One of the most important operating parameters of motor and gearmotor operation is the temperature of the motor windings. Motor heating is caused by mechanical, electrical, and copper losses, as well as heat transferred to the motor from external sources, including the ambient temperature and surrounding equipment. If the temperature of the … [Read More...]
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POSITAL offers encoders, sensors with IP69K environmental protection
POSITAL has expanded its portfolio of rotary encoders and inclinometers (tilt sensors) to include more devices with IP69K level environmental … [Read More...]
New Weintek HMI series features capacitive touch screens with multi-touch drivers
The new cMT X Series HMI continues Weintek's tradition of pushing the boundaries of HMI capabilities. The cMT3152X and cMT3162X will feature … [Read More...]
Direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor
The new patented SDLM-019-070-01-01 direct-drive linear motor with integrated position and temperature sensors is the latest addition to the series of … [Read More...]
What function do thermistors and KTY sensors serve in motors and gearmotors?
One of the most important operating parameters of motor and gearmotor operation is the temperature of the motor windings. Motor heating is caused by … [Read More...]
Scalable drives for high-power stepper motors from Trinamic
Two new drives from Trinamic Motion Control are designed for high-power stepper motors. The TMCM-1278 combines a motion controller and drive in a … [Read More...]
New series of micro-sized drives from ADVANCED Motion Controls
ADVANCED Motion Controls has released three new additions to the FlexPro servo drive family, the FM series. Designed with compact form and power … [Read More...]
Heads or tails? A look at conveyor drive options
Conveyors are extremely versatile systems used for delivering bulk or discrete materials through processing operations or along assembly lines. One of … [Read More...]
Operator terminal for demanding web-based HMI applications from B&R
B&R has added the powerful T80 operator terminal to its Power Panel T-Series. A high-performance Intel Atom processor enables versatile, dynamic … [Read More...]
New miniaturized controller from maxon supports CANopen
The new EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN from maxon, a miniaturized controller measuring only 32 x 22 mm, is a part of its successful line of positioning … [Read More...]
What is an equivalent circuit and how is it used?
When analyzing electrical circuits — including those for AC induction motors and DC motors — if the circuit contains two or more of the same passive … [Read More...]
New Flextrac series conveyors from QC Conveyors tackles curves and elevation changes
QC Conveyors now serves more markets and applications with its new Flextrac Series modular plastic chain conveyors. Their space-saving modular design … [Read More...]
New matched motor-drive motion system from Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen’s new 2G Motion System is a servo solution based on the latest thinking about single-source, systems-based design. The 2G Motion System was … [Read More...]
Online tool from FAULHABER speeds drive system selection
The new Drive Selection Tool from FAULHABER lets users precisely determine the required drive system for their application quickly and easily. It’s … [Read More...]
Selecting miniature motors for surgical devices
By Keith Halbert, PhD • Portescap || Device makers and surgeons have for decades relied on sterilizable brushless direct current (BLDC) motors to meet … [Read More...]
SEW-EURODRIVE P-Series planetary gear unit
The P-Series planetary gear unit from SEW-EURODRIVE is available in 11 sizes and offers compact, torque-dense solutions for a wide variety of … [Read More...]
Encoders with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ interface for small-motor manufacturers
In order to meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, HEIDENHAIN introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and … [Read More...]
Networked rotary encoders from Advanced Micro Controls boast new features
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. has added new features to their NR60E2 series of networked absolute rotary encoders. The new features include a Profinet … [Read More...]
FAULHABER debuts integrated encoder for flat motors
The BXT motor family from FAULHABER, comprising brushless dc motors with especially short design, was expanded with the diameter-complaint IEF3-4096 … [Read More...]
ACE Controls dampers improve doors on high-end tractor cabs
Key Dollar Cab manufactures tractor cabs for an array of orchard-farm tractor models. In fact, Key Dollar Cab has been innovating and improving these … [Read More...]
Trinamic smart driver IC for battery-powered dc motors
The new TMC7300 drives one or two DC motors from 2.0 to 11 Vdc and employs UART-based control for torque and velocity. TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH … [Read More...]
What is a tuned mass damper and how is it used in motion control?
Vibrations in machinery can lead to a premature wear of components, poor quality machine output (parts out of spec, unacceptable finishes), and even … [Read More...]
Dunkermotoren becomes part of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
The digitalization of factories and plants as well as the Internet of Things (IoT) promise ever new possibilities for the automation industry. In this … [Read More...]
Bosch Rexroth SafeMotion achieves CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP certification from ODVA
Bosch Rexroth’s drive-integrated SafeMotion machine safety platform has received the ODVA’s CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP certification, adding to the … [Read More...]
New digital soft starters and micro VFD drives from AutomationDirect
New compact soft starters and micro VFD drives have been added to the AutomationDirect motor controls lineup which encompasses simple manual … [Read More...]
What is an arbor and how can it reduce machine tool vibration?
On a typical machine tool, the tool that performs the machining operation (cutting, milling, or boring, for example) is attached to a rotating spindle … [Read More...]
New flat-top chain conveyor system from mk North America
Conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America, Inc. has added a new conveyor, VersaFlex, to its product line-up. The new flat-top chain … [Read More...]
NK Technologies releases tech guide for motor and pump monitoring
NK Technologies' new Motors and Pumps Tech Guide is now available online. The handbook is great resource for learning the basics about current sensing … [Read More...]
New frame sizes, features for soft starter family from WEG
WEG has extended its SSW900 series of soft starters to include frame size E for the current range of 480 to 670 A. The series previously consisted of … [Read More...]
What are strain energy and resilience in the context of compression (wave) springs?
When a compressive or tensile load is applied to a spring (or any elastic material), the load does work on the spring, causing the spring to undergo a … [Read More...]
World’s smallest multi-turn absolute kit encoders unveiled
Size matters, and in the world of industrial automation, providing exceptional performance in a highly compact package can be an enormous advantage. … [Read More...]
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