Motion controllers come in many shapes, sizes and form factors. They can be stand-alone units that plug into control racks or PC-based controls that plug into a PC. Motion control functions can also reside on PLCs or PACs. But motion control functionality can also fit on a single chip, and this has been the case […]
New grinding machines increase quality and productivity at Nixon Gear
Two new grinding machines were recently added to production at Gear Motions’ Nixon Gear Division in Syracuse, NY. The Studer S121 is a 2-spindle universal cylindrical grinder capable of grinding IDs and faces. It was purchased to accommodate a program for a new customer with Nixon Gear. The machine adds new capabilities to grind small diameters […]
Pepperl+Fuchs launches rotary encoders with blue emitter LEDs
Pepperl+Fuchs’ newest innovation is the ENI58IL rotary encoder with BlueBeam Technology. For the first time, this technology equips industry-standard rotary encoders with the precision required for rotational speeds of up to 12,000 rpm. This is achieved by implementing a blue emitter LED and the corresponding receiver diodes. “Compared to the long-wave infrared light that is […]
Advanced manufacturing, materials yield new, efficient traction drives
Rolling Motion Industries (RMI) has released two high efficiency traction drives; the MAR-17-1-2.1 Traction Drive and the MAR-23-1-2.1 Traction Drive. These are 1-Way traction drives with only six moving parts and use an engineered traction fluid with a coefficient of friction of just 0.1 to 0.12. These traction drives typically last three times longer than […]
Washdown servo motors for industrial applications from KEB America
KEB America’s new STEEL IT epoxy coating for servo motors is now available for the North American market. When motors are used in applications that are exposed to moisture and chemicals – such as food and beverage processing – they require special design considerations to ensure they will withstand the environment. The new STEEL IT […]
Incremental encoders now with space-saving angled cable exit
IXARC incremental encoders from Posital Fraba are now available with a special housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device’s axis. This compact design combines features of both axial and radial cable entries in a single unit, providing the installer with more flexibility when laying out the connection cable – a […]
NORD launches next generation two-stage bevel gear motors
NORD’s new SK 920072.1 two-stage helical bevel gear motor (mounted with a NORD motor) is a drive solution for a wide range of light duty conveying, processing and manufacturing applications. Identified by its high-strength and light-weight design, NORD’s newest aluminum gear motor is a cost-effective replacement for cast iron units. Two housing styles offer options […]
How to address leakage current from motor to ground?
All electric motors operate with inherent losses from a number of different areas. Some are inherently mechanical (think friction losses as heat) while others are electrical, from current in conductors, also known as I2R losses, to losses due to hysteresis and eddy currents in the iron components of a motor. One type of loss that […]
Galaxie Gearbox from WITTENSTEIN nominated as finalist for Germany’s Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018
WITTENSTEIN’s Galaxie gearbox has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 Federal President’s Award for Innovation in Science and Technology, recognized as “A radically new gearbox class – productivity leaps in the engineering industry”. The jury for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018 announced the three finalists for this year’s award. Galaxie inventors Dr. Manfred Wittenstein […]
New Omron NX-Series safety network controller supports two industrial safety networks
Omron Automation Americas recently developed a new safety controller featuring both CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT. The CIP Safety networking protocol has gained popularity among industrial robot manufacturers thanks to its ability to enhance flexibility and facilitate advancements in the industrial internet of things (IIoT). This protocol is now supported by a new version […]