Bauer Supplies Gear Motors for Crane Used to Construct World’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge
Russky Island is located just off of Vladivostok, Russia, with the Eastern Bosphorous strait separating the island from the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula. As part of a massive regeneration project, development work began to turn the island into a large-scale, state-of-the-art tourist resort.Plans were drawn up for the construction of a bridge that would link the island to the mainland. That same year, it was announced that these new facilities would host the APEC summit in September 2012. A fast-track construction schedule was initiated resulting in the last section of the central span being lifted into place on April 2, 2012. The ...

Linear Shaft Supports with Removable Top
Freeport NY – New low-profile linear shaft supports from Ondrives Corp. feature a unique removable top. Using top loading makes for easier assembly and accurate re-alignment of shafts and bearings when needed with less downtime. The removable top allows quick replacement without the loss of alignment position.These patent-pending LPB shaft supports are also low profile, only 0.87-in. high for a 0.25-in. shaft diameter. For shaft diameters from 0.25 to 2.0 in., there are 9 different sizes available. Metric bores are also available. The LPB shaft supports are also RoHS compliant and are precision manufactured in aluminum, are gray anodized, and have alloy steel ...

Timken Tapered Roller Bearings offer increased load ratings
The Timken Company (www.timken.com) has proudly announced a 10 percent average increase in calculated load ratings for its tapered roller bearings.Utilized in a vast array of industrial and mobile equipment, the Timken tapered roller bearings have been specifically engineered with advanced technology. Performance assessments of the bearings warrant the improvement in predicted life in around 20 product types used in various industries, including agriculture and food processing, mining and aggregate, rail and vehicle systems, and energy generation from coal, gas, oil and wind.From the results of an extensive lifecycle testing, it was proven that the company’s higher performance ratings works ...

New Slim Linear Encoders from RSF
Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators, and video and vision systems.Central to the design of the encoders is the reading carriage and reading head connected by a wear-free and maintenance-free magnetic coupling. The carriage is also constrained by a magnet guide that affects the ferromagnetic tapes on the extrusion, so there are no forces that could stress guide parts and ...

Minarik Drives Announces Agreement with Kaman Industrial Technologies
Minarik Drives is very pleased to announce that it has signed and implemented a National Distribution Agreement with Kaman Industrial Technologies. This agreement will further enhance a partnership that will provide Minarik Drives with 200 new locations and will provide Kaman Industrial Technologies a premier DC drive and drive systems product line.“We are very pleased to add Kaman Industrial’s selling capability and the value added approach they brings to their customers to our already strong distribution channel.” said John Hegel, President of Minarik Drives. “Kaman’s penetration into the user and OEM markets will open doors for us that had been ...

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Schaumburg, Ill. – HEIDENHAIN’s newest angle encoder, the ERO 6000, features a flat design, no integral bearing and a small scanning head. It’s ideal for use in many metrology systems, in compact rotary tables and high dynamic applications such as air bearing spindles, laser trackers and robot arms. The compact scanning head of the ERO 6000... [Read more]
For reliable and accurate angle measurements in various microcontroller-based applications, Austriamicrosystems (www.austriamicrosystems.com) has unveiled the AS5048 14-bit magnetic rotary encoder chip, which is designed with a PWM output and an I2C or SPI interface. The AS5048 enables for a one time programming of the zero position, using a simple... [Read more]
Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has proudly announced that its Resolute absolute optical encoder can now be used in linear formats with Mitsubishi serial communication protocol. This enables the optical encoder to be utilized with Mitsubishi’s MELSERVO-J4 line of servo amplifiers, which are commonly used in various industries such as flat panel display... [Read more]
Heidenhain (www.heidenhain.com) has introduced its latest EBI 1135 absolute inductive rotary encoder, catering to a growing number of applications that demand multi-turn variants of absolute encoders that are sturdy as resolvers yet low in cost, and provides features beyond those offered by resolvers. The company’s new encoder is integrated with the... [Read more]
Johannes Huebner GmbH (www.huebner-giessen.com) has developed a new range of magnetic encoders that can be installed without housings or bearings. The new MAG(-G) 50-1200 magnetic encoders can transmit interference-free signals under extreme conditions while its system has been specifically designed to withstand shocks and vibration. This new technology... [Read more]
Baumer (www.baumer.com) has announced the release of its HOG 86 series of redundant optical incremental encoders, which are ideal for applications requiring reliable motor/generator feedback as well as speed and position control. The new encoders feature dies cast housing that offers C4 protection from corrosion. With IP66 rating, the encoders can withstand... [Read more]
The new DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor from Arcus Technology (www.arcus-technology.com) integrates Renishaw’s (www.renishaw.com) magnetic encoder chip for real-time position verification. Its compact size enables the motor to stay within the NEMA 11 standard, which is the 1.1-inch-square form factor. A 16-microstep driver, the DMX-K-SA-11 is capable of... [Read more]
Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators,... [Read more]
SICK (www.sick.com) has introduced its first rotary encoders that feature a built-in Ethernet IP interfaces at the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The AFM60 multi-turn and AFS60 single-turn absolute encoders utilize the Ethernet interfaces to monitor networks and for diagnostics. Its integrated diagnostic functions include monitoring the internal temperature... [Read more]
Posital (www.posital.com) has integrated a bit parallel interface to its range of OCD optical encoders, ensuring a reliable, fast transfer of angular position into higher level controllers. These make them suitable for use in remote regions, as they offer easy diagnosis options that come with simple tools. The OCD optical encoders are based on a single... [Read more]
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Miles Budimir is the senior editor for motion control. He holds a BSEE from Cleveland State University and has worked in the design of industrial controls. For Motion Control Tips, Miles will be covering