
Unique Application Creates Innovative Ergonomic Lift Table Solution
Guelph, Ontario, Canada – In October of 2013, Pentalift was approached by a large provider of contract sterilization using gamma irradiation. The company was looking for a solution to their unique application which would pair a man lift, or work platform, with a pallet lift. Both units would need to be controlled by a single custom control panel located on the work platform, as would the...
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Pan-Tilt Units optimize IR camera motion control.
Along with 32-bit MCU that optimizes motion control fidelity and Ethernet interface for IP and web control, E-Series offers expandable payload I/O and digital encoders that provide user-configurable ranges of motion. Payload capacities range from 15-70 lb, depending on model, and available options enable on-board stabilization and geo-pointing. Computer-controlled units feature microstep control...
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Shipyard Improves Welding Process wtih Automation
It has long been considered that the most productive and cost effective welding position within the shipbuilding industry is the flat position (PA). To satisfy this, great emphasis is put in at the design stage to maximize the use of this position. However, even when adopting this philosophy, welding has to be carried out in a variety of other positions. Many shipyards have found major benefits...
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Heavy Duty Welding Positioner has 3 axis of movement.
Available is sizes with up to 5,000 kg capacity, SmartPositioner-® SkyHook Lift 5000 includes vertical axis of movement in addition to standard 2-axis movement to increase work piece welding envelope. Designed for manual welding applications, using remote pendant control or the Wolf Cell Controller, SmartPositioner can be fitted with variety of motors and gearboxes to achieve full coordinated...
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Choosing the Right Material for Your Project
When choosing an appropriate metal material, the range of options is so broad that selecting the correct material for your unique application can be challenging. Different metals have characteristics that can affect weldability, ductility, and formability. Our new eBook outlines the unique properties and applications of popular metals including: Stainless Steel Brass Aluminum Copper Titanium
Read More »Delmar Avionics Remote Completes NASA Certification Testing
IRVINE, CA (Dec. 19, 2008)-A wireless hand-held remote load positioning control system has successfully completed NASA certification testing for use with the Hydra Set-® Precision Load Positioner . The system provides a safe, remote means for controlling the mating or de-mating of valuable loads up to 250 tons with exacting precision. The Hydra Set Load Positioner, placed between the load and...
Read More »Pan-Tilt Unit supports wheeled vehicle applications.
Designed for use in Driver Vision Enhancer Family of Systems and Forward Activity Detection Systems, Model PTU-D48-DVE provides turn-key positioning solution for dynamic, computer-controlled positioning of pan and tilt. Unit features full digital interface with speed/acceleration control and slew-to-cue functionality. Measuring 7.8 x 5.4 x 5.5 in., device operates on single 16-32 Vdc power input...
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Pan and Tilts position loads up to 70 lb.
Featuring fully-sealed, all-weather design, PTU-D300 series pan-tilts provide computer-controlled positioning of payloads, 360-continuous pan, and flexible payload mounting bracket system. Products are designed for camera, antenna, laser, and multi-sensor applications. Also available, PTU-D46 series includes features such as microstepping, slow-approach mode for tracking, and presets. Models...
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Antenna Positioner provides payload capacity to 70 lb.
Featuring all-weather design, computer-controlled, pan-tilt Model PTU-D300 supports fixed and mobile antenna and communications laser positioning applications. Built-in dynamic control capabilities include on-the-fly speed and position command changes at over 30 Hz for real-time tracking. Remote control of unit is provided through RS-232 or RS-485 serial interfaces with multiple software options....
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Lift and Tilt Tables facilitate order picking processes.
Offered in various capacities, sizes, and travels, combination lift and tilt table line of work positioners tilt bins of parts for order picking or position loads for assembly operations. Lift tables raise loads up and down for ergonomic positioning, while tilt tables position load up to 60-
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Work Positioners allow operator to select working height.
Roto-Max Work Positioners let operator determine exactly where workload is to be positioned, depending on height of individual. Available in capacities of 2,500, 3,000, and 3,500 lb, units offer lift speeds from 10-19 seconds. Lowered height of 6.5 in. gives operator access to top layer of product, while raised height of 32.5 in. is suited for most applications.
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General Pipe Cleaners Presents Lightweight, Powerful JM-1000 Mini-Jet
The lightweight, compact JM-1000 Mini-Jet clears grease, sand, and ice with a high pressure water jet.
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