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water separators

AMG water separators from SMC remove water from compressed air
July 18, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

One of the industrial manufacturers whose products are available in Canada from Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. is SMC Corporation, which produces a wide range of pneumatic and electric automation equipment for the…

underwater robot

Festo’s new underwater bionic robot can swim like a fish
June 26, 2018 by Festo Inc

The latest technological breakthrough by Festo Inc. is a bionic underwater robot that takes the natural propulsion movements of fish and adapts them for industrial purposes, such as applications in wastewater treatment or…

air motors

Gast air motors make engineered products easier to build, service
May 9, 2018 by Wainbee Limited

Among the diverse variety of industrial equipment and parts that Wainbee Limited distributes in Canada is a line of products for wash-down applications. This includes reliable rotary vane air motors by Gast Manufacturing.…

robot arms

The many great advantages of robot arms from Universal Robots
April 12, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Universal Robots (UR) has revolutionized the automation world with its unique robot arms, or “cobots”, which are now used in 23,000 production environments in more than 45 countries. Available from Advanced Motion &…

robot grippers

Robotiq grippers are agile, highly adaptable solutions for material handling
March 27, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. is a major distributor of factory automation products in Canada, particularly robotic equipment for handling and transporting materials. One innovative manufacturer whose products the firm supplies is Robotiq,…

Partnership with NGM Canada will spread Festo technology even further
February 26, 2018 by Festo Inc

As an industry leader for process control and factory automation solutions, both in Canada and globally, Festo Canada is dedicated to developing new technologies and helping industries everywhere benefit from them. And now,…

Festo joins forces with Humber College for workforce training program
February 14, 2018 by Festo Inc

Internationally respected technological pioneer Festo provides technical-education equipment and training through Festo Didactic, its educational division. Last year, Festo Didactic solidified its Toronto presence by launching a five-year partnership with Humber College to…

Universal Robots’ robot arms are lightweight and easy to use
January 26, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Among the many innovative, state-of-the-art automation products that Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. makes available in Canada are the unique collaborative robot arms, or “cobots”, built by Universal Robots (UR). These lightweight, flexible…

OMRON mobile robots make moving from point A to B safe and easy
January 9, 2018 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

As a top Canadian distributor of factory automation products for more than 30 years, Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. offers the latest breakthroughs in robotic systems. One manufacturer whose products the company supplies…

Electric vibrating motors a rugged solution for demanding industries
November 3, 2017 by Rosta Inc

Rosta is known for manufacturing rubber suspension elements, tensioning technology and oscillating conveyor technology designed to help reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity. Many of these products are manufactured at the company’s factory…

All-in-one actuator offers high power and compact design, resulting in reduced costs
October 4, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee can supply Exlar’s Tritex II All-in-One Actuators, the industry’s most compact all-in-one linear and rotary motion actuators. These units feature the latest electronic power technology, combined with advanced thermal management modeling technology.…

New Festo servo press kits an efficient choice for low-pressure applications
August 25, 2017 by Festo Inc

In its ongoing effort to help customers remain energy- and cost-efficient, Festo has launched a new, compact YJKP servo press kit. This unit is optimized for press-fitting jobs up to 17 kN, addressing…

Electro-mechanical actuators offer precision, flexibility and efficiency
July 26, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Food and beverage dispensing often requires flexibility, efficiency and high performance. Exlar Tritex electro-mechanical actuators are designed to meet the needs of this demanding industry and many more, as they enable the precise…

Pneumatic positioning system offers precision at high speeds and forces
July 12, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee offers a selection of advanced technologies designed to enable precise control of motion. Its lineup includes Enfield Technologies’ S2 system, an all-in-one pneumatic positioning system capable of tackling high-speed and high-force applications…

Maximize process control efficiency with HercuLine actuators
May 25, 2017 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

Using actuators to position valves and dampers for process control can boost efficiency, minimize waste and reduce total cost of ownership. But to realize these benefits, it's important to choose reliable actuators from…

