Misumi introduces New Series of Standard Precision Positioning Stages

Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. introduces a new series of Standard Precision Positioning Stages to complement its existing line of High Precision Positioning Stages. The new stages feature a simplified product design that make them suitable and very cost-effective for applications in which frequent and/or fine adjustment is needed, but ultra-high precision is not required.

Misumi’s new series of Standard Precision Stages are designed to deliver optimal adjustment flexibility, with acceptable and repeatable precision levels in positioning devices for automated inspection, assembly, and machining, as well as for processing instruments (e.g., welders) and production jigs. By streamlining functionality and precision levels (relative to straightness, pitching, yawing and rolling), Misumi is able to offer the new models at a price point 20 to 35 percent lower than pricing for its ultra-precise High Precision Stages. Order fulfillment time is also shorter – the new series takes just three days to ship versus six days for High Precision models.

The Standard Precision Positioning Stages series is comprised of three different versions and a total of 22 models. These include:

• Cross-Roller Stages (Part Number XCRS). Available in 9 different models – 3 sizes each in X-Axis, XY-Axis, and Z-Axis versions – these cross-roller guides incorporate two rollers connecting upper and lower plate, resulting in accurate and reliable positioning.

• Dovetail Stages (Rack & Pinion, Part Number XDTS). Available in 9 different models – 3 sizes each in X-Axis, XY-Axis, and Z-Axis versions – this slide mechanism consists of two precision-ground flat surfaces sliding against each other. (Note: Due to direct contact between upper and lower aluminum alloy plates, this stage is not suited for high moment load.)

• Long-Travel Dovetail Stages (Rack & Pinion, Part Number XDTLS). Available in 4 different models – 2 sizes each in X-Axis and Z-Axis – this slide mechanism extends the travel distance of the Dovetail Stage.

All three versions have top and bottom surface plates made of Aluminum Alloy with a Black Anodized surface treatment.

Additional information on Misumi’s standard precision positioning stages, including complete technical data, easy product selection, product options, pricing and delivery times, can be found in the New Standard Precision Positioning Stages Brochure or online at www.misumi-ec.com/eusaen/mech/.

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Misumi Introduces New Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010

Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA, Inc. will introduce its new line of Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010 in Anaheim (Booth #4411), where a live demonstration will be available to demonstrate the Miniature Conveyors’ ability to perform automatic short-run conveying with extreme accuracy and precision.

Key features of Misumi’s Mini Conveyors include:

– Precisely Configurable Length and Width. The unit’s length is configurable in 5mm increments and the width can be configured in 10mm increments.

– Choice of Tracks. Depending on their application needs, purchasers can select a single track or double track conveyor.

– Ease of Attaching Auxiliary Components. Three convenient slots allow for easy and secure attachment of components using a standard hex nut, which can be tightened at various positions, making the unit adaptable to multiple applications.

– Selection of Motor Type and Location. The Mini Conveyor motor can be specified with either fixed or variable speed, and the location of the motor can be specified on either the driving side or in the center of the unit.

– Conveyor Accessories, including timing belts and support stands, are also available.

Additional technical data on Misumi Miniature Conveyors, as well as pricing information and delivery times are available on our website at https://www.misumi-ec.com/eusaen/mech/

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Misumi USA Announces New Series of Drive Shafts

Misumi USA, Inc. announces the availability of an entire line of new Drive Shafts, designed for use in automated machinery, plant automation systems, and motion control machinery and devices. For example, the rugged and reliable Drive Shafts can be specified by design engineers for use as drive or idler shafts in motion control machines and equipment, roller-based conveying systems, and other industrial machinery.

Misumi offers the new series of Drive Shafts in a variety of product models, each available in different sizes, dimensions, and configurations to meet the needs of a vast number of applications. The new product configurations include:

* Straight Drive Shafts in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZAN, KZAC, KZAP) and 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZAF). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, key groove additions, etc.

* One End Stepped Drive Shafts in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZBN, KZBC, KZBP) and 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZBF). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, key groove additions, etc.

* Both Ends Stepped Drive Shafts in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZCN, KZCC, KZCP) and 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZCF). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, groove additions, etc.

