Watertown, Minn. – Midwest Motion Products, Inc. has released a new DC gearmotor with an integral failsafe brake, the Model No. MMP D22-490F-36V GP52-124 BR-005. Accepting any 36VDC source, including solar or battery power, the gearmotor measures just 2.24 in. diameter by 9.25 in. long, including the failsafe brake, and has a keyed output shaft […]
Engineering Q&A with Eric Yee, Lee Spring Co.
Eric Yee, Global Product Manager with Lee Spring Company, spoke with us recently about his experiences in the world of engineering: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing engineers today? I think it would be keeping abreast with regulatory issues. We have to work in a global marketplace with varying political beliefs, environmental movements, […]
iAutomation Becomes Latest Dunkermotor Channel Partner
Elgin, Ill. – Automation solutions provider iAutomation has expanded its product portfolio through a new channel partner agreement covering Dunkermotor’s fractional horsepower brushed and brushless DC motors and intelligent servo motors, as well as its Thrust Tube linear motors. Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, iAutomation has seven offices, plus five satellite office locations covering the East […]
Three-week Lead Time Program for Siemens Servomotors
Atlanta, Ga. – Using a configurable options menu to exactly build the motor required, Siemens’ customers can now place an order for any first generation SIMOTICS 1FK7 servomotor and have it drop-shipped in three weeks. Thanks to the diverse range of options available, this new service applies to over 100,000 possible configurations. All compact (CT) […]
Motor-to-Gearbox Online Configurator Tool from WITTENSTEIN
Bartlett, Ill. – The latest advancement in online motion selection is the “motor to gearbox” option for WITTENSTEIN’s Product Configurator. This tool fills the gap between the online Product CAD Generator and WITTENSTEIN’s cymex® servo sizing software. The Product Configurator tool combines technical criteria in gearbox selection, for those designers who know their application requirements, […]
New DeviceNet Analyzer from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new DeviceNet Analyzer is a powerful tool for analyzing, commissioning, monitoring and maintaining DeviceNet/CAN bus installations. Maintenance technicians, integrators, technical experts, or anyone who requires reliable information on the functional status of their DeviceNet system can use the DeviceNet analyzer to increase the overall efficiency of their facility. Balluff’s DeviceNet Analyzer […]
Motor Systems Inc. Expands Motion Control Offering Through New Distribution Agreement with Dunkermotor
Elgin, Ill. – Motor Systems Inc., an Ohio-headquartered high tech distributor of factory automation and motion control products, has expanded its electric motor offering by signing a new channel partner agreement covering not only Dunkermotor’s Thrust Tube linear motors, but also its complete line of brushed and brushless DC electric motors, gearmotors and intelligent servo […]
Cylinder-style Proximity Sensors from Festo
Hauppauge, NY – The SMT-/SME-10M series proximity sensors from Festo are applicable to a wide range of drive units and offer a new dimension of reliability and cost effectiveness. The long cylinder-style sensors detect the position of magnets fitted to pneumatic drives. The wide selection of cable lengths makes customer assembly unnecessary and speeds-up installation. Sturdy […]
New Slim Linear Encoders from RSF
Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators, and video and vision systems. Central to the design […]
Balluff’s Explosion Proof Linear Transducer Offers Worldwide Hazardous Approval Ratings
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals, expanding its acceptability for worldwide use in applications where hazardous gases and/or dusts are present. The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor with a compact, explosion-proof housing. […]