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    Palletizing 25 KG Bags Robot application

    Years ago I installed a Robotic 25kg bag stacking system using a ABB 6400 Series robot. Worked great but Bags were consistent height Im about to start a similiar project and face a different Challange. The Bulk Density of the Powder in the supply super sacks changes resulting in a difference of...
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    Combined HMI-PLC experience.

    I am looking into updating the control panels we use for our OEM Mixing systems. We currently have panels made up of push buttons, relays several red-lion process controllers and VFD. There seems to be a variety of HMI / PLC combo units capable of multiple I/O and analog inputs. Does anyone...
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    PLC Training Tutorials and Videos for Self Training.

    Try This http://www.plcdev.com/allen_bradleys_plc_programming_handbook
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    High Temperature Shaft Material

    Thanks for your Help, I have to get unit back in service for the short term while dissecting the design as suggested and redesigning wit proper MOC's
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    High Temperature Shaft Material

    Does anyone have experience with shafts at High Temperatures I am rotating a shaft at 4500 RPM inside a 1200F environment. Current shaft is A2 steel, 1.5" Diameter with a light cantilevered load. Shafts are bending enough to create balance issues with some corrosion. I was considering switching...
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    Control & PLC Stratagy for Robotic Cell

    Simple question I Hope I am setting up a Robotics cell to stack 45 pound bags, on a pallet There are 5 Conveyors involved all with Photo eye inputs, stops, etc. The question: Would it be better to use a seperate PLC such as a AB Micrologic or SLC to control the process I/O and safety I/O and...
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    Calculating Amount of water in air

    Thank you for your reply Yes this is at Atmospheric pressure. My applicication involves tableting of a hygroscopic powder. I am looking for a single data point at which severe sticking occurs on the punch faces. RH% is not a good indicator because of temperature swings in the processing area...
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    Water in Air calculation

    I am trying to locate the formula that will let me calculate the amount of water in air. Either in pounds or grains I have a spread sheet with Wet bulb & dry bulb temperatures in the same room for 6 months of working days thanks
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    Calculating Amount of water in air

    I am trying to locate the formula that will let me calculate the amount of water in air. Either in pounds or grains I have a spread sheet with Wet bulb & dry bulb temperatures in the same for 6 months of working days. Thanks

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