Static Problems?

Static can be a problem in many manufacturing processes.  Scott Equipment offers many solutions from SMC that will eliminate your static problems.


IZS31 Bar Ionizer

This ionizer is suitable tor greater mounting distances from the work piece, and for discharging wider materials, The curtain of ionized air, working together with a feedback sensor, can reduce static by 90% in as little as 0.3 seconds!

• Bar lengths range from 300 to 2300mm
• Easy electrode maintenance
• Adjustable ion discharge frequency for various work piece travel speeds
• 7-stage LED display indicates work piece voltage polarity
• Electrode, sensor and voltage alarms

IZF10 Fan Ionizer
Achieve static electricity discharge without attaching to an air supply.  A freestanding fan and four electrodes combine to achieve a +/-13V ion balance within 1.5 seconds.

• 3 LEDs indicate power, abnormal voltage and required electrode maintenance
• Fine adjustment of ion balance
• 400mm x 800mm treatment area
• Small form factor enables mounting in enclosures and tight spaces

IZN10 Nozzle Ionizer

The nozzle style is ideal for focused static electricity elimination at short and medium ranges.  The blowing air also clears unwanted dust contamination from the target.  Ion balance is +/-10~15V in 1 to 5 seconds.

• High flow and energy saving options
• DIN rail, pivot and L-bracket mounting options
• 4 LED status indicators
• Electrode cartridge maintenance without dismounting the body
• 50mm x 50mm treatment area

Related Products

• Electrode Needle Cleaning Kit - IZA30-M2
• Electrostatic Sensor Monitor IZE11 
• Handheld Electrostatic Meter - IZH10 - Easy-to-use handheld static meter
• Electrostatic Sensor IZD10 - Detects the electrostatic potential and outputs that value in a 1 to 5 v analog signal

IZH10 - Handheld Electrostatic Meter

IZD10 - Electrostatic Sensor

IZE11 - Electrostatic Sensor Monitor

For additional information contact Scott Equipment Company

LinMot's Linear Motion Technology.

SMC's Pneumatone

"Inspired by rock-n-roll.  Designed by world-class engineers."

SMC's Pneumatone is a pneumatically automated machine playing the game Rock Band 3.  The machine plays all four instruments in Rock Band 3 (guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard) and was displayed for the first time at the PackExpo in Las Vegas Sept 2011.  The machine was designed and built by SMC's design engineering team in Indiana.

Take a look at the video links below to see the machine in action:

Pneumatone plays Break on Through from the Doors

Pneumatone plays China Grove from the Doobie Brothers

For more background on the Pneumatone see the website:  http://www.pneumatone.com/

SMC Pass Through Regulators

Pass through regulators have been around for years.  People often forget about them when designing a system with multiple pressure drops and instead use individual regulators, running a supply to each one.  Pass through regulator manifolds consist of a common supply with multiple independent pressure drops. SMC has several options for pass through regulators:

NARM Series

The NARM series is one of our favorites.  Made of metal it is built like a tank and has a gauge port allowing you to select from a variety of standard gauges.  The unit comes in 4 sizes.  The smallest size has 1/8" NPT inlets and 1/8" NPT outlets.  The largest size has 1/2" NPT inlets and 3/8" outlets.  Inlet pressure can enter the unit from either direction. SMC is even kind enough to include a plug you can use in the other side if you only want to port the unit from one end.  

For more information:   NARM Catalog Link

ARM Series

The ARM series is SMC's smaller manifold regulator system.  Available in a pass through version this manifold can be configured with many options. Some of the options:

• Built-in gauges
• Handle facing Up, Front/Forward, or Down.
• Mix and match cartridge fittings (elbows & straights).
• Relieving / Non-Relieving
• 0-50 psi reduced pressure version.
• Manual Shut Off Valve
• Pressure Switch

While not as rugged as the NARM series the ARM series regulators work great in panels.  The pass through version must be din rail mounted because it depends on the din rail end clamps to keep the manifold compressed together.

