Product Design and Development - Motion Control And Automation

Abrasion-Resistant, High Pressure

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:45 GMT

Eaton Corporation has announced that select 1- and 2-wire braid and 4-spiral hose styles marketed as the new Weatherhead Diamond Advantage program have been re-engineered to provide higher working pressures and higher temperature ratings plus a durable hose cover offering superior abrasion resistance.

Low Profile Linear Motion Systems

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:12:10 GMT

Linear motion systems from LM76 feature high speed travel to 10 m/sec (32.8 ft.), acceleration to 50 M/sec²(164 ft/sec²) and high load capability to 5600 N (1259 lbs.).

Reduced Operating Noise

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:56:44 GMT

NSK’s Compact FA Series of ball screws achieves the fast and quiet operation on the market with rotational speeds up to 5,000 rpm.

4 pole 42 mm Brushless Motors

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:14:32 GMT

Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new four pole 1.65" (42mm) slotless brushless motors that offer stall torques up to 225 oz-in and a peak power of 74 watts at 1585 rpm.

Limited Amperage Demand

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:06:21 GMT

Carlo Gavazzi has launched the RSBS Series Single-phase Plug-and-Play Soft Start, which reduces the starting current with heat pumps, which are most popular in residential installations.

Improved Torque Range For Multi-Purpose Torque Flange

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:07:43 GMT

HBM has improved the performance of its T40 multi-purpose torque flange with a new rated measuring range from 200 N•m.

Fourth-Generation RLN Series

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:46:06 GMT

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., (AME) announces the Fourth- Generation RLN Series Rod Locks.

Expanded Range Of Performance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:30:57 GMT

Nook Industries has introduced its Series 500 programmable linear actuator that offers an expanded range of performance in generating higher loads, longer life, increased duty cycles, higher speed and programmability.

Cast Cutting System

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:20:16 GMT

BEI Kimco Magnetics recently met the challenging motor requirements for a revolutionary new cast removal system for a leading medical device manufacturer.

Variable Speed Motor Drive

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:49:40 GMT

DynaMotors was recently invited by JumpStart Inc. to exhibit its innovative new motor technology alongside Northeast Ohio’s most innovative companies and high growth technology pioneers at JumpStart’s 2009 Annual Community Meeting.

Featuring Frequency Inverters

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:46 GMT

B&R expanded its drive technology product spectrum and is now featuring frequency inverters. All demands of machine manufacturing are met with performance levels of 0.18 - 500 kW.

Note Book PC Applicability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:16 GMT

TTMotor’s TFF-K2OWD Metal Brush motor is used in audio and visual equipment, automotive electric equipment and home appliances.

Double Eccentric Off-Center Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:41:57 GMT

GF Piping Systems has announced expansion of its large diameter size range for the Type 567 Butterfly Valve to include sizes 14-16”.

Improved Range

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:11:39 GMT

Wittenstein has enhanced the alpha V-Drive servo worm gear, offering variety for applications and bringing the worm gear to a new level.

Multiple Outlets From 1 Inlet

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:28:30 GMT

The Spartan Scientific Series 35KR 2-way, 2-position normally closed or normally open internal pilot diaphragm solenoid valve is a variation on the Series 3500.

IMA Rod-Style

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:53:14 GMT

The new integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic combines a servo motor with Tolomatic’s proven rod-style actuator to provide a compact package.

Small Bore Size

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:39:52 GMT

Ruland now offers miniature rigid couplings with bore sizes as small as 3 mm. Miniature rigid couplings are suitable for micro component applications where misalignment is neither present nor desired, including connecting line-shafts, attaching a motor to a gearbox, and servo applications.

Non-Metallic

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:32:44 GMT

Polygon has broken barriers for pneumatic actuators by creating a completely non-metallic cylinder assembly.

Three NEMA Sizes

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:07:35 GMT

AMETEK Pittman brand “AB Series” brushless servo motors introduce a family of powerful motor solutions in three different NEMA frame sizes (each available in various lengths) to accommodate a wide range of design envelopes.

Sensor-Less Vector Control

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:32 GMT

Omron expands its AC drives offering with the introduction of the 3G3MX2 series that is ideal for Original Equipment Manufacturers and their demanding industrial applications.

GSD File Editor

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:16:19 GMT

Watlow offers PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals) with EZ-ZONE PM and EZ-ZONE RM integrated temperature controllers.

Oil-Free

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:08:52 GMT

Two new KNF swing-piston pumps introduce ideal solutions to transfer, evacuate, or compress air or inert gas and deliver oil-free performance without any potential risk of contamination.

Hydraulically Released

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:12:31 GMT

New Twiflex VCS MK 4 caliper brakes are engineered for improved performance in a broad range of applications.

Miniature Motion Assembly

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:28:14 GMT

This compact lens motion module uses New Scale's tiny SQUIGGLE motor, TRACKER position sensor and integrated electronics to provide extremely compact, high-resolution closed-loop control.

Chemical Resistance

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:55:34 GMT

Fluorotech introduces a Teflon and stainless steel composite diaphragm that provides chemical resistance of Teflon.

Helical Gear Drives

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:47:01 GMT

New size 52 planetary gearheads from Quality Transmission Components feature smooth, quiet, lightweight, compact helical gear drives.

Reflex Valve Tech

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:38:26 GMT

Thomas has introduced the new 1210 Series Diaphragm Liquid DC pump.

Versatile Design

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:02:01 GMT

Gearmotor and electric motor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.has added 46 models of its 562 Series of hollow shaft offset gearmotors to its growing FlexTorq line of products.

RS-485 Based Driver

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:43:56 GMT

Oriental Motor announces the release of the CRK Series of 5-Phase stepping motors and drivers with a built-in RS-485 compatible controller packages that offer motion that is smooth, quiet and accurate.

New Servo Drive Line

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:58:39 GMT

ElectroCraft has announced the release of its new line of CompletePower Plus Digital Servo Drives.