Custom, DC Gearmotors with Cut Steel Gears for High Strength
April 2, 2008 10:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsLow cost DC gearmotors for OEM applications are available from Source Engineering, Inc. These 12 mm to 50 mm DC gearmotors are available with cut steel gears for high strength applications, plastic gears for low noise requirements, and low cost, powered metal. Available in ratios from 5:1 up to 3000:1, these low cost DC Brush type gearmotors are appropriate for pick-and-place, medical testing equipment, robotics, toys and games, valve and door actuation, ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) fin and steering actuators, appliances, manufacturing, security applications, and assembly operations. The inline and offset output shafts of the gearmotors can be custom machined with cross holes, splines, keyways, and flats, or end drilled and tapped.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesBrush DC Motors Feature Quiet Operation
April 2, 2008 9:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsAMETEK Technical and Industrial Products introduced the PITTMAN Series 9000 brush-commutated DC motors that deliver quiet and smooth operation for equipment used in data storage, medical/biotech, semiconductor processing and automation applications. Their modular construction promotes customization to satisfy specific requirements. These motors, with 2-pole stators, incorporate 7-slot skewed armatures to minimize magnetic cogging (or reluctance torque), and they enable smooth and quiet running performance. Commutators are diamond-turned after armature assembly to ensure optimum concentricity and long brush life. Windings are resin-impregnated for greater reliability in incremental motion applications. Standard features include ceramic magnets, silicon steel laminations, copper graphite brushes and heavy-gauge steel housing. Speed, voltage, current and torque characteristics can be varied to meet application demands.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesElectronic Timer Relays Perform in Universal Applications
April 2, 2008 9:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhoenix Contact introduced its family of electronic timer relays (ETDs) that offer a range of timing settings and other practical functions. Featuring easy set-up and diagnostics, the ETDs are appropriate for use in universal applications. They monitor different time functions without using complicated controllers. The timer relays can be adjusted to an array of timing settings ranging from milliseconds through several days. ETD devices equipped with special functions, including star/delta (or Wye/Delta) and watchdog, are also available.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesRound Rocker Switches Offer Multiple Functions
April 2, 2008 6:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsA snap-in fit for a 20 mm panel hole, Phaseda’s single-pole RL3-5 round rocker switch is configurable as a SPST or SPDT device and the double-pole RL3-4R rocker switch offers DPST functionality. The switches can handle a UL-approved 16A or 1/3HP at 125V AC for high power and motor applications, and 10A at 125V AC for small appliances and normal usage with cUL and VDE approvals, and are RoHS compliant.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSerial Control Switch Relay Features Series 24 Serial Communications
April 1, 2008 12:48 pm | Product Releases | CommentsElectroswitch announced its Series 24 serial control switch relay (SCSR) that facilitates remote control and monitoring of circuit breakers while retaining local control through a manual trip/close handle. An addressable network device with certified DNP 3.0, the SCSR combines the functions of various other devices and provides remote trip-coil monitoring (single or dual), sequence-of-events reporting, system battery monitoring and self-diagnostic reporting. The SCSR’s color LEDs indicate breaker position (also indicated with a built-in mechanical target flag), breaker-trip-coil integrity, serial-bus transmission/reception and local/remote mode.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesModular Switch Series Extends Operating Life
April 1, 2008 11:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch announced its Model RP8100 round illuminated pushbutton switch that is available with either a threaded or snap-in panel mount. It is sealed to IP65 standards, and it comes with an LED illumination option. Specifications include an electrical life of 500,000 cycles at full load, operating force of 300 gf ±100 gf, dielectric strength of 1,000V AC rms., operating temperature of -30°C to +85°C, contact rating of 125 mA at 125V AC (100 mA at 50V DC), contact resistance of 5 m? max. (initial), insulation resistance of 1,000 m? (min. at 500V DC) and contact bounce of 10 ms max.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSnap-In, Panel Mount Pushbutton Switch Offers Bi-color Illumination
