Panasonic releases new GX-M inductive proximity sensors

GX-M Inductive Proximity Sensors

Panasonic is pleased to announce the release of its new GX-M series cylindrical inductive proximity sensors.  This series is the new standard for metal sensing in the Panasonic line - the GX-M proximity sensor comes with a broad range of available options, a high frequency response, and a high resistance to various environmental conditions.

Features

• Wide Product Range - 84 models available consisting of 2-wire and 3-wire configurations with an optional M12 quick connect.

• Easy Mounting - The threaded head of the GX-M series provides a simple and convenient mounting method.  M8, M12, M18, and M30 sizes are available.      

• High Environmental Resistance - The IP68 rating (IP67 for CX-M8□) of the GX-M series provides protection against harsh environmental conditions.

• Shielded and Non-Shielded Options - The GX-M series is available in shielded and non-shielded types for wide application coverage.

Panasonic releases new CY-100 cylindrical photoelectric sensors

CY-100 Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors 

Panasonic is pleased to announce the release of its new CY-100 series low cost, cylindrical photoelectric sensors.  This series covers a wide range of basic applications, with 80 different models are available in diffuse reflective, thrubeam, and retro-reflective sensing configurations.

Features:

• ·Wide Product Range - Standard and side view models are available along with cable and M12 quick connector options. 
• ·Easy Mounting - The M18 thread of the CY-100 provides a simple and convenient mounting method.  A universal mounting bracket is also available. 
• ·High Environmental Resistance -  The IP67 rating of the CY-100 provides protection against harsh environmental conditions.
• ·Sensitivity Adjustment - A built-in potentiometer is available on the diffuse reflective models as an option for controlling the detection sensitivity.

Sanyo Denki releases tiny 2-phase stepper motor

Sanyo Denki has announced the release of industry’s most compact and light weight 14mm square 2-hase stepping motor. The new “SANMOTION F2” is ideal for such equipment as electric gripper and an electric cylinder where mountable space is at premium.

The motor weighs only 28 grams. The motor comes with holding torque of 0.0065 N-m or more.

Jun-Air releases new iQ dryer product line

The iQdryer represents state of the art technology. The advanced design is highly innovative – utilizing modern materials and incorporating new, patented features to deliver high quality compressed air continuously, with increased reliability, lower running costs and simplified maintenance procedures.

iQ dryer Brochure - English (1.5 MB)

See item North America hardware at Automation Fair 2011

Automation Fair® 2011: November 16, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM  November 17, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Chicago, Illinois USA • McCormick Place West Automation Fair 2011 Chicago – See robust structures, integrated linear motion and safety hard guarding all in one! Visit booth number 705 to see how item North America engineers can create robust structures when choosing from over 350 different structural aluminum profiles. The addition of clamp profile and harden steel shafts allow for the use of precision roller bearings and carriage systems to design integrated XYZ linear motion within profile T-slots. Wire mesh, polycarbonate and a wide range of materials can be used to protect workers from both external and internal hazards.