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Mike Santora

Warner Electric launches “MBrain” factory intelligence system

November 11, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. has chosen MTEK’s MBrain, a method-centric software tool, to digitize its high-volume/high-mix manufacturing operations at its plant in Columbia City, Indiana. The goal was to connect a diverse array of machines, including CNCs, hydro presses, delta robots, and testers, to read, visualize and analyze machine and […]

Filed Under: Software Tagged With: warnerelectric

Smalley releases Revolox self-locking retaining ring

July 29, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Rotational capacity requirements for modern applications are higher than ever, especially in electric motors, gearboxes, and automotive transmissions. As the market leader for innovative retaining ring solutions, Smalley’s latest retaining ring innovation, the revolutionary Revolox Self-Locking Ring, features a ‘dimple and slot’ design that safely and efficiently secures your application at high speeds.   The […]

Filed Under: Springs + Rings + Seals Tagged With: smalley

Gearbox buyers’ guide from Ondrives

April 29, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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After many years of discussing gearboxes with engineers, we have developed a questionnaire we use to ensure that we have found all the necessary details of an application. We use this even if the engineer specifies our standard part number. The correct gearbox may have been chosen, but: 1.Are there any lower-cost alternatives to consider […]

Filed Under: Gears + Gearing Tagged With: ondrives

Danfoss’ new VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321

April 22, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Designed for basic drive applications with a low number of variants, quick and easy delivery, and plug-and-play convenience, the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 is built for ease of use. The new Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 provides variable speed control of all asynchronous and permanent magnet motors, on any industrial machine or production […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: Danfoss

5-axis stage with closed-loop motors for high-precision positioning

July 17, 2020 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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PI (Physik Instrumente) LP offers a compact 5-axis stage for precision alignment and positioning required in fields such as fiber-optics and photonics. The modular, 5DOF motorized stage consists of a 3-axis linear module and two goniometers. A multi-axis controller and software with automated alignment functionality is also available. Sub-micron precision is guaranteed by highly accurate […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages Tagged With: pi

Miki Pulley introduces BXH “Lock-In-Place” brakes

August 16, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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“Lock-In-Place” Brakes from Miki-Pulley provide long-term positioning for direction control wheels on picking forklifts and similar applications. Designed for both braking and holding, these Power-Off engaged BXH model brakes from Miki-Pulley are opened using an electromagnetic field, and hold in a default closed position with compression springs. They have double the torque of similar brakes […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches Tagged With: mikipulley

Miki Pulley BXR-LE electric brakes for direct drive servo motors

August 10, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Miki Pulley’s BXR-LE electric spring applied brakes are suitable for small and precise servo motor configurations. Their unique compact and lightweight design optimizes servo drive performance and efficiency. With accompanying voltage controller, the brake’s power consumption is stepped down to 7VDC after a split second of 24VDC for brake actuation. When compared to most other […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Industry News, Servo Drives Tagged With: mikipulley

New stepper drives from Applied Motion Products

August 8, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Applied Motion Products has introduced a new series of stepper drives that support a range of industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus network protocols including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Modbus, Ethernet and RS-485, as well as a proprietary Serial Command Language (SCL) for efficient network communications over Ethernet (UDP or TCP) and RS-485. By accepting high-level commands via […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Stepper Drives Tagged With: appliedmotionproducts

New hoist drive unit GHX125 for industrial cranes going into production

August 7, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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The new GHX125 Hoist Drive has completed all necessary durability tests, and are ready for production. Order GHX125 hoist units with 2-speeds or VFD motors for deliveries starting in December 2018. Output shaft & mounting remain unchanged, GHX 125 will be 100% interchangeable with the existing GH 12500. A wider variety of applications are possible […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Industry News Tagged With: abmdrives

Omron Automation Americas announces award winners

June 12, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the 2017 fiscal year’s winners of the Distributor of the Year award at its FY18 Sales Conference during the week of May 21st. Over 650 persons representing Omron and its channel partners participated in the event, which included new technology presentations, product training, business planning and […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Omron

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