Inclination measurement in mobile machines is exposed to motion, shock and vibration. Under these influences normal inclinometers will give incorrect values affecting sensor accuracy. ASM Sensors introduces POSITILT® PTK29 inclination sensor that compensates dynamic influences to give correct values even when in motion. The sensor measures inclination between +/-180° with 1 axis or +/-60° with […]
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Encoder manufacturers offer more custom, flexible designs
In response to their customer’s requests, encoder manufacturers continue to offer more customization options. We asked encoder manufacturers for their input on encoder trends as well as trends in the motion control industry in general. Here’s what they told us. Has your company added or expanded services to provide more in-house engineering support and upfront […]
Motion applications for transducers and sensors
Transducers and sensors are essential components for data collection, systems monitoring, and control feedback. In motion-control applications, transducers take the form of rotary or linear encoders for position feedback, sensors such as tachometers for speed sensing, and even proximity switches to initiate or halt some machine action. In hydraulic motion control systems, for instance, pressure […]
Dunkermotor’s GEN 4 Solar Tracking Motors
Dunkermotoren, a brand of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has introduced a new series of tracking motors for the solar industry. The newly extended STM™ (Solar Tracker Motor) product line from Dunkermotoren now includes All-in-One brushless DC motors with optional onboard inclinometer and optional direct inclinometer input. The new options are available on all current STM™ […]
Dunkermotoren USA unveils STM Solar Tracker Motors
Dunkermotoren (www.dunkermotoren.de) has unveiled its brushless dc motors integrated with fieldbus-enabled motion controllers that have been optimized to reduce installation costs, minimize development time and offer lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in various solar tracking applications. Compared to fixed photovoltaic panel, the STM Solar Tracker effectively increases electric energy production by 30 percent to […]
Intelligent Motors from Dunkermotor Handle Solar Applications
Elgin, Ill. –Dunkermotor’s new line of brushless dc Solar Tracker Motors (STM) with integral fieldbus-enabled motion controllers are optimized to reduce development time, lower installation costs and provide lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in a variety of solar tracking applications. Electric energy production can be increased by up to 35% with solar tracking compared […]
Automated Gearbox Testing Builds in Consistency
by William L. Winterbauer, Ph.D., Principal Engineer, QED Services, Ann Arbor, Mich. The U.S. military has demanding requirements for the hardware it needs. Take, for instance, a set of gearboxes built by Excel Gear Inc., Roscoe, Ill, (excelgear.com) for missile launchers on the U.S. Navy’s new DDG1000 series of ships. The gearboxes are drive elements […]
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