Linear Motion Tips » Linear Slides http://www.linearmotiontips.com Covering Linear Motion Systems, Components and Linear Motion Resources Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:26:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New Whispah™ Linear Slide from LM76 http://www.linearmotiontips.com/new-whispah%e2%84%a2-linear-slide-from-lm76/ http://www.linearmotiontips.com/new-whispah%e2%84%a2-linear-slide-from-lm76/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:29:36 +0000 Miles Budimir http://www.linearmotiontips.com/?p=2444 E. Longmeadow, Mass. – The new Whispah™ Linear Slide from LM76 is a low-cost, quiet linear slide designed to use the properties of LM76′s Minute Man Linear Bearings series such as low friction, high load capacity, high speed (400 sfm), shock absorption, self lubrication, zero absorption, and low coefficient of friction (0.09 to 0.12). The [...]

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]]> E. Longmeadow, Mass. – The new Whispah™ Linear Slide from LM76 is a low-cost, quiet linear slide designed to use the properties of LM76′s Minute Man Linear Bearings series such as low friction, high load capacity, high speed (400 sfm), shock absorption, self lubrication, zero absorption, and low coefficient of friction (0.09 to 0.12). LM76 300x159

The light weight Whispah Linear Slide is available in two sizes. The WSP 1 Twin Rail System features a 4.00 in. long x 5.50 in. wide table with a bearing centerline to centerline measurement of 2.125 in. For greater load and higher stability, the WSP 2 Twin Rail System features a 6.00 long x 7.00 in. wide table and a bearing centerline to centerline of 2.906 in.

The low profile Whispah 1 Linear Slide can handle vertical loads to 150 lbs and side loads to 75 lbs. Whispah 2 Linear Slide can handles vertical loads to 225 lbs and side loads to 125 lbs. Both Whispah Linear Slides are available in lengths to 120 in. The precision aluminum two-rail extrusion has a Hardcoat finish for long life, and each rail is hollow to allow for a water or air line and wiring. Predrilled mounting holes make integration into new or existing systems fast and easy. There is also room to easily mount a pneumatic cylinder or electro-mechanical linear actuator to operate the slide.

The stable two-rail Whispah Linear Slide is ideal for linear motion applications in non-contaminating environments such as medical equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, and food processing equipment, or operate in harsh environments such as ceramic tile wet saws, welding systems, caustic wash downs, and outdoor (all-weather) applications.

For more information visit www.lm76.com.

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]]> http://www.linearmotiontips.com/new-whispah%e2%84%a2-linear-slide-from-lm76/feed/ 0 Miniature Piezomotor Linear Slide http://www.linearmotiontips.com/miniature-piezomotor-linear-slide/ http://www.linearmotiontips.com/miniature-piezomotor-linear-slide/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:29:34 +0000 Miles Budimir http://www.linearmotiontips.com/?p=1913 Auburn, MA – Physik Instrumente’s (PI) patented P-653 piezomotor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. It features a travel range of 2mm with force generation to 0.15N and comes pre-assembled and mounted on a PC board and is only 8mm long. This true linear [...]

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]]> Auburn, MA – Physik Instrumente’s (PI) patented P-653 piezomotor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. It features a travel range of 2mm with force generation to 0.15N and comes pre-assembled and mounted on a PC board and is only 8mm long.

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This true linear motor system has no conversion of rotation, eliminating rotary conversion losses, and consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors with speeds of up to 200mm/sec (8in./sec) and an auto-locking feature. Integration of the P-653 is simple because the moving slider and the piezomotor are delivered assembled as a unit on a PCB driver board running on 5VDC.

P-653-series PILine® ultrasonic motors are ideal for OEM applications where quantities are high and space is at a premium. The systems are optimized for moving small objects such as optical fibers, micro-optics, or micro-electromechanical elements fast and precisely. These non-magnetic ceramic motors can also be used in medical applications.

Motion is controlled by TTL voltage pulses applied to the driver electronics. The self-adjusting driver creates the high-frequency, nanometer level oscillations (~500kHz) that make the ultrasonic ceramic motor move. PILine® linear piezomotors are based on a patented ultrasonic drive. At the heart of the system is a rectangular monolithic piezoceramic plate (the stator), segmented on one side by two electrodes. Depending on the desired direction of motion, the left or right electrode of the piezoceramic plate is excited to produce high-frequency eigenmode oscillations of hundreds of kilohertz. PILine® motors are vacuum compatible, non-magnetic and self-locking.

