How to size the correct Stop Tube
When do you need to consider using an internal stop tube? Consider an internal tube stop when the stroke of the cylinder is 18″ or longer. The combination of the […]
Servo Motor Sizing Factors
Servo Motor Sizing Factors Everyone thinks about power when talking about motors. For decades we have talked horsepower, with our shaft-turner AC motors, as well as the engines in our […]
Consider using 1 of these 3 types of Rodless Air Cylinders for your next machine design
Most design engineers will specify air cylinders when simple point to point linear motion is required. A standard piston rod type typically would be selected, but if space is restricted […]
Infographic: 9 Common Machine Safety Devices
Machine Safety Fundamentals Mechanical hazards on machinery typically occur at points of operation, points of power transmission, and other points of machine movement. Safeguarding devices are designed to limit the […]
Where can you use wire rope vibration isolators?
Wire rope isolators can be used for motors and fans that produce vibrations onto surrounding structures. They can also be used to control vibration and thermal expansion. They are used […]
Thermo Chillers
WHAT IS A CHILLER? A chiller is a machine that removes heat from a liquid via a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle or Peltier technology. This cooled liquid can then be circulated […]
Pneumatic Position Control
Situation: Your rodless air cylinder needs to move to mid-position repeatably. The air cylinder hits a mid-point sensor and tries to stop. It continues to slowly move and eventually does […]
How to Use Ethernet/IP for Cobot Communication
Collect Robot Arm I/O, monitor diagnostics, and plan maintenance. Ethernet/IP is a widely supported protocol that can be used with hundreds of devices. For example, with Ethernet/IP, we can build […]
Static Electricity: Invisible OEE Killer
Eliminate static to improve process & product quality. Ionizers from SMC can eliminate downtime, bottlenecks, and waste caused by static electricity present in high-speed, automated production lines. Ionizer Application Examples Static […]
OEE: Overall Equipment Effectiveness in Industry 4.0
The real value of OEE comes from interpreting the losses incurred due to availability, performance, or quality. By focusing on these losses, and more importantly, by taking action to reduce […]