AutomationDirect’s IronHorse worm gearbox line now includes hollow shaft models in four frame sizes, and six gear ratios from 5:1 to 60:1. Constructed of cast iron one-piece housings, hollow shaft worm gearboxes feature a C-flange input. Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, hollow shaft gearboxes are used when space is at a premium, […]
Archives for April 2009
SureStep Motion Control Line Expands
AutomationDirect has expanded their line of SureStep motion control products. Stepping motors in standard NEMA sizes (17, 23, & 34) now include bi-polar models with output torques ranging from 61 oz-in. to 1291 oz-in. The motors feature a pigtail cable with locking connector for easy hook-up and 200 steps per revolution. The stepping motors are […]
Step Motor Basics Calculator
Step motor basics calculator / converter featuring torque, speed, inertia, distance, resolution, and some common industry terms. Share across most any website, including Facebook, Engineering Exchange, iGoogle, Yahoo, Netvibes and more. You can also share and email this widget and even use on your desktop using the Vista Sidebar or Yahoo Widgets. Suggestions / feedback […]
Leine & Linde Offers Robust Encoder with DeviceNet™
Strängnäs, Sweden – Leine & Linde is now introducing the availability of DeviceNet™ in the Leine & Linde 600 series, the highly robust ø 58 mm fieldbus encoder series. This support for fieldbus interfaces extends the range of applications for this already useful absolute rotary encoder. This Leine & Linde series supports 13-bit singleturn or […]
Absolute Encoders Go Wireless with SwiftComm
BEI Industrial Encoders introduces the SwiftComm Wireless Interface for SSI absolute encoders. Using SSI communications protocol at the transmitter and receiver end, users can connect the wireless receiver directly into the SSI port in the controller, just like a conventional wired system. The interface works with any SSI position device; single or multi-turn encoders, linear […]
Two Axis Linear Stepper Motor Gantry Stage
Valencia, CA — Compact, low cost, two axis linear stepper motor gantries from H2W Technologies, Inc. offer low force, high speed, high repeatability, zero backlash, and long system life. Capable of very precise position, velocity, and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. These 2-axis gantries are ideal for precision applications such […]
Direct Drive Rotary Stage
BURLINGTON, MA –Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high-speed precision rotary positioning stage powered by a direct drive motor. Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum the model DT 170-TLM offers a positioning accuracy of 0.005 degrees, repeatability of +/- 0.001 degrees and speeds up to 10 rps (revolutions per second). The stage has a footprint that […]
Stainless Steel Rail System from LM76
E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76 introduces their new, DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system. This all stainless steel rail and bearing system is strong, anti-magnetic, corrosion resistant, low cost and easy to install. Designed to be washed down with disinfectants or high strength industrial cleaners the DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system is […]
Inductive Rotary Encoders for Resolver Systems
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The inductive rotary encoders of the HEIDENHAIN ExI 1100 series are now available in versions whose mating dimensions are the same as those of common types of resolvers. Depending on the respective applications and accuracy requirements, inductive or optical absolute encoders are now possible as high resolution alternatives to resolvers. These encoders […]
AutomationDirect adds Remote Access Feature to C-more operator interface
AutomationDirect has released a new remote access and control feature to the C-more operator touch panel line, allowing authorized users to connect a PC to the C-more panel from anywhere via an Internet Web browser. The feature resides in the panel and requires no option modules. Since applications can be downloaded from the C-more panel […]