Automation
Fans for products used in automation technology by SEPA EUROPE
Axial Fans
The classic axial fan: proven a million times over and powerful
Radial fans
The compact radial fan: super flat and powerful!
Individual solutions
Cooling solutions individually adapted to application and space conditions
Coolers for various components in automation technology
Fans for products used in automation technology by SEPA EUROPE
We are surrounded by industrial automation in many sectors. Unobtrusive yet reliable, the automation components perform their tasks, be it in e.g. the control of lighting systems, luggage handling systems, CNC machines or in building automation technology.
Whether as individual components or in a group, comprising control computer, components for signal processing and drive control, they are usually installed in control cabinets.
To ensure reliable functioning, intelligent thermal management is indispensable.
If you have any questions about thermal management in the automation industry, pleas contact:
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Robert Cap
Managing Director
Phone: +49 7634 594 59-215
E-mail: rcap@sepa-europe.com
Industrial PCs
Industrial PCs (IPC) are employed in factories and production plants to automate and monitor the manufacturing processes. The main processors (CPU) and graphics processors (GPU) in industrial PCs generate a considerable amount of heat during operation. This heat coupled with insufficient cooling can result in a decline in performance, system instability and at worst in hardware failures. In order to prevent this from occurring and to ensure that the systems function reliably, the efficient MFB40H fan for example, is an excellent choice. The MFB40 axial fan is true workhorse and does its job conscientiously and efficiently for many years. Thanks to its robust ball bearing system it has a lifespan of 350000 h (at 40°C) and is thus predestined to provide failsafe cooling in industrial automation. This multi-talent is available in the voltages 5V/12V/24V that are typically found in automation technology.
Robotics and automated machines
Robots and automated machines are widespread in the manufacturing sector where they are employed for completing tasks, e.g. mounting, packing and the transport of materials. Progressive development necessitates the precise control of the heat that is generated in particular in the light of the increasing complexity of the peripheral devices. The LF40P fan of SEPA EUROPE with its shock-proof MagFix bearing provides a robust solution for the cooling of electronic components in challenging environments. Its durability and temperature resistance render it an excellent and reliable choice.
IoT Devices
IoT devices (Internet of Things) play an increasingly important role in automation technology. These connected devices increase the efficiency of the monitoring, control and optimization of processes in a multitude of applications. Although IoT devices have numerous advantages, they also create new challenges with regard to thermal management. Due to their compact design and their consequent frequent use in applications where space is limited, the dissipation of heat is often difficult. Inadequate cooling can result in power loss, shortened lifespan and even failures. Fans play a decisive role in dissipating heat as they are used to improve the air circulation in the housings of IoT devices and to dissipate the heat generated by electronic components, e.g. processors, memories and communication modules. Hot spots can thus be avoided by targeting the airflow and an even distribution of temperature achieved.
In this case, the chip cooler HZ30B is the perfect answer. This active cooler is an innovative solution as the high-performance RaAxial fan MF17B05 was simply sunk flush into an aluminium pinbloc heat sink instead of placing it on the surface. A remarkably low overall height of a mere 8 mm is achieved by this type of construction thus allowing the chip cooler to find sufficient space in the smallest of devices. The cooling performance speaks for itself as the pins are offset so that the air flows over them effectively. This is confirmed by the remarkable thermal resistance of only 4.7 K/W.
SEPA EUROPE´s finger guards for the automation technology
Fans play a major role in automation technology for the cooling of electronic components, controls and other devices. Guards and guards with electromagnetic compatibility (EMV) protection are highly relevant for several reasons.
High-performance fans by SEPA EUROPE operate in automation technology at high speeds. The risk of injury is high! Accidents can be caused by persons coming into contact with rotating fans. The metal finger guard FG by SEPA EUROPE provides protection against injuries caused by unintentional contact with the fan. It is available in the sizes 25 mm – 500 mm and therefore fits on virtually every fan.
Electromagnetic interferences can affect the performance of electronic devices in automation systems. The fan guard FM and LFGFSB-45 help to shield against electromagnetic radiation. This aids in preventing interferences to other devices that are located in the immediate proximity and the automated system can operate smoothly and efficiently.
Customized solutions
The combination of heat sink and fan so-called active coolers can be seen as the key to success in accomplishing these tasks.Here SEPA EUROPE offers a wide range of individual components that can be combined in a variety of ways. This allows SEPA EUROPE to meet customer requirements in every respect.
Products for automation systems
The chip cooler HZ25B was developed by SEPA EUROPE and is a smart combination of the Kühligel® and micro fan.
The heat sink is made from high-purity aluminium and has a convincing low thermal resistance. The integrated micro fan is also equipped with a special, long-lasting MagFix® sleeve bearing that is designed for operating temperatures of up to 80°C. Thanks to its extremely flat design, the cooler is particularly suitable for the above mentioned application.
Radial Fans – Slimline blowers for embedded systems
The blowers impress with their compact dimensions of 38x40x5 mm (HY40H05), 54x52x6 mm (HY52A05P) and 45x45x4 mm (HY45AB05P) and have more than deserved the name “slimline”.
Kühligel® with HY45AB05P radial cooler – super flat and efficient
In this case pin-fin heat sinks known as Kühligel® that are only 10 mm high together with a radial fan provide a cooling solution with a sensationally low thermal resistance of 0.95 K/W.