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Weg Releases High Efficiency W
Magnet Drive System™
WEG Electric Corp. (www.weg.net), a leading global supplier of motors, drives, controls, transformers, and generators, announces the release of the W Magnet Drive System™, providing higher efficiency and longer life.
Available immediately, the W Magnet Drive System incorporates the W Magnet Drive inside the motor, which is controlled by the CFW11 variable frequency drive (VFD). Compared to standard induction motors, the W Magnet motor promotes a 52 percent reduction in weight and a 47 percent reduction in volume. The motor is fitted with NdFeB magnets, inserted inside the rotor, instead of conventional aluminum alloy squirrel cages. Replacing the squirrel cage with the W Magnet technology ensures both higher efficiency levels and a much smaller frame than conventional induction motors
“The W Magnet Drive System meets both NEMA Premium and EPAct High Efficiency standards,” stated Dale Basso, Motors Manager, WEG Electric Corp. “Extra high efficiency, lower weight and volume, reduced noise levels, and extended life are just a few of the benefits when utilizing the W Magnet Drive System.”
For precision control and optimum energy efficiency, the CFW11 drive used with the W Magnet Drive System uses WEG’s unique vector control technology algorithm. This enables control without the use of an encoder / position sensor, and by reducing the number of components, helps improve reliability. For applications within buildings or other sensitive areas, the W Magnet motor features significant noise reduction to under 73dB(A).
Standard Technical Features
W Magnet Motor:
- Frames – 213T to 404/5T
- Output – 15 to 200 HP
- Voltage – 460V
CFW11 VFD:
- Output – 20hp to 200hp (11kW to 160kW)
- Voltage – 380 to 480V
- Easy to program (same programming as all WEG drives)
The W Magnet Drive System meets both NEMA Premium and EPAct High Efficiency standards. For more information on the new W Magnet Drive System, please visit www.weg.net or call 1-800-ASK-4WEG.
About WEG Electric Corp.: Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 10 million units annually. Committed to growth on a global scale, WEG continually invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and processes, and the development of new and improved industrial electrical solutions. WEG offers a diverse and integrated product line that includes motors, drives, controls, transformers, and generators. WEG has committed to an R&D investment of 3% of annual global sales.
Anderson Power Products Offers the CR-SB
(Chemical Resistant) Product Line
Anderson Power Products® (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, offers a new addition to its family of SB products with the release of the CR-SB (Chemical Resistant) SB product line. The new chemical resistant (CR) SB line of connectors was developed for customers whose applications require robust connector solutions that provide improved resistance to environmental factors that commonly degrade standard products leading to eventual failure. The new housing material offers improved resistance to hydrocarbons and solvents, as well as an extended temperature range. The CR-SB connectors are ideal for a variety of industries that includes Automotive, Industrial, and Personal Mobility. In addition, these new housings offer all the benefits of the industry standard SB products including color and mechanical coding, hot plug capability, and genderless design.
The CR-SB Connectors are fully intermateable and interchangeable with the standard SB connectors and accept the same range of contacts. CR-SB Connectors are available from 50 to 350 amps and are rated at 600V AC or DC operation with connection under load capability up to 100 amps. As with our standard SB line, the housings are keyed to ensure that only connectors of the same color will mate.* In order to distinguish the CR-SB Connectors from the Standard SB Connectors, there is a “P” molded on the back side of the housing.
* Chemical Resistant connectors are offered in Red or Gray. Contact factory for additional colors.
About Anderson Power Products: Anderson Power Products is a leader in development of high quality, low cost power interconnect solutions for several industries that include: Back Up Power Systems, Electrical Recreational Vehicles, UPS Systems, Telecommunications and High-Technology Devices. Headquartered in Sterling, MA, USA, Anderson Power Product’s operates ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities in both the US and China and both use automated manufacturing to offer uncompromising quality. Anderson has Sales and Distribution facilities located in the United States, China, England, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as maintaining a global network of distributors to support our customers. For further information about APP and our products please call 978-422-3600 or review our website at www.andersonpower.com.
Toyota Ranked First for Quality, Reliability, Durability and Value
in Reed Research Survey
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) is pleased to announce results of a June 2009 Lift Truck Parts Study conducted by Reed Research, which ranked Toyota Genuine Parts as first in the categories for quality, reliability, durability and value for the money. The survey also identified those same four characteristics – reliability, product quality, value for the money and durability –- as the most important when evaluating any lift truck parts for possible purchase.
