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The new Dart Controls PU-R Series Pick-Up Speed Sensor will be ready for shipment in about 3 weeks!  Customers are already calling us about these and getting ready to order!

The Dart PU Series pick-up is an economical and reliable way to monitor motor speed. Its unique design provides ease of installation in otherwise difficult to reach areas. The PU pick-up operates at a 5 to 24 volt level producing a sharp square wave output, which may be fed into Dart’s field programmable tachometer, closed-loop control, counter, or any other digital device.

The NEW PU-R Series is outdoor duty rated: indoor or outdoor use; protection against access to hazardous parts, intrusion of solid foreign objects, (in this case, food would be a foreign object..oh,come on, you knew I HAD to throw something in here!) in addition to harmful effects due to the exposure of water (rain, sleet, snow, but not necessarily soda pop) and corrosion.  And, just like the PU-E Series, you can adjust the PPR's from 1 to 20 with a simple magnet disc change.

Call us now to be one of the first customers to order this product: 800-325-9653 .

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Dart Control speed controls, brushless DC motor controls, speed sensors and more!

Yum...what a great topic! 

The Marshall Wolf Automation Resource Page has quite a bit of general information, including General Resources, specific application stories plus our BLOG info. 

I wanted to give you my spin on the more popular NEMA Ratings.   If you click on the highlighted areas of this BLOG, you can see a more descriptive explanation of each subtitle. 

NEMA ratings are standards that represent general practices in the industry.  They define a product, process or procedure, such as Variable Frequency Drives,  Food Equipment Supplies, or a Capacitive Proximity Sensor.  Here are just a few of the various flavors (ratings).

NEMA Type 1 or 2   General Purpose Indoor (think of these as Vanilla)

NEMA Type 3R Rainproof and Sleet/Ice-Resistant – Outdoor

NEMA Type 3S Dust-tight, Rain-tight and Sleet/Ice-Proof - Outdoor

NEMA Type 4 Watertight, Dust-tight and Corrosion-Resistant – Indoor and Outdoor (Strawberry of course)

NEMA Type 4X Watertight and Dust-tight – Indoor and Outdoor

NEMA Type 4/12 Features of Type 4 and Type 12 combined (think of this as Strawberry & Chocolate in the same bowl!!)

NEMA Type 12 Industrial use – Dust-tight and Drip-tight - Indoor (Chocolate is ALWAYS the best!)

My BLOG titled "Marshall Wolf Is Your Best Resource " briefly discussed the IP ratings.  Watch for my next BLOG where I will dicuss the IP rating equivalency to the NEMA ratings.

Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today at:  800-325-9653 and be sure to visit us online at:

WWW.WOLFAUTOMATION.COM

 

Have you been to our Resource Page?  IP and NEMA Ratings can be confusing, but when you are talking about food (and you know how I LOVE that!) it is important to utilize the appropriately rated Photoelectric Proximity Sensors, Capacitive Proximity Sensor, or any other Food Equipment Supplies.  When creating your Custom Control Panels it is paramont to use the correctly rated products.

Just a quick note on IP Ratings:

IP First number = Protection against solid objects

IP Second number = Protection against liquids

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all of your control needs.

Call us at: 800-325-9653 or visit us online at www.WolfAutomation.com

Everyone loves miniature candy bars, cup cakes and those cute little, pop in your mouth, muffins as they deliver precise target control - just like the all-stainless steel 8mm X-Series Pile Driver extended range sensors from Pepperl & Fuchs. 

Marshall Wolf Automation is one of the premier Pepperl & Fuchs Distributors for these highly reliable extended range sensors.  Available in 8 mm diameter models with barrel lengths as short as 35 mm,  X-Series Pile DriverExtended Range Inductive Sensors have 100% stainless steel housings.  The single-piece machined barrel is fully embeddable in steel, making it an ideal sensing solution for the toughest metalforming and welding applications.

X-Series Pile Driver's extended sensing field is a big benefit in automotive manufacturing applications. The extended sensing field enables reliable detection of irregularly shaped contours and increased sensor-to-target distances which help eliminate contact-related scuffing of "Class A" hood, door and trunk surfaces.

