Smart Factory and Industrial Robots
KGS Solution Parts Support Changing Factory Requirements Towards Industry 4.0
Advancements in communication technologies have made it possible to transmit more data at high speeds, allowing industrial equipment to perform simple to complex tasks. In addition, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the factory setting is being considered to further improve productivity.
For example, in order to perform more complicated tasks, there is an increase in the number of moving parts within industrial robots; and it is necessary to accurately control those moving parts. And, more sensors, cameras, etc. are needed to perform these accurate control.
KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES America provide electromagnetic noise countermeasure technology (EMC), heat countermeasure technology (Thermal Interface Materials, or TIMs) for suppressing heat generated by electronic elements, and vibration countermeasure technology (Vibration Damping Materials) so that these industrial devices can operate accurately and safely.
Smart Transport Robot
Smart transfer robots include sensors and sensor-related parts to transport goods autonomously. Existing electromagnetic noise and vibration movement from the factory machines can affect the robot’s performance, and immunity counter-measures would be important for accurate operations in such environments.
For EMC immunity noise mitigation, on-board grounding contacts (for EMC grounding and also effective against ESD or static electricity) and on-board shielding can clips (for use with shield cans) can be used. Thermal interface materials for transferring heat away from heat generating components to prevent overheating and malfunctions. EMI absorbers (such as flexible ferrite sheets for wireless charging) can also be used to combat immunity noise.
OG Series: Standard Type
Excellent grounding materials for reducing EMI noise at the board level and space saving.
OG A Series: Parallel EMC Grounding
Spring mechanism capable of withstanding 10 million deflections caused by engine vibration.
OGSC Series: Side Contacts
Ideal for applications where standard grounding between parallel boards/chassis is not possible.
OGCP Series: On-Board Shield Can Clips
Allows for easy installation and removal of shield‐cans for quick inspections and re‐work.
Smartply
FFSW Series: Very thin and flexible ferrite tile
Increases field strength of the transmitter and receiver antenna with the addition of this ferrite.
FFSX Series: RFID/NFC Flexible Ferrite Sheet
Flexible noise suppression ferrite sheet, engineered for both RFID/NFC and Rezence wireless charging.
CPVP-F Series: Soft, 2W/m•K Thermal Pad
Super compliable (ASKER C 0) material sandwiched between thin permanent PET film.
CPSH Series: Soft, 5W/m•K Thermal Pad
Compliable thermal pad helps to crowd out air bubbles to reduce thermal resistance.
Control Box
Signal lines for motor control and power lines are contained together the control box, and EMC noise can conduct or radiate from these lines.
Ferrites are frequently used to suppress these noise, but understanding how to attach ferrites based on differential mode noise and common mode noise is an important distinction in addition to knowing the problematic frequency. There are also multiple openings where cables extend from the box and slits where the top and bottom of the box join together. Shielding materials such as conductive FoF gaskets and conductive foams can be used to fill these gaps.
Broad Effect Core
BRE Series: Broadband EMC noise suppression
Amorphous metal core, effective for suppression of conducted and radiated broadband noise.
BREK Series: Includes screw mount tabs
High-performance noise suppression cores with secure screw-mounts for fixation.
KRFC Series: Ni-Zn Ferrite Clamp
Effective suppression of conducted noise up to 30MHz and radiated noise over 30MHz.
KTR Series: Single, solid toroidal core
Effective for suppression of both conducted noise (up to 30MHz) and radiated noise (over 30MHz).
NLCG Series: Fabric over the Foam Gasket
EMI gasket with low surface resistance for excellent shielding effectiveness and ESD mitigation.
EZ-F Series: Conductive Cushion Gasket
Ideal for grounding or shielding applications with narrow gaps and a great alternative to FoF gaskets.
WINAL Series: Transparent Conductive Film
Low surface electric resistance gives higher shielding effectiveness. Protected by PET film on both surfaces.
FRCSE Series: Lightweight Cable Shield Jacket
Easily installed on connected cables for immediate shielding against emissions or immunity noise.