“This study was created to better understand which lift truck parts brands lead in key attributes and to uncover the features considered most important when evaluating lift truck parts,” stated Brett Wood, president of TMHU. “Customer satisfaction is a cornerstone of Toyota’s philosophy, and it’s rewarding to see customers recognize the world-class quality, durability, reliability and value of Toyota Genuine Parts.”
Conducted by the independent third-party research company, Reed Research Group, more than 251 Modern Materials Handling readers were surveyed. Most of those surveyed were plant managers, DC and warehouse management and corporate management within manufacturing and distribution facilities across a wide range of businesses and industries including automotives, food and beverage, machinery, and wholesale trade. Specifically, the study examined lift truck parts purchased in the last 12 months and planned purchases for the year ahead; as well as attributes considered important when evaluating lift truck parts for possible purchase; and the service and maintenance of lift trucks.
About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.: Celebrating more than 40 years of established operations in the United States, Irvine, Calif.-based Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., (TMHU) has been the No. 1 selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002 and currently offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. TMHU, as the sole United States distributor for Aichi, now offers a line-up of aerial work lifts, including scissor lifts, crawler and wheeled boom lifts designed specifically to meet a wide range of indoor and outdoor needs.
Built on a reputation of excellence, Toyota remains popular due to its quality, durability and reliability. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM). Most of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM in Columbus, Ind.
TIEM, and all Toyota manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, comply with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and have been honored for their environmental management systems and dedication to continuous improvement.
Toyota’s commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-eight authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 188 dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive customer service and support, including one-stop shopping for both new and used lift trucks, rentals, parts and service, fleet servicing and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.
Belden Expands Its Openrail Switch Line
with Hirschmann™
Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, broadcast, building management and security markets, introduces Hirschmann RS22 and RS32 Fast /Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switches to its OpenRail Switch product family. The new RS Series switches are available with Fast Ethernet ports, four (4) of which support Power over Ethernet (PoE). The uplink ports can be designated as RJ45 connectors as well as for any combination of optical fiber connectors, such as MTRJ, ST or SC. RJ45 or SFP ports (10/100/1000Base-TX).
Using Phantom Power Poe, four (4) ports support PoE power and data transmissions, using the same pairs in the cable. This permits the use of 2-pair cabling systems. Since the switches feature integrated power management, the power supply is adjustable for each individual port. The functions that can be managed by means of SNMP v1, v2 and v3, or TELNET, include redundancy mechanisms such as Rapid Spanning Tree > and HIPER-Ring, access control according to IEEE 802.1x, filtering options per port, and Flow Control with Prioritization.
Fan-less cooling and an optional redundant voltage supply provide high operational safety. Upon request, the circuit boards are available with a conformal coating for protection against condensation. The status of the switches can be locally retrieved through signaling contacts, with detailed information accessible for display using a standard web browser. Another central management function is offered by the integrated SNMP interface, e.g., permitting the use of network management software.
Belden Industrial Solutions
Belden also offers a comprehensive line of industrial solutions consisting of Hirschmann(TM) switches and active networking devices, Lumberg Automation(TM) connectivity, and Belden cables – all manufactured to provide 99.999% reliability for your standard industrial, extreme environment or mission-critical applications.
Belden is also the only company to offer a Complete Industrial Solutions for Ethernet applications. This matched end-to-end system offers its users maximum uptime and complete peace of mind -- no matter the environment.
For more information on the new RS22 and R32 Fast/Gigabit Ethernet Switches or any Belden Industrial Solution visit http://www.belden.com/pdfs/Catalogs/Industrial.
About Belden:
Belden is a customer focused company. We ensure that our customers’ communications infrastructure issues are resolved and that they benefit from the best signal transmission performance for their investment. We deliver leading-edge copper and fiber cabling/connectivity systems, wireless technologies, and active switch devices. We employ customer-centric go-to-market strategies and we implement and retain world class manufacturing processes. Our partners span the globe, helping our customers design, install, operate and maintain their communications applications. And our experience is vast, including expertise in Enterprise, Industrial, Infrastructure, Transportation, Professional and Enterprise Audio and Video, and Government applications. To obtain additional information contact Investor Relations at 314-854-8054, or visit our website at www.belden.com
Raymond L.I.F.T. Program Offers Cash Incentives to Upgrade Lift Trucks
The Raymond L.I.F.T. (Lift truck Incentive For Trade) program from The Raymond Corporation enables companies to upgrade their existing lift truck fleets by purchasing new, more efficient equipment. Through the Raymond L.I.F.T. program, warehouses and distribution centers will receive cash incentives for upgrading their existing Raymond® and non-Raymond lift trucks that are 12 years or older. Cash incentives vary depending on the make and model of the lift truck being traded in.
