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350 mm aperture motorized rotary actuators

September 8, 2020 By Josh Heney Leave a Comment

ServoBelt Rotary Stage offers an economical solution for a variety of light and medium-duty rotary motion applications. It features very large clear aperture of 350 mm and provides arc-second resolution when driven from a micro-stepping or brush-less servomotor controller. The low profile design is made possible by the use of compact precision bearing. The rotating […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: IntelLiDrives

Thomson electro-hydraulic linear actuators optimize force density and shock resistance

March 24, 2020 By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, a leading manufacturer of linear motion solutions, has introduced an electro-hydraulic actuator that has the strength of hydraulic cylinders but without their complex external assemblies or extensive fluid handling requirements. Thomson Warner Linear H-Track actuators move loads of up to 4800 pounds from a compact mounting envelope. The actuators are ideal for space-constrained […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Linear Motion Tagged With: thomson linear, ThomsonIndustries

Pneumatic actuators and systems taking advantage of next generation data

May 17, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Aventics

Many industrial applications require linear motion during their operating sequence. One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to accomplish this is with a pneumatic actuator, often referred to as an air cylinder. Actuators are typically mechanical devices that take energy and convert it into some kind of motion. That motion can be in any […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Motion Selection Guides

Keeping the elements at bay

February 12, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

actuators

Keep these five key factors in mind when selecting mechanical components for harsh environments. Chad Carlberg Product Line Manager for Industrial Actuators  Thomson Linear  As electromechanical actuators and other mechanical motion components expand in capability for heavy duty applications, so does their capability to resist harsh conditions. Extreme temperatures, high particulate levels, chemical exposure, high-pressure […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Featured, Linear Motion Tagged With: thomson linear

Direct-drive, high-resolution electric cylinders with integrated encoder

January 18, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

electric cylinders

The SDLM-025-070-01-01 and SDLM-025-070-01-05 direct drive linear motors from Moticont, also known as electric cylinders, have built-in encoders, and feature high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, zero backlash, and zero cogging. These compact direct-drive linear motors with quiet linear plain bearings are just 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) in diameter and 2.75 in. (69.9 mm) long. […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Linear Motion Tagged With: Moticont

Finalists announced for Motion Control category of LEAP Awards

November 9, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Finalists were announced on Friday, November 2nd for the inaugural LEAP Awards Motion Control Category. The competition was scored by a panel of independent engineering judges. The judges below were responsible for the Motion Control category. Dan Jones • President | Incremotion Associates Dan Jones started as a production worker at a motor company in the late […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Controls, Drives + Supplies, Encoders, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems, Linear Motion

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 2

September 5, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we looked at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. In this second part, we’ll look at another source of contamination — outgassing — […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 1

August 29, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we look at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. Designers of automation systems are tasked with many competing demands, such as balancing cost and performance, […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

How does stiffness affect piezo output force and displacement?

August 15, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

piezo force output

Piezo actuators operate on the inverse piezoelectric effect: when voltage is applied, the actuator contracts or expands. But when the actuator is blocked from moving (by a load applied in the direction of travel), it generates a force. This relationship between displacement and force in piezo materials is an inverse relationship. In other words, the […]

Filed Under: Actuators, FAQs + basics, Featured, Piezo Motors

How do rotary voice coil actuators work?

July 17, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

rotary voice coil actuators

Most linear motion devices have a rotary equivalent, and voice coil actuators are no exception. While the versions depicted in most product images and videos are linear, rotary voice coil actuators fill a need for smooth, arc-shaped motion and torque production with fast response times. But unlike the design relationship between rotary and linear motors, […]

Filed Under: Actuators, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gantries + Stages, Motors

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