test equipment and tooling to massive automatic crane girder welding rigs. A considerable number of their European wide customer base consists of major automotive components manufacturers.
Automotive parts
produced on Lantec2000 machines include laser welded shock absorber sub assemblies, steering and suspension components, red hot anti-roll bar handling and bending, fuel tank manipulation and leak testing, laser welding and transfer of sintered gears, robotic palletising of car wheels, handling, positioning and welding of numerous metal pressings producing assemblies such as a variety of door and bonnet hinges, car seat, brake and seat belt component sub assemblies, mounting brackets and many more.
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examples of applications from other industries include a tube handling system with laser cutting to length and drilling D 1.1 mm holes. A 25 axis machining cell for the production of hydraulic
cylinders including laser welding. Laser cutting of holes in various shapes and sizes into fridge and freezer internal plastic linings. Robotised assembly cell for adjustable wrenches. Laser welding of thermal solar panels. A huge positioning rig for Airbus fuselage, robotic hot forge transfers and heavy turning modules for wind turbine blades. Lantec2000 is a frequent robot integrator maintaining a close working relationship with all major robot suppliers who are able to offer global after sales service. Similarly the laser equipment is usually sourced from one well known high quality manufacturer with a world wide presence. Laser cutting and drilling in metal or plastic is quick, precise, clean and suitable for consistent mass production. There is no need for swarf removal or deburring. Laser welding creates just local heat input resulting in virtually no distortion and a neat finish. The scanner technology is an alternative to moving the laser head or the workpiece for the beam positioning. The laser beam is deflected and positioned by one or two galvonometric rotating mirrors.
FS Engineering (Automation Systems) Ltd Tel: 01423 541 133 Web:
www.fs-engineering.co.uk
The weQube Smart Camera:
One that can do everything
ompact, clever, and highly talented: The new weQube product platform by wenglor offers all features of an advanced image processing sensor while being superior to its peers in all regards. Being the founder of vision sensors (image processing and sensor in one) the Tettnang based system provider sets another mile stone in the industrial image processing segment. A look at the inside of the versatile all-rounder reveals what makes this innovation so unique and makes the heart of every automation expert beat faster. weQube is different. weQube is extraordinary. weQube is the future. The pioneering image processing concept of this smart camera opens up hitherto undreamed-of possibilities and opportunities for the automation industry. Whereas many cameras provide illumination and communication interfaces as external individual components, weQube combines all components and features required for smooth image processing in a compact housing.
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The most important product features at a glance:
• wenglor MulitCore technology • Autofocus • 3D tracking • Teach+ function • Two image chip versions: color and monochrome
• 12 powerful LEDs (red light, white light or infrared light)
• Numerous communication interfaces (Ethernet, PROFINET, RS-232, FTP server)
• Compact housing in IP67
• Replaceable screening grid with integrated polarization filter • Micro SD card
• Intuitive set-up wizard • Graphic display
• 6 free inputs and outputs and 1 encoder input
wenglor Sensoric Ltd Tel: 01536 313580 Web:
www.wenglor.com
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ABB drive gets laundry back in business commercial laundry in Scarborough,
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Yorkshire, is achieving more reliable speed control of a key machine following the installation of an ABB variable-speed drive.
Park Laundry,
established in 1885, is Scarborough's largest commercial laundry. A critical process is the calender ironing machine, which is usually in operation for nine hours a day depending on seasonal demand. The machine was originally operated using an old slip ring motor, with speed control provided by an auxiliary servo motor. With spares becoming harder to source, the company was considering replacing this motor when it suffered a sudden failure. Pete McHugh, joint owner of the company, contacted electrical contractor Eclipse Electrical Engineers for a replacement motor. The machine consists of a feed-in belt section that sends newly washed items to three 18 inch diameter heated metal rollers, driven from the motor by a chain. These iron the items and send them to the final section for folding. Speed control is vital as the items vary in size from domestic towels and clothing, to commercial laundry items from hotels and restaurants such as napkins, table cloths and king sized bed sheets.
ABB Ltd Tel: 01925 741 111 Web:
www.abb.co.uk/energy
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