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Motor feedback technology offers increased accuracy (1st November 2006)
The new SEK52 capacitive encoder from SICK is set to have a profound impact within all industries and applications that employ brushless servo technology. SICK says, that not only does it offer 16 times the resolution of a st
From Plant process control
Modular Safety Controller (1st November 2006)
SICK has solved the problems of complex wiring and the need for proprietary software with its new Modular Safety Controller, the UE 410 FLEXI, a series of units and add-on modules that allows users to implement complex safety
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Open standard promotes open dialogue (1st September 2006)
Last year SICK was reportedly the first company to offer a fieldbusenabled standard sensor - the WT18-33 photoelectric proximity switch.
Flexible safety solution (1st September 2006)
The new S300 from SICK is a flexible safety solution for monitoring small hazardous areas.
Photoelectric sensors (1st July 2006)
Under the banner Connect 3, Sick (UK) is launching a range of photoelectric sensors its first 'third-generation' products.
Cost effective access safety (1st July 2006)
When it comes to detecting and identifying products and personnel on the shop floor many potential problems exist.
One source solution (1st May 2006)
Sick (UK) has launched a deviceNet-compatible, SIL 3-rated safety solution that, as well as being flexible and expandable, offers distributed network IO.
Speed & traceability (1st May 2006)
A new barcode scanner from Sick (UK) provides engineers with line speed and product traceability.
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Accuracy and Repeatability (1st March 2006)
New from Sick, the Hiperdrive (Highly Integrated Performance Drive) will offer users precision, repeatability and a high level of operating reliability in positioning applications - resulting in fewer rejects and greater product and process quality.
Super-slim sensor (1st March 2006)
The W2 range of sub-miniature photoelectric switches from Sick (UK) has a new super-slim member. The W2 Flat offers all the features of a photoelectric proximity switch in a body just 3.5mm wide.
Code reader meets traceability demands (1st January 2006)
The new ICR840 2-D code reader from Sick (UK) suits applications in which directly marked stationary objects require identification.
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RFID SAFETY SYSTEM (1st November 2005)
The T 4000 multi-electronic safety interlock system from SICK (UK) has a host of features that make it suitable for diverse sensing applications and has EN 954-1 Category 4 certification.
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BELIES SIZE (1st September 2005)
Sick UK believes its CQ 28 sensor offers users in need of reliable and accurate level detection hardware an array of features and benefits that differentiate it from other equipment on the market.
Non-contact (1st July 2005)
Available from Sick, the IN4000 is believed to be the UK’s first inductive safety sensor system and is an alternative to mechanical limit or detection switches in harsh industrial environments.
Entry-exit guarding (1st July 2005)
By intelligently monitoring brokenbeam patterns, Sick has developed an access-point light curtain system for pallet-based logistical environments that overcomes the limitations of muting light guards.
New range of light curtains (1st March 2005)
The range of light curtains available from Erwin Sick now offers users a choice between a simple machine guarding solution and more advanced systems that combine complex blanking and control functions with safety bus compatibility.
Takes control of machine safety applications (1st March 2005)
The latest safety related control units from Sick are suitable for applications that would otherwise use two to five conventional safety relays.
LASER SENSORS (1st January 2005)
The DT60 and DL60 are cost effective laser sensors from Erwin Sick that offer both analogue and switched outputs.
Longer Range (1st November 2004)
With an increased range of 300m, the latest version of Erwin Sick’s ultra fast DME 5000 laser measurement system is suitable for all types of storage and retrieval systems, transfer systems and overhead gantry cranes.
Detects codes (1st September 2004)
The DCI 10 camera sensor from Erwin Sick has been designed to detect and inspect codes, including sell-by and use-by dates, lot codes and batch numbers printed on products and packaging.
Volume Check (1st July 2004)
In the transport business, space is at a premium, with weight and size determining how many packages or pallets can be loaded onto a truck or plane. Now, with Erwin Sicks VMS 400 volume measurement system, it is possible to quickly and accurately mea
Laser sensor (1st May 2004)
A new range of laser sensors from Erwin Sick covers a wide range of applications. The W190 range includes proximity, reflex and through-beam photoelectric switches for object detection.
New range of ultrasonic non-contact sensors (1st March 2004)
The UM range of ultrasonic, non-contact sensors from Erwin Sick is designed for reliable detection and accurate distance measurement of materials such as transparent film, glass and fluids. Suitable for high speed manufacturing environments, the sens
INTELLIGENT PROTECTION (1st September 2003)
The S3000 safety laser scanner from Erwin Sick is an intelligent safety system for the protection of personnel and systems in automated manufacturing and transportation processes. Offering Type 3 safety to IEC/EN61496-3, and developed from the PLS ra
