View Products & Services on Display at ATX East 2008

Amara Ohrmann Ltd.

Booth 3049

Amara Ohrmann Ltd. presents the TYPE 10, a reliable internal o-ring assembly system in manual, bench-top, automatic station or stand-alone machine formats. The TYPE 10 assembles seals in less than a second, after part presentation, eliminates operator fatigue and provides increased productivity. The device can be tooled to assemble common seals to multiple depths and as a bench-top system it will triple hand assembly rates. Whatever level of automation you choose, the TYPE 10 assembly system will assure that seals are properly installed without any additional tooling or time consuming secondary operations.

Booth 3049

Amara Ohrmann Ltd. presents the ultimate in low volume o-ring and seal assembly. The Type 5 device presents the most flexible manual o-ring and seal assembly system on the market today. The standard device it has the capability to assemble o-rings or seals from 0.25" up to 1.6" and groove depths of 0.25" to 3". Change over for part to part in less than a minute. The Type 5 operates on air pressure alone and can be actuated with a built in soft touch button or an optional foot switch to keep the operators hands free.

Booth 3049

Amara Ohrmann presents low pressure injection molding, also referred to as hot melt molding. This system replaces traditional time consuming potting and encapsulation methods and provides superior protection from shock and moisture. Whether customer's requirement call for the protection of PCB’s or overmolding to produce cable assemblies with strain relief, the company patented system will ensure that all air is evacuated leaving no voids providing consistent dimensional repeatability. The company's design department will work with clients to select the proper material and design a system suited to one's particular needs.

Booth 3049

Amara Ohrmann Ltd. presents the next generation of o-ring and seal assembly automation. This technology requires no lubrication and eliminates twisting and rolling. The Type 260, tooled for single seal assembly, feeds o-rings warped up to 70% of the cross section. Each o-ring or seal is mechanically positioned for expansion, virtually eliminating jams in the feeder track. The Type 262 assembles two seals into two separate groove locations in less than one second, with one handling of the part. It contain all of the same features as the Type 260.

Booth 3049

Amara Ohrmann Ltd. offers the TYPE OA, a high speed station for automated seal and o-ring assembly. The station assembles seals without the use of lubricants and is ideal for medical and gas valve applications. The station is capable of cycle times under 1 second and can complete the assembly with the access vertical or horizontal. The unique feed system feeds seals that are warped up to 70% of the cross section and features the mechanical positioning of the seals to ensure trouble free operation.

Booth 3509

Apex Dynamics' food grade gearbox has over 7000 sizes and ratio combinations. It can be epoxy coated which meets and exceeds FDA specifications. The company products are 100% stainless steel options available, 5 year warranty, 2 week delivery. Apex express is 24 hour delivery.

Booth 2805

Bosch Rexroth has expanded its line of VarioFlow S chain conveyor systems to include the new wedge conveyor. These conveyors provide a compact footprint, and enable users to elevate or lower products quickly and easily with a minimum of construction effort. Flexible cleat chains gently secure the product during vertical transport from one level to the next, and are constructed of special, FDA-approved material. With versions available in aluminum and stainless steel, the new wedge conveyor complies with the strict hygiene requirements of the medical, cosmetic and packaging industries.

Booth 2805

For applications requiring a more polished appearance, Rexroth now offers a DesignLine version of its standard aluminum framing connectors. Die-cast aluminum cube connectors, T connectors and end connectors, as well as 45° connectors, swivel arm joints, swivel bearings and gussets now come with a silver ESD coating. The high-quality appearance that matches the aluminum profiles makes Rexroth’s aluminum framing system ideal for designer furniture, architectural applications, trade show and museum displays, as well as sales showrooms. The set includes plastic caps to cover holes in smooth-sided profiles, preserving the system’s appearance while preventing the accumulation of dust and other contaminants.