* One End Stepped, One End Double Stepped Drive Shafts in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZDN, KZDC, KZDP), 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZDF), and 304 stainless steel (Type KZDS). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, groove additions, etc.

* Drive Shafts With Flange in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZEN, KZEC, KZEP), 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZES), and 304 stainless steel (Type KZEF). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, groove additions, etc.

* One End Stepped Drive Shafts With Flange in 1045 carbon steel with optional black oxide or nickel plating (Types KZFN, KZFC, KZFP), 1045 induction hardened carbon steel (Type KZFS), and 304 stainless steel (Type KZFF). Available in various sizes/dimensions and with various machining alterations such as threaded or tapped ends, wrench flat, groove additions, etc.

* All the shafts listed above are available with h7 tolerance fit. We also offer some of the hardened shaft options with h6 tolerance.

* Please, note that our standard rotary shaft offering is now also available with more tolerance fit options. Besides standard g6 tolerance, many shafts are now offered in h9 and h7 to cover more rotary motion application types.

Manufacturing and delivery time for Misumi’s new line of Driving Shafts ranges from six to ten days, depending on product type selected and machining requirements. Additional information, including complete technical data, pricing, easy product selection and machining alterations, can be found in the Misumi catalog and on the website at www.misumi-ec.com/eusaen/mech/

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Misumi Expands LX Series Single Axis Actuator Line

Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. has further expanded its LX Series Single Axis Actuators with two new product lines: High Precision Class Actuators for use in ultra-precise positioning and indexing applications, and Motorized Actuators, which significantly reduce time and labor required to design, source and assemble actuators with motorized capabilities. Misumi’s LX Series Actuators are utilized across a wide range of industries for factory automation and motion control applications.

Here is an overview of the two new product lines:

–Misumi High Precision Class LX Actuators (LX20 and LX26) are available in standard or cover type versions and in a wide variety of combinations. Their compact size and incorporation of precision ground ball screw results in extremely precise positioning and indexing control, making them ideal for use in numerous factory automation machine applications. For example, they can be used in servo-driven insertion units, precision measurement units, pick and place tables, painting units, and other devices. LX Series High Precision Class Actuators typically ship in six (6) days and offer superior price/performance value over competitors’ high precision product offerings.

–Misumi LX Actuators with Motors (LX30 and LX45) are also available in standard or cover type versions and in a wide variety of combinations, with eight (8) types of stepper motors. The units come pre-assembled with the motor, driver, and user-defined peripheral parts (ball screws, sensor options and configurable cable length) already in place to save machine builders time and labor. Accessory options include jigs for motor -coupling alignment, mounting brackets and transition plates. The Motorized LX Actuators typically ship in 11 days.

Misumi’s LX Series models are available globally in over 1000 possible configurations and are covered in the New 2009 Single Axis Actuator Catalog. Specially designed brackets allow a combination of two units on a different axis. The single axis actuators are manufactured by Suruga Seiki Co., a MISUMI Group company widely known for its high quality positioning stages and rigorous quality and accuracy inspection processes. An inspection certificate is included with all LX Series products.

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Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators

Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces the expansion of its line of Single Axis Actuators with an all-new product offering Misumi Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators. The new RS Series can be utilized in a wide range of automated machine applications requiring precise motion control. For example, they can be used to perform part assembly, pick-and-place, stacking, inserting, inspection, alignment and testing, and other functions.

The new Single Axis RS Series Actuators are CE compliant and are available in six small sizes (RS) and six large sizes (RSH), as well as in Clean Room Class 10 versions. The small types are driven by stepper motors, large types by AC servo motors.

The new RS Series product line offers:

–A superior structure to extend product life span, even in harsh environments. (Rated life span is 10,000km and above.)
–A configurable stroke of 50 to 1050mm with constant load capacity regardless of speed.
–Clean Room Class 10 versions (RS C and RSH C), which feature a sealed design and high durability stainless steel cover.
–Rapid delivery time. In North America, units ship within eight (8) days of order.
–A favorable price/performance ratio over competitive products in the market.

