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Frictionless Transmission

Electronically-operated brakes and clutches provide contact-free, frictionless torque transmission. Slip torque and synchronous torque can be adjusted to any level between zero and the maximum, depending only on the set magnet coil current and the speed. With the electronic control unit in either an open- or closed-loop circuit, the ZF Tiratron system provides precise control and adjustment. ZF Hysteresis, Vernon Hills, IL. Free info--Circle 409. http://www.OneRS.net/102df-409

Linear Gauge Sensor

The compact and lightweight GS-1600 sensor has a waterproof seal with resistance equivalent to IP-64. Using linear glass scaling, the unit has a resolution of 1 µm and maintains a 3 µm accuracy throughout its 30mm range. The extendable 6-ft signal cable can be connected to various remote displays and most SPC data acquisition systems. Endurance has been tested beyond 5 million strokes. Ono Sokki Technology Inc, Addison, IL. Free info--Circle 407. http://www.OneRS.net/102df-407

Composite Gearheads

These NEMA frame gearheads use a composite gearing -- a pin gear formed by mounting a precision roller chain on a disk -- to provide efficiencies in excess of 95%, with excellent shock load characteristics and backlash as low as 15 minutes. The pin gear construction can accept and transmit force from either direction. Gearheads come in cycloidal, differential and planetary design configurations. Gearing Solutions Inc, Solon, OH. Free info--Circle 406. http://www.OneRS.net/102df-406

Direct Linear Drive Actuators

These actuators simplify system design by eliminating friction, backlash and the wear problems of ball screws, lead screws and other mechanical transmission systems required with rotary motors. This system is available with magnetically preloaded roller bearings or air bearings for frictionless motion. Force range is 5-100 lb, motion repeatability is 0.0001 in., and travel length can be in excess of 12 ft. IntelLiDrives, Philadelphia, PA. Free info--Circle 405. http://www.OneRS.net/102df-405

Tiny PLC

The built-in 2-color data window of the Visual-KV permits the user to monitor PLC data and change program parameters in real-time. While it is 2/3 the size of conventional PLCs, it maintains a fast 0.7 µs instruction execution time and 140 µs base scan time. The 4-line x 20-character operator interface requires no extra software or power supply. Expansion I/O's can be placed up to 1 ft away with no loss of data speed. Keyence Corp of America, Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Free info--Circle 408. http://www.OneRS.net/102df-408