Balluff UK
4 Oakwater Avenue
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
SK8 3SR
UK
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Balluff introduces IO-Link expansion system
Balluff's IO-Link system is claimed to enable quick and easy expansion or simplification of Profibus and Profinet networks.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 February 2009
Balluff diffuse sensor has background suppression
Balluff UK has launched the BOS 50K, a diffuse sensor with IP rating and background suppression.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 16 January 2009
Balluff Magnetic Line Encoders get magnet rings
Balluff's BML Magnetic Line Encoders now have formed encoded magnet rings.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 August 2008
Compact vision sensor reliably error-proofs
Balluff's BVS Vision Sensor combines vision capability and photoelectric sensor simplicity, to provide reliable error proofing and quality inspection anywhere.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 28 July 2008
Sensors and coatings aid welding cell productivity
To increase the durability of sensors and connector components in harsh weld cell environments, Balluff has introduced a range of products including coatings and mountings.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 July 2008
Sub-mini sized photoelectric sensor verifies parts
Tiny photoelectric sensors, measuring 20 x 7,5 x 10mm, can be easily attached in slots, pockets and guide rails for a variety of assembly and handling applications.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 4 July 2008
Wrap up and jacket weld cell sensor cables
To prevent sensor cable failures in welding cells a silicone cable jacket and silicone self-bonding wrap provide a new measure of protection and long life.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 3 July 2008
Open standard interface for sensors introduced
An open standard interface is simple to use, quick and easy to install and compatible to existing field bus platforms such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 19 February 2008
T-slot magnetic field sensors are 'weld-immune'
Encased in aluminium housing to resist mechanical stress, a range of T-slot magnetic field sensors include weld immune and high temperature versions.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 30 January 2008
Tool management - increase machine tool usage
Comparing manual and automated RFID tool management, Balluff shows ways to save money, improve productivity, increase tool life, reduce waste, and increase machine up-time.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 3 September 2007
Properly mounted sensors resist arc welding
Review sensor choice, the way they are located, how they mounted and how they are connected and the result will be higher welding cell efficiency and lower costs, said Balluff UK.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 20 August 2007
Inductive ID identifies engines after assembly
Wishing to improve traceability of completed small engines coming off an assembly line, a USA company is using a passive inductive ID system to identify specific engines within a production batch.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 10 August 2007
Mounting brackets simplify sensors mounting
A system of easy to use, heavy duty, mounting brackets and clamps eliminates the time and expense of having to make, in-house, mounting equipment for sensors on machinery.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 9 August 2007
Colour sensors reliably match car carpet sets
Automotive customers have absolute standards for colour matching carpet pieces and use of a colour sensor has substantially increased yields of perfect carpet sets and lowered scrap rate.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 7 August 2007
Flexible adaptor places sensors in tight areas
To ensure that its sensors can be used in inaccessible locations, Balluff has developed a flexible adapter ring for exact positioning of sensors in machines and equipment.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 6 August 2007
Automate tool management and save costs
Comparing manual tool management with RFID automated tool management, Balluff looks at ways to save money, improve productivity and increase cutting tool life.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 6 June 2007
Sensor combines photoelectric range and simplicity
Balluff New Optoprox has a rugged construction and reliable fixed sensing distance that is suitable for a wide variety of target materials.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 12 March 2007
Photoelectric guards meet IP69K standard
The latest photoelectric guards in the demanding IP69K standard are able to withstand high pressure cleaning and available with protected heights from 330mm to 1130mm.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 October 2006
Rugged sensors have extended range
Combination of rugged housing and extended sensing range makes sensors ideal for incurring contact and a longer sensing distance allows the sensor to be mounted away from target.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 July 2006
Parallel ID system improves quality control
Parallel ID system improves quality control as data exchange between the carrier and the read head is non contac, wear-free and withstands machine tool environments.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 14 July 2006
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