Booth 2805

Rexroth's new eLINE Compact Modules incorporate two eLINE Ball Rail guideways, combining the weight advantages of aluminum with the toughness of the hardened steel inserts and guaranteeing smooth motion. These modules are available as the eCKK ball screw driven version and the eCKR belt driven version, in profile sizes of 90 and 110mm. An available stepper motor with integrated positioning control makes the eLINE Modules easy to program and start up. eLINE Compact Modules are pre-lubricated at the factory and can operate for up to 10,000km without relubrication.

Booth 2805

The new series of Electromechanical (EMC) Cylinders from Bosch Rexroth provides high thrust, high speed capabilities with greater flexibility and control to applications traditionally using hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders. The EMC cylinders’ combination of power, speed and corrosion-resistant construction, makes them ideally-suited to applications in packaging and material handling, assembly and robotics, wood manufacturing, metal forming, plastics, paper converting and web handling. EMC cylinders are energy efficient and environmentally friendly, with versatile configuration options. The cylinders are available in six sizes ranging from 32 to 100, with stroke lengths of up to 2,000mm, and speed capabilities of up to 1.6m/sec.

Booth 3243

Comark Corporation’s PanelMagic PC (PMPC) is a rugged, compact, cost-effective computer that integrates high-resolution displays with high performance computing. Built with stainless steel, and gasketed bezels, the front panel meets IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings. The PMPC is available with options such as Core 2 Duo processing, PCI expansion slot, up to 1GB RAM, resistive touch screen, compact flash and/or hard drive, and stainless steel bezel with brushed finish or black textured epoxy powder coat. The system is available with a 15”, 17”, 19”, or 20” LCD.

Booth 2905

Delta Industrial is featuring the Delta Mod-Tech® Crusader® rotary converting system with optional flexographic printer and island placement modules. This flexible system is designed to meet the demands of quick change, high quality and ever-evolving manufacturing environments.

Booth 3119

DENSO offers a wide range of high-speed, four-, five- and six-axis robots, for payloads up to 20 kg and reaches from 350 to 1,300 mm. Repeatability is to within ±0.015 mm. DENSO’s compact, space-saving design facilitates integration, while a high maximum moment of inertia allows a wide variety of end effectors and applications. Standard, dust- and mistproof and cleanroom models are available. Easy-to-use programming software, controllers and teaching pendants are also offered. ANSI and CE compliance enables global deployment. UL-listed models are available for both the U.S. and Canada.

Booth 3431

Fishman's AirFree™ LDS9000 workstations provide 25% more repeatability than the latest pneumatic systems. These revolutionary AirFree™ systems are fully programmable, feature a digital display of all settings, do not require unreliable air pressure and much more. Dispense virtually any assembly fluid from watery-thin CA to solder paste. Available in both hand held bench-top models or integration kits for automated applications.

Booth 3431

Fishman Corp.'s Integration Kits combine the advantages of the company’s LDS9000 Linear Drive System with the flexibility of detachable and expandable gun cables. Incorporating a proprietary stepper-motor drive system, the AirFree™ LDS9000 dispensers ensure high repeatability (+/- 5%) and unsurpassed reliability. With the Kit, system integrators can quickly and easily vary the length of the cable assembly from 5 feet to 20 feet by simply adding or subtracting cables. Available in 5 foot extension lengths, the cables incorporate quick disconnects for secure attachment and for convenient switching of dispense guns “on the fly.”

Booth 3431

Fishman Corp.’s LDS9000 CA dispensing system ensures against problems caused by moisture-filled air in dispensing cyanoacrylate adhesives for medical devices. Instead of air, the LDS9000 incorporates a proprietary stepper-motor drive system, in which pressure applied mechanically to the piston “pushes” the adhesive through the barrel reservoir and out the dispensing tip for precise and highly repeatable results (+/- 5%). The LDS9000 ¯ available in handheld, bench-top, and automated systems ¯ thus minimizes the effects of changes in temperature, moisture, and viscosity for significantly improved fluid control. To ensure complete control, pistons and tip caps are treated with a proprietary non-contaminating release agent.

