Servo brings control
The new Sinamics S200 servo, comprising a Sinamics S200 drive and Simotics S-1FL2 motor with standard or flexible cable options, brings a new level of motion control to your machinery. The pulse train version allows a wide range of installed machines to easily integrate additional positioning axis using the onboard positioner. A dynamic networking capability to motion control, the Simatic PLC, expands its system capabilities in the Profinet version. With a power range up to 7kW including low-, medium- and high-inertia offerings the 1FL2 permanent magnet motors with 17- or 21-bit encoders expand the performance, as well as scale to the widest range of standard servo requirements.
Siemens Digital Industries
siemens.com
Finer-mesh conveyor belt
The VarioFlow conveyor system now included the new VarioFlow belt conveyor variant, which features a fine-meshed chain surface -- almost closed and flat surface. This makes it suitable for the mass transport of unstable or bulk, film-packed products such as small sealed-edge bags. It ensures that goods are transported gently and efficiently. The VarioFlow belt product line fits seamlessly into the VarioFlow system portfolio, reducing engineering times and enabling a customized material flow.
Bosch Rexroth
www.boschrexroth.com
Cobot transfer unit
The Movotrak CTU 7th axis features collision detection settings for programming and control benefits. Adding a horizontal operating range up to 10 meters, this cobot stops when it encounters an obstacle, facilitating human collaboration and increasing productivity. With the extension of the collaborative functionality along the 7th axis, manufacturers can deploy cobots to work more closely and flexibly with humans while boosting productivity.
Thomson Industries; Downers Grove, Ill.
540-633-3549; www.thomsonlinear.com
Fast packing capabilities
The Ropac 5 uses patented semi-rotary technology to pack small to medium pillow style snack bags. Handling most bag widths and lengths with ease, it is designed to pack diverse applications like snacks, confectionery, pasta and cereal. This high-performance case packing system includes a bag conditioner, case packer, case erector and checkweigher. It is capable of 200 bags per minute on a single infeed configuration. Features include a small footprint, simple operation and fast, effortless changeovers.
TNA Solutions; Sydney, Australia
972-462-6500; www.tnasolutions.com
