Universal Instruments Corp.
Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Sep 09, 2003 Built on Vantis platform, AdVantisâ„¢ scalable solution is suited for low-margin assembly applications. Basic in its standard format, machine features single-beam positioning system and is available with various options to make it readily configurable to specific applications. Product is suited for high-mix and high-volume manufacturers who need no more than it takes to perform certain tasks but want option to scale up later if necessary.

PHD, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Jun 12, 2003 Series PDK Crowder absorbs high impact forces and is suited for pushing sheet metal panels into location for precise positioning. Available in 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, and 200 mm stroke lengths, unit is powered by an ISO/VDMA cylinder with adjustable cushions and magnetic piston. Built-in rod compliance eliminates side loads on piston rod. Tool plate, guide bar, and bearings deflect .06 in. under large loads to protect crowder from damage if panel is mis-loaded.

Solutions Cubed
Chico, CA 95928
May 27, 2003 PID-based Position Controllers provide 32-bit position control for DC brushed motors with 2-channel quadrature encoders. ICON, Mini, and Micro PID Models are rated at 1–40 Vdc, 12A; 1–30 Vdc, 3.75 A; and 6–30 Vdc, 2.5 A respectively. Units store up to 16 trapezoidal profile segments and 3 PID settings. They deliver direct position control via 38.4, 19.2, or 9.6 Kbps serial interface. Analog position control mode provides 1,024 positions with offset and multiplier functions.

Phoenix Contact
Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Mar 19, 2003 Model IB IL POS 200 Multi-Axis Positioning Controller Module offers intermediate solution between manual changeover and total servo control. It allows user to do automatic machine set up using existing controls. Communication of parameters and motion commands is done over device level network. Up to 10 axes of motion can be controlled in modular system. Additional function modules can be added.

JDK Controls, Inc.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Jan 27, 2003 Potentiometers offer 100,000,000 revolutions/strokes minimum life, providing alternative to encoders, LVDT's RVDT's, and resolvers. Flush circuit element produces long life. Units are available in standard or custom designs, with open or closed packaging. Applications include actuators, robotic joints, motor feedbacks, valve positioning, engine controls, and joysticks/video controls.

Positech, A Div. Of Columbus McKinnon
Laurens, IA 50554-1299
Dec 11, 2002 Simple Air Manipulator Economy Series has lifting capacity of 725 lb and side-loading feature. End-of-arm rotating axis has 7,000 in.-lb of moment loading and can rotate 330° around arm. Unit has lubrication-free cylinders, drag brakes on three axes, leveling jacks and operates with 90 psi clean, dry air. Safety features include 3:1 design factor for all structural components and pilot operated lock valve on lift cylinder.

Xycom Automation Inc.
Saline, MI 48176
Jun 25, 2002 High-Speed Counter, Single-Axis Positioning, and 32 point I/O units work with company’s GLC and LogiTouch controllers and Flex Network system. High speed counter accepts inputs from rotary encoders using either open collector or line driver connections. Positioning unit provides CW or CCW pulse output for servo or stepping motors. I/O units include 32 point input, 16 point input/16 point output, and 16 point input sink/source and 16 point output source modules.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
May 02, 2002 SARRACS safety remote breaker racking system allows operators to perform racking procedures from distance of 40 ft away from cell. It utilizes S7-200 PLC for digital position control and customized position-torque control to help prevent equipment damage. SARRACS is programmable and works with most medium voltage switchgear. It features hand-held operator remote control station, auto reverse, speed control, and ramp up/ramp down.

Double E Co., Inc.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Mar 20, 2002 Double E/Re web guiding system utilizes 3-zone system with zero point centered in dead zone. Dead zone is flanked by slow and standard zones. System adjusts web if it moves away from zero point into slow or standard zones in exact proportion to problem. DC stepper motor requires little or no maintenance. Options include digital microprocessor control panels and edge, center, and line guide sensors.

Air Technical Industries
Mentor, OH 44060
Mar 08, 2002 Six-axis Mini-Articularm, mounted on top of omni-directional platform, suits lifting and handling operations. Controlled via corded push button remote controls, joysticks, or wireless radio frequency controllers, system is capable of handling 100 to 250 lbs at 72 in. radius. Parallelogram arm allows load to remain parallel to ground while being raised or lowered. It also rotates 360 deg, and is manually operated (powered rotation also available).

Norgren
Littleton, CO 80120
Feb 14, 2002 Model RA/8000 servo-controlled cylinder provides exact positioning of piston through electrical or pneumatic control signal as to be held in any desired position, even under changing load conditions. Positioning feedback mechanism included with cylinder links controller to piston rod. Cylinder is available in 63 to 320 mm dia, with stroke lengths from 100 to 600 mm, and electro-pneumatic (4 to 20mA) or pneumatic (0.2 to 1.0 bar) positioners.