Booth 3201

The X85 conveyor platform sets new performance standards to what a conveyor system can do when it comes to capacity, speed and load. Line flexibility is enhanced by new standard functions and substantial concern has been given to trouble free operation and good factory environment. The X85 conveyor offers longest in class MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and lowest in class noise level. Preconfigured conveyor recipes and engineering tools makes engineering fast, accurate and easy. The conveyor platform is subject to several registered designs and patents.

Booth 3223

FLIR’s new P660 infrared camera makes it easy to spot emissivity and object temperature differences, which is essential for critical predictive maintenance surveys in industrial, manufacturing, and utility environments. The FLIR P660 features a new 640 X 480 infrared detector that delivers high definition output, as well as optimum <45 mK thermal sensitivity to help users capture the finest image detail and temperature difference information. The P660 also includes an embedded Geographic Positioning System (GPS), remote control, greater image enhancement, and accuracy features to help one productively scan for conditions that signal trouble.

Booth 3223

FLIR’s new T200 boasts many of the features found in higher-model FLIR T-Series infrared cameras. The T200’s bright 3.5-inch display makes it easy to see temperature differences and radiation emitted from objects—conditions that signal energy waste, building envelope troubles, even electrical system and component failures. Also features picture-in-picture fusion which provides a scalable thermal picture inside a visible-light picture, flexible and interchangeable optics to help users get the proper angle on their work, Microsoft Word compatibility, and high quality 200x100 IR resolution.

Booth 3351

INTACTON, a subsidiary of the FRABA group, has developed an optical sensor system which can replace contact-based measuring systems in many areas, e.g. in measuring wheel applications. The cost-efficient OPTIPACT system is the first motion sensor for industrial applications which offers synchronous measurement of two orthogonal axes. Because the measuring process is based on an optical correlation method, no external reference pattern is needed. Errors caused by slip and accumulated dust or dirt is thereby avoided. OPTIPACT enables direct, reliable measurement of relative movements and speed, ensuring smooth operation and improved accuracy.

Booth 3351

POSITAL, manufacturer of OPTOCODE series of optical absolute rotary encoders is proud to exhibit the MAGNETOCODE (MCD). The MCD, also an absolute rotary encoder, uses a magnetic measuring principle. It is low in cost and compact in size. There is no need for internal / external battery back-up and various mounting options are available. The gap between cheap potentiometers and high end optical encoders is finally directly bridged by the MCD.

Booth 3330

Harmonic Drive LLC is pleased to present Miniature “Flat type”, “Hollow shaft” “DC Brushless Actuator”, FHA. FHA consists of Harmonic Drive Gear, DC Brushless motor and 2000 p/r Quad encoder together with Cross Roller Bearing at the output of actuator.

The FHA-mini series allow maximum torque up to 28Nm (245 in-lb) and positioning accuracy of 90 arc-sec can be achieved in a compact and light weight package. Its Hollow shaft can be used to run electric cables, air pipes, and laser beams through the actuators.

Booth 3330

Harmonic Drive LLC is pleased to present “Flat” type, “Hollow shaft” “DC Brushless Actuator”, FHA. FHA consists of Harmonic Drive Gear, DC Brushless motor and 2000 p/r Quad encoder together with Cross Roller Bearing at the output of actuator.

The FHA-C series allow maximum torque up to 820Nm (7300 in-lb) and positioning accuracy of 30 arc-sec can be achieved in a compact and light weight package. Its Hollow shaft, up to 45mm in diameter, can be used to run electric cables, air pipes, and laser beams through the actuators.

Booth 3330

Harmonic Drive LLC are pleased to present ultra miniature DC Brushless Actuator, RSF-Supermini Series, which provides high torque capability comparable to other actuators. This RSF-Supermini Series is suited for the application that requires tiny space, like finger type module, and light weight with certain torque capabilities.

RSF Supermini actuators deployed the world smallest size of harmonic drive gear, measuring just 12mm square x 47mm in length. It provides maximum torque up to 1.4Nm (12.4in-lb) and maximum speed up to 333 rpm at the output shaft.