Discs are used between each regulator and depending on the disc used the unit will either pass a common supply or pull from it's own supply port.  Thus, it is possible to create manifolds with multiple pressure inlets from each end or even mix individually supplied regulators onto a manifold with common supply manifolds.

For more information:  ARM Catalog Link

New SMC Electric Rotary Table

SMC has released a new electric rotary table series LER. The LER is a nice compliment to SMC's rapidly expanding line of electric linear actuators and grippers. Series LER achieves a low profile and space saving design by building the motor into the housing.

• Built-in motor
• High torque - Special low backlash (30x) worm gear
• Shock-less/high speed actuation (Max speed: 420 degrees/sec)
• Positioning Repeatability:  +/-0.05 degrees
• Up to 320 degrees rotation
• Possible to set speed, acceleration/deceleration, and position for up to 64 points
• Manual override screw on both sides to adjust the table position when the power is off.
• Automatic energy saving mode - 40% power reduction after the table has stopped
• Hollow shaft to pass through cables to attached components

Like all the new electric actuators from SMC the control and programming is familiar and easy because it utilizes the same LE series controller, software and optional teach pendent.

When fully configured the LER series is priced competitively.  A fully configured LER10 series including actuator, motor, cables, drive/controller is around $1,130.  The largest size LER50 fully configured with high precision bearings, motor, cables, drive/controller is around $1,800.

For more information:

Link to Catalog:  SMC LER Catalog
Contact Scott Equipment:  http://www.scotteq.com

Ethernet/IP Network I/O Video from Balluff

Video overview of Balluff's Ethernet/IP I/O:

New Balluff Low-Profile Transducer - Micropulse PF®

Today more applications than ever in automation need linear position feedback.  Many of these applications have requirements to fit them into smaller spaces. To give us more space saving options Balluff has released the PF or "Perfect Fit" Micropulse® transducer.

The Micropulse® PF series provides accurate, reliable linear position feedback, in a sleek, industrial, low-profile anodized aluminum housing.

• Low-profile, space-saving housing
• Non-contact magnetostrictive technology
• Absolute analog output
• Stroke lengths up to 180"
• Accurate, rugged, and reliable
• 5-day standard delivery
• Assembled in the USA

Less than 1" high, the Micropulse PF is ideal for space critical applications. The rugged, compact, extruded-aluminum housing fits into even the tightest space.

The Micropulse PF is available with voltage (0…10V, -10…+10V) or current (0.1…20 mA or 4…20 mA) outputs. The sensing element and processing electronics are contained within the Micropulse PF’s low-profile housing. No additional processing electronics are required.

ZERO and SPAN can be easily and quickly programmed anywhere within the active stroke. Programming can be done through the connector, either manually or by using the optional in-line programming box.

The Micropulse PF® has an industry-standard M12 connector.  The integrated bi-color status LED provides at-a-glance confirmation of operational status, and also provides visual feedback during stroke scaling.

Want to learn more?

Download the Micropulse PF® brochure

Need application assistance or an onsite product demonstration?

Contact Scott Equipment

Pneumatic Stepper Actuator

New video of the Bimba pneumatic stepper actuator.  Sorry for the poor video quality,  we only had a day to get some video of the product before we had to ship it back out and unfortunately all we had to film with was our iphone.

New Bimba Electric Actuators - (OLE) Original Line Electric

Electric actuators from Bimba have been been available as customs for several years now. With the press release from Bob Kral (Bimba OLE Product Manager) yesterday, Bimba has officially released their standard rod-type electric actuators.  From the press release:

Issued by: Bob Kral kralr@bimba.com, Product Manager - April 15, 2010 

Original Line Electric (OLE) rod type actuators, Bimba’s first standard rod-type electric actuators, are designed to provide the longest life, greatest durability, highest speed, and greatest thrust per dollar. Their modular design enables them to be purchased as a complete actuator, motor, and control solution, or as an actuator by itself ready to accept the user’s preference of motor, stepper or servo. Prices start at $299.