A developer’s kit can now be ordered from PI-USA’s Piezo Basics Online Store at http://store.pi-usa.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=P-653.01D

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]]> http://www.linearmotiontips.com/miniature-piezomotor-linear-slide/feed/ 0 Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Carries Heavy-Cantilevered Loads with Ease http://www.linearmotiontips.com/heavy-duty-slide-2-carries-heavy-cantilevered-loads-with-ease/ http://www.linearmotiontips.com/heavy-duty-slide-2-carries-heavy-cantilevered-loads-with-ease/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:07:02 +0000 Miles Budimir http://www.linearmotiontips.com/?p=1909 New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit that allows [...]

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]]> New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit that allows for longer travel with shorter overall lengths. The Heavy-Duty Slide 2 is made to be extremely versatile with T-slots on three sides for easy mounting options.

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The Heavy-Duty Slide 2 offers a wide stable base for use in assembly equipment and the ability to handle large cantilevered loads makes it ideal for a range of applications. The Slide 2 also uses Teflon lip seals so that the full length of travel is utilized and the interior components are guarded against contaminants.

All models are fit with four precision rails, four bearing blocks, home reference and end limit switches. Users can choose from inline or side-mounted stepper motors or servomotors. The 16mm anti-backlash ball screws are available in 2.5mm (0.1in.), 5mm (0.2in.), 10mm (0.4in.), and 20mm (0.8in.) leads. Complete CAD drawings are available on the web.

To speak with an applications engineer call 1-516-328-3970.

For additional information about the Heavy-Duty Slide 2, visit http://www.techno-isel.com/tic/Catdas/HeavyDutySlide2.htm.

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]]> http://www.linearmotiontips.com/heavy-duty-slide-2-carries-heavy-cantilevered-loads-with-ease/feed/ 0 Significant Lead Time Reduction for Selected Thomson Linear Slides http://www.linearmotiontips.com/significant-lead-time-reduction-for-selected-thomson-linear-slides/ http://www.linearmotiontips.com/significant-lead-time-reduction-for-selected-thomson-linear-slides/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:01:53 +0000 Miles Budimir http://www.linearmotiontips.com/?p=1793 WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson has significantly reduced lead times for some of its most popular Thomson slides. Lead times for Thomson 2DA, 2CA, 2BA, IB Series, IC Series, ID Series and IV Series linear guides have been reduced to just 2 days.  Lead times for Thomson 2DB, 2EB, MS, 2HB, 2HE, 2RB AND 2RE driven [...]

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WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson has significantly reduced lead times for some of its most popular Thomson slides. Lead times for Thomson 2DA, 2CA, 2BA, IB Series, IC Series, ID Series and IV Series linear guides have been reduced to just 2 days. 

Lead times for Thomson 2DB, 2EB, MS, 2HB, 2HE, 2RB AND 2RE driven systems have been reduced to just 4 days. The new lead times are effective for orders of 5 pieces or fewer. Lead times for higher quantities will remain 10-20 days, depending on the particular series of Thomson slide ordered.

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]]> http://www.linearmotiontips.com/significant-lead-time-reduction-for-selected-thomson-linear-slides/feed/ 0 Custom Linear Slide Kit from GAM http://www.linearmotiontips.com/1621/ http://www.linearmotiontips.com/1621/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:33:14 +0000 Miles Budimir http://www.linearmotiontips.com/?p=1621 Mount Prospect, IL, USA – Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a customized Linear Slide Kit (LSK) from GAM can be your hassle-free, simple solution. [...]

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]]> Mount Prospect, IL, USA – Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a customized Linear Slide Kit (LSK) from GAM can be your hassle-free, simple solution. Compatible with any linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator and any motor or gearbox, the custom LSK solutions are easy to mount and economical. GAM provides all the engineering and design for every custom LSK mounting solution. 

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Many belt or ball screw actuators can be delivered in 1-2 weeks; however, the motor mount assembly can extend lead-times by 4 – 6 weeks and add substantial cost to the assembly. GAM’s new guarantee of quick, 5-day availability is a key benefit to reducing the overall delivered lead-time of the actuator and total cost.

The LSK from GAM is offered in multiple sizes, with several different custom-bored coupling options. A bellows can be supplied for high stiffness or an elastomer can be supplied when dampening is required. The LSK includes all necessary mounting hardware, making installation as simple as tightening down the bolts. Readily available and reasonably priced, these custom mounting solutions from GAM are designed for high performance without the wait.

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