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Middex Tool Monitoring Systems
Middex WK2A Broken Tool Detector
- Reduce stocking cost, left/right sweeping from 15° to 270°
- Increase production, fast cycle times, eliminated nuisance faults
- Adaptable, works with negative or positive machine ground wiring
- Versatile, outputs selectable npn, pnp, latching/non latching, inverting
- Production increase, teach cycle on setup only, fast cycle times
- Maintenance friendly, quick connect/disconnect plugs (supplied)
- Low cost, works with WK2 sensors, same cables
- Easy replaced, no additional parts needed to put in place of a WK2
Middex WK2 Older Broken Tool Detector
- Increase up-time, shavings deflector prevents shavings build-up, nuisance faults
- Absolutely coolant leak proof, IP68 or 20m (65 feet) of water depth protection
- Less troubles, strong motor pierces coolant jets and moves shavings
- Housing special steel chromed to withstand chemical and mechanical abuse
- Your time is valuable, practically no maintenance
- You have room, small diameter sensor, only 22mm (7/8")
- Flawless signal generating, solid state electronics, wear resistant outputs
- Stable running system, since 1978 experience in industrial electronics
Middex WK2S Broken Tool Detector
- Adaptable, works with negative or positive machine ground wiring
- Production increase, teach cycle on setup only, fast cycle times
- Versatile, outputs selectable npn, pnp, latching/non latching, inverting
- Maintenance friendly, quick connect/disconnect plugs (supplied)
- Low cost, works with WK2 sensors, same cables
- Easy replaced, no additional parts needed to put in place of a WK2
- Tool friendly, speed and torque controlled for
optimal contact
- Longevity, solid state, wear resistant outputs
Middex WK3 Broken Tool Detector
- Accurate, fast measuring, returns signal for out of place parts and tools instantly
- Straightforward to use, teach cycle on setup only
- Increased up-time, differential mode available
- Reliable, bearing guided shaft for increased accuracy
- Part and tool friendly, speed and torque controlled for optimal contact
- Effortless maintenance, quick connect/disconnect plugs (supplied)
Middex WK10 Broken Tool Detector
- Checking the length of a tool as it is returned to the magazine, rejecting length differences from the learned size
- Angular resolution 0.01° or approximately 0.105mm with a 600mm probe length
- No-flex carbon probe 8mm x 8mm for accurate test results
- Scanning range 360°, no mechanical stop, no home position required
- Scanning left or right hand
- Scanning speeds range from 320ms (30°) to 750ms (270°)
- Communication with open PLC machine controller via ProfiBus or ProfiNet
Middex WK5 Broken Tool Detector
- Yes it can, it works especially for the smallest tools from 0.1mm (.004")
- Tool friendly, speed and torque controlled and adjustable for optimal tool contact
- Adaptable, works with negative or positive machine ground wiring
- Outputs pnp (WK5/NPN unit npn) selectable latching/non latching, inverting
- Wiring terminates in plugs, quick connect/disconnect plugs supplied
- Increased production, teach cycle on set up only, fast cycle times
- Saves space, will fit in tightest cabinets (only 23mm wide or less than one Inch)
- Handy, sweep control for left or right hand sweeping
- No restrictions, zero (home) position anywhere on 360°
- Flawless signal generating, solid state electronics
Middex WK1 Broken Tool Detector
- Increased production, teach cycle on set up only, fast cycle times
- Absolutely leak prove, even under severe machining conditions
- No restrictions, home position anywhere on 360°
- Flawless signal generating, solid state electronics, wear resistant outputs
- On order status, obtaining parts may take longer, replacement WK2A
Middex BKS1S Two Tool Broken Tool Detector
- Adaptable, works with negative or positive machine ground wiring
- Flexible, outputs selectable npn, pnp, latching/non latching, inverting
- Maintenance friendly, quick connect/disconnect plugs (supplied)
- Increased production, teach cycle on set up only, fast cycle times
- Versatile, use it for either one or two tools, selectable at the controller front plate
- Sweep control for left/right tool completely user controllable
- Low cost, same controller and sensor for either one or two tool monitoring
- No restrictions, zero (home) position anywhere on 360°
- Flawless signal generating, solid state electronics
- Replaces BKS1, accepts cable with plug (older version) or open leads
Middex BKS1 Older Two Tool Broken Tool Detector
- Increased production, teach cycle on set up only, fast cycle times
- Absolutely leak prove, even under severe machining conditions
- Versatile, for either one or two tools, selectable at the controller front plate
- Low cost, same controller and sensor for either one or two tool monitoring
- No restrictions, home position anywhere on 360°
- Flawless signal generating, solid state electronics, wear resistant outputs
- A few controllers left in stock, replacement is BKS1S
Middex MTCE4(A) Signal Extender
- Extending one input on the machine side to 4
- Connect up to 4 tool monitors to the machine like it would be one only
- 4 inputs OK, 4 inputs NotOK to 1 output OK and 1 output NotOK
- No changes necessary to the machine software
- Will work with WK2A, WK5, BKS1(S)
- Please note: Tool monitors operated with the MTCE4 will scan at the same time
- Turn switch to select how many units are connected