Parker Releases Industrial Profile Systems Catalog
April 29, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Industry News
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. We’ve also removed or replaced obsolete products. “This new catalog is a more accurate representation of the current IPS product offering and capabilities,” says Dave Bugajski, IPS product marketing manager.
Printed on recycled paper, the IPS product catalog is part of Parker’s green initiative, which seeks to reduce waste and ensure a sustainable future for our planet. Other projects in this effort include special Parker products for applications in the energy industries, such as solar scribing, hybrid vehicles and the Vectrix electric scooter.
This catalog is complementary to the vast selection of motion control products that are presently being offered by the Parker Automation Group. From this core family of products, Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division can design a wide variety of plug-and-play bundled solutions to meet customer needs.
Parker Electromechanical Automation
www.parkermotion.com/ips
EXCEL-A-BELT Miniature Drive Belt System
Something new in the miniature drive belt system from NBK. After years of testing, NBK’s system offers a unique arched tooth profile with zero backlash which enables the system to run longer, cleaner, and quieter than common drive belts in use today.
The key to the new tooth profile, which allows for high accuracy positioning and precise rotation transmission, is that it provides a rolling action between the belt and the specially formed drive sprocket. As the belt tooth enters and leaves the sprocket it does so in a rocking motion which reduces wear and contaminates from belt or sprocket tooth abrasion.
The drive sprockets have bore sizes ranging from 3-25mm and PD’s of 17-54mm and come standard for shaft clamping. Four belt widths of 3, 4, 6, and 9mm are available. Excel-A-Belt miniature drive system is perfectly suited for use with motors of 10-1,000W.
Take the Wheel: Exploring the Possibilities of Guide Wheel Systems
March 11, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Linear Guides
by Dan Fletcher, Applications Engineer, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
After more than 40 years of use in thousands of applications ranging from the saw mill to the clean room, and from light to heavy loads, guide wheels have proven features that meet performance, durability, and cost requirements in a variety of demanding conditions.
Linear guide systems are chosen for an application based partly on their precision and speed, but also on a host of other operating conditions such as environment, length, duty cycle, and temperature, to name a few. One type of linear motion system that should not be overlooked is guide wheel systems; in many applications and environments they have significant advantages.
Guide wheels operate in a variety of environments. Most notable for their ability to outperform re-circulating ball technology in harsh environments due to their contained ball circuits, they also have other less known advantages. Applications with noise level requirements can benefit from decibel level reductions by as much as 20% compared to other re-circulating ball technologies. This can be a critical design advantage in medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging and scanning equipment.
The guide wheels’ smooth motion is a result of several features: a constant radius ball bearing path; the use of carbon, stainless steel, and composite components; and the antifriction double-row angular-contact bearings. The steel versions permit fast acceleration (up to 5 gs) and high speeds (up to 5.5 m/s), while composite polymer versions provide an economical choice for low noise, smooth motion, chemical environments, and light load applications.
AquaGard™ Stainless Steel Conveyor
February 16, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Conveyors, Uncategorized
Dorner’s new AquaGard stainless steel conveyor can sustain speeds up to an industry-leading 260 feet-per-minute. It delivers best-in-class transfers and easy automation for baked goods, snack foods and confectionaries. AquaGard is an ideal solution for some applications in the fruit, vegetable, non-protein ready-to-eat, pharmaceutical, medical, and personal care industries.
Pre-engineering and the use of standard components eliminate the cost, long lead times and risk of custom conveyors. Its speed is coupled with fast and versatile transfers—whether powered or rollers—while only adding minimally to the overall length. And one-inch nosebar tails can be integrated for small part transfers.
A revolutionary bracket design makes it easy to add a variety of controls in minutes. These include photo eyes, low voltage wires, air tubing, and several guiding options. And an available accessory bar can be used to add multiple components to one or both sides of the conveyor frame.
The AquaGard is TIG welded for durability and all of the materials used in the conveyor are FDA approved and meet or exceed BISSC standards.
DualVee® Washdown Wheels
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Uncategorized
Pittsburg, CA – - Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement.
Available in sizes 2 and 3, DualVee washdown wheels feature an all stainless steel construction, FDA approved grease, an outer shield, and inner seal for added protection from liquids and debris. The rubberized metallic shield acts as a momentary seal when subjected to a stream of high velocity washdown fluid. The fluid velocity causes the rubberized shield to deflect and conform to the metallic surface of the wheel, sealing against ingress of liquids. The inner seal provides the principal line of defense, ensuring that external fluids are kept out of the wheel while retaining the internal lubrication grease; both important factors affecting the life of the wheel. Once the stream is directed away from the wheel, the deflected shield returns to its original position, allowing any residual fluid that entered the zone between the shield and seal to drain out or be spun out by centrifugal force.
For more information on DualVee washdown wheels visit www.bwc.com/products/dual-vee.html.
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Kerk RGS 10000 Slide
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Linear Slides
Waterbury,CT — HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ offers its Kerk® RGS® 10000 Slide. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide is designed to provide both exceptional value and performance for use in a diverse range of motion control applications. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide builds on the revolutionary RGS platform first introduced with the RGS 6000.
