Scott Equipment is thrilled to announce the addition of the Murrelektronik line of products.

Murrelektronik is your system partner to help reduce your wiring effort.

Control Cabinet
Murrelektronik views power management as the starting point
for machine efficiency. Power conditioning, properly sized power
supplies, current monitoring, redundancy and energy
savings are all considered when we assemble a power
management solution for our partners.

The combined technologies offered by Murrelektronik help you
to achieve a power management solution tailored to your
application, your budget and your peace of mind.

Filter – Power – Redundancy – Current Monitoring - Buffer :

all available from Murrelektronik

Interfaces
Signal transferring and processing happens all over in industrial
machine environments. Communicating the signals between the
cabinet and field is where Murrelektronik has multiple solutions
for creating the right interface for your application. Convenient
service outlets, space saving control panel interface, Ethernet
switches, and signal convertors are all available from
Murrelektronik. Combining our array of cabinet signal interface
products with the rest of our connectivity solutions will help to
improve machine reliability and serviceability.

Modlink MSDD | Modlight | MIRO GSM | Ethernet Switch

Fieldbus
With Murrelektronik‘s fieldbus technology you can connect
sensors and actuators conveniently and systematically to a higher
control level. This allows cost-effective installation and
automation solutions in machines and plants for many industries.

Murrelektronik offers solutions for any application. Our fieldbus
modules enable convenient and thorough diagnostics. While the
principle of “changing the bus without changing the system”
provides flexibility.

Cube20 | Cube20S | Cube67+ | Impact20 | Impact67 | MVK

Connectivity
Versatile, easy to use, interchangeable M12 connectors for
industrial applications reduce your wiring effort and ease
installations.

Murrelektronik offers a wide variety of M12 & M8 components in
several color and cable choices for your applications. Distribution
boxes are available to handle up to 16 signals. The cost effective
overmmolded cable design will simplify your wiring and replace
junction boxes.

M8 | M12 | Valve Plugs | Distribution Boxes | Field Wireables

For more information about Murrelektronik visit their webpage:  http://www.murrinc.com/

Contact Scott Equipment today to find out how Murr can help you reduce your wiring effort.

SMC Best Practices - Remove Water from Factory Air and Minimize Costly Downtime

 One of the foremost causes of costly downtime and emergency maintenance is not oil or contaminants, which are easily removed with proper filtration, but water vapor and the resulting condensed water that is trapped in factory compressed air.

Water in facility airlines can cause corrosion, rust and pipe scale which can break loose to block or adhere to air passageways that can lead to increased pressure drop and loss in machine performance.

 

Machine components will suffer premature wear and parts deterioration from water:

• pneumatic cylinders will have their pre-lubricants washed away, corrode and respond slower
• solenoid valves’ rubber seals will stiffen, become more susceptible to rupturing and leaking
• instrumentation can malfunction even with the presence of a small amount of moisture/water
• air powered tools will likely stick, jam and perform less efficiently

 

End products are also at risk of suffering from quality deterioration because of water:

• spray painting will be adversely affected by change in color, adherence and finish quality
• industrial ink-jet printers will be adversely affected by change in adherence and finish quality
• blow molding plastic bottles’ viscosity and material consistency could be adversely affect
• gluing / taping adhesiveness of cardboard boxes could be adversely affected
• pharmaceuticals compound mixing and integrity could be adversely affected
• food processing may be contaminated because of micro-organism growth

 

How does Water Vapor Enter Factory Compressed Air?

 

All atmospheric air contains various contaminants and water vapor which is concentrated during the compression process. The heat generated during compression increases the capacity of the compressed air to hold moisture, thus avoiding condensation inside the compressor. Lubricants used to improve the efficiency and life of the compressor also become part of the contaminant load as do wear particles.

 

A compressor with a 100 hp capacity, operating at 86 °F ambient temperature, a relative humidity of 80%, compressing air to 100 psi, can produce approximately 30 gallons of condensate during an eight hour shift.

 

Removing Liquefied Water from Factory Compressed Air

 

Aftercoolers

The compressed air exiting the compressor can reach temperatures as high as 300 °F, which is unusable for industrial applications. This hot, saturated air will release 70-80% of its excess water vapor if simply cooled to near room temperatures. To achieve this type of cooling and bulk moisture removal, air or water cooled aftercoolers are often employed. Condensed liquid is removed from the aftercooler via automatic condensate drains and disposed.

