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 […]
Linear Motion
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 […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Launches New Spanish Web Site
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation has unveiled a new Spanish language web site. Complete with detailed product pages, a library of downloadable product catalogs, 3D CAD files, and a full line of application stories, the new web site is part of the company’s extensive initiative to support the needs of its Spanish-speaking customers. The initial […]
Miniature Piezomotor Linear Slide
Auburn, MA – Physik Instrumente’s (PI) patented P-653 piezomotor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. It features a travel range of 2mm with force generation to 0.15N and comes pre-assembled and mounted on a PC board and is only 8mm long. This true linear […]
Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Carries Heavy-Cantilevered Loads
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit that allows […]
CLS Sealing System for NUTEC Stages
Deer Park, NY — The new CLS sealing system for NUTEC stages offers superior protection in applications with contaminated environments, an advancement that translates into a motion platform with greater long-term reliability, greater efficiencies and lower cost of ownership. The CLS sealing system patented design includes a cleverly concealed linear seal under the 3-sided stainless […]
High Temperature SBC Linear Rail System
The Precision Alliance’s Linear Rail Systems are designed for high temperature applications that require performance at temperatures up to 250oC. The linear rail bearing components are made from bearing grade steel with all other internal components made from high temperature metals. There are no plastic components. The systems are available with Raydent or Thin Dense […]
Parker’s New Guide Features Daedal Linear Slides and Micrometer Stages
Irwin, PA – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Daedal brand of manually driven positioning slides and stages. The 144-page, full-color guide covers all of the manual ball slides and crossed roller slides, all of the micrometer (standard and digital) stages, and all of the micrometer driven rotary […]
NSK’s SPACEA™ Series for Special Environments
Franklin, IN – NSK’s SPACEA™ series is a next generation range of bearings, ball screws and linear guides specifically designed for special operating environments used in clean room, vacuum, anti-corrosion, non-magnetic and high/low temperature applications. Developed with vacuum lubrication and materials and thin-film technologies for space exploration equipment, the SPACEA series of technology-driven products incorporates […]
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, […]
