If you’re looking for information on electric actuators, then check out the latest from motioncontroltips.com Design World sister site linearmotiontips.com. This website details the specification and use of various linear-motion guides and drives — including mechanical rotary-to-linear converters such as lead screws and ballscrews — as well as actuators and even fully integrated stages, gantries, and Cartesian robots. The following is […]
Actuators
Compact DriveLine actuators for positioning applications
DriveLine actuators from SIKO GmbH are particularly well suited to optimizing processing and setup times thanks to their special power and control electronics, absolute sensor and integrated position controller. The new AG26 actuator is the same as the AG06 as far as electric motor and gearing are concerned. In addition to the data interfaces that […]
Build prototypes fast with Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) Developer’s Kit
BEI Kimco has recently improved its Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) Developer’s Kit to include three new actuator sizes with greater force and stroke capabilities to provide a broader diversity in off-the-shelf selection (custom kits can also be ordered). The new additions round out the Kit selection to a total of six actuators with force performances now ranging […]
Resistant ECO2 air actuators open up new applications
ContiTech has extended its air actuator product range: The company is the first manufacturer in the world to offer air actuators made of an ECO compound with improved resistance to chemicals and environmental influences. The new ECO2 air actuators can now also be used in applications in which they are exposed to lubricating oils, corrosive […]
New small actuator family offers through-hole customization for compact OEM requirements
In order to simplify assemblies and save space, the number of OEMs looking for a way to insert their equipment directly through a Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) is on the rise for medical, scientific, and analytical laboratory instruments. In response to this increasing demand, BEI Kimco has introduced a family of linear unhoused VCAs with […]
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces micro series anti-backlash nut for 2-mm diameter screws
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a recognized leader in linear and rotary motion solutions, has added the world’s smallest anti-backlash lead screw assembly design to its line of Micro Series screws (2-mm diameter screws). Its ZBM nut technology can be customized to specific applications that require unique geometry and custom materials, such as Kerkite composite polymers. […]
Servo Cylinder — robust high performance linear actuator with Phase Index
The Servo Cylinder is a compact, high performance brushless dc linear actuator with advanced control electronics and Phase Index absolute position feedback. The integrated Phase Index sensor is digital, high-resolution, and non-contacting with a wide operating temperature range and is resistant to a range of harsh environmental conditions. The combination of Phase Index with the Servo […]
Motion systems application examples: Electric actuators for versatility in motion
Electric actuators range from syringe-sized units in medical applications to those that drive truck-sized industrial presses. These ubiquitous muscles of precision motion usually incorporate an electric motor and rotary-to-linear device for conversion of torque to linear force. So let’s cover common motion applications for this component type. No matter the application, electric actuators deliver precision and repeatability—indispensable […]
FAQ: What are stacked piezo actuators and what do they do?
A piezo element is a ceramic that expands or contracts when an electrical charge is applied, generating linear movement and force. Multiple piezo elements can be layered on top of each other, creating what is known as a stacked piezo actuator. These devices take advantage of the combined effect of each element’s expansion to produce a useful […]
Catalyst Motion Group develops Z-theta system
Catalyst Motion Group, a Haydon Kerk motion system integrator, has created a Z-Theta system capability utilizing in-house branded products. Z-Theta systems offer a compact and effective package to achieve a rotary axis and a linear axis in a single unit, that when operated in coordinated motion can effectively create a helical motion path. Z-Theta systems […]
