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Watlow’s OPTIMAX

Watlow’s OPTIMAX is smaller and lighter than traditional heat exchangers and can help reduce the overall footprint by almost 50 percent. Although the size and weight are less, users will realize improved heat transfer efficiency and world-class pressure drop performance.

Watlow's F4T

Watlow's F4T features a 4.3-inch, capacitive color touch panel with high resolution and graphical user interface that provides customized control for even the most demanding applications. It provides intuitive navigation and screen personalization with user-defined specifications. Learn more.

Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation

Robotics can be narrowed down to five types: Cartesian, Cylindrical, SCARA, 6-Axis and Delta. Each has specific elements (speed, size, workspace) making them ideal for certain applications. Knowledge of each type can help machine designers choose the best robot for their process. Learn more.

IXA SCARA Robot

The high-speed IXA SCARA Robot holds the fastest cycle times and yet achieves a lower price than previous SCARA models. The arch motion smoothly blends both horizontal and vertical motion to accomplish continuous high-speed cycle times.

Submitted by Dan Colletto || Valin Corporation
the future of servo technology in Harsh Environements

The latest developments in servo technology allow for the benefits of high-performance motion control to be used in harsh environments.

Parker MPW Series Stainless Steel Servo Motors

Parker's MPW Series extends the MPP motor family to meet the needs of those applications exposed to high pressure, highly caustic, washdown environments.

STOBER, a recognized leader in reliable engineering and uncompromised support. Their gearboxes for motion control and power transmission applications are built on German engineering and are specified, assembled, painted and shipped right here in Kentucky. But the true mark of reliability is proven over time.

To comply with the Clean Air Act, a coal-fired power plant needed to heat flue gas to 455°C (850°F). Watlow engineered a customized design that would meet the customer's needs.

Submitted by Bill Nevills || Valin Corporation

Electromechanical drives continue to capture more factory automation projects, but pneumatics technology still offers distinct advantages in many fields.

Patlite's LA6-POE features easy-to-use editing software for programming various color sequences in the field, a mirroring function for monitoring equipment from remote locations, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for single cable installation.