Vista, Cal., – Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, announces a new line of high performance, geared BLDC motors available with a complete tool kit of selectable gear boxes, controllers, brakes and smart drives. The innovative concept allows different configurations to be quickly assembled for fast prototyping and provides a complete […]
New RP+ Linear System from WITTENSTEIN
Bartlett, Ill. – The new RP+ Linear System from WITTENSTEIN meets the demand for a modular, standardized rack and pinion system capable of transferring higher maximum feeding forces. The combination of gearbox, pinion and rack represents intelligent integration of specifically developed drive components. The rack assembly of the RP+ is the alpha high performance rack […]
Valve Driver from Enfield Manages Proportional Valves
Trumbull, Conn. – The D1 PWM Valve Driver from Enfield Technologies is designed to drive and manage the company’s proportional valves, as well as those of several other brands. Compact and easy to implement, the D1 converts proportional command voltage into a -1.1 to +1.1A current signal to drive the valve’s linear force motor. The […]
New IndraLogic XLC PLC Family from Rexroth
Hoffman Estates, Ill. – A new PLC family from Rexroth (www.boschrexroth-us.com/brc), the IndraLogic XLC PLC family, enables scalable, controller-based and embedded PC solutions in conjunction with the company’s latest IndraControl device platform. IndraLogic XLC (eXtended Logic Control) PLC controllers feature capabilities go beyond standard PLC functions. Users can leverage a wide range of new functions […]
Servo Drives with Sinusoidal Commutation from Galil
Rocklin, Cal. – Galil Motion Control, announces two multi-axis servo drives that perform sinusoidal commutation; the AMP-43540 with four 600W servo drives, and the AMP-43640 with four 20W servo drives. Both models are sinusoidally commutated which minimizes torque ripple compared to drives using trapezoidal commutation. This is especially important for applications using low friction linear […]
Universal Single & Dual Axis Drive Modules for EtherCAT Networks from ACS Motion Control
Eden Prairie, Minn. – ACS Motion Control announces an EtherCAT slave Universal Drive Module that directly drives one or two axes. Designated the SPiiPlus UDMnt, the Universal Drive Module operates as an EtherCAT slave device to any SPiiPlus EtherCAT master controller. The SPiiPlus UDMnt supports AC servo, DC brushless, DC brush, closed and open loop […]
Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor Features Sub-Micron Resolutions
Radford, Va. – The Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor is designed and constructed for ultra high-precision applications needing sub-micron resolutions. Because of its design features, the Linear Shaft Motor is more energy efficient and can achieve motion profiles that similar linear motors can’t. The design of the Linear Shaft Motor maximizes use of magnetic flux, […]
New Falk V-Class™ Gear Drives Line from Rexnord
Milwaukee, Wis. – Rexnord Industries announces the Falk V-Class, a new line of gear drives designed for maximum uptime and durable performance. The Falk V-Class incorporates the latest advances in materials technology, engineering design, and manufacturing processes to produce a tough, reliable gearbox for demanding applications. These advancements, coupled with innovative mounting and cooling accessories, […]
Short, Self-contained Inductive Proximity Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – The SuperShorty® inductive sensor from Balluff is said to be the shortest sensor in the world that does not require an amplifier and will fit into a space as short as 6mm allowing it to fit in the tightest of spaces. The SuperShorty offers the capability to install sensors directly into grippers […]
New Ball Screw and Guide Options for Tolomatic Actuator Series
Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic has expanded its new line of ERD electric rod-style actuators to make the line more flexible than ever before. Enhancements such as ball screws, motor mounts for NEMA and metric stepper and servo motors, plus a guide option, make it possible to employ ERD actuators in many more types of motion […]