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Single-Sheet Hand-Fed Laminator, Parker IPA Servo Drive/Controller Interface, ASCII over Ethernet TCP/IP Communications

An OEM customer was looking for a cost-effective solution to control a Single-Sheet Hand-Fed Laminator. The project included some general digital & analog I/O Machine Control (solenoid valves for engaging rollers, analog and digital VFD control to move the paper through the laminator, and etc…), but not too much; all a good fit for the … Continue reading Single-Sheet Hand-Fed Laminator, Parker IPA Servo Drive/Controller Interface, ASCII over Ethernet TCP/IP Communications →

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3 Great Benefits of Using Decentralized Servo Drives

Originally posted by Parker Electromechanical Team on November 3, 2016 For challenging automation motion control applications such as packaging machines and rotary tables, some servo drives need to be housed outside the electrical cabinet. Although the traditional style of keeping them inside the cabinet maintains the electrical components and wiring in a safe environment, enclosing … Continue reading 3 Great Benefits of Using Decentralized Servo Drives →

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How Using Electric Actuators Can Save You Money

Originally posted by Parker Electromechanical Team on October, 2016 It’s well documented that creating compressed air for use by pneumatic cylinders is not a particularly cost-effective process, largely as a result of generator and system inefficiencies. With accounts departments leaning hard on engineers to deliver lower operating costs, increasing numbers are turning to the latest … Continue reading How Using Electric Actuators Can Save You Money →

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Gearheads | 4 Things to Manage Heat Generation

Originally Posted by Parker Electromechanical Team on Wed. August 31, 2016 Design engineers developing applications using servo motors and gearheads must lend consideration to thermal issues. Machine performance requirements have become significantly more demanding, making the effects of temperature change a primary concern to the designer. As both servo motors and gearheads are sources of heat, it is important … Continue reading Gearheads | 4 Things to Manage Heat Generation →