Servo motors find use in a wide range of applications, from cleanroom settings to dirty environments where they face exposure to varying temperatures, pressures, and even liquid and caustic chemicals, in addition to dust and debris. One specific class of servo motors called hygienic (or simply stainless steel) are motors specifically designed to satisfy hygienic […]
New Micro-Positioning Components and Solutions catalog from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new catalog of engineered products necessary for precision positioning of medium loads used in industry and research. The products highlighted in the catalog are developed to move loads of 10 to 50 kg (22 to 110 lb) over distances up to 300 mm. Rotation stages provide rotation angles of […]
ElectroCraft intros CompletePower Plus Universal Drive
ElectroCraft, Inc. has expanded their CompletePower Plus family of BLDC motor drives offering with the CompletePower Plus Universal Drive. The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, using state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. The CompletePower Plus comes in three standard capacities with customized […]
Rexnord adds new XG Series to Autogard Torque Limiter family
The most recent update to the Rexnord Autogard Torque Limiter range— the XG Series —provides protection from unexpected torque spikes for extruders. Designed to disengage the driving motor from the extruder gearbox in the event of a process jam, the XG Series was developed based on over 30 years of industry experience in conjunction with […]
What is electronic camming?
To understand electronic camming, it helps to first know a bit about traditional mechanical cams. A traditional mechanical cam setup works like this: the cam is typically a rotating part on a machine shaft that imparts motion onto a part called a follower. The cam itself can be irregularly shaped (not circular), oval shaped or […]
Expanded size selection for BX Series brakes from Miki Pulley
Electromagnetic BX series brakes from Miki Pulley are a power-off, engaged type brake. Of the BX series, the BXR-LE has expanded to three additional sizes, with six total size configurations to choose from. These brakes boast advantages including a slim design and high holding torque in a compact package. They provide quiet operation with long […]
Compact CYT Micro Clutches from Miki Pulley
Miki Pulley offers its CYT Micro Clutches for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. These CYT Clutches are designed for compact precision applications and may be easily mounted to a driven shaft. Further custom variants can be realized by pairing a sprocket, timing pulley, V-belt pulley or shaft to the armature. The clutches accurately […]
New space-saving AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation’s new AMP8000 distributed servo drive system breaks new ground for modular machine concepts. The space-saving AMP8000 integrates a servo drive directly into a servomotor and features an ultra-compact design. By relocating the power electronics directly into the machine, a control cabinet only needs to house a single coupling module in order to supply […]
Incremental encoders from Kuebler feature robust design for harsh environments
Kuebler’s new Sendix 5000 and 5020 incremental encoders are designed to overcome two common threats to encoder lifecycle: heavy vibration loads and misalignment due to installation errors. The robust mechanical design integrates interlocked bearings, strengthened outer bearings and large bearing size relative to the size of the encoder. Additionally, the encoders’ solid die-cast housing, with […]
New brushless motor from Portescap delivers balance of speed, torque
Portescap has expanded their new Ultra EC range of brushless motors with the introduction of the 22ECP35 two pole brushless DC motor. As part of the Ultra EC platform of brushless slotless mini motion solutions, these motors offer 30% more continuous torque and 100% more power over similar comparative motors without compromising the smooth operation […]