Model availability - Most models and options are available now, including the reverse parallel mount. Exceptions are the reverse parallel with rear clevis or pivot, which will be available May 15, and the NE option (no motor with coupler for a 12mm shaft) which will be available May 1. Delivery of standard models is 4 days (for orders of 5 units or fewer).

Models and options - OLE models are available in 1.5, 2, and 3 inch diameters, in strokes up to 18 inches, thrusts up to 350 pounds, and speeds up to 24 inches per second. Standard options include trunion, block front, clevis, pivot, and foot mounts, step motors, drivers, and encoders, brakes, washdown ratings, female rod threads, and switches and switch tracks. 

The warranty on the OLE is a 1-year warranty covering workmanship and materials, expandable to 2-years free of charge with registration.  Additionally, in case you missed it we would like to draw attention to the starting price of $299.  This is the lowest entry price we have seen for an "industrial" electric actuator.  Leave it to Bimba, who revolutionized air cylinders with the non-repairable crimped body cylinder, to revolutionize industrial electric actuators in 2010.

At Scott Equipment we are excited about Bimba's release and we have a demo case arriving in early May.  If you would like additional information or to schedule a demo contact our OLE product manager Dave Lange (dlange@scotteq.com).

Links to Additional Information:

Bimba OLE Catalog (with Pricing)

Bimba OLE Manual
Bimba OLE Video Overview (Flash)
Bimba OLE 3-D Models
To Order - Contact Scott Equipment or call us at 1-800-222-2903

Balluff EtherNet/IP machine mount I/O Blocks

Balluff has introduced a new line of EtherNet/IP™ machine mount I/O blocks. Balluff's EtherNet/IP™ line consists of twelve versions of IP67 of machine mount I/O blocks and an IP 67 unmanaged switch.

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I/O Block Network Features:

• Easy, flexible IP addressing methods
• BOOTP/DHCP
• IP67 quick change addressing plug (IPAP)
• Addressable display (100 series only)
• Webserver interface
• Certified by ODVA to ensure reliable operation and complete interoperability
• Operates at 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s speeds for maximum throughput (auto recognize)
• Rugged M12 (D-coded) ethernet connector
• Supports star topology for increased reliability, accurate troubleshooting, and fast commissioning

Highly Visible Status LEDs

Status LEDs are vital during setup, preventative maintenance, and unplanned downtime. Traditional LEDs often become unreadable in the harsh and crowded manufacturing environment, but Balluff's LEDs are big, bright, and easy to see.

Detailed Level of Diagnostics

Many diagnostic features including monitoring low voltage conditions on the auxiliary power connector, short circuit and overload status.  

Powerful and Safe Outputs

Output current of up to 2 amps the output blocks are capable of driving almost any load.  Each output incorporates low trip overload protection with LED indication and a latching feature for easy troubleshooting.

Innovative Housing Design

This fully potten housing survives being stepped on, hit, improperly mounted, covered with debris, and splashed with caustic liquids. Super low-profile helps keep cables tucked safely out of harm's way. Rounded corners offer highly visible locations for channel markers. Strong metal housing requires only two mounting points and is tolerant of over-tightening.

Local Storage of IP Address

Unique IP67 Address Plug (IPAP) stores the block’s IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. The IPAP has the additional features of user defined LEDs (which can aide in troubleshooting) and has an attachement strap to fix the IPAP to the network cable.

Addressable Display (100 series only)
Backlit display shows IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Push buttons allow the setting of any octet of the above addresses. The display can be locked out via the controller.

User Defined LEDs (100 series only) 

Similar to the IPAP, the display has the additional feature of red and green LEDs, which aid in troubleshooting.

For more information:

• Balluff EtherNet/IP™ Catalog
• To Order - Contact Scott Equipment (product is available for order via phone 800-222-2903, online ordering coming soon).
• Video - Link to Balluff EtherNet/IP YouTube Channel