Recent content by afterhrs

You might want to check out the new Keyence PX-series infa-red optical sensors. If memory serves, they claim to have one that can read up to 40 M',they are dirt resistant and IP-67 rated. The one I had demonstrated can see thru your finger. Keyence is not cheap, but they do make some nifty...

Here some practical factors to consider when you are determining which spec. to use. 1)Life cycle of the equipment. a)IEC = shorter cycles, 5yrs or less. b)NEMA = longer than 10 years 2)Enviroment. a)IEC = packaging operation. b)NEMA = steel mill/foundry. 3)duty cycle. a) IEC =...

Maybe a stroll down memory lane may be of some help, I dont know of any indidviduals that use a VFD for that sole purpose. thread 237-74246 Best regards, Afterhrs

Tinytim22, " Computers dont't make mistakes, but people entering data do" If this was true, companies wouldn't need I.T. departments. It was either the computer or a woman, I just know it! I can't find my lost shaker of salt! Regards, Afterhrs

IRstuff, For the high volume manufacturing sector, you are absolutely correct. When it comes to many other arenas, incuding the machines that are used for manufacturing, I will continue to employ this philosophpy. [cheers] Very best regards, Afterhrs

IRstuff, Explain, I am always willing to learn!

SSN-702 U.S.S Phoenix It was an invaluable experience, I was taught this phrase that I still use to this day. You get what you INSPECT, not what you EXPECT. Regards, afterhrs

ScottI2R It has been over 10 yrs since I was on a boat(submarine). I will say that we used 400 hz for cooling fans and various other "items." In my world, I understood the reasoning to be a size driven issue and the weight was just an added benefit. Regards, Afterhrs Ask me no...

Is that marksmanship or paintsmanship..... Regards, afterhrs

This one is for the people that will appreciate a collision between a redneck saying and the human side of engineering "Be careful when being mean to people and critters, they just might learn thier lesson." This saying is the southern take on Confucius. Regards, Afterhrs

Or you could get a back pack, a smaller 12v battery(lawnmower), and purshase some defrosting strips that are used in the rear windows of vehicles. I bet a clever guy like you could even arrange the defrosting strips in some sort of crosshair pattern to improve your marksmanship. Regards, Afterhrs

I am curious to know if you added an additional 1kva transformer to the control cabinet when you added the SLC-5/04

This one has helped me immensely. You get what you INSPECT, not what you EXPECT. Great thread! Afterhrs

One more thought, go to the Chemical or Enviromental engineering forums and ask the same question. Best regards, Afterhrs

ScottI2R, I hope you work for a company that keeps excellent records. I would get the serial number from each machine sold to that customer and check the bill of material in the original build specifications. The bill of material might also include the date and companies for all purchased...