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 […]
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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 […]
PBC Linear Actuator Gives Green Energy a Lift
In an economy that is gearing more towards green energy, PBC Linear is helping lay down the initial framework. Utilizing the high-accuracy PLA linear actuator, a cutting edge US company that manufactures silicon ingots from solar furnaces is able to sustain smooth, quiet and long-lasting operation for the their specially designed furnace damper that controls […]
Tritex™ II Series Electric Actuators
Chanhassen, MN—Exlar announces the Tritex™ II Series electric actuators, offering 1500 Watt, AC powered operation and digital position control within a single, space-saving housing. These actuators combine a brushless servomotor with either rotary or linear (output) actuation, assembling all elements into a compact, sealed housing for demanding environments. With their built-in mechanical converters, Tritex II […]
Nanopositioning and Piezo Technology Catalog and Reference Guide
PI’s (Physik Instrumente) 2009 hardcover catalog “Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009” covers nanopositioning and piezo technology. The 530-page publication is a comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology. The catalog contains over 200 product families, 30% of which are new, with more than 1,000 drawings, graphs, images and technical […]
Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Design Alternatives
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson, A Danaher Motion Company, has available a new Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Alternatives for solar and wind energy applications. The guide reviews some of the most significant considerations that design engineers should take into account to maximize the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of their clean energy machines, with specific […]