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Leuze Electronic Barcode Identification

The identification of objects is a vital part of any assembly line, which as a whole serves a bigger purpose within the entire industrial process. Barcodes have been in use for industrial tasks for decades, and have established themselves as reliable and robust.
Leuze Electronic, dubbed ‘the sensor people,’ have a comprehensive lineup of barcode sensors that are fit for any application. The two major classifications offered by Leuze are stationary and mobile, both having unique purposes within an industry.

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Whitepaper: New UL Type 1 vs NEMA 1 enclosure ratings

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In this paper, the author examines the various characteristics of electric drive enclosures labeled NEMA 1 and UL Type 1, detailing the differences and similarities, with an explanation of why the NEMA 1 enclosure rating does not meet the new UL Type 1 enclosure rating, while products with the UL rating do indeed meet and exceed all relevant requirements of the NEMA specification for use in the U.S. industrial and building markets.
Topics Discussed: 

Enclosed drive market overview
Why is an enclosure / kit required for IP20 (open) drives?
What to look for in available kits in the market today
What is and why is there a new drive standard UL61800-5-1?

 
 

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WLB32 Industrial LED Lighting Overview: Banner Engineering

Industrial lighting has become a highly important topic of late as plant engineers realize the number of parameters it influences, ranging from economic efficiency to ergonomics. Industrial lighting needs to be sturdy, efficient, and provide enough light to illuminate a plant floor without glare. Banner Engineering offers a light bar that does just that.
LED lights provide the ideal alternative to regular fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent lights are generally seen as energy efficient but contain a highly toxic chemical that can make them difficult to dispose of when they stop working. LED lighting provides a higher energy efficiency without the toxic chemical in fluorescent lamps. LED lighting also doesn’t have a warm-up time after turning on, and can go to full brightness as soon as the switch is flipped.

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How Banner Can Benefit Assembly and Robotics

Manufacturers are always on the lookout for better assembly methods to meet their production schedules and volumes, while limiting their cost overhead. From manual workstations to automated assembly lines, maximizing production efficiency is critical to ensure competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Banner Engineering provides manufacturers with specialized industry knowledge and expertise in the field of sensors, wireless I/O, safety control, and LED lighting, helping manufacturers enhance their processes. Some examples of Banner Engineering’s products at work include the following.

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FREE PROFINET Training June 21, 2018

Join PCC at the FREE 1 Day PROFINET Training Class on June 21, 2018. 
Location: Milwaukee Marriott West, W231N1600 Corporate Ct, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA
This no-cost class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project. An introduction and technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations. Lunch is included. The class is designed for:

End Users
Machine Builders
Systems Integrators
Manufacturers of automation devices

Stop by PCC’s booth at the event! We hope to see you there!

Attendees receive a certificate for 5.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH). PROFINET is a standard, unmodified Ethernet protocol designed to support the latest automation strategies. Topics covered include:

Connecting I/O
Industrial Wireless
Process Instrumentation
Motion Control
Network Topology

Switches
Installation and Commissioning
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Functional Safety
Security

Learn More + Register!

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Siemens Simatic RF600 RFID Applications

Digital Factory is a term that’s often thrown around frequently, and mostly related with concepts of Industrial Ethernet, IoT, and Machine Automation. However, it is vital to realize that the foundations for a Digital Factory are laid by solutions that aren’t judged by their magnitude but by their ability to improve the efficiency of the plant floor.

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Banner Engineering Laser Distance Sensors

Industrial production is composed of a number of tasks, all of which go hand in hand. One of these tasks is measuring distances. The applications are so non-uniform in nature that producing one sensor capable of meeting all requirements is extremely difficult. Thus, Banner Engineering offers a number of laser distance sensors that have been designed for varying user requirements, while keeping reliability, safety, and workability in check.

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Siemens Simatic HMI Comfort Panel PRO

Monitoring and control equipment for operators is a necessity whenever machinery and plants need to be controlled. The challenge faced by system integrators is not limitation in terms of variety, but finding a solution that’s long-lasting and flexible according to changing needs.
Simatic HMI Panels have proven their value in almost all applications throughout the industrial sector. Their diversified portfolio demonstrates their ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands of all types of customers. Siemens has made a recent addition to its Simatic portfolio with the IP65-protected HMI Comfort Panels PRO, for visualization and automation without control cabinets.

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Banner Engineering Temperature & Vibration Sensors

Temperature and Vibration Sensors are physically minor yet highly impactful components of any plant. The data they provide can be used not only for the automation of equipment but to increase the efficiency of processes.
Banner Engineering has years’ worth of experience and expertise in the design, development, and production of Temperature and Vibration Sensors. Three of their newer temperature sensors bring precision, adaptability, and durability to the long line of Banner Engineering products.

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The Baggage of Variable Frequency Drive Solutions

Over the years, drive technology has truly advanced and gotten more diversified, giving users a wide variety to choose from. Low voltage VFDs have made their way to applications of up to 2500 HP, and greater, while medium voltage VFDs are being used for applications as low as 150 HP. A 2016 industrial survey revealed that customers were considering making the shift from LV to MV VFD solutions.

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