Lyman, S.C. — SEW-EURODRIVE announces the release of the new DR motor modular system, offering customers a single series with millions of drive combinations. Available February 1, 2010, the modular DR motor is well suited for most any industry. The modular system allows users to specify exactly those options needed for any given application. Users […]
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New NEMA 17 Brushless DC Motors from Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA—Lin Engineering announces the release of their new and improved NEMA 17 Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, the BL17 line. These motors are best for applications that entail high speed and high dynamic torque. The BL17 line of BLDC motors provides quiet and smooth operation regardless of speed range; speeds of up to 4000RPM […]
Misumi’s New Tensioner Units
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA, Inc. introduces an innovative new Tensioner, a ready-to-mount tension mechanism that eliminates design and assembly time and labor for end users. Misumi has also added several new component offerings to its comprehensive line-up of gears, sprockets, chains and tensioners. These components are used by manufacturers and assemblers of factory automation […]
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HEIDENHAIN’s 1000 Series Rotary Encoders
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Opening up the market for innovations in the automation, medicine and electronics equipment industries, HEIDENHAIN Corporation presents a new generation of rotary encoders with IP 64 protection, absolute position-value formation and functional safety, all within a 35 mm diameter housing size. These small rotary encoders are known as HEIDENHAIN’s 1000 Series and […]
Right Angle EG Planetary Gearheads from Sterling Instrument
New Hyde Park, NY — A new series of right angle EG planetary gear heads from Sterling Instrument (ISO 9001:2000+AS9100B Registered Manufacturer) features low cost, and is offered in four standard NEMA sizes, 17, 23, 34, and 42. These gearheads, identified as the S91..SREG.. Series, feature the planetary system, high torsional stiffness, case-hardened spiral bevel […]
Lin Engineering NEMA 23 Brushless DC Motors
Santa Clara, CA — Lin Engineering announces the release of their new line of NEMA 23 Brushless DC (BLDC) motors. These motors are best for applications where high speed and high dynamic torque are a must for the user’s application. Lin’s NEMA 23 BLDC’s provide extremely quiet and smooth operation regardless of speed range, although […]
Sauer-Danfoss introduces H1 60cm³ Bent-Axis Motor
Nordborg, Denmark, – Sauer-Danfoss has released its new H1 60cm3 bent axis motor, the next size in a series of motors designed to complement the growing range of H1 axial piston pumps. With the introduction of the H1 bent axis motors, Sauer-Danfoss offers a complete H1 transmission system, optimized around electrical control. The H1 motors […]
Bodine Electric Upgrades High Torque CG Gearmotor
CHICAGO, IL — Bodine Electric Company has upgraded and expanded its Type-CG variable speed AC inverter-duty and permanent magnet DC gearmotors. The CG gearmotors are designed for applications such as heavy-duty conveyor systems, medical equipment, food processing and factory automation, where long life and high load capacity are critical. The CG gearhead is paired with […]