A manufacturer of various types of industrial lifting equipment uses Energy Chain® cable carriers from igus® on a line of gantry cranes predominantly used in paper mills. The cable carriers replaced expensive festoon systems, which were failing as a result of corrosion. An Energy Chain System® is mounted horizontally on each machine where it guides […]
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ILG’s new thrust bearings and linear bearings manufacturers directory
Industrial Leaders Group (ILG) has recently launched two new bearing manufacturers directories that focus on linear bearings, spherical, miniature, precision, stainless steel, ball, pillow block, hinge, slewing, needle roller, as well as other magnetic, fluid, flexure, jewel, plain and roller element bearings material handling, commercial, industrial, aerospace and other applications at Global Bearings Directory Website […]
High Resolution Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability. The Haydon™ High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator ideal for precision motion applications requiring a small […]
Bosch Rexroth Launches New Linear Motion Resource Center
Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Bosch Rexroth, the Drive & Control company, has launched a new online Linear Motion Resource Center, providing Rexroth linear motion customers with easy access to its most popular linear motion resources. The site features product configuration tools, technical documents, product updates and other useful information at www.boschrexroth-us.com/linearmotion. Among the linear motion […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Promotes National Sales Manager
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced that National Sales Manager Michael McVeigh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. He will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the entire sales channel for Bishop-Wisecarver, and manage all global efforts both domestically and internationally. “I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for four years […]
Haydon Kerk Introduces RGS04 Motorized Linear Rail System
The company announces the dual carriage RGS04 motorized linear rail system. The system combines the company’s patented motion technologies in a single integrated system. The RGS brand linear rail will come preassembled with the IDEA programmable actuator that simplifies product integration for the OEM. The rails have standard wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriages for accurate positioning. […]
Linear Actuators in 20mm, 25mm, 35mm from Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
The company announces the release of an entire line of high-output can stack linear actuators. The actuators were built and designed with durability and performance in mind. Its technical enhancements include larger ball bearings, optimized stator tooth geometry, custom engineered plastics and high energy neodymium magnets. These features have been integrated to achieve greater rotor […]
The Wide World of Cable Carriers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® announced the results of its worldwide cable carrier competition at this year’s Hanover show. The winners were awarded their prizes during a reception at the igus booth. There were around 80 entries for the first Vector Awards two years ago, which was only open to European entrants. In contrast, this […]
Direct Drive Rotary Tables with Large Center Aperture
IntelLiDrives, Inc. new rotary table model RR-18-14 from the ROTORING direct drive rotary Series provides superior angular positioning and is designed to eliminate backlash, friction and wear problems associated with worm, gear and belt drives. This rotary table combines axial brushless RotoLinear motoring modules and planar air bearings integrated into compact, direct drive configuration and […]
iMC-V CAN Controller from Techno, Inc.
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems announces the New iMC-V CAN controller, a single-to six-axis controller unit complete with drives, power supply, I/O, enclosure, onboard computer and 10″ touch screen. The iMC-V is compatible with all Techno’s gantry tables, linear slides, belt drive actuators and rotary tables and can be used […]