“New lift trucks can enable companies to improve productivity and energy efficiency for reduced total cost of ownership,” says Joe Ginnetti, vice president of sales for The Raymond Corporation. “For example, Raymond’s exclusive ACR System™, found on most new Raymond models, features a brushless motor that requires little maintenance. A regenerative lowering feature, found on new Raymond 9000 Series Swing-Reach® lift trucks, recharges the lift truck battery when the forks are lowered to increase battery life.”
Trucks traded in through the Raymond L.I.F.T. program will be recycled. Also, due to the high recyclability of the iron and steel from which lift trucks are constructed, up to 97 percent of each Raymond truck is recyclable.
Companies can take advantage of this program by calling their local Raymond Sales and Service Center or visiting www.raymondcorp.com/LIFT. Raymond and non-Raymond lift trucks may be traded in until March 31, 2010.
For more information about Raymond programs or to locate a Raymond Sales and Service Center, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call (800) 235-7200.
The Raymond Corporation is a global provider of material handling solutions that improve space utilization and productivity, with lower cost of operation and greater operator acceptance. Raymond offers the iWarehouse™ system, an enterprise fleet optimization solution for warehouse and distribution center managers to collect and analyze real-time lift truck data to maximize fleet productivity and reduce costs. High-performance, reliable, ergonomically designed Raymond lift trucks range from a full line of manual and electric pallet trucks and walkie stackers to counterbalanced trucks, Reach-Fork® trucks, orderpickers and dual-purpose (pallet handling/case picking) Swing-Reach trucks.
The amount of cash back is dependent on the make and model of the lift truck being traded-in. Available for approved customers through Raymond Leasing Corporation and participating Raymond Sales and Services Centers. Not all applicants will qualify. Lift trucks must be submitted to authorized Raymond Sales and Service Centers between September 2, 2009, and March 31, 2010. Raymond reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time for any reason. Offer not to be used in conjunction with any other programs or offers.
For additional information about The Raymond Corporation or to locate a Raymond Sales and Service Center, visit the company Web site at www.raymondcorp.com or call (800) 235-7200.
Automotive Supplier Achieves Perfect Quality with
Low-Cost Machine Vision
An automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engineer recently added a welded nut to a stamped metal frame rail produced by Ice Industries’ Deerfield Manufacturing subsidiary in Mason, Ohio. Ice Industries’ continual focus on providing world class quality to its OE customers led them to seek out a poke yoke machine vision system for this important engineering requirement. If the customer were to receive a frame rail without a nut, Ice Industries would be subject to substantial penalties including 100% containment and inspection of all product until root cause corrective action has been approved by the customer and implemented by Ice - not to mention the blemish on their quality scores. To prevent this from happening, Ice Industries installed a Cognex Checker 202 vision sensor that inspects each part for the location, presence or absence of the nut. If the nut is not present, a cylinder will eject the part into a reject bin. Ice Industries Engineer Phil Kautzman programmed the vision sensor using Cognex’s One-Click Setup™ method. “The vision sensor has been 100% effective,” said David Randall, Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Deerfield Manufacturing. “If this system prevents one bad part from reaching the customer the savings from this would equal more than the total cost of the vision sensor. It has not allowed a single bad part to reach the customer.”
Ice Industries is an international provider of large format, deep draw, high tonnage metal stamping, welding, and assembly utilizing steel and other metals. A world-class supplier, Ice Industries serves a balanced customer base including the appliance, HVAC, refrigeration, off highway, fire safety, turf and garden and automotive markets. Ice's capabilities include highly automated processes that provide high volume stampings using multiple tooling types and equipment capabilities. All locations have broad equipment capability, including stamping presses that range in size from 30 to 2,200 tons. Automated processes include single, transfer, and progressive die stamping along with in-die welding, robotics, material handling, assembly, and packaging. The company has four production facilities: Deerfield Manufacturing in Mason, Ohio near Cincinnati; Grenada Stamping & Assembly in Grenada, Mississippi; Ronfeldt Manufacturing in Toledo, Ohio; and Ice Mexico in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Quoting, sales, engineering, finance, and executive leadership is also conducted from its headquarters in Sylvania, Ohio.
