Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electromechanical motion control solutions, is now offering users of its industry leading PC Series precision linear actuators an optional, pre-mounted and pre-tested servo motor. Bundling linear actuators with servo motors simplifies ordering, reduces the need for additional validation after installation, increases reliability, and reduces the total cost of […]
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Nippon Pulse small-forcer linear servo motor for high-density applications
Nippon Pulse America Inc. now sells one of the smallest available linear motors for high-density applications — the L250SSS Linear Shaft Motor. It is a 25-mm-diameter linear servo motor with a single winding and our smallest available forcer – only 30mm in length, and with higher force than competing off-the-shelf motors. Its maximum usable stroke reaches to […]
Heavier patients in medical settings means more automation to safely move them
In 2016, St. Luke’s of Sioux City, Iowa began investing in lifting equipment to prevent injuries and other medical mishaps during handling and transportation of patients. The problem is that in the U.S., around two-thirds of adults are obese — but only a few hospitals have adopted and implanted safe patient-handling programs to accommodate this issue. A report from Public Citizen from […]
What is back driving and why is it important?
Power transmission screws—ball screws and lead screws—are typically used for converting rotary motion to linear motion. But when a load is applied axially to the nut, they do the opposite and convert linear motion to rotary motion. This is known as back driving, and is generally an unwanted effect. Although it can occur regardless of the […]
Klüber Lubrication introduces customized lubricant for actuators
Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübersynth BR 46-32 F and Klübersynth BR 46-82, a series of specialty lubricants for the lifetime lubrication of actuators, which match the service life requirements of the automotive industry. Actuators are power transmission elements that convert electrical signals into mechanical movement. However, for dependable actuator […]
Hygienic, stainless-steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic
Tolomatic ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69K rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs. ERD hygienic actuators are also available with a 3A- and USDA-approved option that meets requirements for over-food production in meat (livestock), poultry and dairy processing. Designed with roller screw and ball screw options, the hygienic ERD […]
Warner Linear debuts H-Track actuators for mobile and industrial applications
Warner Linear has developed a new H-Track electric actuator with self-contained hydraulic actuation to meet the growing demand for power dense actuators used in a variety of industrial and mobile off-highway applications including mower deck lifts, snow plow blades, agricultural sprayer booms, and UTV dump beds. The innovative electric H-Track actuator provides the performance of […]
Compact captive stepper linear actuators from DINGS’ MOTION USA
DINGS’ MOTION USA is pleased to offer a new line of compact captive stepper linear actuators. These hybrid linear stepper actuators are available in Sizes NEMA 8 (21 mm), 11 (28 mm), 14 (35 mm), 17 (43 mm) and 23 (57 mm), and include an anti-rotation feature on the output shaft. The DINGS’ MOTION USA […]
Why use linear-induction motors — and could they drive Hyperloops one day?
Contributed FAQ courtesy H2W Technologies || Linear-induction motors work in applications that require rapid movement of large payloads. Linear-induction motors can output speeds to 1,800 in. per second (45 m/sec) or more … … and accelerations from 3 to 4 g. Standard LIMs can produce forces in the range of 720 lb (3,200 N) at a 3% duty cycle. […]
How do linear induction motors work?
Contributed FAQ courtesy H2W Technologies || Think of linear induction motors (LIMs) as rotary motors that have been cut and unrolled to generate linear instead of rotary motion. Linear induction motors are comprised of two parts, the primary and secondary, which interact with one another only when power is applied. Either the primary or the […]