Rotating equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and fans can experience a torque overload if the system encounters an unexpected malfunction such as a jam or crash of the driven load. One way to protect these expensive components — and to avoid physical injury to personnel — is to install a torque limiter in the drive train. A torque limiter is a … [Read More...] about How do ball detent torque limiters work and when are they used?
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New absolute encoder for harsh environments from Netzer Precision
The VLX-60 is a new member of the VLX series of Electric Encoders, a product line based on Netzer Precision Motion Sensor proprietary technology. … [Read More...] about New absolute encoder for harsh environments from Netzer Precision
How do ball detent torque limiters work and when are they used?
Rotating equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and fans can experience a torque overload if the system encounters an unexpected malfunction such as a … [Read More...] about How do ball detent torque limiters work and when are they used?
Bosch Rexroth marks 225 years in business
The story began in 1795 when Georg Ludwig Rexroth launched the water-driven forge for iron production in the Spessart mountains in Germany. With this, … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth marks 225 years in business
Integrated servo drives in EtherCAT I/O terminal format
The new ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminals from Beckhoff are fully functional servo drives in a robust metal housing that deliver an output current (Irms) of … [Read More...] about Integrated servo drives in EtherCAT I/O terminal format
NORD offers ECO energy and carbon emission optimization service
NORD emphasizes improving motor efficiency to be able to manage resources, save costs, and protect the environment as industrial electric motor driven … [Read More...] about NORD offers ECO energy and carbon emission optimization service
Encoder Products Company offers draw wire motion feedback solution
Encoder Products Company’s (EPC) new LCX Series draw wire units work with EPC encoders to accurately measure position and provide motion feedback in … [Read More...] about Encoder Products Company offers draw wire motion feedback solution
New notched belt boasts zero maintenance
Regal Beloit Corporation’s new Browning TorqTitan notched belt uses innovative elastomers, optimized cord arrangements and notch profiles to make it … [Read More...] about New notched belt boasts zero maintenance
New integrated servo drives from Beckhoff expand automation beyond control cabinets
The new AMI812x series of integrated servo drives expands the Beckhoff compact drive technology portfolio (up to 48 V dc) with devices for distributed … [Read More...] about New integrated servo drives from Beckhoff expand automation beyond control cabinets
What are voltage monitoring relays and how are they used?
Relays are used in motor-driven applications to measure and monitor operating parameters such as temperature, current, or voltage, preventing damage … [Read More...] about What are voltage monitoring relays and how are they used?
Linear actuator speeds certification of ventilators in fight against COVID-19
Responding to an urgent need for medical ventilators for health professionals in Canada, StarFish Medical – Canada’s leading medical device design and … [Read More...] about Linear actuator speeds certification of ventilators in fight against COVID-19
Contactless energy transfer, cable-free communication open up new possibilities for machine builders
One of the more promising recent developments in connection technology is contactless energy and data transfer and its use in the industrial world. … [Read More...] about Contactless energy transfer, cable-free communication open up new possibilities for machine builders
What is a zero pressure accumulation conveyor?
A common function of a conveyer system is to accumulate products — in other words, to stop them from moving along the conveyor to create a buffer, … [Read More...] about What is a zero pressure accumulation conveyor?
Micro motors give robotic hand a boost
Among the changes to small motor design over the years has been the use of powerful rare-earth magnets to increase power density, making for smaller … [Read More...] about Micro motors give robotic hand a boost
Kollmorgen adds new controller to QMP-SynqNet controller series
Kollmorgen’s QMP-SynqNet Series is an ultra-high-performance multi-axis controller for precision applications. It incorporates a 64-bit 1.2-GHz … [Read More...] about Kollmorgen adds new controller to QMP-SynqNet controller series
Costa to lead ABB’s global Mechanical Power Transmission Div./Dodge
ABB has named company veteran Roger Costa as president of its global Mechanical Power Transmission Division, also known as the Dodge … [Read More...] about Costa to lead ABB’s global Mechanical Power Transmission Div./Dodge
Sensors aid packaging machine flexibility
Sensors have always been the unseen elements that make complex machines perform at their optimal level. This is true for all kinds of machines, … [Read More...] about Sensors aid packaging machine flexibility
Compact 1500-watt integrated servo motor
JVL has developed a new and unique product in the field of integrated motor control. The MAC1500 motor sets completely new standards for the … [Read More...] about Compact 1500-watt integrated servo motor
Nexen announces new Engineered Solutions brochure
Nexen Group, Inc ., a leading manufacturer of precision motion control components, power transmission, and web tension control products, is pleased to … [Read More...] about Nexen announces new Engineered Solutions brochure
Integrated single, multi-axis stepper motor controller and driver from OES
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has introduced their new ICAD Series of integrated motion controllers and drivers for 2-phase stepper motors. … [Read More...] about Integrated single, multi-axis stepper motor controller and driver from OES
Festo showcases its latest automation innovations at Pack Expo Connects
Festo has packaged a mix of innovative products with live product demonstrations for Pack Expo Connects November 9-13, 2020. Featured products are … [Read More...] about Festo showcases its latest automation innovations at Pack Expo Connects
Bosch Rexroth adds new offerings to its ctrlX AUTOMATION platform
Bosch Rexroth has added several new offerings to its recently introduced ctrlX AUTOMATION machine control platform. The new offerings include ctrlX … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth adds new offerings to its ctrlX AUTOMATION platform
Brake and clutch manufacturer Mach III has new website at machiii.com
Mach III, Kentucky-based designer and manufacturer of custom and standard brakes, clutches, and torque limiters (to connect and disconnect, stop, … [Read More...] about Brake and clutch manufacturer Mach III has new website at machiii.com
What are geared cam limit switches?
Electromechanical switches are often placed at the ends of linear axes to indicate the limits of travel. But for applications with rotary — rather … [Read More...] about What are geared cam limit switches?
Beckhoff introduces contact-free, flying motion technology with XPlanar
Beckhoff is unlocking entirely new possibilities in machine design with the introduction of XPlanar. In this innovative system for flying motion … [Read More...] about Beckhoff introduces contact-free, flying motion technology with XPlanar
Miniature gearing and planetary gearing in haptic feedback
Planetary gearsets offer applications advantages over other gearsets, including multiple kinematic combinations, power density, big reductions from … [Read More...] about Miniature gearing and planetary gearing in haptic feedback
XTS from Beckoff offers hygienic design with optimal cleanability
XTS Hygienic, the stainless steel version of the eXtended Transport System from Beckhoff, is now available in the U.S. The IP69K-rated linear … [Read More...] about XTS from Beckoff offers hygienic design with optimal cleanability
What are thermal overload relays and what motion components do they protect?
Heat is a major factor in the performance and life of a motor, and one of the primary sources of motor heating is current running through the motor … [Read More...] about What are thermal overload relays and what motion components do they protect?
What are HMI-PLC combination units and where do they make sense?
PLCs have long been an industry standard in machine control. They range in size and function from the simplest of controllers with the most basic … [Read More...] about What are HMI-PLC combination units and where do they make sense?
What’s the difference between dynamic braking and regenerative braking?
When a motor's rotor speed is greater than its synchronous, or designated, speed, it can act as a generator, creating electrical energy from … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between dynamic braking and regenerative braking?
What are busbars and how are they used in motion control applications?
Busbars are components that facilitate the distribution of power to electrical equipment, supplementing or replacing traditional wiring in … [Read More...] about What are busbars and how are they used in motion control applications?
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