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Motion Control ProductsPositioning Medical System Tables Improved Using Rohlix Linear Actuators From Zero-Max  Patient positioning tables including those used in CT scanning systems can benefit from Roh'lix® Linear Actuators* manufactured by Zero-Max, Inc. With a special "overload" feature, Roh'lix linear actuators halt motion when an obstruction or pre-set level of travel pressure is reached. Thus, positioning systems utilizing Roh'lix actuators are inherently safer than a positioning system that uses a ball screw actuator. ...More >> Lose Weight, Gain Torque with New 35mm Brush DC Motor from Portescap
Plug-in machine controller makes switching to Ethernet-based drives almost irresistible for machine builders  Baldor Electric Company has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required. As switching to real-time and deterministic Ethernet-compatible motion control is already proving extremely popular for machinery builders, the additional cost savings offered by this new approach make adoption of the technology almost irresistible. The new Mint Machine Module plugs into a hardware expansion slot in any of Baldor's MotiFlex range of Powerlink-compatible three-phase AC motor drives. Two variations of the card are offered: a dual-axis version that will control the host Powerlink drive plus another external drive via a conventional analog interface, or a high-speed version that will also act as a Powerlink network controller to manage a complete multi-axis control system. Both options are compatible with Baldor's powerful Mint motion language, with its rich development support. ...More >>New Enhanced Design Delivers 25% More Torque from Portescap’s Industry-Leading h3 Stepper Motors  Portescap, a Danaher Motion company, introduces a stator-enhanced version of its h3 Series Step Motors. New h3 models feature patented enhancing magnets in the stator to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range compared with original h3 models, which already deliver up to 40% more torque than traditional hybrid step motors. "The increased torque is achieved through additional stator magnets that are inserted between each stator tooth. These block the magnetic field from flowing around the stator teeth, which forces more of the magnetic field to flow through each tooth to produce the highest torque output of any hybrid step motor available today," says Dave Beckstoffer, Portescap Product Specialist, Stepper Technologies. ...More >>New Techno Rotary Table's Small Footprint Provides Long List of Machinery Options  New Hyde Park, NY - Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems is excited to release the new Rotary Table ZR20, a small footprint stepper motor rotary table that is great for applications where space is at a premium. The New ZR20 is operated by a 2-phase stepper motor with a 20:1 ratio - fine resolution in a compact package. At 200 steps per revolution, half step, the resolution of this motor is 2.7 arc/minutes, and can handle a 10 kg maximum load. ...More >> Precision Line Shafts Offer Convenience and Performance  ZA series line shafts from R+W install as single units and run smoothly without support bearings. Assembled from cut-to-length extruded aluminum tubing with a precision straightness tolerance of 0.2mm/m, lateral stiffness, and low mass allow for high speed operation at a low cost relative to the additional hardware required to assemble a line shaft system. Proprietary software allows for quick and easy calculation of critical speed, moment of inertia and torsional stiffness for any length. ...More >> AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor is Bison Gear's Latest Von Weise Drop-In Replacement  A new parallel shaft AC gearmotor available in eight standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower (186 watts) 115V, 60 Hz split phase electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers feature a phenolic high speed gear for low noise and steel gearing in subsequent stages, with ratios ranging from 14:1 to 286:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 120 to 6 RPM, with continuous torque ratings from 100 to 600 in-lbs (11.3 to 67.8 N-m). The gearmotors feature built-in face and fount mounting, with overhung load (OHL) capability up to 300 lbs. (136.4 kg.). ...More >> Sweeping Innovation in Power Electronics  Complementary competencies within piezoceramic technology, electro active polymer technology (DEAP) and electronics will ensure a sweeping innovation in power electronics. The new DEAP actuators with integrated high voltage piezo power supplies will, amongst others, replace pneumatic solutions in the medico industry. ...More >> QuickSilver Uses its Ability to Precisely Control Torque and Position to Solve Tightening Applications  QuickSilver uses its ability to precisely control torque and position to solve tightening applications. The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams. QuickSilver's programmable single axis servo motor controller can be pre-loaded with the expected/nominal torque profile. If more or less torque is detected for a given position, a fault can be generated notifying the operator of the problem. ...More >>New PA15T PowerStation Is Parker’s Largest PA Display Size Ever  Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, announces the release of a new, affordable HMI platform for the successful Interact software platform. The PA15T PowerStation family offers the largest display size ever in the PA Family. The PA15T is designed to fit into the existing cutouts of many common 15" HMI products, including Parker's own PS15 model. Every PA15T PowerStation comes with the award-winning Interact HMI software runtime pre-installed, simplifying initial configuration and commissioning. Interact is a feature-rich software package that can be tailored to meet the needs of any Level 1 HMI project. ...More >>Orbitform Employs Theory of Constraints Project Management  The Orbitform Group now leverages a unique project management software package, Concerto, that allows realtime process monitoring and synchronization of all resources related to each stage of the order fulfillment process. With the new system personnel from sales, development, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, assembly, and management all communicate with each other and can monitor each others progress throughout the project progression. ...More >> International Rectifiers Benchmark MOSFETs Deliver 60 Percent Improvement in Package Current Rating  International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, offers a new range of trench HEXFET® Power MOSFETs featuring a high package current rating for industrial battery, power supply, high power DC motors and power tools. The new devices provide a package current rating of up to 195A, delivering a 60 percent improvement over typical package current ratings. These MOSFETs also provide improved on-state resistance (RDS(on)) compared to previous offerings and are available in the popular TO-220, D2PAK and TO-262 packages. ...More >> Under the Microscope: Vertical Piezo Drives by Physik Instrumente  PIFOC Nanofocusing Systems Now for Specimen Holders Travel ranges up to 0.5 mm and resolutions of a few nanometers are the prime features of the new P-737 PIFOC Specimen Positioner from Physik Instrumente (PI). The piezoelectric drive responds in milliseconds and is thus ideally suited for applications where throughput and high accuracy are important, like screening tasks or confocal microscopy. Focusing involves moving either the optics or the specimen. One advantage of moving the specimen instead of the objective in phase-contrast microscopy is that the image is not degraded. ...More >> New Electro-Pneumatic Devices Catalog  A new fifty-six page catalog from Rexroth covers technical and ordering information on electro-pneumatic valves and positionersNew catalog SC-600 titled "Electro-Pneumatic Devices" covers five E/P valves series, E/P positioners and electronic flowmeters. The new Rexroth fifty-six page catalog SC-600 provides technical information, drawings and ordering information on electro-pneumatic proportional control valves, positioners and electronic flowmeters. The catalog covers the following E/P valve series: ED02 proportional solenoid-analog control; EV04 pilot control; ED05 proportional solenoid-analog link, analog control, VDS link and DDL link; ED07 proportional solenoid-analog control, VDS link, DDL link and Profibus-DP; and ED12 proportional solenoid-analog control. ...More >>New Techno Servo Patriot Yields More Accuracy Than Steppers  New Hyde Park, NY - Techno's Educational CNC Division is proud to introduce their New Servo Patriot CNC Router designed especially for technical education environments and recommended for Grades 6 through College. The Patriot is capable of training students on prototyping and machining 3-D objects, and can ultimately take them from school to work.This compact machine comes completely enclosed with a safety interlocking mechanism that prevents operation of the machine unless the lock is activated; this promotes safety, minimizes noise and supports proper dust collection. ...More >> 3M Introduces Compact Mini-Clamp Connectors for Demanding Applications  3M Electronic Solutions Division recently extended the Mini-Clamp Connector product line to include Right Angle Surfacemount Socket connectors. Designed for a reliable interconnection in demanding applications, the newest addition to the 3M Mini-Clamp Connector family features a compact, low-profile design that retains the reliable dual-wipe, high-mating cycles and positive mating latches of its predecessors. The new Right Angle Surfacemount Socket connectors are available in 3- and 4-pins, and include three options for properly placing and locating the component on a PC board, as well as a robust PC board retention tab feature. ...More >> Serapid Push Pull Rigid Chain System to Transfer Nuclear Waste  Serapid recently provided a stainless steel push/pull Rigid Chain system with the unique feature of providing both horizontal and vertical motion using a single motor. This solution proves Serapid's unrivaled flexibility in delivering linear movement from discrete locations, over great distances, and around corners. The customer required a mechanical linear actuator for a guided carriage transporting 6000 pounds of nuclear waste. The load moves horizontally through 200 inches of travel, with multiple stop points. At each stop point, the carriage locks in place while the 6000 pound load is lifted using a Serapid Rigid