Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, but also on things like noise levels and accuracy. In fact, one of the more common sources of inaccuracy in gearmotors is due to gear backlash. So reducing the amount of backlash will lead to a more … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
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Today on Motion Control Tips
- NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information
- Force sensor offers IO-Link option for faster measurements
- Centralized motor control center helps reduce manufacturing downtime
- New stepper motor with UL/CSA certification
- Micro drives bring dynamics into handling
- The fundamentals of miniature gearing
- Frameless motors versus torque motors
NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information
NORD’s new gear motor QR codes link to convenient digital services for unit documentation, service and sales contact requests, and order … [Read More...] about NORD adds gear motor QR codes for faster access to product information
Force sensor offers IO-Link option for faster measurements
To help engineers working in production and assembly lines - or those handling test challenges that require measurements of tensile/compressive forces … [Read More...] about Force sensor offers IO-Link option for faster measurements
Centralized motor control center helps reduce manufacturing downtime
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has launched a new low-voltage motor control center (MCC) for IEC markets globally, the FLEXLINE 3500. With this motor … [Read More...] about Centralized motor control center helps reduce manufacturing downtime
New stepper motor with UL/CSA certification
Nanotec has expanded its product portfolio with the ASA5618 high-torque stepper motor. It meets the highest safety standards, as evidenced by its … [Read More...] about New stepper motor with UL/CSA certification
Micro drives bring dynamics into handling
Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in … [Read More...] about Micro drives bring dynamics into handling
The fundamentals of miniature gearing
Miniature and microgearing with high precision and tight tolerances is used to deliver accurate low-backlash power transmission complementing small … [Read More...] about The fundamentals of miniature gearing
Frameless motors versus torque motors
Frameless motors are rotor-and-stator subcomponent sets that aren’t prefixed in a traditional motor housing. Here we outline some of their benefits … … [Read More...] about Frameless motors versus torque motors
Nidec Drive Technology adds high-precision reducers to its ABLE series
Nidec Drive Technology has added high-end models that feature low backlash, noise, and vibration, to the company’s lineup of the ABLE series, a group … [Read More...] about Nidec Drive Technology adds high-precision reducers to its ABLE series
Servo drives feature support for new synchronized communication protocols
Kollmorgen has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its … [Read More...] about Servo drives feature support for new synchronized communication protocols
Trends: Automation in agriculture and off highway
In smart agriculture applications, companies are leveraging motion systems to improve reliability in their designs. Advances in automation technology … [Read More...] about Trends: Automation in agriculture and off highway
Nexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes
The new Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake from Nexen Group, Inc., offers zero backlash up to the full holding torque in a rigid, easy to install … [Read More...] about Nexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes
New ac hypoid inverter-duty gearmotors from Bodine Electric
Bodine Electric Company introduces 12 new ac inverter-duty hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. These type 42R-25H2 and 42R-30H3 geared motors combine an … [Read More...] about New ac hypoid inverter-duty gearmotors from Bodine Electric
New motor designs redefine capabilities
Electric motors are at the core of industrial motion control. From servo and stepper motors to various linear motor designs, demand for these motors … [Read More...] about New motor designs redefine capabilities
ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors represent the latest evolution of motor efficiency
Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 … [Read More...] about ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors represent the latest evolution of motor efficiency
Driving change in packaging automation
Many trends in general automation have impacted the packaging industry. Some of these include the multiple benefits of better efficiency and increased … [Read More...] about Driving change in packaging automation
New VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer Precision
Netzer has introduced the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with … [Read More...] about New VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer Precision
New ring force sensors with galvanically isolated input
Inelta Sensorsysteme has added new model variants to its portfolio of ring force sensors. The sensor type, which acts as a measuring washer, is used … [Read More...] about New ring force sensors with galvanically isolated input
Combined PLC+HMI increases display size, I/O options
IDEC Corporation has expanded its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI. A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in … [Read More...] about Combined PLC+HMI increases display size, I/O options
Compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud
Emerson's new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC) is a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete … [Read More...] about Compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud
Full ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
The XTREME 6000 ZrO2 Series of full ceramic radial bearings from CeramicSpeed are designed to provide levels of performance in extreme environments … [Read More...] about Full ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
Considerations for HMI in motion control
Open architecture HMI can provide benefits such as increased flexibility for motion control, leading to more efficient machine designs. Ramey … [Read More...] about Considerations for HMI in motion control
Programmable POSITAL encoders now support fractional pulse rates
POSITAL’s IXARC programmable incremental rotary encoders can now be configured to deliver ‘fractional pulse rates’ (fractional PPR). That is, these … [Read More...] about Programmable POSITAL encoders now support fractional pulse rates
New servo motors and drives offer power, precision, and cost-efficiency
The new M5 Servo Series from Applied Motion Products is where power, precision, and cost-efficiency converge. The M5 Servo Series is engineered for … [Read More...] about New servo motors and drives offer power, precision, and cost-efficiency
c3controls introduces new line of dc miniature circuit breakers
c3controls, a leading manufacturer of industrial control products, has launched a new line of Direct Current (DC) Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), … [Read More...] about c3controls introduces new line of dc miniature circuit breakers
HEIDENHAIN to exhibit at ATX West 2024
HEIDENHAIN has announced its participation in the upcoming ATX West 2024 trade show, taking place from February 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center … [Read More...] about HEIDENHAIN to exhibit at ATX West 2024
CIP safety module for safe communication over devices in a network
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has designed the MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety Module to ensure safety signal transmission to a diverse range of … [Read More...] about CIP safety module for safe communication over devices in a network
New EtherCAT controller modules from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added EtherCAT controller modules for the LS Electric XGB PLC family. These new modules work in conjunction with the new lineup … [Read More...] about New EtherCAT controller modules from AutomationDirect
Smart, integrated motor with 28-mm flange from Nanotec
Nanotec presents the PD1-C, a stepper motor that features an integrated controller and encoder. With a flange size of merely 28 mm (NEMA 11), this … [Read More...] about Smart, integrated motor with 28-mm flange from Nanotec
Cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
IKO International has introduced its CFC...B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that … [Read More...] about Cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
Hannes Leichtfried named head of sales and marketing for Danfoss Drives in North America
Danfoss Drives is pleased to announce that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the Drives business segment in North … [Read More...] about Hannes Leichtfried named head of sales and marketing for Danfoss Drives in North America
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