The CSR-17 integrated actuator is an excellent choice for automating 3D printing and scanning, actuating values in hot runners, accurate placing cutting tools in labeling equipment, and as a replacement for pneumatics in general assembly. Combining a lead screw stepper motor with a networkable intellgent drive, the CSR-17 can operate independantly or be dynamically controlled […]
Mechanical PT
BLDC motor EC 19 and planetary gearhead GP 19 M
With its modular construction, this new brushless DC motor is available in three performance classes: the cost-optimized EC 19 at 60 Watt, the strong and high-speed EC 19 at 120 Watt and the sterilizable high-end version EC 19 at 120 Watt. The internals of the drives are responsible for their individual characteristics: The EC 19 […]
Brochure Highlights Open Gearing Engineering Capabilities
The new brochure provides an overview of Boston Gear’s open gearing design and engineering capabilities. A wide array of gearing solutions are available including spur gears, worm and worm gears, spiral and straight miter gears, bevel gears, and helical gears. Engineering assistance is provided to help ensure that customers select the optimum gearing solution from […]
B&R introduces premium IP65-rated helical gearboxes
Smoother operation for absolute precision B&R introduces premium IP65-rated helical gearboxes B&R is adding two new helical members to its premium family of gearboxes: the 8GP70 series with a shaft output and the 8GF70 series with a drive flange. These new products series offer excellent synchronization characteristics and a very low noise level at high […]
Are Bearings Making You Spin Your Wheels?
By Ian A. Rubin, Director of Marketing, Emerson Power Transmission Solutions The wheels of industry turn on bearings, so why do the wheels often vibrate, clatter, squeak, drag and overheat? Bearings do fail for lots of reasons. Most failures are related to lubrication and contamination, but myths and misconceptions handed from one generation of maintenance […]
Plastic seals for vehicle driveline applications
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics custom formulates high performance plastics to meet specific vehicle applications. Materials include PEEK, Aurum, Ultem and Amodel. MR&P utilizes over 65 years of experience custom designing and molding these high performance plastics for demanding vehicle driveline applications. Example – seals and thrust washers for vehicle transmissions. The material selected for this […]
ETEL to Showcase New Vibration Isolation System
ETEL is very proud to announce the release of its new QuiET – Active Isolation System at SEMICON West in San Francisco, CA from July 8-10 (Booth # 1217). From now on, an advanced motion platform from ETEL does not only include the motion system and its associated motion controllers, but can also benefit from […]
PTDA Welcomes Eight New Members – June 2014
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the preeminent association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has welcomed eight new members to date in 2014. Distributor Members DIRISA (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) is a distributor of bearings, motors, mechanical PT and material handling products. Edwards Industrial Sales Inc. (Kalamazoo, Mich.) is a distributor […]
Keep Your Machines Healthy by Taking a Look Inside
By Mary C. Gannon • Diagnostics monitoring programs can prevent lost hours, production and money by alerting maintenance personnel of potential failures in their motion control systems. Machine uptime is critical in any automation system, whether it be a CNC machine tool or a miles-long conveyor system used in mining. If a machine fails unexpectedly, it […]
CGI, Inc’s RC/DC Series: Prime Right Angle Gearhead
CGI, Inc. features its RC/DC Series: Prime Right Angle Gearhead. Construction Features Include: True planetary design Tapered roller bearings Low backlash design Input pinion with balanced clamp collar Quick installation Strong, caged roller bearings High reliability design High strength steels High shaft loading capacity Viton O-Rings sealed at each joint Case hardened spiral bevel gears […]