Control
& & Automation
CONTROL
AUTOMATION
Increased capacity palletising robots
New RGC and RGS proportional
Feeding the Production Line
THE NEW XPR300 PLASMA SYSTEM IS NOW AVAILABLE
controller
series
won’t
leave
in A-One Develops a Speedier, More Streamlined
AND ESPRIT ARE
THE ONLY
OEM IN THE
UK TO you
HAVE IT!
Production Line with help from UniTrak
the
Esprit cold
and Hypertherm’s partnership goes back nearly three decades
Powderflight
and with the release of the next generation XPR300 plasma system,
the Gavazzi
relationship
is as strong the
as ever.
With unmatched
qualities
on and
Carlo
has introduced
compact
and easy to cut
install
RGC1P
RGS1P
series stainless
of single-phase
controllers
to its popular
mild steel,
steel and proportional
aluminium using
X-Definition™
cutting solid
state
relay range the
for XPR300
power control
applications.
technologies,
increases
cut speed, dramatically improves
and reduces operating costs by over 50%.
In productivity
many applications,
the
output
signal
As Hypertherm’s
UK OEM partner, Esprit has assisted with
from
measuring principal
and
monitoring
devices
is
development
and testing
of the XPR300 on our flagship Lightning HD
an analogue signal that
machine
our Nottingham facility. As a result, Esprit is the only UK OEM
needs
to be at converted
to a have
the signal
XPR300 to available for demonstration.
into
digital
switch a ‘standard’
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solid state relay. This
can www.espritautomation.com
be costly, uses
additional
space
0115 939
1888 in the
panel and takes longer
to install. Using Carlo
Gavazzi’s space saving
RG proportional controllers the analogue input signal will be automatically
Reduce and
staff
injuries
with process
calculated
deliver
the appropriate
output driven
power.
conveyor solutions
The RG proportional control series is equipped with various selectable
switching
modes
diff erent
application
requirements. Apart
Conveyors
make to all address
the difference
when
moving heavy
from the full cycle switching for heating applications, the RGC1P and
or difficult
loads. include
Gravity phase
conveyors
include
those which
with can be used for
RGS1P
controllers
angle
switching
fast rollers,
and accurate
heaters
and move
light by
dimming
wheels or control
chutes of
where
objects
gravity applications. The
advanced full cycle mode is specifi cally designed for short wave infrared
or momentum,
mounted whilst
on a slightly
angle, eliminates
using
heaters
to reduce typically
visual fl ickering
the soft declined
start feature
gravity
to currents
assist product
movement.
Staff from
no longer
handle the
high
inrush
when switching
them
a cold need
state, to extending
lifetime
the heater.
parts of
manually
eliminating the risk of injury as product either slide into
(If horizontal)
or gravity
is left
the work.
The position
range off
ers operating
voltages
up to
to do
660VAC,
current rating up to
63AAC (RGC1P), 90AAC (RGS1P; control inputs off 4-20mA, 0-10V, 0-5V,
We or
design
and potentiometer;
install bespoke LED
conveyor
systems
to load
support
1-5V
external
indication
for equipped
control and
status
as specific
well as processes
100kA short
circuit
current
rating in according
to UL508
with
and to
maximise
efficiency
the available
floor space.
tamper
proof covers
also
available.
Our systems
are built
with
modular components meaning solutions
be devised,
created
and reconfigured
quickly
and easily
The can
new
series has
a minimum
width of only
35mm
up to whenever
43 AAC at
40°C
and a maximum
of 70mm for
50 AAC and 63 AAC which
requirements
evolve width
or improvements
are the
identified.
provides a compact and space saving solution optimising panel space.
For more information contact [email protected]
www.carlogavazzi.co.uk
Capable of operating 2050 cycles
per hour with a 130kg payload is the
claim of Kawasaki Robotics for its new
CP range of palletising robots. Three
new models make up the CP range,
Feed Supplements
specialist
off A-One
ering maximum
payloads is
of a 180,
300
and 500kg. of animal feeds to the livestock industry including piglets,
manufacturer
High
throughput,
a wide
working
game
and ruminants.
The company’s
operation involves the production
range and ease of programming
and
packaging
of
specialist
are attributes that position feeds
the and feed supplements at its factory in
Yorkshire.
These products
then distributed throughout the UK and
range
competitively
in the are
market.