Weld-immune models are uniquely capable of providing long range part detection with full immunity to both AC and DC weld fields, and repelling weld splatter.  X-Series Pile Driver sensors are IP69k-rated to withstand high pressure washdown cleaning.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Industrial Supply Distributor for all of your automation needs.  Visit us online at:  www.WolfAutomation.com or call us at 800-325-9653.

 

 

Hi All:  Notice the food reference again...ha ha.  

Today we are cooking up something special...the Autonics Temperature Controller, TOS series, is a delicous, low cost selection in the Temperature Control Products offering.  These are analog 1/16th DIN temperature controllers. 

Some of the major features of the Autonics TOS analog temperature controllers are:

• 48mm x 48mm - 1/16 DIN
• ON/OFF control or proportional
• 100-240VAC, 50/60 hz power supply
• Relay or SSR Output
• J, K or PT100 sensor type

This series supports better user convenience by built-in burn out function and universe power range (only for theTOS series), and sets temperature by dial!

Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today to find out more about the Autonics Temperature Controller or visit us online at:

www.WolfAutomation.com

Schmersal has just developed a set of IP69K Rated products for applications that are capable of withstanding high temperature and high pressure washdowns. 

Products with the IP69K rating system are perfect for environments where hygienic conditions are critical, such as food processing, medical equipment, meat packaging and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications. This is because of their flexible seals that protect the gaps between parts, limiting the places where food and particles would normally collect. 

Schmersal IP69K products are also ideal for harsh outdoor environments, such as construction equipment, all-terrain vehicles, portable equipment automotive and marine applications.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Schmersal products.  Contact us today at 800-325-9653 or visit us online at www.WolfAutomation.com for all your automation needs.

Let's chew the fat a bit about these beefy stack lights!

All the advantages of a standard stack light are now available for hazardous locations from the Werma brand by Euchner. Attention-getting visual features can be safely signaled in areas susceptible to the collection of hazardous gases and dusts (or flying eggs).  Visual communication and text messaging a machines status is clearly provided via leading technology.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor, is an authorized Euchner / Werma distributor.

Some of the features of the Werma 740 series are:

• LED light source
• Multiple light effects: permanent, flashing, blinking, rotating, and enhanced visibility systems
• Up to 3 light elements possible
• Wide range of input voltages (24, 115, 230 volts)
• Explosion protection: II 2G EEx d II C T6
• II 2D Ex IP66
• Approval: L.C.I.E. 97 EX 6012

Some typical applications include machines and equipment in hazardous areas due to the presence of gas or dust: petroleum refineries, chemical plants, waste water treatment plants, grain silos, paint spray booths, or areas prone to food fights etc.

Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com to view a sampling of our product offering.
 

Leuze Electronics Light Beam Safety Devices are the greatest thing since sliced bread for perimeter guard safety applications.  You will really be using your noodle if you choose the SLSR 8 model for your printing or packaging areas.

(Are you all catching the food references in this blog yet?) 

This product, in a nutshell, being one of the unique Leuze Sensors, has an active ambient light suppression and push-pull switching outputs, plus additional features.  It is protected by a metal housing that provides IP 67 protection and can be used in tough industrial conditions in a wide temperature range.  Don't be a couch potato...get on the phone now and call Marshall Wolf Automation to find out more.

When you have an application that requires sensor attachment but there are no plane areas on the machine that are suitable for mounting Multiple Light Beam Devices, let us spill the beans on this sweet as sugar, MLD Single Light Beam Safety Device which features individual function classes.  We'll butter you up even more when we tell you that this permits start/re-start interlock and contactor monitoring plus various muting modes may be used. 

It is always a piece of cake to contact Marshall Wolf Automation,  your authorized industrial automation distributor for Leuze Sensors.  Call us today at: 800-325-9653 or visit us online!

www.WolfAutomation.com

 

Almost everyone has heard about "Storage Wars" lately....YEPPPPPPPPP!  But not everyone is familiar with the Saginaw Control Enclosures.  Various types are available from general purpose to NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X through Nema 3R enclosures.