Chain actuator. ...More >>The two-part round DL8 desk lift column is now available from LINAK  The DL8 desk lifting columns have been released. With only two parts these new round profile columns offer a more cost-effective solution. This is a benefit to office and work desk manufacturers, who need LINAK-quality but do not need the advantages of LINAK's classical three-part columns. We consider the DL8 a complementing addition to the family. The older brother, the classical three-part round profile column, DL9, will remain in the product range. Altogether, LINAK is now offering one more choice for desk designs. ...More >> The Two-part Round DL10 Desk Lift Column is now available from LINAK  The DL10 desk lifting columns have been released. With only two parts these new round profile columns offer a more cost-effective solution. This is a benefit to office and work desk manufacturers, who need LINAK-quality but do not need the advantages of LINAK's classical three-part columns.We consider the DL10 a complementing addition to the family. The older brother, the classical three-part round profile column, DL11, will remain in the product range. Altogether, LINAK is now offering one more choice for desk designs. There is plenty of space for legs and feet, when a desk comes with the desk lifts DL8, DL9, DL10 or DL11. As there is no crossbar in the design, it follows the trend of the time. They are all stand-alone solutions made to further the freedom of desk designers. The elegant visual design and the low and pleasant noise level have been maintained. It is all known from the older brother, the DL11 desk lift column. The DL 10 columns are compatible with the standard CBD4 and CBD5 actuator control boxes. This ensures a wide range of options. ...More >> Zero-Max Wind Turbine Couplings Withstand 70,000 Nm Of Torque - Passed Hell Hole Test At Tehachapi, California Wind Farm  Zero-Max, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified design and manufacturing company, announces introduction of its Composite Disc Couplings for the wind turbine industry. "These couplings withstand extreme misalignment while remaining torsionally stiff and have passed the ‘hell hole' test at Tehachapi, California Wind Farm," reports James Motz, member of the Wind Team for Zero-Max. "The couplings were tested under conditions simulating a 20 year load spectrum of continuous operation. Once fatigue tested, the ‘hell hole' location was selected for field testing in a wind turbine whereby the coupling would experience wind conditions in excess of 80 mph with continuous wind direction changes. The Zero-Max couplings survived these conditions that put over 50 wind turbines not using our coupling out of commission. The Zero-Max coupling continues to operate uninterrupted at this writing," Mr. Motz added. ...More >> Insulfoam Cutter Now Running on Precision Integral V Rail from Pacific Bearing  The PBC Linear Integral VTM linear guide system has been used to improve reliability and precision while at the same time reducing the cost of mounting components for Insulfoam-a leading producer of polystyrene foam molds used by homeowners and industry applications alike. After the replacement of the old system, the polystyrene foam was cut more accurately and product loss was significantly reduced-forming a successful, lasting bond between PBC Linear and Insulfoam.Introduced in 2008, Integral V Technology (IVT) works by eliminating mounting components to reduce cost but maintains a precision aligned linear guide system. With tighter tolerances, this hard anodized guide system comes available in several different configurations and carriage sizes to accomplish a wide range of tasks. ...More >> Motion Control Library - All the potential of Ingenia motion controllers controlled from high level C/C++ programming  MCLib brings together a series of functions and components that provide an application programming interface (API) in C/C++ for Ingenia motion controllers.Includes functions for both communication management with the motion controller, as well as configuration, monitoring and operating. ...More >> Linear Three Phase Brushless Motor Driven Positioning Systems by MotiCont  The Linear Three Phase Brushless Motor Driven Positioning System is used in positioning applications where high speed and high accuracy are required. The stage may be used in the following industries; Semiconductor, Disk Drive, Automotive, Medical, Industrial, Optical, Test and Manufacturing. The direct coupling of the motor to the stage allows for fast acceleration / deceleration and high speed operation. ...More >>Allegra Series Motion Control System by Optimal Engineering Systems  Complete Package Plug-and-Play Quick and Easy to Install Easy to Use Digital Inputs / Outputs Analog Inputs Up to 4 Axes of Motion Control Motion Control and PLC Functionalities in one Package Externally Controlled Stand-alone Manual Control ...More >> New Range of High Precision Gear Racks for Machine Tools by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of High-Precision Gear Racks developed specifically for machine tool applications requiring the highest levels of precision and power. This new rack range is precision manufactured in a controlled environment, achieving a tooth quality of DIN 4, with total pitch error of less than