Custom Fitting Solutions

Some OEM applications require specialized fitting solutions that can't be found in a catalog.  The fittings in the image are specialized fittings we developed for a OEM application.  These fittings greatly reduced the size and complexity of the product.

If you have a custom fitting application Scott Equipment can help, contact us today.

mk QuickDesigner - 3D Guarding Configurator

We just finished our first hands-on with mk Technology Group's 3D Guarding Configurator mk QuickDesigner. Designing guards can be a very time consuming process. In the past there have been some software options but most were a plug into AutoCad or simply allowed you to access 3D models for use in any CAD software. While helpful these packages did little for those of us that did not use Autocad. mk Quickdesigner overcomes most of these limitations since it is a standalone full featured program.  From the sofware overview on mk's webpage:

Our new "mk QuickDesigner" software reduces engineering and order processing times by up to 80%.

"mk QuickDesigner" is a state-of-the-art and standalone pricing, planning and design tool for the easy and fast creation of perimeter guards made with mk Aluminum Framing Systems.

An easy to use 3D interface allows the quick design of a custom guard either by automatic equipping of 2D floorplans with 3D panels or by allowing the user to build and configure one panel at a time.

For now the final version comes packaged on a CD and can be requested free of charge via our website or email to sales@scotteq.com.   A downloadable copy would be nice, and we have requested that option from mk but at around 750 meg it would be a pretty large download.

When the CD is first inserted you are presented with a couple of options.  The first option is to run the program directly from the CD and avoid any installation.  Personally, I would advise against this.  Most CD drives are relatively slow and if your experience is anything like mine the program runs too slowly directly from the CD.  If you select install the program it installs like any other software.

Like any program once loaded it takes a few minutes to get familiar with the various options and buttons  available.  Thankfully mk included a 46 page PDF user guide that can be accessed by clicking on the '?' on the top program menu.  The pdf guide is well done and will get you started with the program basics.

You have a couple of different options when drawing your guards.  The first option is inserting the first section and building from that module forward.  This method is easy thanks to the connection points method of adding sections.  Using this method, basic guards are quick to configure.

As you can see in the image on the right the panel we just inserted has 3 connection points on each side and a center point where we can modify what is inside the panel.  Clicking on any of these green connection points brings up options to add the next module.

The second option for generating a new guard is using the "Automatic Guard Generation"  tools.  This tool works with a 2D line drawing tool inside the software or you can import a CAD drawing from a floor plan.  Think of it as drawing a guard in 2D in top view with simple lines.  Once drawn you can automatically generate the guard.  This will generate a solid guard that you can go back into the 3D view and change panels to doors, adjust sweep heights, and other features.  I would imagine this would be the preferred starting method when drawing more complex guards.

As a learning experience I decided to create a basic guard with a door and a conveyor entry point.  The basic guard shown in the image on the left took me about 10 minutes to create.

As you can see I was able to easily adjust the sweep height for the conveyor entry.  It even has some basic shapes (box, tube, person) you can add to represent other items in the environment.

Once drawn you can export this guard drawing to most 2D & 3D formats.  Additionally, with one click you can generate your Bill of Materials right into excel.  The Bill of Materials includes everything in varying levels of detail across 5 excel tabs.   The tabs are:

1. Price Calculation - Basic pricing and part number information and quantities per assembly. (22 parts lin the assembly shown above)
2.  Parts List - More detail, every part in every sub-panel assembly down to the fasteners. (54 parts in the assembly shown above)
3. Cut List Extrusions - Summary of extrusions used and the total lengths as well as the number of cuts. (7 different extrusion / cut combinations for the assembly above including the sealing gasket)
4. Cut List Panels - The type of panels (e.g., wire mesh, pvc, etc.) used and their dimensions.
5. Material Requirement List - A summary showing the entire parts list shipping weight.  (282.81 lbs. in the example above).

We are very impressed with the software and have copies available free of charge for anyone designing guards using mk extrusion.  To receive your free copy please send an email to sales@scotteq.com or contact us online.

New SMC LEY Series - Rod Style Electric Actuator

SMC has released a new rod style electric actuator, the LEY series.  Built into a compact package the new LEY series has the following features:

• Max stroke 500 mm (19.68")
• Speed control
• Position control (Max. 64 points)
• 2 Motor types
• Stepper Motor
• Servo Motor
• Optional drop prevention via a non-energizing operation type lock mechanism.
• Rod Scraper
• 3 Sizes with a maximum pushing force (LEY32 with 4mm Lead) 707N or 159 lbs.
• Max Speed 500 mm (19.68" / s)

The LEY series is typically sold as a set with a LEC controller.  The LEC controller is programmable and features 11 inputs and 13 outputs with up to 64 stored positions.  Additionally, the LEC controller has RS485 (Modbus protocol compliant) serial communication.

For the features series LEY is has a very good market price.  Complete systems including actuator, controller, and cables range from $1,300 - $2,000 depending on the options selected.  A teach pendent is available as an option but was not included in the pricing estimates above.

More information on SMC series LEY can be found in the  LEY Series Catalog

If you have application questions or need pricing and delivery please call (1-800-222-2903) or contact Scott Equipment online.

