HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION has made improvements to its ERM 2200 and 2400 series of magnetic modular angle encoders with Functional Safety in mind. The ERM series has long been used by machine manufacturers around the world In keeping with the growing trend requiring “Functionally Safe” axes (an EU standard) on machines, HEIDENHAIN has improved its ERM […]
What are integrated motor-drive combinations?
Updated November 2019 ⚙️ Assembling a traditional servo system necessitates the wiring together of a separate motor, encoder, amplifier, and controller. In contrast, integrated motors are sometimes classified as plug-and-play motion components — as they can usually be setup out of the box with less engineering effort. The basic idea is easy to understand: Integrated […]
Integrated servomotor and drive from Tolomatic now with PROFINET
The ACSI integrated servo/motor/controller from Tolomatic is now available with PROFINET Industrial Ethernet protocol, allowing engineers to design easy-to-use and cost-effective electric actuator solutions for single-axis applications. The integrated package is suitable for replacing pneumatic cylinders and automating any simple axis of motion with Siemens or other PROFINET enabled PLCs. With built-in configurations for Tolomatic […]
What is a gearbox?
Updated 2020 ⚙️ When it comes to gearing components, things can get confusing quickly. There are many terms that gear manufacturers as well as engineers and designers use to talk about what sometimes is essentially the same thing. The term “gearbox” is one of those terms, often times used interchangeably with gearhead or gear reducer […]
Absolute, high-resolution motor feedback sensor from SIKO
The MSAC501 absolute sensor from SIKO offers a truly absolute solution for measuring motor feedback. The exact sensor position is available immediately after a current interruption so additional reference or mechanical activity is not necessary. The MSAC501 sensor works with standardized SSI or RS485 interfaces. An optional LD output for digital signal output is also […]
New angular positioning system for metrology and micromachining from HEIDENHAIN
The new SRP 5000 angular positioning system from HEIDENHAIN incorporates its high accuracy MRP 5000 angle encoder with accomplished bearing technology along with a unique ETEL torque motor with ultra-low detent torque. This combination allows for high stiffness with low cost of ownership and can easily replace rotary air bearing systems used for metrology. Industries […]
Do PC-based controllers do any condition monitoring?
The simple answer is yes. In fact, PC-based controllers have been doing condition monitoring for many years and it is only becoming more prevalent. PC-based condition monitoring took off with the advent of falling prices of electronic computing power. As a result, PC-based condition monitoring has been getting better with improved computer technology, more powerful […]
Compact IP67 controller for small, modular machines from Turck
Turck’s new TBEN-PLC CODESYS 3 compact IP67 PLC is aimed at controlling small or modular machines. Thanks to its robust housing and high degree of environmental protection, the TBEN-PLC can operate directly on-machine, enabling the implementation of machine control without the need for a control cabinet. Using machine automation concepts and the use of pre-assembled […]
New right-angle hypoid gear brushless dc gearmotors from Brother Gearmotors
Brother Gearmotors’ new line of brushless dc electric gearmotors (BLDC), also known as electronically commutated motors, expands the company’s portfolio of brushless dc gearmotors that are ideal for environments requiring virtually maintenance-free operation and accurate speed control as well as operation over a wide speed range. They are also desirable for settings where brush dust […]
What are design considerations for integral horsepower gearmotors?
An integral horsepower gearmotor is any motor with a horsepower of 1 and above, as opposed to fractional horsepower motors that are less than 1 hp. The design considerations for integral horsepower motors are going to be fairly similar to fractional horsepower motors because the same types of parameters are important. So for instance, torque […]