Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced that National Sales Manager Michael McVeigh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. He will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the entire sales channel for Bishop-Wisecarver, and manage all global efforts both domestically and internationally. “I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for four years […]
Linear Motion
Exlar introduces servo actuators with smooth and accurate rotary and linear motion control
Exlar (www.exlar.com) has unveiled its new electric actuators that provide easy-to-use rotary and linear motion for different types of motion control applications in the medical device industry. The electric actuation that utilizes servo controls also provides environmentally friendly, high-efficiency and low-maintenance solution. Exlar’s all electric actuators are best suited as replacements for pneumatic and hydraulic […]
Servo electric damper actuators for signal changes, precise position feedback
To meet strict clean air regulations, most plants rely on low-NOx (nitrous oxide) burners in their boilers. The burners mainly rely on accurate control of the combustion air to reach the required NOx reduction. Many plants are considering advanced control option to improve the control of combustion air. However, precise position control of multiple dampers […]
Amacoil introduces new sensor-controlled winding system
Amacoil Inc. (www.amacoil.com) is proud to announce the release of the new Amacoil-Uhing AVS software-based level winding system that utilizes sensors to coordinate and monitor spool rotational speed relative to accumulate materials at the spool flanges. Sensors monitor the spool rotational speed, the line feed speed of the wire or other material and linear speed/position […]
Sick introduces new linear encoder for positioning robotics and machine tools
Sick (www.sick.co.uk) is proud to announce the release of its latest high-compact absolute linear encoder, the TTK70. It is designed as a motor feedback system for linear motors or for positioning machine tools and robotics. The high-performance magnetic encoder gives a very reliable alternative to fragile optical scales, with an accuracy of ± 10 microns […]
Shimpo Announces STH Rotary Actuator
Shimpo Drives announces its new STH servo-driven rotary actuator. STH is a mid-performance rotary actuator that sets a new price/performance point in rotary positioning. A Shimpo Able servo reducer is the interface between the servo motor and STH output actuator. Able features simple mounting of nearly any small to medium servo motor and gives the […]
Aerotech introduces new ASRT series rotary stages
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has unveiled its new ASRT series rotary stages with direct-drive brushless servo motor technology for precise zero backlash positioning in an IP66 sealed design. This guarantees thorough operation in environments where liquid, dust and dirt are unavoidable. The ASRT series is aimed at applications which involve dust or mist spray, washdown, or where […]
Oriental Motor introduces improved DRL Series
Oriental Motor USA (www.orientalmotor.com) is proud to introduce the improved DRL series, which is ideal for heavy load. The series allows for size reduction in both linear actuator and the driver while improving the linear motion’s accuracy. The new DRL line of linear actuators is one of a kind in the marketplace with its optional […]
When to Choose Crossed Roller Bearings
by Naoki Yamaguchi Assistant Technical Manager NB Corporation of America As newer motion equipment demands more in terms of precision, the crossed roller bearing has gained prominence for use in friction reducing devices. Here’s a closer look at its features and suitability for your motion system design. Rollers in a resin cage can be closer […]
Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor
Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is now available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor that delivers up to 720 pounds of force in a more compact package. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving it greater versatility and performance […]