WEST CHESTER, PA – Portescap offers a stator-enhanced version of its h3 Series Step Motors. New h3 models feature patented enhancing magnets in the stator to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range compared with original h3 models, which already deliver up to 40% more torque than traditional hybrid step motors. With […]
Arcus Drivemax Series of Integrated Stepper Solutions
The DMX-K-SA-11 is the newest and most compact member of Arcus Technology’s single axis motion control solutions. The module features a stepper motor, a microstep driver, and motor controller in one small NEMA 11 package. The product belongs to the Arcus Drivemax series of integrated stepper solutions which are especially suited for medical, manufacturing automation, […]
Plug-in Motion/Machine Control Module
Fort Smith, AR — Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ) has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required. As switching […]
QuickSilver Solves Tightening Applications
The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams. QuickSilver’s programmable single axis servo motor controller can be pre-loaded with the expected/nominal torque profile. If more or less torque is detected […]
Bison Gear’s VWDIR20 Parallel Shaft AC Gearmotor
St. Charles, IL – A new parallel shaft AC gearmotor available in eight standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower (186 watts) 115V, 60 Hz split phase electric motors. The compact, integral gear […]
Programmable Incremental Encoders
DAYTON, OH – SICK|STEGMANN’s DFS 60 Incremental Encoders are now available in fully programmable versions to accommodate any value from 1 to 65,536 pulses per revolution – something no other encoder in the market today can claim. With the help of a simple programming tool, users, system integrators and distributors are able to select any […]
Industrial C-face AC Motors
AutomationDirect’s IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes the industrial duty cast iron C-face style. Available in 1 to 100 hp, all motors have a base speed of 1800 RPM and are electrically reversible. The TC frame TEFC motors feature ribbed cast iron frames to ensure maximum cooling. Starting at $130, these motors are […]
PMD Prodigy® Motion Cards
Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA — Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) announces its latest advancement in the Prodigy family of motion cards, which now provides machine designers the capability to download and run motion programs directly on Prodigy cards. This new capability off-loads the PC host and increases the flexibility to distribute motion programs throughout the machine. […]
Beijer Electronics Launches HMI I/O Controller
Developed by Beijer Electronics, this new I/O module enables easy interfacing with Beijer Electronics’ HMI and allows the user to implement simple monitoring and automation tasks without the need of a PLC. The HMI I/O Controller is an easy-to-install and cost effective solution. The compact new HMI I/O Controller is specially developed for the plus […]
Advanced Motion Controls Boost Wafer Handling Efficiency
BlueShift Technologies recently debuted its QuickLink™ vacuum wafer-handling system. It is configured with linear, linkable architecture that provides OEMs a competitive edge over conventional radial systems. The system offers a common vacuum platform for a variety of tools and process applications. One of the greatest challenges in developing this wafer handling systems was testing and […]