Ice Industries heavily stresses being a proactive supplier to the customer. This has led to the implementation of numerous process improvements such as press chutes fitted with photoelectric counters/measurement devices and thermal sensors for parts exiting the welding stations.
Four stamping operations are performed on the front rail in two manually loaded presses with two dies each at a production rate of 1,875 per 7.5-hour shift. Soon after the customer made the change, Deerfield designed and built a welder to add the nut to the stamped part after the stamping operations are completed. The traditional approach would have been to have an operator inspect each part for the presence of the nut as the parts are packed. “The problem with manual inspection is that it is never 100% accurate,” Randall said. “People have a tendency to get tired, bored, and start thinking of other things near the end of their shift. Our philosophy is to eliminate even a single bad part.”
Selecting and programming the vision sensor
Deerfield management decided to take a look at machine vision. The company had frequently utilized automated inspection systems, such as proximity switches, but their experience with visions systems was more limited. “We have often found the costs of machine vision systems to be prohibitive,” Randall said. “Then one of our engineers found the Cognex Checker on the internet. Besides the low cost, we liked the fact that Checker is so easy to use. We ran through a demo on their website and in just a couple of minutes programmed Checker to inspect a sample part.” Deerfield Manufacturing contacted a local Cognex distributor, Crescent Electric Supply Company (CESCO). The distributor came in and reviewed the part and provided recommendations on how to perform the inspection operation.
Figure 1: Cognex Checker vision sensor inspects frame rail
CESCO recommended the Cognex Checker 202 vision sensor, which integrates lighting, optics, camera, processor, and input/output (I/O) in an industrial IP67 housing. The Checker 202 includes presence sensors that verify features are present and measurement sensors that verify features are the correct height, width, and diameter. When the user clicks on “new program,” the software provides a wizard that guides the user step-by-step through the programming process. The Checker 202 also includes an industry standard ladder logic editor that can be used to customize the results of the inspection.
Figure 2: Frame rail with welded nut present
Figure 3: Frame rail without welded nut
“Crescent provided an overview of how to program Checker and Kautzman mastered it in a week,” Randall said. “Phil is now our vision systems expert and he has trained the fabrication people to make changes to the program when needed.” Kautzman programmed the inspection operation by first positioning the camera in the station so that the area to be inspected was visible on the screen. He connected a laptop computer to the camera and loaded the setup software which shows the camera image on the screen. Kautzman drew a square around the nut to call out the feature being inspected. He then replaced the part with one that did not have the nut present. Checker’s One-Click Setup feature automatically created a sensor, learns the features attributes and sets the appropriate pass/fail criteria.
Kautzman interfaced the camera with the PLC running the welding system. He configured the camera so it is continually looking for a hole pattern on the frame rail on the conveyor carrying parts away from the stamping and welding line. When the camera sees the hole pattern, it then runs the contrast sensor mentioned above.
Quick and easy changeover
Deerfield has six different models of this frame rail. To change the Checker over only requires the operator to pull up the proper program within the system. There is no need to move the position of the camera or fixture. The time it takes to change the Checker over is less than one minute.
Vision sensor has not passed a single bad part
Checker inspects assembled and welded parts against a digitized model as the parts move on the conveyer at a speed of 30 feet per minute. If the camera sees the nut, then it does nothing and the part continues traveling to the good parts bin. If the camera does not see the nut, it sends a signal to the PLC and the PLC actuates a cylinder that knocks the part off the conveyor and into a reject bin. The reject bin consists of an alarmed cage that can only be accessed by the setup person. Data is collected on all inspected parts, which can later be utilized to improve the assembly and welding process.
