AFX high-precision planetary gearboxes from Apex Dynamics USA bring speed and continuous capability to the AF series. The gearboxes include a low-friction output bearing and low friction input and output sealing provides lowered startup / no load running torque, and lower heat generation. AFX high-precision planetary gearboxes are: High torque and high precision Components with […]
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Apex Dynamics USA now sells only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary gearhead in industry
Apex Dynamics USA now sells the only high-precision 42-mm helical planetary gearheads in the industry. The Apex Dynamics inline and right-angle helical gearheads include model AB/AF/ABR/AFR 42 (42-mm square) gearheads in an array of single-stage ratios — including 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, 7:1, 8:1, 9:1, and 10:1. Standard double stages range from 15:1 to 200:1. […]
What is droop control in the context of AC motors and drives?
One of the fundamental characteristics of an AC induction motor is that the rotor spins at a slower rate than that of the stator’s rotating magnetic field. This difference in speed between the rotor and the stator’s magnetic field is known as slip. Slip allows the motor to produce torque — the higher the slip, […]
What’s the difference between a dashpot and a snubber?
Dashpots and snubbers are two types of pneumatic device used for controlling the movement of a load — typically for the purpose of controlled deceleration or motion damping. Although they can be used to control rotary motion, the more common uses for dashpots and snubbers in industrial applications involve the control of linear motion mechanisms, […]
The Automate show moves to Detroit in 2021
Automate, North America’s largest showcase devoted to automation industry trends, leading-edge technology and business innovation, is moving to Detroit. The biennial Automate Show and Conference, colocated with Promat in Chicago since 2011, has grown to more than 500 exhibitors, over 20,000 attendees and 1,000 paid conference registrants. The move for the next event, which will […]
Conveyor and material-handling trends (a Motion Trends report)
Conveyors are at the heart of an array of exciting changes in material handling — from the vast installations of automated warehousing to humbler stations only recently automated. Each conveyor installation has unique design requirements: Food and beverage conveyors might need to survive washdown settings; conveyors in airspace and defense operations may need to be […]
Motion Trends: New motor breeds are smart, connected, and compact
This year’s survey of trends in electric motors for motion control and automation revealed several trends and emerging developments in the use of synchronous ac motors; stepper motors, especially in closed-loop offerings; brushless motors of various types; and a smattering of specialty direct-drive offerings just making inroads. Proliferation of synchronous ac motors With construction and […]
Automate 2019 April 8 through 11: See Elmo Motion Control + future of motion control
Elmo Motion Control a leading provider of motion control technology, will be showcasing its latest innovation during the 2019 Automate tradeshow from April 8-11, 2019 in Chicago … booth #7729. Amongst Elmo’s state-of-the-art products, visitors will find the award-winning Double Gold Twitter servo drive, the Platinum Maestro multi-axis motion controller, and for the first time […]
Trinamic’s gate driver has integrated current sensing for BLDC and PMSM motor control
The TMC6200 high-voltage gate-driver integrates in-line current sensing and other features needed to implement complete FOC motor control solutions for BLDC and PMSM servo motors drawing up to 100A. TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG now sells a new high-power gate driver for PMSM servo or BLDC motors. The chip enables powerful, flexible designs […]
What’s the difference between PL and SIL machine safety standards?
Machine safety is governed by two standards: EN/ISO 13849-1 and EN/IEC 62061. Both standards are harmonized to the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which defines the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) for machinery. Although their methods for performing risk assessment are different, both standards — EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 — when correctly applied, […]