Booth 3330

Harmonic Drive LLC are pleased to present RSF-Mini Series, DC Brushless Actuator, which has exceptional price performance compatible with brushless servo drivers in the market and are suited for high volume OEM applications.

RSF-Mini DC Brushless Actuators consist of Harmonic Drive Gear, DC Brushless Motor, 1000 p/r Quad encoder, Support bearing on output shaft. RSF Mini series has size range from 30mm to 50mm in diameter with less than 0.8 kg weight. Maximum torque of 28 Nm (245 in-lb) and positioning accuracy of 90 arc-sec can be achieved.

Booth 3150

The bearings and linear guides specialist will be promoting its maintenance-free slide tables, as well as its full suite of self-lubricating polymer plain bearings and linear guides. DryLin® slide tables incorporate lubrication-free iglide® plastic liners, which makes them completely maintenance-free. These liners also confer a very low coefficient of friction, wear-and corrosion-resistance to the linear units, which can last in applications where expensive ball screw systems fail due to ingress of dirt.

Booth 3519

IP-LCD. This new digital signage player provides the ability to display real-time information about productivity, safety messages, and more, on LCDs and plasma displays -- with customizable, user-configured layouts. The Digital Signage Players are compact (about the size of a DSL modem) and easily can be mounted to the back of any LCD, plasma TV, or monitor. They are available immediately and cost $1,225.The Digital Signage Players, as well as our smart LED displays, are a cost efficient, server-free solution that’s rapidly and easily deployed.”

Web: http://www.kahleautomation.com

Booth 2701

Kahle Automation designs and builds high-speed assembly and process equipment for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Kahle’s product line includes custom-made automation equipment for IV products, safety devices, catheters, blood collection products, syringes, needles, tubing and related medical devices, pre-fill syringes and other pharmaceutical devices. Kahle Assembly Machines incorporate the latest in rotary, linear and continuous-motion designs. Kahle’s services include customized equipment design, system integration, equipment validation, documentation, installation and on-site customer service – resulting in a true turnkey solution. Kahle has met the demands of the medical industry since 1920, and looks forward to meeting the industry’s unique demands in the future.

Booth 3437

Lin Engineering's SilverPak 23CE is capable of up to 3 Amps Peak of output current, operates from +12 to 40 VDC, and can reach speeds of 16.7MHz. Some of the fully programmable features include: stand alone operation with no connection to a PC; fully programmable ramps and speeds; software selectable hold and move currents; up to 256x microstepping resolution settings; and four user configurable digital I/O’s. The built-in encoder allows for instant encoder feedback and is available with a CPR of up to 1250.

Booth 3401

Misumi USA, Inc. expanded its single-axis actuator line with the LX Series in standard or covered styles in three capacities, with lower overall stage height to conserve space, dowel holes in the base plate for accurate and fast assembly, plus a base length configurable down to 10mm increments. As with all Misumi products, there is no minimum quantity and configured units can be supplied in as little as six days. Unit prices start at $460, are RoHS compliant, available in 100-600mm lengths, with one or two blocks standard and 1, 2, 5 or 10mm leads.

Booth 3348

noax indstrial touch panel computers meet the machine control requirements of high CPU power, free slots and a long lifecycle and reliability because machine downtimes cause enormous immediate costs. This is where noax PCs prove their worth controlling machines in 24-hour continuous operation, withstanding dust, wetness, vibration, and shock. noax PCs are equipped exclusively with industrial-grade components and proprietay noax all-in-one motherboards. The result is long-term availability of all primary components of at least 5 years. Another important aspect is that the panel PCs comply with NEMA 4X protection classification, due to their completely sealed design with rugged aluminum or stainless steel enclosures.

Web: http://www.rna-can.com

Booth 3051

RNA will be showing an Autoclavable Bowl Feeder, a pharmaceutical design for use in cleanrooms where equipment requires rapid changeover for cleaning and maintenance. Tooling is manufactured from 316 L stainless steel, adhering to clean room GMP standards. A pneumatic clamp secures the bowl top, which is dowelled into position for accuracy. The clamping mechanism is operated by a simple push button and no tools are required for changeover.

