Eden Prarie, MN – ACS Motion Control has developed a fully integrated machine control solution that provides superior performance while reducing the footprint and cost when compared to many network-based multi-axis solutions. Optimized for machine automation, the MC4U includes the motion controller, drives, power supplies and high speed PLC in 9-, 11- and 19-in. units. […]
Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Carries Heavy-Cantilevered Loads
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit that allows […]
Vibration Mount Catalogs on New CD-ROM from AAC
New Hyde Park, NY – A new CD-ROM from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) features vibration mounts catalogs and eStore Interactive links to over 3,000 products. The V115 CD-ROM features a wide range of antivibration and shock isolation products which include; stud & nut type mounts, base plate fastened mounts, wheels, leveling & foot mounts, suspension […]
Plain Bearings Offer Design Engineers Low-Cost Alternative
E. Longmeadow, MA – Plain bearings from LM76 employ advanced PTFE polymers, ceramic, and specialty composites for linear and rotary applications to meet motion system designers’ demanding requirements. These quiet, low-cost bearings can be a superior alternative to traditional linear bearings in many applications. Chemically resistant, plain bearings thrive in high load, harsh environments, high […]
Metal Mount RFID Sensors from Balluff
Florence, KY – A new direct metal-mount or “M-M” RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system provides tough industrial track-and-trace capability to any manufacturing, assembly or closed-loop logistics process using a non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology. This new technology allows the RFID “tag” to be mounted directly on any alloy or metal surface without […]
Compact Stepper Drive from AMCI
Terryville, CT – Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. (AMCI) introduces a space saving, powerful, 170V bus, 4.0 Amp microstepping driver. The SD17040C requires no additional power supply and can drive 4, 6, or 8 lead step motors, NEMA sizes 23 to 42. Standard features include switch selectable microstep resolutions, automatic idle current reduction, anti-resonance, short circuit […]
Integrated Step Motor Drive Series from USAutomation
Laguna Hills, CA – USAutomation has announced the introduction of the Accuriss™ Series of fully integrated and packaged intelligent step motors. Accuriss motors combine a 1.8° hybrid step motor with a microstep drive and an intelligent controller in one easy-to-mount package. Measuring only 1.1 inches across, the Accuriss 28 is capable of microstepping at up […]
Servo2Go.com Offers New Integrated Motor Shipped From Stock
Greenville, DE – The STM is a stepper drive and motor unit fused into a single device that offers significant savings on space, wiring and cost when compared with conventional motor and drive solutions. Powerful features such as advanced current control, anti-resonance technology, torque ripple smoothing and microstep emulation allow the STM to deliver optimized […]
DC-Operated High Precision Servo Inclinometers
Sherborne Sensors has announced the North American launch of the Series T435, a single axis, high-precision, closed-loop gravity referenced servo inclinometer family, designed for down-hole logging applications, or for use in areas where space is at a premium. With a form factor measuring only 1.6 in. (40.6mm) high and less than 1.46 in. (37mm) in diameter, sensors can be stacked […]
Interactive CD-ROM from SDP/SI Features Over 7,000 New Products Plus eStore Access
New Hyde Park, NY – A new interactive CD-ROM from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) features a new 360-page “Inch/Metric Supplement Catalog, D795”, containing over 7,000 components plus eStore access. The CD-ROM also contains PDF versions of the previously published SDP/SI 1,184-page Master Inch Catalog, D790, and the 1,240-page Master Metric Catalog, D785. The CD-ROM […]