There are enclosures for your Variable Frequency Drives, Single Phase VFD, Carlo Gavazzi Relays, and ......  wait for it ..........even Food Equipment Supplies.  Please use the highlighted links to the specific areas of our website to see enclosures and the items you need to complete them.  I have no fun food facts for you today, but I will find some interesting items for you all next week.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your Industrial Automation Distributor for all of your needs.

 

Please visit us online at:  www.WolfAutomation.com or call us at 847-658-8130.

 

Hello to icing and Industrial Light Tower lovers everywhere!  Just as there are many flavors of icing (yes, I must mention food in my Blogs!)  there are various flavors of the Menics light towers.  The Menics PRE Series will not melt in your mouth and is just one flavor of this brand.  This particular LED light tower offers 1 to 5 lights in voltages of 12, 24, 120 or 240 volts.

                  

The PRE Series can be purchased in a steady or flashing mode unit.  One of the best features and  the Icing on the Cake for this item would be the optional buzzer kit, so you can have both a visual and audible alert.

Since you have been so kind to read my Blog, here is my favorite Cream Cheese Icing recipe that has no buzz to it at all but will melt in your mouth: Mix together 1 stick softened butter, 8oz block softened cream cheese, 1 TBS ea. of Vanilla and Milk.  Add about 2 Cups of Powered Sugar, beat together till fluffy.

Remember that Marshall Wolf Automation is your Authorized Industrial Automation Distributor for not only the Menics Industrial Light Tower product offering, but also all your other Automation Control needs.

Visit our website at:  www.WolfAutomation.com.

You may also email us any requests or inquiries you have to:  Sales@WolfAutomation.com.

 

Yes, ask anyone here in the Marshall Wolf Automation office, I do love my food.  And part of the reason our food is safe to eat is due to the Baumer Electronic Sensors.   Baumer sensors are used widely in the food and beverage industry as the IP68 and IP69K ratings are required for the safe handling of food during manufacturing.  These should be a MUST for the OEM's Food Equipment Supplies lists.  As an example, the FxDR 14 sensors can even use existing stainless steel machine parts as a reflector.  This results in an easier installation and reduced maintenance effort.

Click here to see the Baumer Sensor Brochure.       

Baumer Electronic Sensors have various options available which are:

• FHDR - diffuse sensors with background suppression, 400mm sensing
• FNDR - SmartReflect, 800mm sensing
• FPDR - retroreflective photoelectric sensors, 3500mm sensing
• FKDR - contrast sensor, 12.5mm sensing
• FADR - distance sensor, 400mm sensing

Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today at: 800-325-9653 or visit us ONLINE!

(Watch my Blogs for more about food!)

Marshall Wolf Automation has the answer with the Chint ND 16 LED pilot lights.  These indicator lights alert the user that something is or is not happening.  One of our customers uses these on their nitrogen generator assembly to indicate power on and nitrogen production when the compressor is operating.

 

Available in 5 colors, red, blue, yellow, green and white you can choose your voltage from 24V AC/DC, 110VAC or 220VAC.  These LED indicator lights are perfect for your Custom Control Panels and can be easily ordered on our web site!

Contact Marshall Wolf Automation, your Premier Industrial Automation Distributor!  Feel free to call us any time at:  800-325-9653.

 

This link will take you to the Marshall Wolf Automation web page showing the Data Sheet, Manual and the Application Advisor:  http://www.wolfautomation.com/products/3256/teksco-compuflow-ultrasonic-flow-meter .

This energy management solution is available in two basic packages:  The full-featured model or the portable, which includes a carrying case and external rechargable battery.

For a complete list of all the benefits of this product, call your premier Industrial Automation Distributor, Marshall Wolf Automation at: 847-658-8130.

Attention Supervisors:  Identify workstation issues without leaving your own area!

The easy to install HSST Kit has a three button switch box that operates the signal tower, which allows the workstation operator to notify the supervisor of multiple needs.  Use the light tower to summon a supervisor, call for additional parts or signal when a project is complete and ready for pick up!

The Patlite Light Tower HSST kit includes a pre-assembled, pre-wired, three tiered LED signal tower (Red/Green/Yellow), two poles, one short (80mm) and one long (310mm), mounting brackets, 120V AC adapter (with 1,800mm cord) and the manually operated three button switch box.









Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Patlite industrial light towers and audible alarms.