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 […]
Actuators
Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor
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 […]
Wittenstein’s Ternary Actuator Released with New Options
Ternary has been known as the Intelligent Integrated Actuator for nearly a decade. Since this revolutionary product came into the industrial world, it has developed beyond simply a standard actuator. The new options that the Ternary now offers allow customers to mix-and-match their requirements to choose the product the application needs. New control interfaces: Ethernet/IP […]
Integrated-motor Actuator from Tolomatic
HAMEL, MN – The new integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic, Inc., combines a servo motor with Tolomatic’s proven rod-style actuator to provide a compact package. Compared to traditional rod-style actuators, the IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts, gearing and belts. The result is reduced […]
2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog from Misumi
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces the imminent publication of its 2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog, featuring new single axis products and components suitable for a wide range of motion control and assembly machinery and other automation devices. Featured prominently in the catalog are: •The new Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators, which offer […]
Portescap Website Translated in German and Chinese
WEST CHESTER, PA – Portescap introduces fully translated German-language and Chinese-language websites. The German site is available at www.portescap.de, the Chinese site is available at http://cn.portescap.com, and the English site is available at www.portescap.com. Visitors to any of the sites can easily change from that site to the language of choice. In addition to the […]
SMAC Upgrades LAR31 Series of Linear and Rotary Electric Actuators
Carlsbad, CA – SMAC introduces upgraded LAR31 series of linear and rotary electric actuators. The actuator has the vacuum built in the shaft through the rotary motor. The vacuum assures that any external objects (e.g. dust) are ejected through the other end, which prevents dust build-up in the unit. This reduces maintenance down time and […]
PNP Output-Type Sensors for Linear Actuators
Franklin, IN – NSK Precision America now offers two types of photo sensor kits for use with its MCM and MCH Monocarrier linear actuators. The variety of sensor types available for NSK’s Monocarrier lines now includes PNP output sensors, as well as NPN output sensors. Both types of sensors are RoHS compliant and give users […]
SmartActuator Plus Delivers Fully Programmable Motion Control in an Integrated Package
The ICR Plus linear rod-style SmartActuator from Tolomatic is a fully programmable integrated actuator for complex industrial motion-control applications requiring 100 percent duty-cycle performance. The ICR Plus integrates a programmable digital drive, servomotor and actuator in a compact all-in-one package to deliver maximum flexibility for low- to medium-force applications. At half the price of traditional electric systems, […]
G4 Canstack Linear Actuator from HaydonKerk
The G4 Canstack Linear Actuator from HaydonKerk Motion Solutions is the 4th generation design built for extended reliability and high performance. The first actuator to be released in the line is the 25mm diameter. The new design uses optimized teeth geometry along with high-energy neodymium magnets. With 20 percent higher output force across the entire […]
