The advanced M3000/M4000 series of PAC Controllers from Weidmuller USA integrates the functionality of a PLC and a PC with a control and edge system – in one device. The reliability and security of ...

In 2012, Automation World published an article looking at the decision factors faced when choosing electric or pneumatic actuators. More than a decade later, manufacturing engineers and OEMs still ...

The force signal from the strain gage in the load cell feeds back to the motor-drive amplifier, forming a closed-loop force-control system. Industrial applications such as welding, grinding, and ...

On/off valves are basically on/off switches for hydraulic systems. They are typically installed in applications where precise position or speed control is not required. Proportional valves adjust flow ...