Bartlett, Ill. – The new RP+ Linear System from WITTENSTEIN meets the demand for a modular, standardized rack and pinion system capable of transferring higher maximum feeding forces. The combination of gearbox, pinion and rack represents intelligent integration of specifically developed drive components. The rack assembly of the RP+ is the alpha high performance rack […]
Linear Motion
Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor Features Sub-Micron Resolutions
Radford, Va. – The Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor is designed and constructed for ultra high-precision applications needing sub-micron resolutions. Because of its design features, the Linear Shaft Motor is more energy efficient and can achieve motion profiles that similar linear motors can’t. The design of the Linear Shaft Motor maximizes use of magnetic flux, […]
Haydon’s incremental magnetic encoder an alternative to optical encoder
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inc. (www.haydonkerk.com) has introduced a new magnetic encoder that utilizes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry on single chip. It is available on the one-inch Series 25000 linear actuator. Fully enclosed and extremely compact, the incremental encoder includes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry from a single […]
New Ball Screw and Guide Options for Tolomatic Actuator Series
Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic has expanded its new line of ERD electric rod-style actuators to make the line more flexible than ever before. Enhancements such as ball screws, motor mounts for NEMA and metric stepper and servo motors, plus a guide option, make it possible to employ ERD actuators in many more types of motion […]
Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems from ATLANTA Drive Systems
Farmingdale, NJ – ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a complete range of Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems that eliminate all axis backlash, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as during changes in direction of travel. The axis backlash is eliminated by using two pinions; one […]
High Speed, High Force, Sub-micron Positioning, Voice Coil Stage Features 20 mm Aperture
Sunnyvale, Calif. – Equipment Solutions’ VCS-2020 Voice Coil Stage features a 20 mm diameter aperture, 20 mm (0.7874 in.) travel, and sub-micron (1.1811 10-6 in.) positioning resolution. An integrated Analog position feedback sensor assures 100 nanometer (3.937 10-6 in.) repeatability. The cross-roller voice-coil stages are self contained, compact, and can be mounted in a horizontal […]
Enhanced Harmonic Linear Belt Drive Actuators from OEMDynamics
Santa Clara, Cal. – OEMDynamics, a division of Animatics Corporation, announces enhanced features on the HLD60-H3 actuator. Enhanced features include no gearheads required, which saves money and reduces maintenance, and no brake required in many vertical applications. Due to its unique harmonic principle, the H3 belt achieves a gear reduction equivalent of up to 40:1 […]
New Linear Motor Line from Siemens
Elk Grove Village, Ill. – With the recent introduction of its 1FN6 Linear Motors, Siemens now offers three models of Linear Motors for seamless integration with all Sinumerik or Simotion control systems using Sinamics drives. The three new motors are the 1FN3 Peak Load Motor, 1FN3 Continuous Load Motor, and the1FN6 Magnet Free Secondary. The […]
New Linear Position Transducer with VARAN Bus Interface from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff announces the Micropulse AT Linear Position Transducer with the VARAN Bus interface. It is able to track the location of up to four position-marker magnets. The transducer outputs a start/stop signal, which is used to calculate the position of each magnet using the transducer length and resolution. It’s available in a non-contact, floating magnet […]
M-272 linear actuator based on maintenance-free ultrasonic motor technology
Piezo motor specialist PI (www.pi-usa.us) proudly launches its latest line of linear actuator, the M-272 linear actuator or automation applications. It is maintenance-free as it is based on PILine ultrasonic ceramic motor. PILine ultrasonic piezo drives provide an affordable substitute to motor-leadscrew combinations and electromagnetic linear motors when small dimensions and/or high speed are important. […]