March 25, 2008 12:26 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in a choice of silver-plated or gold over nickel plated copper alloy, the DG Series snap-in, panel mount pushbutton switch offers design engineers bi-color illumination. The RoHS-compliant switch suits applications, such as audio/video equipment, consumer electronics, and test instruments. With a tested electrical life of 100,000 cycles with an electrical rating of 100 mA at 30V with silver contacts and 0.4V A max at 20V max with gold contacts, the device has a contact resistance is <50? initial and a dielectric strength of at least 750Vrms with an insulation resistance of over 100?.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSpeed Controllers Utilize Built-in Digital Display
March 24, 2008 7:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsOriental Motor Corp. announced a RoHS compliant speed controller that enables the speed control to be set by using the built-in digital display. The FE100/FE200 drives and controls a wide range of the company’s 3 phase fractional horsepower AC induction motors. As the speed controller parameters have been set for motors in advance, the motor performance can be maximized at both low and high speeds. It has a 200 rpm to 2400 rpm (12:1) speed range that can be set through the speed knob on the front of the speed controller box.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesBrushless-Motor Driver Serves Constant-Velocity Applications
March 21, 2008 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing Hall sensors for feedback, the TA223 brushless-motor drive can be programmed to ramp up at a preset rate and maintain a constant velocity regardless of changes in load. The RS232-capable 9.3" × 3.5" × 5.7" driver can be set via an off- or on-board 10K potentiometer, or via software and has features such as soft start control, integral AC line filtering, enable input level, fault output level, coast input level, target velocity, Hall active level, and Current limit.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesTri-Color Illuminated Tact Switch Provides Uniform Brightness
March 11, 2008 8:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announceds the availability of the B3W 9 Series of SPST NO (momentary) configuration LED illuminated tactile switches. The switches are available in red, yellow, blue, green and bright green LED’s. The keycaps use a proprietary diffusion
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesRadial Lead Tactile Switches Offer Many Actuation Force Choices
March 10, 2008 12:30 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CIT Relay & Switch CR1102H and CR1102V Series tactile switches are packaged on radial lead ammo packs. Both styles offer numerous actuation force choices; the CR1102H offers 100, 130, 160, and 260 ± 50 gF. The CR1102V right angle tactile switch offers 100, 160 and 260 ± 50 gF. The CR1102H is available with many choices of actuator lengths from 4.3 mm to 9.5 mm. The actuator length of the CR1102V is 4.75 mm.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesThin Fans Produce .3 CFM of Cooled Air
March 7, 2008 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsJaroThermal’s "Super-Flow Micro" fan measures 15 mm × 15 mm × 4 mm while working at 26,000 rpm and producing .3 CFM of super-cooled air. The low level of power consumption, which comes from a 2.5V DC operating voltage, makes the fan suitable for PDA, cell phone, hand-held test equipment, and portable power suppliers. It was designed to withstand drop testing of
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesHybrid Stepper Motors Offer Fine Positioning Capability For Microstep Operation
March 6, 2008 5:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MAE brand HN Series hybrid stepper motors, from AMETEK, feature low detent torque to holding torque ratios promoting smooth operation and the fine positioning capability required for microstep operation. These motors can provide accurate open-loop control and high-speed operation suitable for a wide range of positioning applications. The standard size 34 hybrid steppers are available in three models
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSurface Mount Tactile Switches Offer Gull Wing or J-lead Termination
March 5, 2008 6:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe CIT Relay & Switch CS3304 Series is a momentary surface mount tactile switch. Offering gull wing or J-lead termination, this 6.2 mm2 tactile switch has two actuator lengths 2.6 mm and 3.4 mm. The device has a tested electrical life of 100,000 cycles with electrical rating of 50 mA at 48V DC. Contact resistance is
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesPower Rocker Switch for Industrial and Commercial Applications
March 5, 2008 5:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics Corp. introduced its PRC series of power rocker switches for snap-in panel mounting. The series is IP66 rated for protection against dust and liquids. PRC power rocker switches are suitable for applications in industrial machinery, vacuum cleaners, HVAC equipment, power tools, power supplies, audio equipment and fitness equipment. They are rated for 20A/125V AC or 10A/250V AC.
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