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Tech Update
life cycle. Fewer cup replacements result in costs savings and reduction in waste, helping manufacturers meet their sus- tainability goals. Additionally, the durability and effectiveness of these friction cups, according to Piab officials, enable man- ufacturers to use fewer cups if production speeds allow.
Several DuraFlex models are available. Use the BFF model for handling concave and convex surfaces, or the FCF model for increased stability when handling larger metal sheets. For products with narrow surfaces, Piab also offers friction cups in two oval shapes.
Piab: www.piab.com
Proximity Sensors
With Enhanced
Sensing Distance
and IO Functionality
Omron Automation Americas has added 2500 models to its E2E Next series of proximity sensors, which reportedly offer exceptionally long sensing distances and IoT functionality. Long sensing distance minimizes target contact during production, with IoT capabilities enabling improved predictive maintenance.
Contact avoidance is essential for max- imizing uptime, offer company officials, noting that 70 percent of unexpected equipment downtime is caused by com- ponent failures, of which proximity sensors account for a large proportion. E2E sensors are designed to help manufacturers reduce potential causes of unplanned downtime while benefiting from the sensors’ envi- ronmental resistance.
The addition of IO-Link functionality enables the sensors to reduce recovery time by indicating the location and cause of failures. They also detect warning signs of impending failures and notify users via the network. The combination of IoT capabilities, long sensing distance and oil-resistant sheathing reportedly reduces the risk of sudden equipment shutdowns by a factor of three.
Omron Automation: automation.omron.com
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