Misumi offers an array of accessory options for the Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators. These include: Power and signal cables, I/O cabling, control terminal, noise filter, support software and dedicated USB cable (to connect controller to the PC), and replacement data backup batteries for larger, RSH- type controllers. Functions such as cycle time simulator and monitoring module are unique to Misumi support software.

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Misumi Expands Line of Miniature Linear Guides

Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces the addition of several new Miniature Linear Guides to its expansive family of high quality, configurable linear motion components. The new Miniature Linear Guides feature dowel holes on rail and block for fast, easy positioning. The new components include Misumi Product Numbers: SSELBP, SSEBMP, SSEPWP and SSELBWP.

Linear Guides of all sizes are used in a wide range of factory automation and motion control machinery and systems. With the new Miniature Linear Guides, engineers can select from among several design options, depending on their application requirements and technical specifications. Options include:

–Advanced (preload) and Standard (interchangeable and small clearance) versions
–Long or Wide Blocks, Standard or Wide Rail, all in a variety of dimensions
–Varying guide rail with dowel hole lengths.
–The dowel holes on the rail enable easier positioning, allowing users to quickly disassemble and reassemble the mechanism for routine maintenance without the need for realignment. In all versions, the balls remain retained even when the block is removed from the rail.

All of Misumi’s Miniature Linear Guides are manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances. Operating temperature range is from -20oC to 80oC. Additional technical specifications and calculations for load, required thrust, friction resistance, rated life span and much more, are available in Misumi’s print and online catalogs.

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MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show

Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine as well as the Misumi and Design World show booths.

A daily 3PM drawing for a $50.00 American Express Gift Card will take place at the Misumi booth. In addition to the daily prize, a First Prize of a $200.00 American Express Gift Card, Second Prize of an iPod Nano and the Grand Prize of an iPod Touch will be awarded during the 3PM daily drawing on the last day of the show, Thursday, February 12, 2009.

Misumi is the leader in supplying fixed and configurable components for all types of motion control, assembly and related factory automation devices. Highlighted at this year’s ATX West show will be the company’s new 2009 Catalog featuring 3000 New product and 1,500 products with increased configurability and materials. New products that will be showcased at the booth single-axis actuators, linear guides, shaft supports, self lubricating bushings, left handed ball screw, compact square supports and more. Most Misumi components are configurable, with downloadable CAD files and full specs available at the company’s website.

Also, during the show, Misumi will conduct its Configurable Component Technical Seminar onsite to demonstrate the advantages of configurable components to machine, equipment and assembly system engineers attending the show. Booth personnel will be available to register engineers for the seminar, to be held onsite at the convention center during the show. In addition, the company will register attendees to receive the company’s newest catalogs, containing over 500,000 products for the machinery and equipment designer.

To enter the Go Configure! Contest today, go here for an online ballot>>

For more information on ATX West and to register for a FREE Pass to the show, please visit www.ATXwest.com today.

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MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show

Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine as well as the Misumi and Design World show booths.

A daily 3PM drawing for a $50.00 American Express Gift Card will take place at the Misumi booth. In addition to the daily prize, a First Prize of a $200.00 American Express Gift Card, Second Prize of an iPod Nano and the Grand Prize of an iPod Touch will be awarded during the 3PM daily drawing on the last day of the show, Thursday, February 12, 2009.

Misumi is the leader in supplying fixed and configurable components for all types of motion control, assembly and related factory automation devices. Highlighted at this year’s ATX West show will be the company’s new 2009 Catalog featuring 3000 New product and 1,500 products with increased configurability and materials. New products that will be showcased at the booth single-axis actuators, linear guides, shaft supports, self lubricating bushings, left handed ball screw, compact square supports and more. Most Misumi components are configurable, with downloadable CAD files and full specs available at the company’s website.

Also, during the show, Misumi will conduct its Configurable Component Technical Seminar onsite to demonstrate the advantages of configurable components to machine, equipment and assembly system engineers attending the show. Booth personnel will be available to register engineers for the seminar, to be held onsite at the convention center during the show. In addition, the company will register attendees to receive the company’s newest catalogs, containing over 500,000 products for the machinery and equipment designer.

For more information on ATX West and to register for a FREE Pass to the show, please visit www.ATXwest.com today.

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