Save yourself the heartache

POWER/MATION NEWS - FEBRUARY 2022

The one that got away...

In this month's issue we focus on solutions that will save you costs, and more importantly, regret.

Read about February's featured solutions including Emerson, Fortress Safety, Banner Engineering, and more. A special BRAINS feature from Power/mation will have you seeing double (in a good way)!

Emerson PACSystems Industrial Edge Control

Gain a deeper and broader view of your operational performance with insights gathered from your machines.

🕐 Analyze downtime causes

✔️Improve asset utilization

🎯 Increase quality & reduce waste

🔋 Analyze energy consumption

Power/mation experts are ready to discuss your holistic automation solution led by Emerson PACSystems. Contact us today to start your digital transformation.

EXPLORE EDGE CONTROL

This month, Terry Busch and Rocco Fusco speak from the heart in an effort to spare you the costs of downtime.

Learn more about High Availability in our February BRAINS feature!

🎥: Watch now!

Lockout/Tagout

Listen in as the Fortress team reviews requirements from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and ANSI/ASSP Z244.1 in this 30 minute webinar. Participants will gain a good understanding of controlling hazardous energy.

Don't get thrown in the dog house for falling behind on your basic safety!

🎥: Watch the webinar

RELATED: TRAPPED KEY FOR LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

In-Series Diagnostics

In-Series Diagnostics gives machine owners and operators greater insight into the health and performance of their equipment, making them less reliant on outside experts to solve system problems.

Next gen products such as the Banner XS26 and more are now available with ISD capability.

LEARN MORE FROM BANNER

Virtual Showroom

Longing to get out to real world trade shows? Well, the Oriental Motor Virtual Showroom is now live and may be the next best thing. Tour the product lineup and click through interactive displays and video clips.

➡️ Visit for yourself!

VISIT THE SHOWROOM

IP69K Managed Ethernet Switches

Here's a refresher on how to program the IP69K-rated Ethernet swtiches from Turck – a faster, more secure and more rugged solution than ever before to manage network performance and process control.

🎥: Watch now!

Compact Terminal SCTSi Ethernet

Variety, optimization of production processes, and continuous process control are the challenges of the future. In order to meet these demands, powerful, flexible and energy-efficient vacuum systems are required. The answer is the Compact Terminal SCTSi Ethernet, a compact unit that delivers flexible, fully networked vacuum generation.

🌐 View the Schmalz product page.

NFPA and OEM Air Cylinders

Available in a variety of versions and 17 mounting styles, these interchangeable NFPA cylinders allow users to directly replace other manufacturers’ NFPA units of the same type and dimensions for greater design freedom. The cylinder tube is built with a high-strength aluminum barrel, and users can also choose all-stainless steel, tandem, three-position and back-to-back models.

Many configurations available to ship in 3 to 4 weeks!

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Tolomatic TRS

The new Twin profile Rail Stage (TRS) actuator from Tolomatic improves accuracy and increases production uptime on XYZ linear motion systems. The machined, rigid design handles high moment loading while providing reliable stable positioning along the length of travel.

📰 Check it out.

Motion in a Wind Tunnel

Bishop Wisecarver recently deployed a multi-axis motion system for a wind tunnel at a university research center. The heavy duty application demanded heavy duty components and Bishop Wisecarver delivered.

📰 Read more from BWC.

Honors for Phoenix Contact!

Power/mation is a Phoenix Contact Automation Elite partner and we are thrilled to hear of their recent recognition for outstanding products in the industry! Congrats to the Phoenix Contact team, one of our very best!

Read more from Control Engineering.