 

The air exiting the aftercooler will still be saturated but at a much more manageable temperature. Because the air is at a dew point of 100oF or more, it is still very vulnerable to further condensation into liquid water should it be exposed to temperatures lower than this dew point. The piping in most industrial facilities would provide such temperatures and opportunities for condensation as the air moves throughout the plant.

 

Drip Legs
The next line of defense for removing the water vapor saturated compressed air is a drip leg. A drip leg is a vertical pipe plumbed at the air drop line (below the horizontal header pipe) to allow for water to be easily and efficiently drained away using the principle of rapid air expansion, or adiabatic expansion, to condensate water vapor into liquefied water.

To broadly summarize adiabatic expansion, temperature is the average heat or kinetic energy of all the particles divided by a given volume of air; if the volume of air is increased through expansion, the heat is divided by a larger volume number, therefore decreasing the air temperature. If the drop in air temperature falls below its dew point, then a condensate will form.

The condensate is then removed by a drain at the bottom of the drip leg which can be automatically or manually drained to avoid overflow of contaminants.

 

Water Separators
Water separators will use mechanical separation techniques to remove condensed water in bulk from factory air either by directing inlet air into a spiral and using centrifugal force to separate the water out from the compressed air or by passing the inlet air through a special resin filter element with large meshes to trap water particles that will drop down to a collection bowl allowing the compressed air to pass through.

SMC’s AMG Series water separator is capable of removing water droplets up to a 99% water removal rate, using a special resin filter to trap water droplets. The AMG is easy to install and requires no electrical power and can be either a standalone unit or integrated in to a modular air prep system.

However, the AMG water separator is not designed to remove water vapor or lower dew point which will require a refrigerated air dryer or desiccant dryer.

For more on refrigerated air dryer or desiccant dryer, visit www.smcusa.com or contact Scott Equipment

New from SMC - Vacuum Pad with built on Ejector Series ZHP

SMC's new ZHP series vacuum pad with ejector saves space and reduces piping labor.  The two-stage ejector features a 50% increase in flow (over single stage ejectors) and a reduction in air consumption by 30%.

Other features:

• One-touch fitting connection (4mm, 6mm, 5/32", 1/4")
• Strainer
• Built in silencer
• Port for vacuum release, pressure sensor or daisy-chain piping

For additional information:
Contact Scott Equipment

Catalog Link

New Whitepaper: Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems

How accurate is an actuator?

The answer to this question is more than a number. Accuracy and repeatability are two important specifications of a linear motion platform. Though they are related, accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems are not the same thing. The motor, drive and actuator itself all influence these specifications. Sometimes, repeatability is more important than overall accuracy. The relative importance of the two depends on a thorough understanding of your application.

To learn how accuracy and repeatability affect a rodless actuator platform, download the Tolomatic white paper.

New Hazardous Location Magnetic Proximity Sensor - 7HL

New from Canfield Connector - Hazardous Location Magnetic Proximity Sensor
This 7HL rugged magnetic proximity sensor is designed to sense actuator position in stringent, hazardous location applications. The switch features a robust, epoxy-filled, aircraft aluminum body, and has a vibration and shock resistant, electronic circuit. The 7HL is an expansion of the popular Series 7000 "floating" clamp design and will clamp on 2 to 8 inch bore NFPA tie rod linear actuators.

Canfield Magnetic Sensors are available in either reed or electronic sensing styles, the sensors are fully encapsulated for IP 67 service.


Additional Information:

Catalog Link: 7HL Catalog Page

Installation Guide: 7HL Installation Guide

SMC's New Modular Style FRL Combination - AC-B Series

SMC's new Modular AC-B Series is an addition to the popular AC-A series of air preparation, filter regulator lubricator (FRL) units.  The AC-B series varies from the AC-A series in a couple of ways.  It has an increased set pressure range of 125 psi.  Additionally, the handle dimensions on the regulators and integral filter/regulators are interchangeable with the old AC series.  Embedded gauge options are also available in the AC-B version but not in the AC-A.

