Electric actuators range from syringe-sized units in medical applications to those that drive truck-sized industrial presses. These ubiquitous muscles of precision motion usually incorporate an electric motor and rotary-to-linear device for conversion of torque to linear force. So let’s cover common motion applications for this component type. No matter the application, electric actuators deliver precision and repeatability—indispensable […]
Harmonic Drive LLC introduces ultra-flat design with zero-backlash gearing
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control introduces new ultra-flat design … a zero-backlash gear unit. The CSF-2UP gear unit is the newest model in the CSF mini-series product line. These new high-torque gear units have an ultra-flat configuration and feature a large cross-roller bearing with high-moment stiffness. Complete with a housing and […]
Omron launches compact + robust three-phase S8VK-T power supplies
Omron Automation and Safety (www.Omron247.com) introduces the 3-phase S8VK-T switching power supplies with robust design and construction that withstands harsh environments and provides stable operation over a wide-operating temperature range (-40°C to 70°C). The compact design takes up less panel space than other 3-phase power supplies and delivers 90% energy efficiency, which reduces heat build-up […]
NEXEN Eclipse servomotor brakes deliver significant advantages
Nexen Group’s Eclipse Servomotor Brakes offer distinct advantages over spring-engaged, electrically-released brakes. With Nexen’s servo motor brake, no energy is consumed when the brake is disengaged. (Electrically-released brakes consume power continuously, even in disengaged mode, creating heat inside the brake, which detracts from its ability to produce full torque.) It is spring-engaged/air-released (no electric coil) […]
Kollmorgen releases next generation of stepper motors: Broader range of frame sizes, high-performance motors
Kollmorgen now sells next-generation stepper motors, the PMX series, adding smaller 08, 11, and 14 frame sizes to the traditional 17, 23 and 34 frame size offering. Thanks to a wider range of sizes and options, OEMs now have added flexibility to meet multiple performance and application needs from a single motion source. Each frame size […]
Groschopp: New website + motor-selection tool
Groschopp Inc. recently launched a mobile-friendly website that focuses on making the search for a motor or gearmotor simple for the user — with a motor-selection tool and more. The website at groschopp.com adds a new motor search tool that enables users to easily maneuver through Groschopp products. “Motor manufacturing websites can be overwhelming to use because of the […]
Galil now offers an EtherCAT slave I/O module
Galil now offers an EtherCAT slave I/O module. This new product is about a third the price of competitive products … as other EtherCAT I/O solutions are $1,400 to $1,800 on average. More specifically, the prices for the two versions —the RIO-57410 (No Analog I/O) and RIO-57420 (With Analog I/O) — are: $495 for one or $345 for quantities […]
New PITTMAN PBL4850E IDEA™ drive for brushless motors
PITTMAN Motors of AMETEK Precision Motion Control now sells new IDEA drive motor controllers — the PBL4850E programmable three-phase brushless motor drive. With the PBL 4850E, PITTMAN motor users can create distributed stand-alone complex motion profiles intuitively and quickly, eliminating the need for additional motion control components such as programmable logic controllers or field communication busses. More after the jump. Among […]
Integrated: Seven-inch touch HMI with Ethernet + PLC to boot
Now, Unitronics sells a Vision700 PLC+ touch HMI consisting of a seven-inch touchscreen, built-in Ethernet port, and rich I/O configuration options. The V700 has an integrated touchscreen — 800 x 480 — to satisfy demand for wide screens. It’s the popular size for the future to let OEMs give their machines a modern look at a fair price … with strong PLC performance. The built […]
New Harmonic Drive SHA-CG hollow-shaft actuators serve as direct drives
Harmonic Drive LLC now sells actuators with surface run-out of less than 10 μm. These SHA-CG models are the newest rotary actuators from the manufacturer. The SHA-CG units have a compact and hollow-shaft configuration to satisfy an array of applications. Ideal for machine tool applications, the SHA Series of brushless actuators provide high torque for fast acceleration and positioning. SHA-CG actuators are composed of […]