New Universal Microroller Driver Module from Holjeron
ONE CONTROLLER FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC BRAKES, SAVES ENERGY AND REDUCES WEAR
Tualatin, OR, February 22, 2008 -- Holjeron announces the availability of a new Universal Controller for powered rollers used in conveyor systems. Holjeron is the electronic controls subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based Matthews Marking Products.
The Universal Controller can drive standard motor driven rollers (MDRs) or mechanical brake rollers and can apply electronic braking to either. Normally, a different driver/control module is needed for each type of roller. "So instead of having to buy two or more driver modules, it's possible to use just one Universal Controller to drive all the powered rollers in a system," explains John Mosher, Solution Development Manager at Holjeron. This not only saves on equipment purchase, but also reduces spare parts inventory requirements and facilitates easy replacement.
Because Holjeron's Universal Controller enables electronic braking for both types of rollers, it consumes significantly less energy. [Editor's note: an electric solenoid is normally used to keep a mechanical brake off, so energy is constantly consumed. Electronic brakes on a standard powered roller, on the other hand, only use energy when the brake is applied.]
The Universal Controller is just one of a new family of Microroller(TM) control modules and subsystems that will be shown for the first time at the NA08 Material Handling Show in booth #1420.
Holjeron designs and manufactures control devices and subsystems for OEMS and major end users in the material handling, petrochemical, semiconductor and homeland security industries. Matthews Marking Products is a division of the Brand Solutions group of Matthews International Corporation.
For more information on Holjeron's innovative conveyor controller and motor-driven rollers, contact Holjeron, Inc., 9524 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Tualatin, OR 97062. Telephone (503) 582-0820, fax (503) 582-9166, email sales@holjeron.com or log on to www.holjeron.com .
