Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Optocouplers intended for motor controls, industrial inverters, and induction heating equipment
June 18, 2013 12:49 pm | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsRenesas Electronics and California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) introduce three isolated gate drive optocouplers which were specifically designed to meet the demanding isolation requirements of motor controls and drives, industrial inverters and induction heating equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Optical
Double-break electrical circuit certified to EN61058
June 18, 2013 12:31 pm | Microprecision Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicroprecision is introducing a variation of its industrial high current switches of the MP200 series. The new MP220 has a single pole double break electrical circuit, which allows to double break two independent electrical circuits up to 10A/250VAC. The MP220 uses a fast snap action mechanism to change from break to make position.
LISTED UNDER: Current
Brushless DC motor well-suited for precision equipment
June 18, 2013 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsPITTMAN Motors has introduced its latest offering in a broad range of DC brush and brushless motors. The BI-05 Series slotless brushless DC motor is designed for maximum precision and performance in a package size perfectly suited for precision equipment such as surgical and dental tools....
LISTED UNDER: Brushless DC
Incremental rotary encoders measure 7.2mm in diameter
June 11, 2013 2:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNemicon continues to push the envelope in high-performance miniaturization with its 7S Series Incremental Rotary Encoder. At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution....
LISTED UNDER: Rotary
Display system comes with a controller-only option
June 10, 2013 10:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsParker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of the next generation of its Parker Factory Display (PFD) visualization system. PFD offers unprecedented flexibility and impact for delivering critical messages to associates on the factory floor.
LISTED UNDER: Large Panel Display
Drive+motors provide 60% more torque than size 23 motors
May 31, 2013 2:03 pm | Applied Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products is pleased to announce the addition of six integrated drive+motors to their line of Ethernet and EtherNet/IP motion control products. The new STM24 models fuse a high performance motion controller with 100 MBit Ethernet communications to a high torque NEMA24 step motor.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical
Pushbutton switch available with RGB LED color options
May 28, 2013 1:58 pm | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announces an RGB color option for the ULP series LED illuminated pushbutton switch. You can order this switch with either SPDT or DPDT circuit options and either momentary or latching options. It offers multiple cap options including square sculptured, square flat, rectangular flat, panel mount, or large sculptured, all with LED color options that now include RGB.
LISTED UNDER: Push Button
Illuminated pushbutton switches offer RGB color options
May 8, 2013 11:51 am | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announced its LP6 Series LED illuminated pushbutton switch includes a color option. The switch is available with either SPST or DPST circuit options, and it is a momentary switch. It offers a 15-mm square sculptured cap with LED color options that now include
LISTED UNDER: Push Button
Photo interrupter intended for optical switches, digital cameras, and printers
May 7, 2013 4:28 pm | Everlight Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsEverlight Electronics has introduced the latest member of its ITR series of photo interrupters for use in optical switches, digital cameras and printers, the ultra small outline slotted type ITR1205ST11A/TR. A slotted type opto interrupter detects an object when it enters the gap of the slotted switch....
LISTED UNDER: Optical
Stamped spring pin achieves 31 gram actuation force per pin
May 7, 2013 4:12 pm | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics recently introduced a new LGA socket, addressing high performance requirements for 0.5mm pitch devices - CBT-LGA-5000. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31 gram actuation force per pin and cycle life of 500,000 insertions.
LISTED UNDER: Connector
DC motor features a rated torque of 53 mNm
May 7, 2013 10:09 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe new – big and powerful – RE 30 EB precious metal brushed motor is a special and rare drive, and for certain applications, it's exactly what's needed. Precious metal brushes are known for ensuring low, constant contact resistance over the entire service life, a characteristic that makes control far easier.
LISTED UNDER: Brushless3-phase, variable-speed inverter power module enables higher torque systems
May 6, 2013 11:20 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor has developed the FTC03V455A1, a 3-Phase, Variable Speed Drive Automotive Power Module. This device, intended for 3-Phase motor control applications under 2kW, allows designers to reduce the overall system cost of higher power applications.
LISTED UNDER: Motor & Generator
Power factor controllers include operating voltage of 110 V AC to 230 V AC
May 6, 2013 11:06 am | Tdk Corporation Of America | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation presents two new types of the BR7000 series of EPCOS power factor controllers. The BR7000-T power factor controller offers 15 transistor outputs instead of 15 relay outputs. It is designed for applications that require fast switching operations....
LISTED UNDER: Power
Brushless DC motor is ideal for double-sided applications
May 6, 2013 10:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe KinetiMax 32 EB DS is a very compact outer-rotor brushless DC motor with a dual output shaft. The 32 EB DS is designed with a heavy duty bearing system capable of handling high side loads on each output shaft.High quality components ensure a minimum operating life of 20,000 hours.
LISTED UNDER: DC
IP65-rated pushbuttons include new brushed chrome option
April 26, 2013 12:07 pm | NKK Switches | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced it has updated its YB2 Series of 24mm square and 25mm round tamperproof pushbuttons. New to the series is a brushed chrome cap and bezel option for non-illuminated models. This new option gives design engineers greater flexibility to match YB2 Series devices with the style of their designs.
LISTED UNDER: Push Button