Registration mark sensor with (5µs) repeatability

Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. has introduced the new SMARTEYE® X-MARK™ Photoelectric Registration Mark Sensor with a 10us response time and 5us repeatability.  This is the ideal sensor for registration mark sensing in today's packaging, printing and converting applications where higher speed and accuracy are demanded.

If you would like a demonstration or to test the sensor in your application give us a call  (800-222-2903) or contact us online.

New Line - LinkTech Couplings

Scott Equipment is proud to announce the addition of the LinkTech line of quick couping solutions.  LinkTech offers a wide range of standard and unique custom couplings.  LinkTech’s industry interchangeable quick couplings are particularly well suited for use on durable and disposable medical equipment, analytical devices, and food & beverage applications, among others. The standard LinkTech product line is very broad, including a complete range of threaded, panel mount, in-line and elbow configurations. In addition, LinkTech has the capability to produce custom solutions to meet unique application requirements.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Audible “click” ensures a secure connection
• Intuitive thumb-latch design
• Connects with other thumb-latch type couplings
• The only industry interconnect guarantee
• 350 standard coupling styles and sizes to choose from

MATERIALS:

• POM (Polyacetal Copolymer, DuPontTM Derlin®)
• Polypropylene (Industrial & Gamma Stable Medical Grade)
• ABS (Medical Grade)
• Chrome Plated Brass (Food Grade)

PERFORMANCE:

• Operating Pressure: Vacuum to 250psi (Vacuum to 17.3 bar)
• Operating Temperature: -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)
• Flow Capacity: 1/8” to 1/2”

These products will be added to our online site soon.  If you have current applications please give us a call (1-800-222-2903) or Contact Us online.

[Link] to visit the LinkTech website

Reverse-Parallel "Your Motor Here"

Tolomatic has announced an expansion to the "Your Motor Here" program to include reverse-parallel housing on the RSA24 and RSA32.  The Tolomatic "Your Motor Here" makes mounting your motors to our actuators easy.  

Find a match that works for you and Tolomatic will supply a motor mount...FREE...when you order an actuator. What's more, they will build and ship the actuator and motor mount to you in 5 days or less! (Limited to motors and actuators displayed on the Your Motor Here website.)


For more information:
"Your Motor Here" Tolomatic MXB Belt Drives
"Your Motor Here" Tolomatic MXE Screw Drives

Make it Modular

We are big fans of SMC's modular air prep mounting system using the Y200T - Y600T wall brackets and Y200 - Y500 spacers.  Now SMC has created a way to take other standard components and make them modular with the Series E210/310/410 modular adapters. 


These modular adapters save space and create a rigid connection. If you need to replace or maintain a component you no longer have to unscrew it from the pipe nipple or reconnect tubes.  Simply loosen the spacer brackets and the component slides right out for maintenance or replacement.  


The adapters are made with Unifit technology so they will thread into existing components with NPT, Rc, or G threads.


These modular adapters are available now.  For pricing or delivery click here, give us a call, or contact us electronically.  


[Link to PDF Catalog]
[Link to Adapters on Scotteq.com]

Fabco-Air's New Pneumatic Crimper

Fabco-Air offers pneumatic crimping tools designed for joining PEX plumbing connections, splicing aircraft control cables and wire rope assemblies. These tools use multiple pistons with special internal plumbing through the rod to deliver over 4000 pounds of force to the jaws.

They are available in hand-held or bench-mounted units.  These tools can be used to tackle a variety of applications with confidence. Typical applications:

• Making plumbing assemblies 
• Splicing wire rope and cable assemblies
• Crimping electrical terminals and connectors
• Swaging mechanical fasteners
• Staking, punching, piercing and flaring subassembly components
• Sealing, embossing and notching assemblies
• Special clamping and holding assemblies

Link - View the New Product Flyer pdf for more information.

Custom jaws are available - Send us the parts you want crimped and we will build a power head with the jaws to do your job.

Please note - Fabco Air's pneumatic crimping tools are not available for electronic ordering from the Scott Equipment website at this time.  Please give us a call, email, or contact us via electronic support and we will be glad to assist you with pricing, availability and ordering.

Pneumatic Thread & Tube Reference

We have posted a new pneumatic thread reference.  This thread reference is built around the threads commonly used in industrial pneumatics in both american standard NPT and metric threads.

Additionally, the thread references many ways to transition from metric to inch and vice versa with readily available fittings.  For example:

• Use Unifit - Threads into NPT, Rc, and G
• 5/16" OD is the same as 8mm OD but 5/16" OD fittings are available in NPT threads. 

If you work with pneumatics and especially if you work in an environment with a mixture of NPT, Rc, and G threads then you will most likely find this tool useful.

[Click here for the Pneumatic Thread Reference] PDF Guide

Balluff Power Supplies starting at $36.00

Scott Equipment has an incredible deal on Balluff's line of power supplies.  Starting at just $36.00 for the 750mA unit these power supplies are feature rich and priced right.

• Single Phase up to 20A
• Three Phase up to 40A
• Ultra reliable
• Built-in overload and overvoltage
• Parallel or single mode
• Load regulation to +/- 1%
• Long Life - MTBF 24 years when operating at published specifications.
• CE, UL/cUL & TUV approvals
• Rugged DIN Rail Mounts

To view Single Phase models and Pricing [click here]

To view Three Phase models and Pricing [click here]