AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide a cost-effective solution for small applications. The TRDA-2E series light-duty encoders have a 0.25-inch diameter stainless steel solid shaft and offer resolutions from 100 to 2,500 pulses per revolution. The encoders […]
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RESOLUTE™ true-absolute encoder debuts at AMB metalworking show in Germany, 18th – 22nd September 2012
RESOLUTE true-absolute linear and rotary (angle) encoders with new compatibility for Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ will make their debut at the AMB international exhibition for metalworking in Stuttgart, 18th – 22nd September. DRIVE-CLiQ is the innovative, powerful communications interface to connect encoder and direct measurement systems with SINUMERIK and SINAMICS drive components. Allowing machine builders to achieve […]
How to size clutches and brakes to a design’s motor: An engineer’s guide
Updated May 2019. || Brakes and clutches are a mainstay in motion designs that need to stop, hold or index loads. Especially over the last five years, a technology trend toward application-specific designs has quickened as several industries are pushing the performance envelope of stock components. First step: Pick between clutches and brakes Brakes are used […]
How to Size and Select Rotary Encoders: An Engineer’s Guide
Selecting a rotary encoder for a motion control system depends on a number of factors, chief of which are the accuracy requirements of the application, whether it’s position and/or velocity control. Before deciding which encoder to select, consider the most important factors which include: Positioning accuracy Speed stability Audible noise Power loss Bandwidth, which determines […]
How to size and select servo systems in eight easy steps
Updated July 2016 by Lisa Eitel || Servo systems provide amazing levels of speed, accuracy, and flexibility in automated equipment when the correct servo is chosen for the application. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong servo can lead to difficulty in tuning, poor accuracy, or underwhelming performance. With so many different servos to choose from, how do […]
GAM Gear inline planetary gearbox with helical gearing
With the all-new SPH series inline planetary gearbox, GAM Gear (www.gamweb.com) provides a new level of precision and power to its extensive portfolio of gear technology which includes spiral bevel, hypoid, worm and spur. Featuring helical gearing, the inline planetary gearbox is specifically designed for cyclic and dynamic motion control applications. It can be optimized […]
ELM Series Linear Actuator Units from Rollon
Hackettstown, NJ – Rollon USA’s ELM series of linear actuator units, the first in the company’s new family of Actuatorline products, features high speed and low noise operation. The ELM series is available in several sizes, offering designers a range of stroke lengths, load capacities, and shuttling speeds to meet different application requirements. ELM units […]
Split Universal Mounting Kit protects bearings of VFD-driven motors
Electro Static Technology (www.est-static.com) has announced that the split universal mounting kit variant of AEGIS SGR Bearing Protection Ring protects the VFD-driven motors’ bearings from electrical damage, while allowing easy and quick retrofitting of the ring on almost any AC motor shaft without the need of decoupling the attached equipment. Ideal for HVAC plant maintenance […]
What are gears for power transmission? Technical summary for design engineers
Updated February 2020 || The function of a gear is to mesh with other gears to transmit altered torque and rotation. In fact, gearing can change the speed, torque and direction of motion from a drive source. Geometry & general gear design When two gears with an unequal number of teeth engage, the mechanical advantage […]
What are torque limiters? Technical summary for motion engineers
Updated November 2018 by Lisa Eitel || Torque limiters protect equipment or loads from excessive torque. In essence, they are used to shut down a machine and dissipate any rotational energy without causing damage to the machine. Often, systems operating at low speeds can develop a large quantity of torque. In the event of a […]
