The Board of Directors of Bison Gear & Engineering have announced the appointment of John Burch as Chief Executive Officer of the company effective May 1, 2017. Mr. Burch succeeds Marcus J.S. Bours who has served as the interim CEO since June, 2016. The Board greatly appreciates the service of Mr. Bours during this challenging transition […]
Motion applications for transducers and sensors
Transducers and sensors are essential components for data collection, systems monitoring, and control feedback. In motion-control applications, transducers take the form of rotary or linear encoders for position feedback, sensors such as tachometers for speed sensing, and even proximity switches to initiate or halt some machine action. In hydraulic motion control systems, for instance, pressure […]
New entry-level rotary module for semiconductor and electronics from ETEL
ETEL’s new DXR+ is the newest member of its direct drive rotary module portfolio. For years, ETEL has offered a DXR rotary table as an accessory to its motion stages and now, with important design changes, the DXR+ is available as a stand-alone entry level rotary module featuring a compact design, light mass, and large […]
FAQ: What are gearmotor performance curves?
Performance curves for gearmotors are central to selecting the correct gearmotor for a given application. They typically display three parameters; speed, torque, and efficiency. Essentially, they combine motor performance and gearbox performance into one graph. Speed and torque information is normally found on a motor’s torque-speed curve, which provides information about the relationship between a […]
Unique servomotors improve packaging application
High-capacity manufacturing applications are leveraging servomotors and drives in their quest to achieve better efficiency with automation. This is because servomotors are one of the most commonly used motors for precision positioning and load-responsive motion. Servomotors power applications in a wide range of industries, though are most suited for controlling the movement of machines in packaging, […]
Siemens introduces Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module
Siemens’ Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module is designed to mount directly onto the drive, transforming a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control. By providing a wi-fi hot spot, the wireless connection on this module facilitates setup, programming, commissioning, production monitoring and maintenance on a variety of machines […]
Modular RENCO encoders for blood pumps in medical industry
HEIDENHAIN’s RENCO brand RCML15 rotary encoder has been widely used as a preferred feedback solution in automated medical devices throughout the world, and is now commonly found in motors being made for blood pumps too. The encoder’s slim and lightweight design combined with its reliability make it a popular go-to source for feedback in this […]
Stepper motors excel in unique conveying application
Stepper motors are common in positioning applications and have the advantage of being accurately controllable down to fractions of a degree, even without the use of feedback devices such as encoders or resolvers. They operate in open-loop (not closed-loop), without the need for tuning parameters as in closed-loop systems. Stepper motors are also relatively inexpensive. Because […]
Advanced stepper motor drive designed for hazardous locations
The STAC6-Q-H from Applied Motion Products offers best-in-class anti-resonance that ensures optimal performance of the stepper motor over the widest speed range. The drive is powered by single-phase 120 V AC which generates a nominal 160 V DC internal bus voltage capable of driving the highest torque NEMA 34 and 42 frame stepper motors on […]
FAQ: What kinds of housings are there for gearmotors?
The quality of a gearmotor depends on a number of different factors. Aside from elements such as the quality and type of gears in the gearmotor and the type of motor used, housing material also plays a role in determining gearmotor quality and performance. There are a few common types of materials used in gearmotor […]