By Europe
reducing
robot the
weight
by up fleet
to of lorries. Established for almost
through
company’s
38%
over the
range
replaces,
40 years,
A-One
has it its
roots in and
agriculture. Nowadays, it is part of a
enhancing the drive mechanism for
larger group of companies and remains pro-active in its approach to
the arm’s rotation (joint 1), payload
production.
capacities
have been increased in line
with overall performance.
For more information contact UniTrak Powderflight on: +44 (0)1457
or visit Kawasaki
the website
at: www.unitrak.com
Ian 865038
Hensman,
Robotics’
sales and marketing manager points
out that the new arm off ers the
optimal fl exibility demanded by
manufacturers
and food processors
today: “The CP online
Range robots rank as best in
The new Zetasizer
AT – automated
class when running the standard industry takt test for large robots; 400 mm up,
nanoparticle
sizing
for
process
monitoring
2000 mm horizontal and 400mm down. Having the ability to increase palletising
speeds when production demands is a bonus and added to the large palletising
Malvern Instruments has launched the new Zetasizer
volume of 1800 by 1600mm and height 2200mm users are provided with a wide
AT, a robust,
working
range. online, automated analyzer that uses
dynamic light scattering (DLS) to automatically measure the size of
“Supporting
the high
performance
of emulsions.
the CP Range
the analyzer
‘Green Credentials’
nanoparticles
in suspensions
and
The are
new
provides
that
it off and
ers. reliable
We’ve concentrated
on making
this of robot
low energy
timely
data that enables
tracking
processes
in the and easy
to maintain; more than 90% of all components across the range are identical
sub-micron
size range,
such
as parts
emulsification,
dispersion,
milling and An
allowing
customers
to reduce
their
handling and
storage requirements.
homogenization,
while stores
at the energy
same time
the delays
and
integrated
hybrid function
from eliminating
braking utilising
it for acceleration
and
lowering energy
consumption
overall.” analysis. The net result is improved
inefficiencies
associated
with manual
process understanding, streamlined process development and improved
The CP Range is supplied with the compact Kawasaki E03 controller which is ideal
product quality.
for locating under a conveyor in normally redundant space. Straight-forward
programming is also off ered when the optional K-SPARC palletising software is
Find out more about the Zetasizer AT at: http://www.malvern.com/en/
used. This enable programmes to be generated offl ine by selecting the work-
products/product-range/zetasizer-range/zetasizer-at/default.aspx
piece,
pallet and stowage pattern; layout planning and operating simulations can
also be performed enabling optimisation of the palletising operation.
www.kawasakirobot.co.uk
www.strobotics.com
SOLUTIONS FOR THE
PROCESS INDUSTRY
RMIG is the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of
perforated metal and related products. We know our customers’
requirements for price and quality and meet their demands with
uncompromising service.
Low Cost Robotics
R12 – the lowest cost professional robot arm in the world! Designed like a sports
car it is fast and light but accurate and reliable. 500mm reach. Available in 5-axis
and 6-axis versions.
R17 – 750mm reach articulated arm, available in 5 and 6 axis versions plus high
payload and high speed versions.
R19 – A 4-axis cylindrical format robot, accurate and clean, ideal for laboratory
applications.
Processing encompasses a vast number of potential applications
for perforated products and is probably the sector where
applications for perforation are most varied. RMIG has signifi cant
experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, paper and off shore
industries, to name but a few. Ranging from small, high-precision
perforation in thin materials to large holes in thick sheets, we have
the knowledge, expertise, tooling and the materials to deliver
products according to your requirements.
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COLLABORATIVE – ST robots can work with humans as well as any other
robot bearing in mind that a robot moving at speed with any kind of load will hurt
you no matter what make of robot you choose (so don’t be fooled by claims you
may see). ST provides full guidance for safety and risk assessment.
RELIABLE – ST robots work for years before any kind of attention is required.
Meanwhile the robots are maintenance free.
SOFTWARE – For most people the biggest reason for not getting in to robotics
is the perceived risk that the software will be too diffi cult. ST’s software,
RoboForth, is probably the easiest to use on the planet. It’s a fact – see the
testimonials on our website. We provide acclaimed manuals and tutorials plus
unlimited free technical support.
ST Robotics are at Orwell House, Cambridge, CB4 0PP
Tel: +44 1223 420288, [email protected]