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ABB’s new


ceiling-mounted SCARA robot delivers maximum flexibility


fast and accurate small parts assembly applications. By mounting the IRB 910INV robot on the ceiling,


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ntroducing the IGEX20a inductive proximity switch, EGE provides a very compact sensor for zone 0/20


hazardous areas that can be used without additional amplifiers. IGEX20a is certified according to ATEX and IECEx. The IECEx certification simplifies worldwide use of the sensors. Certified for use in Ex zones 0 and 20, the proximity switches can be employed in hazardous areas with gas or dust atmospheres, for example in gas stations and facilities with gas-conveying parts. The switching function is indicated by an LED on the


back of the device. The sensors are available in an M12, M18, or M30 design. Flush installation provided, the nominal switching distances are 2 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm, depending on the design. The proximity switches are connected via a 2 m PUR cable. EGE supplies the sensors with different cable lengths on request.


EGE  info@ege-elektronik.com  www.ege-elektronik.com


hermalert 4.0 spot pyrometers from Fluke Process Instruments enable precise monitoring of critical glass manufacturing processes such as annealing of glass bottles and containers. The noncontact infrared sensors measure product as well as belt temperatures. That way, operators can ensure that the lehr is set correctly for products with different glass thicknesses and sizes, and that the transportation belt is heated correctly. The latter is especially important for glass containers with a thick bottom, to prevent uneven cooling and breakage. Continuous monitoring helps operators improve quality and uniformity and reduce reject rates. It also supports troubleshooting by detecting faulty burners under the transportation belt. The annealing process is designed to remove residual


stress in formed containers. Obtaining the correct temperature and cooling curve is essential to achieve the required strength in the finished product.


Fluke Process Instruments  marcom2.emea@ flukeprocessinstruments.de


 www.flukeprocessinstruments.com


The Ranger3 Camera – SICK’s Pocket-sized Powerhouse S


manufacturers can increase the space efficiency and flexibility of each cell and handle more complex tasks. The inverted mounting also allows the IRB 910INV to collaborate with other robots and machines simultaneously in the same footprint, further boosting productivity. Utilising ABB’s superior motion control technology,


the IRB 910INV offers class-leading repeatable accuracy for applications including picking and placing, testing, electronics small parts assembly tasks such as inserting or mounting components and automated inspections for quality control. “Since we introduced


our SCARA robot line, customers have been interested in a ceiling- mounted version that would allow them to make more efficient use of available space,” says Per Vegard Nerseth, Managing Director of ABB Robotics. “The IRB 910INV satisfies this need, as well as offering the same superior speed and accuracy they’ve come to expect from ABB.”


ABB  robotics@gb.abb.com  www.abb.com


ICK has pushed forward the boundaries of 3D vision inspection in a


wide range of industrial applications with the launch of the SICK Ranger3 camera, thanks to a breakthrough CMOS sensor that powers unprecedented high-speed image processing in a compact device. SICK has pushed forward the boundaries of 3D vision inspection in a wide range of industrial applications with the launch of the SICK Ranger3 camera, thanks to a breakthrough CMOS sensor that powers unprecedented high-speed image processing in a compact device. SICK’s Ranger3 high-definition


streaming camera is the first to be powered by SICK’s innovative Imager with ROCC (Rapid On-Chip Calculation technology). Faster than any comparable device on the market, its next- generation technology is capable of capturing 7000 profiles per second at full sensor acquisition.


The Ranger3 extracts the true 3D shape of an object, regardless of its contrast or colour and as a result achieves 3D


measurement with unprecedented accuracy, enabling operators to achieve reliable quality inspection at more rapid throughputs. The SICK Ranger3’s outstanding performance on light, dark, reflective and contrasting surfaces makes it ideal for a


wide range of inspection duties in metal production, electrical and electronics, road and rail vehicles and tracks, tyres and auto components, and food and beverage and packing industries The SICK Ranger3 ROCC technology enables faster and more precise shape, volume and position measurements even


for large depths of field or height variations. By having analogue to digital conversion of the signals on the M30 CMOS sensor itself, and sending the accurate data directly to a controller or a standard PC, the ROCC process greatly increases the application possibilities for high speed 3D quality inspection. The Ranger3 camera delivers a continuous stream of GigE and GenICam-compliant data with a wide variety of 2D and 3D data generation options, as well as measuring reflectance and scattered light.


SICK  01727 831121 40 December/January 2019 | Automation  www.sick.co.uk automationmagazine.co.uk


product information and technical data for Jasic multi- process welding and cutting inverters, along with details of the 5-year warranty that comes with every Jasic machine. The catalogue features new products, including the


Welding and cutting catalogue A


new Jasic equipment and accessories catalogue is available from Wilkinson Star. It features the latest


MMA PFC range of machines from 160 to 200 amps, the new Jasic Arc 404 amp 3 phase arc welder with inbuilt VRD, and the new TIG 315 Pulse AC/DC multiwave digital welding inverter with program memory storage for up to 50 sets of data, and multiwave options on AC. Equipment demonstrations are available at the Jasic


Welding Academy in Manchester as well as being available for complimentary demonstration by factory trained technicians at your premises. Marketing director, Tina Wilkinson-Bell,


comments: "We are delighted to launch our updated JASIC product catalogue into the market; all designed and produced in-house by our Creative Team it will be a fantastic sales and reference point for customers."


Wilkinson Star  0161 793 8127  www.wilkinsonstar.com


BB has expanded its SCARA robot family with the launch of a compact invert-mounted model aimed at


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