twelve microns over a meter length and a parallelism tolerance of less than fifteen microns. The high precision pitch of the racks can eliminate the need for electronic compensation and the high precision parallelism allows for drives with extremely low backlash without the need for preloading. ...More >>Expanded Servo Reducer Range Offered by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the expanded range of Servo Worm Reducers, now offering four levels of precision to meet any application requirements. Building on the popular High-Performance (HP) Servo-Worm Reducer product, Atlanta has added a High-Torque, Economy and Basic version to complete the range. The High-Torque (HT) version offers 150% the torque capacity of the standard Servo-Worm Reducer, while reducing the backlash level to less than one arc-minute. The output was also redesigned for increased bearing capacity and an option for flanged connections based on ISO 9409. The Economy (E-Servo) version offers the same torque capacity as the standard Servo-Worm Reducer, with a backlash level of less than six arc-minutes. A simplified housing and assembly allows for significant price savings. The Basic (B-Servo) version offers 90% the torque capacity of the standard Servo-Worm Reducer, with a backlash level of less than twelve arc-minutes. ...More >>Animatics Best Selling Integrated Servo Just Got Smarter and More Powerful  Animatics Corporation, pioneer of Integrated Servo Technology has taken their best selling Integrated Servos, the SM2315D and SM2315DT and added power and functionality, while lowering the cost. The new products are called the SM2316D-PLS2 and the SM2316DT-PLS2. As before, these small servomotors are actually complete servo systems with built-in controller, amplifier and encoder, and are so programmable they often control entire machines. The "-PLS2" versions have undergone many enhancements. ...More >>DeviceNet Expansion Module for JVLs integrated MAC motors JVL, now represented in Ohio, USA, has developed a new module for the MAC50-141 and MAC800 series of integrated servo motors that enables the MAC motors to be used on Devicenet. The AC-servo motor, encoder, amplifier, positional controller and Devicenet are all built into the motor. The only connections required are a supply voltage and the Devicenet cables. The device type is a "Position controller", which is a standard method for controlling position when motion control is used on Devicenet. A double-supply facility is available so that position and parameters are maintained intact for example during an emergency stop. Via Devicenet it is possible to access all of the MAC motor's registers.
At no additional cost, the Expansion Module is supplied with EDS files, function blocks and program examples for the most commonly used Devicenet PLCs from Omron and Rockwell. The function blocks are fully documented so they can be readily adapted for use with other PLC types. ...More >>SICK Format Adjustment Drives Enable Automated Changeover on Machines  SICK is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, announced the launch of its HIPERDRIVE® Format Adjustment Drives, an integrated system that includes a motor, gears, absolute encoder and field bus communication capability. The HIPERDRIVE (Highly Integrated Performance Drive) enables automated changeover on printing, packaging and metal-processing machines. The HRA25/35 and HDA30/45 HIPERDRIVEs represent the optimum alternative to manual changeovers that use hand wheels, particularly in those machines with several adjustment axes. It is also an excellent alternative to servomotors and other drive combinations since the HIPERDRIVE housing completely encompasses all the components that are usually required in such an environment. Another component built to support these drives is the HIPERDRIVE - HUB, which is ideal for connecting several drives to a field bus system and reduces the amount of wiring needed. ...More >>When Downtime isn’t an Option, and Safety is a Must  The Gates Roughneck Program offers hands-on expertise in oilfield safety. Knowledgeable, certified distributors bring you products like Gates Black Gold® Rotary/Vibrator Drilling hoses. These are API 7K rated assemblies, designed to far exceed minimum standards for pull and burst pressures. Swage-on couplings have no seals to leak and no set screws to loosen. Made to specific customer length requirements and delivered on time, Black Gold® hose assemblies provide unmatched performance and value. In addition to rotary drilling hoses, the Gates Roughneck Program is geared to deliver a full line of industrial hose and hydraulic solutions. These products maximize uptime and keep rigs drilling faster, longer and safer. ...More >> |
Portescap, a Danaher Motion Company, has expanded its family of brush DC motors by introducing 35GLT motors. These RoHS-compliant motors have a 35mm housing and weigh just 360 grams, while delivering a 40% increase in torque-to-volume ratio when compared with standard iron core motors of similar frame size. The maximum continuous torque approaches 150 mNm in the 35GLT, a 25% improvement over similar conventional models. They are available with five winding types in the voltage range of 24V to 90V, and are cost-effectively customizable for use with a range of gearboxes and encoders.
