DE-STA-CO Announces the Acquisition of Industrial Motion Control, LLC
19 December 2007
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based DE-STA-CO, which designs and makes clamping, gripping, transfer and robotic tooling products, acquired Industrial Motion Control (IMC) in December.
"IMC's products serve a variety of attractive end markets and are a key upfront consideration in the design of new industrial automation systems," says DE-STA-CO President Pat Carroll. "Their products' strong brand names and channels, combined with early visibility into industrial automation project requirements, will pull through additional DE-STA-CO automation products."
Adds IMC President Jeff Peterson, "We are very excited about this new partnership, knowing that DE-STA-CO products complement IMC's product portfolio."
IMC will be part of DE-STA-CO’s Automation group, which includes Robohand® grippers, linear slides, tooling end effectors, and modular belt conveyors.
- Download the DE-STA-CO Automation Announcement Flyer
- Download the announcement press release
- More information about DE-STA-CO can be found at www.destaco.com
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Med-Redi Products Meet Demanding Medical & Pharmaceutical Requirements
25 September 2007
The Med-Redi family of index drives, conveyors and parts handlers from Industrial Motion Control, L.L.C. (IMC) is the newest and most cutting-edge solution for automated equipment used in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Additional Information
- Visit the Medi-Redi page
- Download the press release
Configure your IM-pAC AC Drive for Overload Protection
19 June 2007
With some simple configuration changes, the IM-pAC AC drive can be used as electronic overload protection. This is useful in situations where mechanical output overload protection can't be used, such as in a lifting application, or isn't available, as with a parts handler.
Download the White Paper on Configuring the IM-pAC for Overload Protection
New Modular Conveyors Provide Optimal Flexibility
28 February 2007
Industrial Motion Control, L.L.C. (IMC) introduces the new CAMCO Modular Tabletop Precision Link Conveyors for the specialty automation industry. This advanced product line enables designers and engineers to conceptualize, cost, design, build and deliver automation systems quickly.
Conveyor features include:
- Standard footprint for three sizes of precision links (3-inch, 4.5-inch, 6-inch) to accommodate various models of IMC’s linear and rotary parts handlers.
- Standard incremental lengths of 18 inches per module. Modules can be added as needed
- Tapped holes along the length of the conveyor to receive custom or standard tooling plates
- Open backbone to allow electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components to pass through the conveyor.
Additional Information
- Visit the Modular Conveyor web page
- Download the Modular Conveyor Press Release
New IM-pAC AC Drive Instructions
28 July 2006
Instructions for customizing your IM-pAC AC Drive are now available for download on the Service Manual page including:
- Default Parameter List and Common Wiring Diagram
- Operater Pendant: Parameter List and Wiring Diagram for customer made operator pendant with speed pot and inhibit and start switches
- 4-Speed Operator Pendant: Parameter List and Wiring Diagram for customer made operator pendant with speed pot and inhibit and start switches and the ability to switch between four different values for the maximum motor speed. This can be used for recovering from an emergency stop or mid-cycle stop when a slower speed is needed
- Brake Motor: Parameter List and Wiring Diagram for a brake motor using a 24VDC piloting relay and power supply. The IM-pAC drive controls the brake and acts as the motor starter.
- Proximity Switch: Parameter List and Wiring Diagram for use with a proximity switch (instead of a mechanical switch) to signal the dwell position.
IMC INTRODUCES NEW CAMCO-FERGUSON IM-pAC AC DRIVES
2 January 2006
The IM-pAC AC Drive is a powerful, cost-effective alternative to DC Controls.
Features
- AC Motor Cycling and Speed Control
- Easy Setup - Preset Parameters for Indexing Applications
- Simple Connections
- Up to 60 Starts & Stops per Minute
- No External Braking Resistors
- 240VAC or 480 VAC - up to 1 hp
Additional Information
- Product Information Page
- IM-pAC Press Release (PDF File / 28 KB)
- IM-pAC Literature & User Manuals
IMC INTRODUCES NEW CAMCO© RING INDEX DRIVES
1 July 2005
Camco© Ring Index Drives are ideally suited for pad-printing and decorating equipment or for automatic assembly machinery requiring a large number of workstations. Machinery can be mounted inside the Ring Drive giving access at the perimeter.
Features
- Two sizes: 1-meter and 1.5-meter nominal diameter ring
- Large Thru Hole
- Large Output Mounting Surface supported by 4-point contact bearing for high accuracy and superior thrust and moment capacity
- Direct, Shaft-Mounted Motorized Drive Package
- Precision Ground Cam with preloaded cam followers for maximum accuracy
- Durable Cast Steel Housing and standard base options
- Preloaded "Center Rib" Cam Design for smooth acceleration and deceleration with precision positioning
Additional Information
- Ring Drive Press Release (PDF File, 29 KB)
- Product Information Page
IMC-CAMCO-FERGUSON PUBLISHES NEW PRODUCT CATALOG
25 April 2005
Industrial Motion Control LLC (IMC) announces publication of the most comprehensive catalog in the industry for users of index drives and related products.
The 260-page, color document features more than 1,000 leading products under the Camco and Ferguson brands, including index drives, overload clutches, parts handlers, walking beam drives, precision link conveyors, servo-mechanical drives and accessories.
"This new catalog combines the best of both worlds - quality products from Camco and Ferguson," says Jeff Peterson, IMC's vice president of marketing. "This is the most comprehensive index drive catalog available today."
As every member of IMC's sales force has a technical background, customers receive unprecedented guidance when ordering. No engineering application or motion control challenge is too great for IMC's sales professionals --- they are fully qualified to help select and specify the correct components for each machine design application.
IMC's new catalog is free and is available in print or in electronic .pdf format. A multiple-language, European version in English, French and German, showcasing IMC's full line of metric products, is also available.
Additional Information
- Download the Product Catalog Press Release (PDF File / 27 KB)
- Download a PDF copy of the catalog
- Request a printed catalog from your local sales agent
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Introducing the 33D Output Overload Clutch for the 1100RDM Index Drive
3 Mar 2005
IMC is pleased to announce the release of the 33D Output Overload Clutch. An accessory to the 1100RDM Dial Index Drive, the 33D provides protection for the index drive in the event of a jam or other overload. Key features include:
- Fully Metric
- Single-Position, Automatic Reset
- Detector Plate for sensing overloads
- Torque Settings up to 3500 Nm (31,000 in-lbs)
- Traditional D-type clutch design