Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division is pleased to announce the domestic manufacturing for the complete line of High Moment Rodless (HMR) electromechanical linear actuator series. “This move will serve to greatly improve product lead times as well as offering greater levels of customer support and customization options,” says Jeremy Miller, Parker’s Linear Mechanics Product Manager. New […]
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Electric (and roller-screw) cylinder outputs extremely high force
Now, Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division sells a new XFC Series electric cylinder. It extends the performance range and (with the ETH product line) creates one of the most feature-rich and application-optimized liner-motion product lines available. The XFC has an integrated roller screw with planetary rollers instead of the ball bearings used in ball-screw actuators. Planetary rollers provide more contact between the […]
Intelligent amplifier works as a servo-drive/controller
Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division now sells Intelligent Parker Amplifiers or IPAs—1.5-axis servo-drive/controller combinations based on the ACR control platform. Available in two power levels—400W and 1,500W—the IPA can drive myriad rotary and linear motors and accepts feedback from industry-standard protocols. A dual-port Ethernet interface lets users connect several machine controls; Ethernet implementation is suitable for HMI, PC, and PLC-based applications. The IPA supports […]
Parker Hannifin launches economical AC10 series drives
The new Parker AC10 Micro Drive is a simple, reliable and economical AC motor speed control for 0.25 HP to 30 HP applications. With compact size and features normally only associated with higher specification drives, including sensorless vector mode, output frequency up to 650Hz, and a full 150% overload at 0.5 Hz for 1 minute, […]
Parker Hannifin expands AC30 series drives’ power and functionality
Parker Hannifin’s AC30 series of variable frequency drives has been extended to cover the range from 1 HP to 100 HP and is now available with a pulse encoder feedback option. Engineered specifically for flexibility, simplicity and reliability, the AC30 VFD provides users with exceptional levels of control, from simple open-loop pumps and fans through […]
Parker releases the GVM: Standard, off-the-shelf vehicle traction motors
Parkers Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of vehicle motor and electronics technology, is pleased to announce the first phase of its traction motor launch: the GVM210. The GVM traction motor series is a highly advanced electric machine intended to be used in electric and hybrid electric vehicle traction applications. Pre-production units are being used and […]
Parker’s New Guide Features Daedal Linear Slides and Micrometer Stages
Irwin, PA – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Daedal brand of manually driven positioning slides and stages. The 144-page, full-color guide covers all of the manual ball slides and crossed roller slides, all of the micrometer (standard and digital) stages, and all of the micrometer driven rotary […]
Parker Expands Line of PV Gearheads
Port Washington, NY – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division expands their line of PV gearheads. The PV115, which augments the current offering of Parker Bayside’s PV series gearheads, combines Power and Versatility by offering a wide assortment of output face options along with high radial load and output torque performance. The output face options offer choices […]
Parker Releases Industrial Profile Systems Catalog
Rohnert Park, CA – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its IPS brand of structural framing products and systems. The 232-page guide covers extrusion profiles, fasteners, brackets, handles, doors, panels, hinges, linear applications and more. The revised catalog features new products, technical updates and clarification of units of measure. […]
Servos Control Multiple Axes for “Surgical” Precision
Cim-Tech Corp. was commissioned to build a machine that automatically assembles four components of a surgical instrument. The axes of the XYZTheta had to orient one assembly consisting of a cylindrical surgical knife pressed into the end of a staple pusher, and place it inside another assembly consisting of a rod insert in an exterior […]
