Bonfiglioli now sells BX/MX motors that are more efficient than other options. The ongoing worldwide process to improve electric motor efficiency is top priority for the company. According to the international standard IEC 60034-30, the motors meet IE3 efficiency-class standards. The X of the new BX/MX motors stands for “eXcellence” in efficiency. That’s because the IE3 is the top […]
Revamped servomotors from B&R more powerful
Revamped 8LS series servomotors from B&R are now more powerful than ever. A more compact housing, optimized design and additional sizes are other improvements. Size 2 and 3 servomotors with the same technical capabilities are now much more compact for maximum compatibility and higher power density. Size 5 and 7 motors come in additional lengths for better dynamics and torque. Inductive […]
New LA25 compact linear actuator from LINAK
The LINAK TECHLINE LA25 compact linear actuator is reliable, even in extreme conditions. Thanks to an aluminum housing and other features, the actuator is rated to IP66 and IP69k. More specifically, the actuator is rated IP66 for outdoor use and withstands high-pressure washdown to IP69k. Integrated actuator controller Some versions include iFLEX integrated intelligent control and an integrated H bridge, […]
TQK right-angle planetary gearbox is power dense
Bonfiglioli sells TQK series right-angle precision gearboxes … planetary gearboxes that complement the company’s TQ series with maximum power density and space savings. The planetary gearbox is suitable for dynamic high-speed applications and those that need reversing—particularly for dynamic positioning in packaging machine tooling … as well for flat-bed machinery for woodworking. The TQK can also power continuous-running […]
Motion design trend: Belt drives get stronger, cleaner, faster
Advances have improved the performance of belts over the last few years. That’s good news for the $6 billion belt industry, expected to grow 7% this year, according to industry-research company IBISWorld. The increase is mostly thanks to an uptick in automotive, industrial and mining applications, with U.S. oil and gas exploration and production expanding […]
Leadscrews lead in 3D printing, manufacturing, and medical designs
Leadscrews are a staple of motion designs, driving axes on machines big and small. They usually sport higher ratings than comparable ballscrews thanks to more contact between the nut and screw load surfaces. Now, innovations in materials and helix geometry address old issues associated with leadscrew friction, bringing it down to better than 0.10 in […]
Tighter integration and programming take positioning stages into 21st century
Few motion technologies show more recent innovation than positioning stages. Their hardware and software are increasingly custom to fit specific output requirements, thanks in large part to tighter integration and advanced programming. No wonder that today’s positioning stages can make moves with incredible accuracy; synchronize complicated axis commands; and optimize travel from coarse and fine […]
Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) get smart software and mobile access
Recent years have brought major advances in HMI technology—increasingly affordable multitouch screens, a shift from resistive displays to projected-capacitive displays, and displacement of proprietary design platforms by web-based HTML5 platforms. That’s according to Derrick Stacey, solutions engineer at B&R Industrial Automation. The spread of capacitive displays has expanded HMI use in industries needing bezel-free designs, […]
Interview: Ross Rivard on expanding coupling technologies
Recently, I got the chance to talk with Ross Rivard, the new president of Ringfeder Power Transmission USA, the North American arm of the global manufacturer of couplings, shock-absorbing, and keyless connection technologies. We expect more coupling news from Ringfeder in 2015 as the company leverages new synergies within a range of power-transmission components. In […]
Looking back at some origins of gear customization
Updated January 2020 ⚙️ Power-transmission devices are increasingly customized, and gearsets and gearmotors are no exception. However, today’s custom and standard gear products aren’t mutually exclusive, according to Heinz Gert Hagedorn, who leads sales and development for planetary transmissions at IMS Gear. His company makes modular planetary transmissions and other modular drives based on parts […]