Motion control, a wide-ranging field made up of scores of components and subsystems, garners a lot of attention. We thought it would be fun to take a look back over the past year to see what readers were interested in the most. So here are the top 6 stories from MotionControlTips.com for 2016. 1. What’s […]
Disengaging torque limiter with automatic re-engagement from Mayr
Mayr’s new EAS®-reverse is a disengaging torque limiter on which all functional processes can be automated through the drive. It’s easy to handle, permits long run-out times and re-engages again through slow backwards rotation. A housing also makes the clutch resistant to dust or spray water, making it suitable for use in tough environments. In […]
Enhanced Lenze 3200 C controller for modular machines and robot cells
Lenze’s enhanced 3200 C Controller capitalizes on the advantages of modularized motion control by providing a powerful modular platform for decentralized control cabinets. “Due to a rising demand for more flexible production, there is an emerging trend in modern mechanical engineering. Machines are increasingly becoming modular,” said Daniel Repp, business development manager, automation solutions, Lenze […]
FAQ: What’s the favored network for PLCs, Ethernet or fieldbus options?
The obvious or trite answer is; it depends. It depends on the needs of the application such as speed, timing, number of I/O, etc. But there’s also the notion that what PLC you happen to be using will dictate the choice of network. So, a Rockwell PLC would be Ethernet/IP or DeviceNET, Siemens would be […]
Frameless, brushless torque motor from H2W Technologies
H2W has developed an un-housed arc segmented frameless brushless torque motor with low inertia moving coil assembly for high angular acceleration applications. The TWR-070-410-1150-3PH, a rotary 3-phase brushless motor, also known as a rotary servo motor, is a direct drive motor that is suitable for limited or unlimited, closed loop servo, rotary motion applications. It […]
New 120-W brushless motor/drive with optional right-angle gear from Oriental Motor
Oriental Motor has expanded its BMU Series with the introduction of the 120-W (1/6 hp) IP66 new connector type brushless motor combined with a hollow shaft right angle hypoid JH type gear head, featuring a stainless steel shaft. The right-angle hollow shaft hypoid JH gear achieves IP66 class protection through the use of a stainless […]
Hall drives for brushless motors require no external inductors
Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a line of compact 48-V, 40-A brushless motor drives. These drives require no external inductors for slotless or other low inductance motors. They are preprogramed and require no user set up, adjustments or programing. Unlike most drives they can operate at 100% duty cycle. Most brushless drives are limited to […]
The Internet of Things… in motion
As the Internet of Things becomes reality, manufacturers are responding with products to aide designers of next-generation motion systems. The Internet of Things. A lot has been written about its promise, its potential to revolutionize just about everything we do, from giving us talkative toasters and smart refrigerators to uber-connected factories. There’s even a counterpart […]
Beckhoff intros new many-core, embedded PC control hardware
First revealed at the SPS IPC Drives 2016 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, the CX2000 Embedded PC series from Beckhoff is being expanded with many-core control technology versions. These powerful yet compact CX20x2 devices will integrate Intel® Xeon® D processors, each with 4, 8 or 12 CPU cores of the 5th generation Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, […]
New compact right-angle, flange-mounted planetary gearbox from Neugart
Neugart USA’s new compact right-angle, flange-mounted WPLFE gearbox is suitable for applications with tight space constraints and powerful torque requirements. Depending on the frame size, this right angle gearbox requires up to 30% less space than comparable right angle gearboxes. With lifetime lubrication and minimal installation height, the WPLFE gearbox has the flexibility to mount […]