Automation Parts

At ATX 2010, taking place in Anaheim, California, from February 9-11, Renishaw will focus on its latest range of motion-control products. These include a true absolute optical encoder for rotary and linear applications, a track-mounted linear-encoder-scale system and magnetic-encoder chip. Also on show will be the QC20-W wireless ballbar, which assesses machine-tool positioning and servo-control performance, and now includes a volumetric testing capability, plus a range of touch probes and probe software that increase machine-tool automation and improve process control. For visitors sourcing offline measurement products, there will also be the opportunity to discuss Renishaw's retrofit service for coordinate-measuring machines (CMMs), including Modus - the company's first metrology software. Resolute is a true absolute optical-encoder system featuring dirt immunity and a specification said to break new ground in position feedback. Resolution is 1nm at 100m/sec for linear-enc...

Lee Products Updates Its Microhydraulics Handbook The 2009 Lee Industrial Microhydraulics Handbook (IMH) is now available from miniature components specialist Lee Products. This third-edition 210-page handbook has been updated and includes a range of new products, all of which are said to be presented in a clear and concise, colour-coded design. A red section features components designed for installation into metal manifolds and fittings for high-volume industrial and automotive applications. A blue section shows components intended for installation into plastic manifolds and fittings for low-pressure medical applications. Finally, a grey section is claimed to provide useful technical engineering data. A CD containing a fully indexed PDF file of the IMH is also available.

ITC Timber highlight new GoodWood products including decking, finger jointed flooring and wide board flooring. Maximise your living space with GoodWood Decking (Available in all states EXCEPT NSW and QLD). To complement the GoodWood range of appearance products, ITC is pleased to announce the availability of a new sustainable decking product manufactured from AFS certified re-growth hardwood. The beautiful, natural timber lends itself to creating the best atmosphere for relaxing and entertaining outside. GoodWood Finger Jointed Flooring. ITC Timber is delighted to announce the introduction of finger jointed floor boards which are available in easy to install set lengths of 4.2 m, 4.8 m and 5.4 m, ideal for the tradesman or home renovator. Unique in the Australian marketplace, the boards, made from sustainable GoodWood Victorian Ash, are produced on the multi million dollar finger jointing line at ITC Timber's Heyfield operations in Victoria. GoodWood Flooring - wide boards no...