Transportation

Submitted by Exergen
What is Emissivity?

Emissivity is a surface property which determines how much radiation an object emits at a given temperature compared to a blackbody at the same temperature

Submitted by Exergen
IRt/c Trouble Shooting Guide

If an IRt/c sensor is installed and does not function as expected the failure may be due to something other than the sensor.

Submitted by OMRON

It is possible for a Timer to continuously apply power, but you should not leave the Timer in a time-expired condition for long periods of time  under high-temperature conditions.

Submitted by OMRON Corporation

If you are encountering large errors in the temperature of the Temperature Controller, you can check for the following five issues to help determine the cause.

Submitted by OMRON Corporation
 Precautions for Extending Lead Wires of Temperature Sensor

OMRON provides some useful tips for extending the lead wires of a temperature sensor:

Submitted by Valin Corporation
 Parker Instrumentation Solution Center

Valin Corporation is the largest Parker Instrumentation distributor in the Western United States

Submitted by Valin Application Engineer

As the amount of critical data surrounding industrial processes has increased, industrial device manufacturers have found that the traditional methods of exchanging and gathering data are not able to keep pace.

Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer

"Precision" is a term that needs to be broken down into several components that include accuracy, repeatability, flatness, straightness, etc

Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer
What Are the TRUE Costs of Your Motion-Control System?

Most people simply think of the price and lead time of their systems, but there are many other things to take into consideration. 

Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer
Price Creep: 6 Budget Busters That Make Your Motion Control System Cost More Than You Expect

There are many elements to consider in the true cost of a motion control system. Here are 6 budget busters to watch out for.