The 8LV servo motor series has been expanded to include additional high-performance products. With the motto “Highest power density in the smallest installation space” in mind, all mechanical and electrical elements in this series of servo motors have been integrated into an extremely compact unit. Equipped with the smallest possible absolute encoder system with a […]
Archives for March 2011
PF25G gearhead stepper motor delivers high torque in compact package
Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) has unveiled its latest PFG25G gearhead stepper motor. Coming from the company’s well-established portfolio of tin-can stepper products, PFG25G gearhead stepper motor is suitable for medical device industry’s projects that demand for high torque motor but have limited space. The gearhead stepper motor is offered both in unipolar and bipolar winding and […]
Axial ball bearings reduce household energy consumption by 5%
Schaeffler Technologies (www.schaeffler.com) has developed new roller bearings that will help household appliances reduce its energy consumption by as much as five percent. These energy efficient bearings improve the compressor’s overall energy efficiency rating by one class. Specifically designed to match eccentric shaft bearings within refrigeration compressors, the new FAG axial ball bearings replaces the […]
EPSON RS4 Robots provide 450-degree axis rotation
Epson Robots (www.robots.epson.com) has introduced the latest addition to its RS-Series SCARA portfolio — a zero footprint, long reach robot that offers more than the typical SCARA — the EPSON RS4 Robots. “Unique to the EPSON RS4 arm is our new workspace design which maximizes work envelope usage” said Michael Ferrara, EPSON Robots’ Director. “The […]
New Ball Screw and Guide Options for Tolomatic Actuator Series
Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic has expanded its new line of ERD electric rod-style actuators to make the line more flexible than ever before. Enhancements such as ball screws, motor mounts for NEMA and metric stepper and servo motors, plus a guide option, make it possible to employ ERD actuators in many more types of motion […]
Emerson’s FIELDVUE digital valve controllers features FDT/DTM system interface
Emerson Process (www.emersonprocess.com) has launched its Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers, which can now be incorporated into any process control system supporting FDT/DTM technology, features HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus communications. The Valvelink DTM software enables users to perform startup, diagnostic and commissioning activities by communicating with any FIELDVUE digital valve controller. Certified by the FDT […]
1FK7 Servo Motor Series ideal for motion control applications
The Siemens Drive Technologies Division (www.siemens.com) has released the latest 1FK7 servo motor series which has been optimized and extended for standard motion applications. The 1FK7 series’ basic “Compact” models provide a vast array of versions and sizes that caters to all drive tasks. Its “High Dynamic” version delivers reduced rotor inertia, providing an optimum […]
Triangle Research optimizes integrated PLCs
Triangle Research International (www.tri-plc.com) has announced the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of programmable logic controllers (PLC) for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) — the FMD1616-10 and FMD88-10 PLCs. These new FMD PLCs complete Triangle Research’s lineup of highly integrated “Super PLCs”, which starts from the small Nano-10 to the F-series. The super PLC series […]
Animatics’ Integrated Servo Offers 900W Peak Power
Santa Clara, Cal. – Animatics Corporation announces the latest release in their OEM Series of SmartMotors™, the new SM3416DT-PLS2. This technology now packs greater than 900W of peak power, over 1 HP, into the cube-shaped Integrated Servo. The motors feature high-speed position capture for demanding packaging, labeling, and vision registration applications. They also feature advanced […]
Planetary Gearheads for Harsh Environments from Thomson
Wood Dale, Ill. – Thomson’s new Micron® AquaTRUE Planetary® Gearheads are said to be the industry’s only 100% stainless steel gearheads specifically designed for the demanding performance requirements of food, beverage and pharmaceutical handling, packaging and dispensing applications. The gearheads feature 300 series Stainless Steel external housings for maximum corrosion resistance, and are IP67 protected […]