Versatile systems drive can control any AC motor
March 30, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee offers a modular and compact systems drive for controlling the speed and position of AC motor applications: the AC890 systems drive. This drive, manufactured by Parker, can be used with any AC…

Parker multi-axis servo drives are available from Wainbee
February 14, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee can supply Parker multi-axis servo drives, known as PSD1-M. These servo drives can be used as a standalone or as part of a multi-axis servo system where each axis module can have…

Clutches designed for dependable operation
September 15, 2016 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

Tsubaki carries a wide selection of drive, conveyor and engineered chains and products designed for reliability and performance in a range of applications. Its Cam Clutch product line is no exception. These clutches…

Wainbee supplies a full selection of Parker SSD Drives
July 14, 2016 by Wainbee Limited

A complete range of Parker SSD Drives is available from Wainbee. This product selection includes a variety of AC variable speed drives, high current output DC drives, panel-mounted drives and more. Product selection AC…

Daemar’s linear motion bearings offer high performance features
June 10, 2016 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar can supply a full range of linear motion bearings made by LM76 Linear Motion, a leading manufacturer of linear bearings for automation, food processing, packaging, pharmaceutical and medical equipment. These bearings feature…

The key advantages of using variable frequency drives
May 26, 2016 by Northern Industrial Supply Co. (NISCO)

Variable frequency drives (VFD) are essentially controllers that drive electric motors by varying the voltage and frequency that goes into them. There are many advantages to using such drives, including energy and cost…

Festo semi-rotary drives offer performance and flexibility
May 12, 2016 by Festo Inc

Festo takes performance and flexibility to a new level with its twin-piston semi-rotary drive DRRD, designed for applications that require a rotation function. This high performance and flexibility is thanks to the device’s…

Top brands of variable frequency drives available from NISCO
April 13, 2016 by Northern Industrial Supply Co. (NISCO)

Northern Industrial Supply Company’s aim is to be the number one supplier of high-quality and dependable air handling equipment and products to the industrial and process markets. As such, the company only offers…

The right cables are key to creating a reliable VFD system
April 11, 2016 by Lapp Canada Inc

Cables are often considered to be the most critical component in variable frequency drive (VFD) systems. To ensure reliability, the cables must be able to handle power distortions. Depending on the cable design…

Festo electric actuator offers reliability in heavy-duty applications
March 22, 2016 by Festo Inc

When flexibility and control are required in challenging, high-load applications, the new ESBF heavy-duty electrical cylinders from Festo are the ideal solution. Designed for applications that require dynamic forces from 300 N to…

Festo’s core products offer quality and performance
January 16, 2016 by Festo Inc

Festo, a leading supplier of automation technology, has many products that are in high demand because they simplify work for customers, and help make them more productive and innovative. To ensure its customers…

Linde Hydraulics products now available from Wainbee
January 11, 2016 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee is now a distributor for Linde Hydraulics in Canada, and offers the manufacturer’s complete line of heavy-duty hydraulics, power transmissions and electronics to the Canadian market. These products include hydraulic pumps and…

Rosta supplies vibrating motors from Venanzetti Vibrazioni
December 29, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Rosta is known for manufacturing a variety of rubber suspension components for oscillating conveyor applications. But in addition to these high-quality rubber products, the company also supplies reliable and rugged vibrating motors from…

Reggiana Riduttori gears available from Wainbee
November 26, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

As an industrial distributor, Wainbee carries a broad range of products from a long list of leading manufacturers, including Reggiana Riduttori (RR Canada). Wainbee is proud to offer planetary reduction gears, helical and…

Exlar actuating systems have power and performance
May 29, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When an application calls for power and performance, Exlar has the answer. The company’s actuating systems deliver an unmatched range of capabilities, power and performance in both linear and rotary configurations.  Actuating systems…


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