100% Employee Owned, Founded 1954 CONTACT 855.889.0092 Careers Automation Technical Bulletins and Guides Browse our latest automation technical bulletins and guides: AC Drive Common Questions – Control Modes, Braking Methods and More So, you’re going to use an AC drive and you know what horsepower and voltage you need, now what? There are numerous issues to consider when applying an AC drive. Take a look some of the most common topics we get asked about. Control Modes There are three different motor… Advantages of a Gantry System vs a 6-Axis Robot Solution Technical Guide: Gantry System vs 6-Axis Robot Solution Cross Company sells both Gantry and 6-Axis robotic solutions. Our goal is for our customers and readers to make the smartest choice for their situation and application. In the world of motion control, the industry has reached the point where the initial… How to Use Proportional Technology to Control Pressure in High Flow Applications How to Use Proportional Technology to Control Pressure in High Flow Applications We run across a lot of applications in our industry, and one of our customers had a very specific need. They asked, “How can I automatically control the pressure in my air receiver?” This is not an unusual… Coval LEMAX Improves Vacuum Efficiency in Packaging Coval LEMAX: Improving Efficiency for Packaging Applications Vacuum applications can be prone to inefficiencies and, therefore, waste a lot of energy. If you have a “dumb” or under-sensored process, you may as well count the dollars as the air blows through the exhaust of a venturi! Inefficiencies are a fact of life with… Specifying a Yaskawa AC Drive Normal Duty vs. Heavy Duty: Specifying a Yaskawa AC Drive Questions to Consider for Your Yaskawa Application When you are thinking about purchasing a Yaskawa AC Drive, you have to decide whether a Normal Duty or Heavy Duty drive is required for the application. This applies to the J1000, V1000… Universal Robots Application Builder Faster CoBot Deployment with Universal Robot’s Application Builder Collaborative robots (CoBots) are already making significant inroads in the US and global manufacturing industry with Universal Robots (UR) staking a majority market share. With more and more first-timers looking at ways to automate using CoBots, it becomes important to make the process easier for… Coval FPC Series Vacuum Cup Gentle and Secure: The Coval FPC Vacuum Cup for Bags In the world of pneumatics, vacuum is seen as a dark magic. Whether you are picking up boxes for palletizing or individual products, getting the proper flow and seal is crucial for a successful pick and place. To even further complicate… The advantages of stepper motor systems The advantages of Stepper Motor Systems versus Servo Systems Stepper Motors and Drives (Stepper Systems) have always been a low cost alternative to Servo Motors and Drives (Servo Systems), but there are applications where the inherent characteristics of Stepper Systems have advantages other than cost. There are many Stepper Systems that utilize motor… What are the options when custom machinery fails? What Are The Options When Custom Machinery Fails? Custom machinery is everywhere in manufacturing because generic solutions may not work or be efficient enough. But if something happens to your custom machine, your repair or redesign options may be limited. For example, a large Tier 1 Automotive customer had several… Load More VIEW ALL CROSS COMPANY TECHNICAL RESOURCES VIEW ALL AUTOMATION GROUP RESOURCES CONTACT US TODAY! See How Our Automation Team Can Help Improve Quality, Increase Efficiency, And Reduce Risk In Your Operation 855.889.0092 About Locations Careers Feedback Events ShopCross Blog Sign up for our newsletter to get industry trends, educational content, and product updates, the way you want to receive them. Updates on our response to COVID-19 Download our latest W9 © 2021 Cross Company. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Web Design by Drum Creative