Eco Coupler Ensures Reliable Data Transmission

Wago Corporation's 750-352 Eco Ethernet Fieldbus Coupler enables the transition from centralised PACs/PLCs to flexible, decentralised networks. The cost-effective Eco Coupler supports prominent protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet I/P and accommodates 64 input/output (I/O) modules. Suitable for applications with medium I/O counts, the 750-352 allows integrators to reduce costs via economical distributive controls.

The DIN-rail-mount, UL-listed Eco Coupler ensures reliable data transmission and high-speed communication via a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet port, according to the company. The Eco Coupler's compatibility with the 300+ analogue, digital and speciality modules within the Wago-I/O-System provides the customisation of distributive control applications.

Cage Clamp spring pressure connection technology is intended to ensure that all terminations are fast, easy and maintenance free. The Eco Coupler can also expand the performance and usability of Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 systems with Wago's free add-on instructions. The downloadable add-on instructions integrate Wago-I/O-System speciality functions.

Schaudt Grinds Transmission Shafts At 200m/s

The Schaudt Shaftgrind S allows machining with different wheel widths and the interpolating generation of relief grooves and plunge-cuts with an electroplating tool. Circumferential speeds of up to 200m/s are now run during HSP grinding, on a grinding spindle with hybrid bearings equipped with a CBN wheel and a carbon carrier.

This increases productivity, regardless of whether the cooling lubricant is an emulsion or oil. A wheel diameter of 480mm guarantees long tool life. In combination with the digital drives, the hydrostatic X-axis guideway (an available option) allows highly accurate positioning of the tool spindle while simultaneously maximising service life.

The company said the Shaftgrind S is ideal for efficiently machining a wide variety of shafts. Its WOP-S programming is based on the user interface of the Siemens 840D control system and helps generate even non-round surface contours, such as polygons, ellipses and free profiles, quickly and simply.