Rockwell Automation introduced its new Allen Bradley MobileView tethered operator interface. The mobile terminal gives plant and industrial personnel the freedom to take a machine’s human-machine interface (HMI) with them to make real-time adjustments to out-of-view applications. The MobileView tethered operator interface is ideal for maintenance tasks, machine setup or calibration activities, and other HMI applications that require the operator…
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NORD GEAR Introduces Smooth Surface Motor
NORD Gear Corp.’s Smooth Surface Motors are now available for the North American market and for export to key global markets, including both the HM and HMT series. HM Series motors are made from a high-strength, naturally corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, and can be supplied with a variety of protective coatings and finishes. Aluminum housings are particularly beneficial in car washes…
Read MoreSiemens Offers Push Buttons, Indicator Lights, Selector Switches
Siemens announces the new launch of Sirius Act, a unique portfolio of 22-mm IEC push buttons, indicator lights and selector switches that showcase modern design, extreme robustness, flexible communication and ease of installation. “I’m very excited about the latest development of our new line of commanding and signaling devices. The new design provides a modular approach to ease installation and…
Read MoreAllen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC Drive Can Improve Operations
Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve their machines while reducing costs and complexity. The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive from Rockwell Automation can help them achieve those important goals.
Read MoreJohn Deere Extends Generator Drive Options
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) extended its generator drive power solutions with the introduction of four PowerTech prime power generator drive engines at INTERMAT in Paris. The new engines meet Final Tier 4 emissions regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF) – giving OEMs with space-constrained installations more options. The engines utilize a John Deere Integrated Emissions…
Read MoreSiemens Expands Sinamics V20 Drive Family
Siemens released the single-axis Sinamics V20 AC drive, frame size E, with both Low Overload (LO) and High Overload (HO) ratings. The V20 family features easy setup and operation with energy efficiency. With a power rating ranging from 1/6 to 40 hp at 480V AC, Sinamics V20 drives are available in five frame sizes and are ideal for material handling, conveyor, pump,…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Portable Generator Runs 30 Hours
The heavy-duty QAS 45 portable generator features an Isuzu 4LE2X engine and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 Final emission levels. The QAS 45 is rated for 45 kVA of prime power for applications such as construction, oil and gas, rental and large events.
Read MoreRockwell Terminals Offer Improved Touch Screen
Rockwell Automation reduces boot-up time and increases installation flexibility with the new space-saving Allen-Bradley PanelView 800 family of graphic terminals. The terminals, available in 4-, 7- and 10-in. display sizes, feature an 800 MHz CPU processor, up to 256 MB of flash, and dynamic memory to reduce boot-up time, making it two times faster than the previous PanelView Component terminal. The…
Read MoreAggregates Operation Uses Radar Level Transmitter
An international aggregates company has a diverse business that includes aggregate products they mine at their own quarries to produce ready mix, asphalt, liquid asphalt and recycled concrete products. The company also provides management services for the construction industry, including major road projects. For these projects, the company uses aggregates and fly ash in processing products for use in building…
Read MorePERC Touting Kohler Mobile Generators
Kohler expanded its mobile generator product line with the addition of a fourth model that is able to run on clean, efficient propane – the 30REZGT. Like its predecessors, the 50REZGT, 70REZGT and 125kVA, this latest generator model was developed in cooperation with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). The 30REZGT (30 kVA) features a 3-liter industrial powertrain engine. Like…
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