For PSD devices equipped with IO-Link bus systems, the standard software has now been extended with the E-Ident function, which enables distinct device identification.

The positioning systems PSD 48x / 49x are now also available with Industrial Ethernet bus interfaces as standard. In addition to CANopen and IO-Link, the bus systems EtherCAT, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP are also offered.

The direct drives of the PSD product family are mechatronic systems with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system that can be used without a battery.

PSD direct drives are used in packaging machines, filling lines and woodworking machines worldwide. All the relevant subsystems for automatic format changeovers are already integrated into these intelligent drives, which are already available with the CANopen, IO-Link, PROFINET and EtherCAT control interfaces.

During lockdown, we all spent a lot of time on the couch and some of us have gained a few pounds. But, when you open your crunchy bag of potato chips in the evening, have you ever stopped to think how many high-tech machines are involved in its production these days? The journey from potato to supermarket is a fascinating odyssey that involves a wide range of manufacturing and packaging machines. A host of machine builders are involved in developing and supplying specialist solutions for every step in the processing and packaging of foodstuffs. One of them is Tronrud Engineering from Eggemoen, near Oslo, in Norway. The company, which employs around 200 staff, supplies its customers with impressive, state-of-the-art packaging machines. Kjell Erik Meier is responsible for programming and automation of the machines at Tronrud. The TCP PN8 case packer is one of this high-tech machines.

halstrup-walcher optionally integrates the Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function into its PSx positioning systems 3 series for drives with IP65 and Ethernet-based buses. TÜV-Rheinland certification confirms the safety concept of the hardware.

Sustainability, industry 4.0 and customization are the biggest trends in the industry right now. In order to meet the challenges associated with these trends, the intelligent drives from halstrup-walcher offer packaging machine manufacturers advantages in each of these areas.