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Actuators

Thomson releases guide to motion solutions for clean energy applications

October 29, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, Inc., Linear Bearings Div (www.thomsonlinear.com) releases the 2010 Guide to Motion Solutions for Clean Energy Applications that reviews several of the most significant considerations to maximize the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of wind energy machines and solar panels, with information on the benefits that screw jacks, linear actuators and precision linear actuators can […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Linear Motion, Mechanical PT Tagged With: solar panels, thomson

Haydon’s PCM4806 IDEA drive for can stack linear actuators

September 22, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. (www.HaydonKerk.com) has unveiled the new Haydon RoHS compliant PCM4806 IDEA™ programmable linear actuator drive – the latest addition to the IDEA Drive family of products. The new drive is optimized to regulate low-current power stage suited for controlling smaller Haydon’s can-stack linear actuators. With the PCM4806’s addition to the IDEA […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Linear Motion Tagged With: Haydon Kerk of AMETEK, haydonkerk, pcm4806

New EZ Limo Motorized Linear & Rotary Actuators from Oriental Motor

September 14, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Oriental Motor USA has introduced four new linear motor driver packages to its already wide range of linear and rotary actuators. Designed for higher performance in positioning applications and greater ease of use, each of the four new packages –SPV, EZC II, EZA and PWA II, accommodates a wide array of possible applications as well […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Controls, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: oriental motor

“Smart Home” uses motion system

July 29, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus is an 800-sq-ft energy-optimized “smart house” that features an active motion control system to minimize the overall HVAC load. It recently won the first place of the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe. The control system uses servo motors and a series of belt-driven linear actuators (in a custom size) to drive 9-feet-wide panels […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Controls, Motors, Servo Motors Tagged With: Kollmorgen, smart house, thomson linear

Exlar introduces servo actuators with smooth and accurate rotary and linear motion control

July 15, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Exlar (www.exlar.com) has unveiled its new electric actuators that provide easy-to-use rotary and linear motion for different types of motion control applications in the medical device industry. The electric actuation that utilizes servo controls also provides environmentally friendly, high-efficiency and low-maintenance solution. Exlar’s all electric actuators are best suited as replacements for pneumatic and hydraulic […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: Exlar of Curtiss-Wright

Servo electric damper actuators for signal changes, precise position feedback

July 6, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

To meet strict clean air regulations, most plants rely on low-NOx (nitrous oxide) burners in their boilers. The burners mainly rely on accurate control of the combustion air to reach the required NOx reduction. Many plants are considering advanced control option to improve the control of combustion air. However, precise position control of multiple dampers […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: Exlar of Curtiss-Wright

Shimpo Announces STH Rotary Actuator

June 16, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Shimpo Drives announces its new STH servo-driven rotary actuator. STH is a mid-performance rotary actuator that sets a new price/performance point in rotary positioning. A Shimpo Able servo reducer is the interface between the servo motor and STH output actuator. Able features simple mounting of nearly any small to medium servo motor and gives the […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: shimpo, sth rotary actuator

Oriental Motor introduces improved DRL Series

June 16, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Oriental Motor USA (www.orientalmotor.com) is proud to introduce the improved DRL series, which is ideal for heavy load. The series allows for size reduction in both linear actuator and the driver while improving the linear motion’s accuracy. The new DRL line of linear actuators is one of a kind in the marketplace with its optional […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: oriental motor

When to Choose Crossed Roller Bearings

June 7, 2010 By Motion Control Tips Editor 1 Comment

by Naoki Yamaguchi Assistant Technical Manager NB Corporation of America As newer motion equipment demands more in terms of precision, the crossed roller bearing has gained prominence for use in friction reducing devices. Here’s a closer look at its features and suitability for your motion system design. Rollers in a resin cage can be closer […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings

Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor

June 2, 2010 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is now available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor that delivers up to 720 pounds of force in a more compact package. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving it greater versatility and performance […]

Filed Under: Actuators

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