Rexroth will demonstrate the Active Mover transfer system in booth 4201 at ATX West. Bosch Rexroth will showcase its most recent technology for connected automation in booth 4201 at ATX West 2018 in Anaheim, Calif., February 6 to 8. Featured demos show the benefits of connectivity throughout the factory, from manual to fully automated assembly. […]
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Advanced Motion Controls — six new servo drives capable of 100-A peak and 60-A continuous output
This new power range comes with a variety of network options including EtherCAT, CANopen, POWERLINK, Modbus and more. Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality is included as a standard feature. Available now, these new models offer high efficiency in a compact design and are targeted towards AGVs and mobile applications. 100 A Peak Current Output 60 […]
Oriental Motor AZ Series now with Neugart planetary gears, 42-mm motor model, and new pulse input driver
Oriental Motor now sells an expanded lineup of the AZ Series absolute mechanical encoder stepper-motor product line. New additions include planetary gearheads by Neugart, a new longer 42-mm motor and new pulse input drivers with RS-485 communication. These new releases allow for greater end-user design flexibility and expandability. Satisfying demanding applications (with higher output torque […]
SERAPID Group (lift and transfer-system supplier) launches new website
SERAPID Group — a leading supplier of lifts, quick die change, and horizontal transfer systems — has launched its new website at www.serapid.com. “We are proud to provide customers with a new and improved website,” said SERAPID Group Chief Operating Officer Guillaume Davies. “With this new site we aim to create an exciting experience for visitors […]
What features make a gearbox suitable for washdown environments?
Washdown processes are common in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, where cleanliness of the manufacturing and handling equipment plays an important role in the quality and safety of the product. In fact, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG), along with other government and industry-specific agencies, provide […]
Interroll exhibiting conveyor solutions for hygienic food processing and dynamic storage
One of Interroll’s key exhibits at the IPPE will be the DM0080 drum motor platform. This innovative motor platform is to be predominantly used in modern conveyor belt systems in manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution centers and airports. It features a completely modular design and offers both synchronous and asynchronous drive solutions. Initially, motors with […]
ISL modification capabilities expands dc motor customization for OEM applications
ISL Products Intl. has announced the expansion of its brush and brushless dc motor and gearmotor modification capabilities for dc motor customization — to meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. Newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of low-energy designs requiring high efficiency and extremely low current. In addition to […]
Wave spring basics video: Spring force, work height, materials, and installations
Within mechanical designs, tension, compression, and torsion springs take numerous forms to store and release energy. A wave spring is a type of compression springs made of flat wire. They are called wave springs because they have multiple waves per turn. The flat wire, along with the multiple waves per turn, combine to create the […]
Retaining rings basics video: Stamped, eared, e-clip, and constant section
As with other joining hardware (such as cotter pins, screws, and bolts) retaining rings prevent mating components from excessive moving. In short, they create a removable shoulder preventing components from migrating out of proper position during operation. Retaining rings are thin, circular, metal components that can be either stamped from a sheet or coiled from […]
What is modulo positioning?
In motion control, there are typically two types of positioning that can be used for a linear or rotary axis: relative, in which each position is based on a previous position, regardless of the actual position of the axis; or absolute, in which each position is referenced to a home, or zero, point. Axes that […]