Booth 3413

SIPCO is proud to announce their newest addition to the Technogear product family, the LC series precision planetary gearbox. The LC series currently offers four different sizes with a torque range of 10 Nm-360 Nm, ratios 3:1-100:1 and this unit is offered with standard or reduced backlash to accommodate application needs. SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions is a one stop shop for all automation gearing and drives requirements.

Booth 3413

SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions is a one stop shop for automation gearing and drive requirements. SIPCO's MP and LC series plantary product range comprises a wide range of low backlash planetary gearboxes (15'- 3') and are available in seven gear frame sizes, with one or more reduction stages for gearing ratios from 3:1 to 1000:1. In addition to their standard inline planetary, the company alos offers these units with double shaft, right angle, and right angle (hollow output). All this, combined with tens of motor mounting adapters held in stock, mean they can quickly respond to the most diverse application requirements of their customers.

Booth 3417

Vision350™ is one of the smallest PLC with an embedded COLOR touchpanel. Its 3.5” TFT 256- color touchscreen can hold over 1000 displays with color-coded operator instructions and red, attention-grabbing alarm screens. The Vision350™ supports up to 166 I/Os via on-board and expansion I/O modules.

Vision350™ offers multiple auto-tuned PID loops, and internal 120K database for datalogging and recipe programming. Communication options include TCP/IP Ethernet, GSM/SMS, MODBUS and CANopen networking and remote access.
1MB Ladder code application memory (plus 3MB for images and 512K for fonts) enables it to run complex control and automation tasks. The Vision350™ enables users to enjoy the advanced features of both the operator panel and the PLC, while maintaining low budget, reduced programming time and minimum wiring.

Booth 3439

US Digital’s MAE3 is a cost effective, miniature absolute encoder designed to easily attach to the tail shaft of a motor and provide absolute shaft position feedback. The MAE3 is available with 10 or 12 bit analog, or pulse width modulation outputs and resolutions. Pricing for the MAE3 starts at $43.50 each in 10 bit resolution and drops to an attractive $16.40 each at 100 units. Product can ship same day when orders are placed before 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time.

Booth 3439

US Digital’s E7P series encoder is a very cost effective, simple to install optical kit encoder designed with the original equipment manufacturer in mind. Assembly to an existing shaft is made simple by the use of US Digital’s patent pending push on hub design, which eliminates attachment of the encoder hub/disk assembly by means of a traditional set screw. Pricing for the E7P starts at $37.90 each, and $19.62 each at 100 units. Product can ship same day when orders are placed before 1:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.

Booth 2813

VarTech's VTPC150VS is a VESA mount, fully-enclosed, NEMA 4X, IP66 industrial computer with integrated LCD. This model is ideally suited for use throughout pharmaceutical facilities, food processing areas, beverage bottling lines, petrochemical plants and many other harsh condition environments where airborne moisture and/or dust exist or even in direct high-pressure wash-down areas. The VTPC150VS LCD computer system is equipped with the latest computer technology including Intel’s Pentium Core Duo processor. The VTPC150VS is exclusively manufactured and supported by VarTech Systems.

Booth 3113

Yamaha Robotics 220mm arm length SCARA robot is ideal for small part assembly processes. Its small footprint allows for multiple robot installations on production lines utilizing conveyors or rotary index tables. This YK220X SCARA robot has an industry leading 1 KG payload and repeatability of +/- .01mm.

Booth 3432

Zaytran presents the newly redesigned GPL series grippers. The original harsh environment grippers have been completely redesigned to offer twice the force and half the weight of the original design. The new design employs a purge system to extend the gripper’s life in very dirty environments and a standard failsafe device is now available. An integrated sensing channel and multiple porting locations have also been added for increased application flexibility. GPL strokes range from .5” to 6” and grip forces range from 5 lbs to 500 lbs. There’s a GPL gripper for every application.

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