In a recent post, we looked at the methods for inducing preload in a ball screw assembly and the effects it has on performance. One of those effects is that preload reduces axial deflection (displacement) and increases rigidity. But preload also … [Read More...]
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Dover Motion DOF-5 stage — a low-cost alternative to piezo stages
Dover Motion, a designer and manufacturer of motion setups for life sciences and diagnostics instruments, today announced the launch of the DOF-5 Objective Focusing Stage. The DOF-5 is a microscope … [Read More...]
Telescopic pillars from SKF support heavier loads, efficient lifting
CPMT telescopic pillars from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. can be integrated into surgical tables, procedure chairs, and similar medical equipment to enable optimized access for patients, support … [Read More...]
Linear motion applications for piezo actuators and piezo motors
Piezo actuators and motors are often the preferred technology when an application requires movements of a few millimeters or less with high resolution. And while these small-scale applications don't … [Read More...]
Haydon Kerk releases 2018 linear motion Catalog and Design Guide
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, announces the release of its new Catalog and Design Guide, revised for 2018. The new Haydon Kerk catalog has been … [Read More...]
Bishop-Wisecarver President Pamela Kan wins Women’s Business Enterprise Star Award
Bishop-Wisecarver president Pamela Kan was selected by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a 2018 Women’s Business Enterprise Star. This prestigious award is given annually to … [Read More...]
New enhanced LIF 400 linear encoder family from HEIDENHAIN
After more than 10 years of success in the marketplace, HEIDENHAIN’s LIF 400 family of encoders has been redesigned with several improvements. The updates to this exposed linear kit style encoder … [Read More...]
SIKO LEC100 and LEC200 sensors for Industry 4.0 (IIoT) linear drives, material handling, and robotics
Magnetic motor feedback is indispensable in linear drives, circuit-board assembly, handling systems, robotics, and other Industry 4.0 machines for automation. The purpose of these sensors is often to … [Read More...]
New bearing from igus assists in quick, easy liner replacement
igus has introduced a new bearing, drylin W Exchange, for its drylin W linear system in which the liner can be replaced directly on the rail without dismantling the system. By using a practical … [Read More...]
How to calculate the effect of preload on ball screw axial deflection
In a recent post, we looked at the methods for inducing preload in a ball screw assembly and the effects it has on performance. One of those effects is that preload reduces axial deflection … [Read More...]
NB SGL slide guides for precise and rigid support of linear motion
The expanded line of NB SGL slide guides from NB Corp. of America are high-precision linear bearings with low friction and non-stick (and non-slip) mechanisms for smooth linear motion ... even under … [Read More...]
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission now offers Super Stainless roller chain for power transmission
Challenging automation and motion applications need tough chain — such as Super Stainless roller chain. In the past, design engineers had to choose between the corrosion resistance of stainless … [Read More...]
Position sensor for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders measures up to 5 m
The new SGH50 from SIKO uses a clever cable mechanism for absolute measurement of hydraulic or telescopic cylinders. The sensor represents the latest generation of the SGH wire-actuated encoder family … [Read More...]
How do magnetostrictive sensors work?
When a ferromagnetic material — such as iron, nickel, or cobalt — is subjected to an external magnetic field, the magnetic domains within the material align, creating internal stresses that cause the … [Read More...]
New high-performance linear stages family with ball screw and linear motor options
Compared to the competition, these PI-engineered stages offer higher load capacity, allowing for higher dynamics, often required by industrial applications. The new reference-class linear … [Read More...]
How does a rack and roller pinion work?
A rack and roller pinion system is a variation on the traditional rack and pinion that replaces the toothed pinion (gear) with a cage-type pinion that incorporates bearing-supported … [Read More...]
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