Feature Overview:

• Mounting interchangeable with existing model
• Better visibility and safety from the Double Layer Polycarbonate bowl
• Easy maintenance and installation with the new spacer
• 7 to 125 PSI set pressure range

 

 

 

 

Better Environmental Resistance

The inner bowl is protected by a transparent polycarbonate bowl guard for complete protection without the need for viewing windows.  Even when the unit is exposed to chemicals or oil, the inner pressure retaining bowl does not come in contact with the external contaminants.

Selection of Pressure Displays

Modular Connection

 

SMC AC-B and AC-A units are available from stock in all configurations.  Contact Scott Equipment  and we will be glad to assist you with any FRL configuration your application requires.

New F-Guides from LinMot

 

LinMot USA F-Guides are available in single axis, with optional z-axis, and in gantry configurations as shown above.  The F-Guides use LinMot's linear motors to deliver high speed and accurate positioning.

 

F-Guide Advantages:

• Uses an industry standard high speed bearing and rail system.
• Increased actuator stiffness and smoother operation
• Stroke lengths from 5.5" to 74.7"
• Guides are shipped from stock 2-3 week delivery.
• Repeatability without an external sensor +/- 0.002 in
• Repeatability with an external sensor +/- 0.0004 in
• Uses LinMot's linear motors with an expected operating life on the motor of up to 2 billion cycles when properly applied**

 

 

Applications:



• Synchronous Insertion or Cutting
• Product Sorting
• Product Rejection
• Product Assembly
• Product Repositioning including Rotation
• Container / Bottle Capping
• Conveyor Diverting / Positioning
• Label Positioning - Application
• Camera - Lighting Positioning
• Pad Printing
• Sealer Positioning and Control

For additional information including detailed information visit LinMot-usa.com.  Detailed information can be found in the LinMot F01-37S Guide.

If you have a specific application, would like to see a demo, need sizing assistance please contact Scott Equipment.

Easily Integrate Tolomatic's ACS Servo and Stepper Drive into Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Easily integrate the Tolomatic ACS Servo and ACS Stepper drive into Studio 5000 Logix Designer with Add-On Instructions.       The addition of Add-On Instructions use for Rockwell’s Studio Logix 5000 Designer creates simple, quick to program functionality to the ACS Servo and ACS Stepper drive.  The pre-configured Add-On Instructions allow for the full functionality of the drive including move types, homing, output control and more.  Tolomatic also offers complete documentation and how to instructions for importing the Add-On Instructions into the Studio Logix 5000 Designer software suite as well as a variety of sample programs.       This documentation along with Tolomatic's industry leading technical support ensures that the ACS drive is the shortest point between A and B to commissioning your project.     ODVA Conformant Link to ODVA website     Add-On Instructions Tech Note Add-On Instructions Download EtherNet/IP Example Program   EtherNet/IP Programmer's Guide ACS Servo Hardware & Installation Guide ACS Stepper Hardware & Installation Guide

 

SMC Catalog announcement for Compact Thermo-Chiller, Series HRS

A new catalog has been released for SMC Compact Thermo-Chiller, Series HRS

-A lightweight circulating fluid temperature controller that is easy to operate.

-Available in 6 cooling capacities from 1300 to 5900W -UL standard certification -Can maintain a temperature from 5 to 40 Celsius +/-0.1 Celsius -Refrigeration circuit can be cooled by air or facility water -Includes heating function using compressor discharge gas -Displays temperatures, pressures, and operating times -Conducts self-diagnosis with 35 types of alarm codes

 

 

Catalog Link: http://content2.smcetech.com/pdf/North_American_Catalog/SMC-NAS40-55F-HRS.PDF

 

LinMot's Direct Drive Linear and Rotary Motor Featured in Design World Magazine

LinMot's linear-rotary motor family PR01 was featured in the March 2015 issue of DesignWorld. 

The PR01 family combines independent electric linear and rotary motion in one compact unit. For complex tasks such as closing bottles, threading, carton closing, and pick and place controlled linear and rotary motions are needed.  Traditionally this has been done with mechanical solutions.  Mechanical solutions lack the flexibility and control needed in automation today.

Using LinMot's PR01 family you have the flexibility to control torque, number of turns, stroke and linear force. 

Stats:
Force:  up to 1024 N
Peak Torque:  7.5 Nm
Max Speed:  2,000 rpm



Links:

• Click here to read the article in DesignWorld
• Visit Lin-Mot's website
• Contact us for application assistance or pricing