Zero-Max’s ETP Power keyless connections are suitable locking devices for laminated floor manufacturing systems. They also function to lock gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in automated machinery into position. Handling torque ranges from 531 to 10,620 in. lb (60 to 1,200 Nm), these ETP Power shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max provide the highest radial […]
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AutomationDirect IronHorse MTR2 series general-purpose rolled-steel ac motors
New MTR2 series IronHorse general-purpose rolled-steel ac motors from AutomationDirect come in 1-phase and 3-phase versions and offer better performance specifications, improved cosmetic appearance and quieter operation. New single-phase MTR2 rolled-steel motors come in 1800 RPM, 115/230 Vac models. The motors are 56C frame, TEFC, and provide rigid base or C-face mounting. Nameplates include 60 […]
Posital offers heavy-duty encoders for extreme environmental conditions
POSITAL’s heavy-duty IXARC incremental and absolute rotary encoders are built to stand up to extreme environmental conditions. Based on a housing design with a 25-year track record of surviving the toughest conditions, these devices are suitable for marine vessels, off-shore facilities, mines, cranes, wind turbines and other challenging locations. These sensors feature extra rugged impact-resistant […]
Can piezo motors and electric motors be combined?
Piezo motors and electric motors are employed for very different uses. Piezo motors provide a high power-to-size ratio for very small movements – typically a few millimeters or less. They also have very fast response times and are self-locking, meaning they can hold a load in position during a power-off condition. Electric motors, on the […]
New Parker Hannifin ACRView Motion Development Software with full Windows 10 support
Parker’s Electromechanical and Drives Division North America has released ACRView version 6.4.2, which lets users develop applications using the Windows 10 operating system from Microsoft. ACRView is a powerful code-development tool that assists users of ACR controller and IPA drive products to program, debug, and commission their application. Several features are incorporated to assist both […]
POSITAL Motor Feedback Kit Encoders — now with open-source BiSS interface
Rotary encoder specialist POSITAL has expanded its interface offerings for its magnetic Kit Encoders with support for the nonproprietary open-source BiSS Line communication protocol. This enables the practical implementation of single-cable technology, which is becoming increasingly popular with motor and robot manufacturers. POSITAL’s easy-to-install motor feedback kits, which feature 17-bit electronic resolution, bridge the gap […]
New warehouse automation and logistics reliant on conveyors: Catino of Interroll explains the trend
One trend in the area of logistics is tighter integration of warehousing and assembly — a trend that’s especially evident in the automotive industry but on the rise elsewhere too. That’s according to Maurizio Catino, industry sales manager at Interroll, a material-handling technology supplier. “Traditional facilities have a warehouse (from which parts originate) and an […]
Unboxing video: Nippon Pulse Motion Checker controllers for two-phase stepper motors
In a recent video, my colleague Miles Budimir and I got the chance to program and play with an MCH-5 motion checker controller from Nippon Pulse America. These come in versions for both unipolar and bipolar stepper motors, and we got a sample of one for bipolar. The controllers provide pulse-direction output signals — so the […]
NORD showing gearing and drive solutions (and cost-effective alternative to stainless) at IPPE 2018
Beginning January 30th, visitors to the Intl. Production & Processing Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta will have three days to see the very best portfolio of drive products available. It can be found at Booth 6176 in Hall B, where NORD Drivesystems will present an array of established drive setups as […]
Synchronous EMF torque motors: New alternative for elevators and more
20 years ago, engineer Michael Prokopp co-developed a type of new electric motor to outperform traditional motors. Now sold through startup EMF97 Gmbh, this synchronous torque motor reaches high torque at low speeds and is more efficient than many traditional motors. While leading manufacturers in this industry get 76% efficiency from comparable motors, the EMF motor […]