SEPAC has released a 1-inch electromagnetic spring engaged, power off (SEB) brake for aerospace and defense applications. This unique brake, 1inch in diameter, is suitable for small actuators and ideal for the limited space and difficult performance requirements of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). SEPAC’s SEB can withstand extreme temperatures as well as high […]
What is a linear rotary servomotor?
While it may sound like a contradiction (or someone not knowing what they’re talking about), the linear rotary motor is in fact a real product. Basically, a linear rotary servomotor is a unique type of motor that offers motion in more than one direction or axis. So they can offer rotational motion like a traditional […]
DC motors for an array of OEM applications, including low current, from ISL
ISL Products International Ltd. has expanded its brush and brushless DC motor and gear motor modification capabilities to further meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. The newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of especially low-energy designs in which high efficiency and extremely low current are required. In addition to […]
New connector from Applied Motion Products simplifies daisy chain connections
Applied Motion Products’ new daisy-chain board connector for its NEMA 11 frame StepSERVO Integrated Motors separates communication terminals into two standalone power and I/O connectors, making it easier to establish daisy-chain connections on RS-485 and Modbus RTU networks. Standard configurations of Applied Motion’s TSM11 (NEMA 11 frame) integrated motors incorporate a single 12-pin header that […]
Drives aide in baggage handling system upgrade
Though passenger numbers and luggage volume at Victoria Airport in British Columbia, Canada, are nowhere near the numbers at large international hubs, it was exactly for this reason that the baggage handling system (BHS) posed major challenges to the handling system OEM. This airport did not have a lot of room to accommodate all the […]
The top 5 stories on Motion Control Tips in 2017
Here we are at the end of another year. And, like every other media organization, we love to look back over the past year to see what you, our readers, found most interesting on our sites. Think of it as a kind of year-end reckoning. With that in mind, here is a short list of the […]
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors now available in foot-mounted and footless models
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors, designed with smooth contours and advanced sealing, exceed IP69K for water to maximize motor life in high pressure, sanitary cleaning environments. The product line spans single and three-phase ratings in foot-mounted and footless configurations, providing ultimate flexibility for OEMs and end users to choose the right product for their equipment and […]
What is a hygienic servo motor?
Servo motors find use in a wide range of applications, from cleanroom settings to dirty environments where they face exposure to varying temperatures, pressures, and even liquid and caustic chemicals, in addition to dust and debris. One specific class of servo motors called hygienic (or simply stainless steel) are motors specifically designed to satisfy hygienic […]
New Micro-Positioning Components and Solutions catalog from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new catalog of engineered products necessary for precision positioning of medium loads used in industry and research. The products highlighted in the catalog are developed to move loads of 10 to 50 kg (22 to 110 lb) over distances up to 300 mm. Rotation stages provide rotation angles of […]
ElectroCraft intros CompletePower Plus Universal Drive
ElectroCraft, Inc. has expanded their CompletePower Plus family of BLDC motor drives offering with the CompletePower Plus Universal Drive. The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, using state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. The CompletePower Plus comes in three standard capacities with customized […]