“We adjusted the vision sensor with the intention that it will not pass a single part without a nut,” Randall said. “Since the fine tuning of the inspection parameters were completed, Checker has detected every bad part. Our quality procedures require sending a bad part through the vision system every hour just to make sure it is working. It’s also important to note that Checker has performed without any downtime in the harsh stamping environment. When we decided to implement Checker, we brought the customer in to review it. His only questions were about how he could implement similar machine vision systems in his own operation. ”
“Deerfield Manufacturing is already working on another machine vision application,” Randall concluded. “This new application is designed to inspect a welded part to ensure the weld boss is present and in the proper orientation. This system will be more complex and we will probably use a more powerful vision system such as the Cognex In-Sight® vision system. In-Sight offers many different inspection tools that enable it to inspect for the presence of and measure a very wide range of features. The bottom line is that every automotive supplier knows what one rejected part can do and also knows that manual inspection runs the continual risk of errors. Our philosophy is to address 100% root cause corrective actions on issues. This vision inspection system meets that goal–it is the next step in process control. We will be expanding our use of machine vision in the future to ensure that we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
New Master Proheat® LCD Heat Gun offers Digital Display with Locking, Adjustable Temperature & Air Flow Controls
Master Appliance Corp., North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of professional quality heat tools for industry, is proud to introduce its new UL Certified Model PH-1400 Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun, featuring separate, easy-to-use, controls for digitally displayed temperatures in 10° increments, from 130°F to 1000°F (50°C-540°C), in your choice of degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius and adjustable air flow control from 4 to 16 CFM. Its electronic circuitry, with closed loop temperature feedback system, maintains constant temperature at all airflow settings and while using any of the many attachment options.
The Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun is compact, light weight, and ergonomically designed for superb balance and grip with convenient, top mounted, dial-in controls for easy temperature and air flow adjustment. The Temperature and Air Flow Lock-In feature provides added management control – perfect for production applications requiring consistent application of heat. For added safety, the Power-interrupt Reset prevents damage caused by returning electricity if the heat gun is left in the “Hot” position during a power failure.
The Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun’s full-featured design makes it ideal for demanding applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic, laboratory and general industrial workplace, including heating temperature sensitive materials, bending and forming plastics, applying/removing decals, curing resins, drying filler, soldering and desoldering, shrinking tubing and others where heat and air flow control is needed.
For dedicated heat shrink applications, Master also offers its new Model PH-1400-1 Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Shrink System, which includes the PH-1400 heat gun, a bench-top wire stand and specialty connector shrink attachment. For convenient storage and transport, Master offers its new Model PH-1400K Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun Kit which includes the PH-1400 heat gun, five specialty attachments and a durable storage & carrying case. For international use, Master also offers each of the above model types in a CE Certified 230 Volt version in various power cord configurations.
Made in the USA, the new Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun and Heat Gun Kit are available only from authorized Master Appliance Distributors. For more information on our Proheat® Series and the name of your local distributor, contact Master Appliance Corp. at (800) 558-9413, e-mail sales@masterappliance.com or visit Master’s web site at www.masterappliance.com.
Colson Caster Launches Maximized Website
Colson Caster Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, today welcomed visitors to its new and improved corporate website. In addition to updating the appearance and corporate impressions from the site, strategic goals with the redesign were to create a more intuitive interface and programming system, so that both visitors and site administrators would have equally productive and pleasant experiences.
“Colson has always had a program of soliciting comments and ideas from our customers. This year, we have renewed that commitment with special attention to not only soliciting input from our customers, but to also really listening to and acting on it when they do provide suggestions,” said Don Laux, President and General Manager at Colson. “This redesigned site is a direct reflection of dozens of pieces of great input from our customers. I hope they like it, because, once again, we’ll be asking.”
Colson’s new site uses state-of-the-art web technology, including improvements to its already innovative 3D modeling program for constructing precise-application caster products. A new search feature has also been added to allow customers to search by either part number or key words. Through an intuitive navigation and improved graphical user interface, helpful content such as news on the latest new product releases, a full catalog of product literature, and even Colson’s quarterly corporate newsletter is at the user’s fingertips. In addition, content on the site is optimized to facilitate successful organic online searches for customers seeking general or targeted caster and wheel product data.
As timely product information is critical for Colson customers, the site has also been designed for ease of programming. All product specs, availability, and application information pages are kept current through simple, administrative updates. Event-driven and more fluid information is also easily added by in-house personnel without the need of special training or the ability to manipulate web source code.
In keeping with Colson’s commitment to maximum customer interaction and communication, the new site also encourages input and feedback - from how adequate the amount of information on the site is, to ease of use and navigation through the site. For more information on Colson’s updated website, visit www.colsoncaster.com, take a look around, and then click on the question mark icon from the homepage to leave a note about the site!
About Colson Caster Corporation: For more than a century, Colson Caster Corporation has been providing the world with the highest quality and largest selection of premier caster and wheel products. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas for the last 50 years, and with more than 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, Colson designs and produces the industry’s largest selection of casters and wheel products, caster options, and accessories. The company is the leader in caster innovation and builds exclusive caster products for all of the world’s markets. For more information, visit www.colsoncaster.com
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