May 21, 2008
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The Worlds Most Popular HMI
From the smallest text display to the most sophisticated industrial PC, Schneider Electric’s Magelis® HMI interfaces give you a window into your operations. More>>
New Modicon PLC
The Modicon® M340™ PAC is more powerful than any other PLC in its class. It offers a modular design, networking abilities and even more important, the peace of mind you get from the 40-year history of excellence built right in. More>>
Making Motor Protection Less Complex
The TeSys T advanced motor management and protection system combines primary motor protection requirements with additional functionality. This unique system guarantees perfect adaptation to all installed base motor management needs. More>>
Sensing the Small Stuff
Telemecanique® brand Osiris® XUBT photoelectric sensors ensure maximum productivity by identifying even the most miniscule of objects and solving the challenges associated with detecting transparent materials. More>>
Programmable Controller for Harsh Environments
Schneider Electric introduces the Telemecanique® brand Twido Extreme programmable controller with IP67 rating, offering a solution for applications subjected to severe environmental conditions such as splashing water, oil, dust and vibration. More>>
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Six Steps for Sizing Shocks |
One of the most critical parameters that machine builders have to deal with is  changing the speed of moving members and components. Accelerating and decelerating loads in a prescribed time is essential for operator safety as well as economy and efficiency of motion to optimize the machines’ output. Often, machine parts move at extremely high speeds and must be decelerated or stopped without damaging the machine or its payload.
Brakes and clutches fit well with motors and transmissions for controlling rotary motion, but shock absorbers are better suited for stopping components moving along a linear path. For example, shock absorbers are designed into specialty machinery used for automotive and furniture manufacturing, packaging, lumber processing, and numerous other industries. The procedure for selecting a shock absorber is relatively easy, but a few time-proven guidelines can help ensure a robust, effective, and safe system.
Physics review
The law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be converted from one form to another. Two primary forms of energy considered for shock absorbers are kinetic energy (mass in motion) and thermal energy (heat). Hydraulic shock absorbers or hydraulic dampers convert the kinetic energy to thermal energy while decelerating a load. More>>
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As with many renewable resources for alternative energy, progress has been steady, but slow. The widespread adoption of solar energy, for example, has been held back because of the current global shortage of silicon wafer photovoltaic cells and the high cost associated with their manufacture. More>> |
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Snakehead Camera System
A breakthrough movie camera system called the Snakehead, designed entirely in SolidWorks® 3D CAD software, is resetting the boundaries of cinematography, immersing viewers more deeply than ever in hair-raising aerial action. More>> |
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Aurora CAM Series Bearings
Aurora Bearing Company has addressed the need for a high strength, high performance rod end at an economical price with their 2 piece CAM series of bearings. More>> |
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