Sprint Electric now offers drives for slip ring motors. The new motor controllers will be introduced in November at SPS/IPC/Drives, the international trade fair for electric automation, systems and components, in Nuremberg, Germany. A slip ring motor is a type of induction motor having a wound rotor connected to slip rings. Typical applications for slip […]
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R+W America introduces new torque limiter
R+W America (www.rw-america.com) is proud to announce the release of SL Series – a torque limiter that utilizes a spring-loaded ball detent system, together with a formerly patented preload for zero-backlash operation. In order to achieve a 50% weight reduction target, R+W America entered a collaborative effort with local universities for two years, designing the […]
Heason Technology’s Thomson Micron Gearhead Express for fast planetary gearhead delivery
Heason Technology Ltd (www.heason.com) has unveiled an expanded Thomson Micron Gearhead Express program – a 24/7 build-and-dispatch service for US manufacturers’ wide array of TRUE series planetary gearheads. Expanded to more than 250 size and ratio combinations, the program is available in the United Kingdom through Heason Tech, ensuring faster delivery of new replacements or […]
IBAG introduces new rotary coupling system for turret style CNC lathes
IBAG North America (http://www.ibagnorthamerica.com/) is proud to introduce a new rotary coupling system that enables the use of Micro Line high-speed spindles in turret style machines. The new rotary coupling provides support for all pneumatic and electrical requirements for high-speed spindles, with other models available to support either 4 or 2 spindles. Built with IP67 […]
33A-WX Permanent Magnet DC Gearmotor from Bodine
The new WX gearhead is now available with two 33A permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors. The WX is a high-torque gearhead built to provide longer life and higher performance than similar gearmotors in the same size range. These gearmotors are designed to drive applications such as conveyor systems, packaging equipment, metering pumps, medical devices, commercial […]
Acuity unveils new ISS Intelligent Servo System
Acuity Technologies Inc. (www.acuitytx.com/) has unveiled its ISS line of Intelligent Servo System at the recently held AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2010. The servos are especially designed as compact sealed actuators for remotely and autonomous controlled vehicles in marine, surface, aerospace and industrial robotic applications. Available in both extreme and industrial environment grades, the […]
Rotalink’s low-cost absolute encoders with ovoid gearboxes
Rotalink (www.rotalink.com) has unveiled an innovative low-priced absolute encoder with ovoid style gearboxes. This compact encoder is directly fitted to the output shaft’s rear side to measure the load position and it is available for single-turn 360° rotation or multi-turn versions of up to 32,000 revolutions. The absolute encoder uses highly reliable and long-life non-contacting […]
Jakob’s graphic printing machine improves productivity with Kollmorgen servo motors and precision gearboxes
Jakob Graphic Services GmbH (www.jakob-gmbh.eu) has unveiled a jumbo roll collator for advanced printing operations. The machine can automatically label, collate, glue, fold and cut forms, brochures with or without a finish, mailers with cut inserts, calendars and other similar printed objects. The machine performs with precision during highly dynamic processes while rapidly adapting to […]
Zero-Max Zero Maintenance Bearings
Plymouth, MN – Zero maintenance bearings are now available as an option for Schmidt Offset couplings from Zero-Max. This new coupling feature eliminates the need for periodic coupling lubrication and the resulting system downtime. Schmidt Offset couplings provide the utmost in precision for parallel offset shafts. They transmit constant angular velocity and torque in a […]
Sunnen introduces new honing system intended for small two-stroke engines
Sunnen Products Co. (www.sunnen.com) is proud to introduce its new SV-1000 Series vertical CNC honing machine that is designed for outdoor power equipment manufacturers aiming to enhance the power output and durability of small two-stroke engines and meet the 2011 EPA standards. The manual or auto-loaded honing machine uses TC superabrasive tools, which are custom […]