The US division of SKF (www.skfusa.com) has proudly announced that it will be presenting its latest SKF Solar Linear Actuator (Type CASD-60) at this year’s Solar Power International. To be held from 17 to 20 October 2011 in Dallas, Texas, the event allows SKF to highlight its diverse product portfolio that is uniquely supporting the […]
Isotech unveils plug-and-play and off-the-shelf linear belt drives and actuators
Isotech Inc. (www.isotechinc.com) has launched a full range of plug-and-play and off-the-shelf linear belt drives and actuators. Plug-and-play products include a motor, actuator as well as PLC for out of box operation for various automation applications, while off-the-shelf models are offered in standard configurations for faster delivery. The company’s plug-and-play belt driven actuators enable buyers […]
Nanotec’s electrical linear actuator comes in 56 mm
Nanotec Electronic (en.nanotec.com) has expanded its electrical linear motor’s upper range with the addition of the new L5918 model (56 mm, Nema 23). The new model features a low-friction threaded drive bushing that consists of high-performance thermoplastic material. Its distinctive compatibility with Plug and Drive motors allows for simplified designing of efficient, built-in linear systems. […]
Haydon Kerk’s 36mm Linear Actuator features a special adapter plate
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear motion products, has integrated the famous 36 mm G4 linear actuator with a special adapter plate. This makes the smaller 36 mm OD unit an ideal alternative for 46 mm and 42 mm units in current applications. Aside from exceeding the performance […]
Tolomatic launches new IMA55 Integrated Servomotor Actuator
Tolomatic (www.tolomatic.com) has unveiled its most powerful and largest integrated-motor rod-style actuator, the IMA55 actuator. With a standard ball screw, this new actuator delivers up to 3,000 pounds of force and effectively enhances dynamic performance while offering longer service life than traditional rod-style actuators. It comes with a unique integrated motor design that is suitable […]
Nook Sensor System offers precision position control
Nook Industries (www.nookindustries.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear motion control systems and components, has launched its latest patent-pending Nook Sensor System (NSS), which was designed to offer precision position control for translating screw jack systems. Specifically developed for the ActionJac, the NSS delivers a highly accurate repeatability of up to +0.004 inches […]
Rexroth’s Ironless Linear Motors offered in four sizes
Bosch Rexroth’s (www.boschrexroth.com) latest ironless linear motors feature four different sizes with graded lengths and a maximum force ranging from 20 to 1,700 newtons. This allows the motors to achieve a maximum acceleration of 300 m/s² and speed of up to 1,200 m/min. Extremely dynamic, the MCL ironless product line can be easily integrated into […]
Aerotech introduces new standalone multi-axis drive and motion control system
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has expanded its Ensemble portfolio of advanced multi-axis motion controllers with the addition of its latest Epaq MR Series. Featuring a selection of up to eight micro-stepping drives or servo fitted in a 19-inch 3U rack, the newcomer comes complete with connectors and power supplies for feedback, motor power and expandable machine I/O. […]
Aerotech offers high speed, cost-effective ACT linear motor actuator
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has introduced a high speed, cost-effective linear-servomotor-driven actuator that is more precise than a belt-drive or a ball screw — the ACT Linear Motor Actuator. Unlike belt-drives and ball screws, the high-performing ACT is maintenance free, as it is comprised of non-contact linear motors and encoders. Since it is a built-in assembled mechanical […]
Piezo Motor allows lower profile rotation table
Physik Instrumente L.P. (www.physikinstrumente.com) has unveiled a higher-precision variant of its M-660 low profile rotary table. The new model is powered by piezo motors enabling it to feature a very low profile of just 14 mm (0.6 in). It is designed with a high accuracy direct measuring encoder and offers eight times the position resolution […]