Engineers building linear motion systems can use ground-up DIY approaches or purchase complete turnkey solutions. Here we explain where each tactic is most profitable. By John Brokaw and Kent Martins | Valin Corp. How should designers pick … [Read More...]
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Danielle Collins
Can a linear actuator provide the rigidity and accuracy of a linear stage? -
Lisa Eitel
Profitable design of linear motion: Choosing between DIY or turnkey builds -
Miles Budimir
Closed-loop linear actuator operates at high torque for high acceleration applications -
Mike Santora
Linear, xy, rotary combination stages
Profitable design of linear motion: Choosing between DIY or turnkey builds
Engineers building linear motion systems can use ground-up DIY approaches or purchase complete turnkey solutions. Here we explain where each tactic is most profitable. By John Brokaw and Kent … [Read More...]
Altra Industrial Motion power transmission components for vertical lift systems
Altra Industrial Motion supplies technically advanced clutches and brakes, geared motors, speed reducers, couplings, controls and sensors, sheaves, and castings for a wide range of vertical lift … [Read More...]
IntelLiDrives high-frequency linear actuators based on voice-coil technology
IntelLiDrives ICVCA circular voice-coil positioning stages are compact stages suitable for closed-loop short stroke positioning applications where precision, repeatability and low force ripple are of … [Read More...]
Can a linear actuator provide the rigidity and accuracy of a linear stage?
Although there are no industry standards that define linear actuators and linear stages, generally accepted terminology indicates that a linear actuator is typically constructed with an aluminum … [Read More...]
Why use a multi-start ball screw?
The easiest way to get higher speed from a ball screw assembly (within the screw's critical speed limit, which is based on diameter, length, and end fixity) is to use a higher screw lead. But … [Read More...]
Dynatect expands precision ground ball screw capabilities with new end cap ball return design
Replacing precision ground ball screws on legacy equipment is complicated by the dissolving of original manufacturers and by product customizations. Offering multiple types of ball screw return … [Read More...]
Ballscrew repair from Dynatect: New calculator to decide when to buy (or refurbish)
Alternatives to the increasing lead time for precision ground ballscrews (PGBS) are driving plant managers to reevaluate procurement options. OEMs often choose to only purchase new precision … [Read More...]
Tolomatic electric actuators with longer strokes (to replace fluid-power cylinders)
Tolomatic high force electric rod-style actuators now feature stroke lengths to 1.5 m (60 in.) for more flexibility for converting motion control applications with hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to … [Read More...]
Tolomatic integrated servo motor and drive (with PROFINET) automates simple motion axes
The Tolomatic ACSI integrated servo/motor/controller is now available with PROFINET Industrial Ethernet protocol — to let engineers design easy-to-use and cost-effective electric actuator setups for … [Read More...]
Parker Virtual Engineer— New easy-to-use sizing and selection design collaboration tool for reducing design expenses
Parker Hannifin’s Electromechanical & Drives Division now offers a motion-control design tool for engineers to help with proper selection of electromechanical linear motion. Virtual Engineer … [Read More...]
ECO series linear stages provide lowest cost of ownership in linear motion
The ECO linear stage series builds upon Aerotech’s long tradition of producing low total cost of ownership motion designs. Excellent positioning specifications, high stiffness, and a variety of … [Read More...]
Lead screw selection: What should I consider besides diameter and lead?
Once you’ve gone through the process of sizing a lead screw, you know what diameter and lead will provide the required load capacity, speed, and back driving torque for the application. But there are … [Read More...]
Closed-loop linear actuator operates at high torque for high acceleration applications
A new closed-loop linear actuator from Applied Motion Products offers greater acceleration rates, shorter move times and higher throughput than conventional step motor-based linear actuators. Creating … [Read More...]
New high load capacity BG actuator from NB
NB Corporation presents a compact, single axis actuator with a unique “U” shaped integrated slide guide and ball screw. The BG actuator’s highly rigid structure may be one-end supported, and the four … [Read More...]
35-mm CBL35C programmable electric moving-coil servo actuator from SMAC Corp.
Now a 35-mm-diameter SMAC Corp. CBL35C electric cylinder has a built-in controller. The latter lets the CBL35C control force, position, and velocity — and facilitates simple installation. The actuator … [Read More...]