The RGS 10000 is capable of handling dynamic axial loads of up to 100 lbs. and at speeds of more than 60 in/sec. The RGS 10000 Slide is compact, self-contained, and maintenance free. It also incorporates the Kerk patented anti-backlash design for precision motion. The slide is an ideal choice for demanding applications such as materials handling, industrial packaging, automated cutting and slitting, transportation door actuation, and large X-Y tables.
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HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ Offers Customized Lead Screws and Nuts
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Ball / Lead Screws
Waterbury,CT – Precision non-ball lead screws and custom nuts create exceptional value HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™, a premier manufacturer of linear motion products, offers precision lead screws and customized nut designs in motion control applications where ball screws may have been originally considered. Kerk® lead screws and custom nut designs create exceptional value for designers and end users in a variety of industries.
For vertical applications, Kerk lead screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving, unlike traditional ball screws. Utilizing a sliding motion between the nut and the screw to convert rotary input to linear output motion, the Kerk non-ball lead screws offer accuracy comparable to ground ball screws. Kerk lead screws are manufactured with a choice of proprietary coatings, depending on the application requirements. Kerkote® and Black Ice™ dry lubrication coatings eliminate the need for external lubrication and maintenance. HaydonKerk Motion Solutions can also add value to an application by designing and molding customized application-specific nut features. As with all Kerk brand anti-backlash and freewheeling nuts, customized nuts can be molded using Kerkite® high performance polymers or various customer-specified specialty materials.
Manufactured from 303 stainless steel and produced with HaydonKerk Motion Solutions’ exclusive precision rolling process, Kerk lead screws are available in standard diameters from 1/8” (3.2mm) to 15/16” (23mm), with standard leads from .02” to 3” (.5mm to 76mm). Custom materials, sizes and leads are available upon request.
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Linear Actuators
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Linear Actuators
Rockford, IL — A year after being introduced, PBC Linear’s new line of Linear Actuator Technology (LAT) has been successfully implemented in several different industries worldwide. From medical and clean room applications to food processing and packaging—PBC Linear’s actuator line can be used to lower production time and costs virtually everywhere linear motion is applied.
Sealed against contamination, the PL and MT series actuators can be utilized in a wide array of environments. Recently, both actuator designs have been used heavily in several different clean room applications. The PL series ball-screw driven linear actuator has been integrated with newly available Integral V™ Technology (IVT) to provide accurate linear motion for both digital imagers and printers. With this new combination of LAT and IVT, PBC Linear has been able to promote a low cost solution to high precision.
Assembled in an XYZ gantry, the MT series belt-driven linear actuator found success in lab equipment. Used as a high precision pick and place machine, this gantry greatly reduced the time for medical testing and diagnosis. As a result of the MT series self-contained system design and flush mounting capabilities, this linear actuator has been successful in many industries. Other applications of how the diverse MT series has been utilized include a lifting system for high load capacity boxes, a horizontally installed precision glue gun, and aCNC milling system.
Newly added to the LAT family is the MLA mini-actuator. Its lightweight design, unique one piece carriage, and t-slots make installation a breeze. Created for compact spaces, the MLA actuator comes available with precise positioning, allowing for fast and accurate linear motion. Available with a wide variety of optional mounting components, the MLA actuator is a solution to several different applications.
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Serapid Push/Pull Rigid Chain System to Transfer Nuclear Waste
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Industry News
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 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.
The system also has to tolerate a highly corrosive acidic environment in an unmanned chamber. Corrosion protection, safety and accessibility are maximized by locating as much machinery outside the chamber as possible.
Serapid developed a solution with a pressure-sealed, stainless steel push/pull Rigid Chain System positioned outside the chamber. The Rigid Chain acts through a single opening in one wall of the chamber to push or pull the carriage to a precise position.
Serapid supplied a redirection housing, which was integrated into the carriage to redirect the chain from horizontal to vertical motion. At designated points the same chain providing the horizontal motion will then lift and lower the 6000 pound load. The entire Rigid Chain push/pull system retracts into a small package and is powered by a single electric motor.
The Serapid Rigid Chain Technology has provided linear motion solutions for the nuclear industry for over 35 years. The push/pull technology provides limitless stroke, capacities of up to 160kN, and the ability to perform in harsh environments.
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Reciprocating Linear Motion Drive
January 15, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Linear Drives
Aston, PA — The Amacoil/Uhing model RG linear drive features mechanical control over travel direction and linear speed eliminating the need for an electronic control system. Reversal of travel direction is automatic regardless of the speed or rotational direction of the shaft. Length of travel is increased or decreased using manually set end stops. Travel speed may also be regulated using a manual control on the drive unit without requiring changes to motor speed or gearing. Design engineers and MRO personnel seeking simplified linear motion systems will find the RG drive well suited to applications in variety of automated manufacturing processes in many industries including packaging, converting, textile, wire/cable and automotive. The RG drive is low maintenance requiring only light lubrication of the shaft once per month.
Available in seventeen sizes the RG drive meets axial thrust requirements from 7 to 800 pounds. Backlash is eliminated with specially machined “rolling ring” bearings which maintain constant point-contact with the shaft. When the shaft rotates the rotary motion is immediately converted to linear motion output. There is no play or free movement between shaft and bearings including during reversal.
The RG drive shaft is smooth; there are no threads where debris may be trapped and cause clogs or jams. This provides built-in overload protection because if the system is somehow overloaded, the nut will slip instead of churning and grinding.
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