Used to control the speed of boxes and plastic trays traveling on gravity roller conveyors and spirals or the end sections of sorters, the Interroll magnetic speed controller handles goods weighing from 1 to 77 lb.
The Nanotec N5 motor controller with EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP fieldbus interfaces features 6 digital and 2 analog inputs, 2 digital outputs and an input for a 5V/24V encoder.
Used for monitoring bucket elevators and conveyors, the 4B Components Watchdog Super Elite WDC4 control unit processes signals from up to 15 sensors for belt speed, belt misalignment, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions.
The Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller eliminates the need for separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes.
A new study from Sage Clarity (an Epicor/Informance solution provider), “Manufacturing Performance Benchmark Study for Fast Moving Consumer Goods,” features real-world data collected over a period of 90 days from more than 100 global manufacturing operations.
According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.
Capable of driving a range of rotary and linear motors, the Parker IPA 1.5-axis servo drive/controller comes with 400W and 1,500W power levels; it is suitable for HMI-, PC- and PLC-based applications.