The company announces the dual carriage RGS04 motorized linear rail system. The system combines the company’s patented motion technologies in a single integrated system. The RGS brand linear rail will come preassembled with the IDEA programmable actuator that simplifies product integration for the OEM. The rails have standard wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriages for accurate positioning. […]
Linear Actuators in 20mm, 25mm, 35mm from Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
The company announces the release of an entire line of high-output can stack linear actuators. The actuators were built and designed with durability and performance in mind. Its technical enhancements include larger ball bearings, optimized stator tooth geometry, custom engineered plastics and high energy neodymium magnets. These features have been integrated to achieve greater rotor […]
ERD Electric Rod-style Actuator from Tolomatic
HAMEL, MN – Tolomatic’s new ERD electronic rod-style actuators are designed as an economical electric alternative to non-repairable pneumatic cylinders and provide design engineers with a new option for automating manual processes. Sleek and compact, ERD electric rod-style actuators deliver forces up to 75 pounds (334 N) at speeds up to 40 inches per second […]
Compact Linear-Motor Gantry from Aerotech
Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring, and provide outstanding performance in precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, solder-ball placement, printed electronics, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1500 is based on our industry-leading AGS15000 gantry, and maintains many of the same leading-edge […]
New Linear Motor Technology from GF AgieCharmilles
GF AgieCharmilles (www.gfac.com/us) is proud to announce the HSM 400U LP that is designed for supreme surface quality and ultimate precision. The HSM 400U LP offers five-axis simultaneous ultra-speed machining and delivers precision and powerful performance on all five axes. The HSM 400U LP is extremely fast and dynamic and achieves speed of up to […]
High Lead Miniature Ball Screw from Steinmeyer
BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new addition to its extensive line of precision miniature screws – a 5 mm diameter ball screw with 3 mm pitch. This high lead miniature screw is the perfect solution in applications for the aerospace arena, such as fin actuators. Maximum speed is 4500 rpm with a dynamic […]
PBC Linear’s Integral V™ Extends the Reach for Equipois zeroG™
Rockford, IL – Equipois, a mechanical design firm that provides ergonomic solutons, works tirelessly to reduce labor strain and improve efficiency in machine-tool applications. Their latest product, the zeroG™, allows for heavy machining tools (grinders, cutters, drills) to be suspended mid-air—providing easy access and operation while eliminating heavy-lifting! For one of their latest applications, Equipois […]
Micro Series Lead Screw Assemblies from Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Hollis, NH – Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces their Kerk® Micro Series Lead screw Assemblies. Haydon Kerk has applied their experience and knowledge of precision thread rolling to a new range of micro-sized lead screws. Standard configurations include 2mm diameter screws with leads ranging from 0.3mm to 2mm per revolution and a variety of nut […]
Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor
HAMEL, MN – Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is now available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor that delivers up to 720 pounds of force in a more compact package. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving the product greater versatility and […]
PBC Linear’s Uni-Guide Design Helps Team Win FRC Innovation Award
The FRC (First Robotic Competition) is put on through FIRST and used to provide hands-on design/mechanical physics and engineering experience to high school students—along with valuable teamwork building and project management skills. This year, Team 2641 (a.k.a. the Vikings) of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School decided to implement PBC Linear’s Uni-Guide linear slide for reliable […]
