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Aerotech provides accurate positioning of heavy and offset loads

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Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has released a broad based version of its ABL1500 air-bearing linear translation stage, specifically designed as a base for X-Y systems or for high precision positioning of offset and heavy loads where maximum support is vital. Offered in four travel options starting from 200mm to 500mm, the ABL1500WB features a nominal width of […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings, Slides + guides (all), Stages + gantries Tagged With: abl1500, aerotech, air-bearing linear stage, linear motion

Haydon releases one inch can-stack linear actuator with proximity sensor

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com), a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, has released the latest 25000 Series one inch captive linear actuators, which integrate end-of-stroke proximity sensors. The sensors use the technology of miniature hall effect in an IC package placed directly on the actuator. The non-contact operation of the switch provides the […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: 25000 series, haydon kerk, haydonkerk, Linear Actuator, linear motion, motion control

Applimotion unveils specialty linear motor kits

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Applimotion (www.applimotion.com) has introduced its custom micro-linear motors kits intended for specialty low profile applications. In multi-phase or single phase configurations, these units can act as limited linear motors or travel actuators. Due to increasing customer demand and new applications in imaging and scanning systems, the company has broadened its linear motor portfolio to include […]

Filed Under: Linear motors Tagged With: applimotion, linear motion, linear motor kit

Miniature M3-L Closed-loop Linear Motion Module

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New Scale Technologies announces the latest product in its M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module family: the miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module. With 0.5 micron position resolution and a total package size of less than 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the M3-L module is the smallest, highest-resolution closed-loop linear motion control system on the market. It […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear motors Tagged With: M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module, m3-l, miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module, new scale technologies

Tolomatic Expands ‘Your Motor Here’ Program

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Tolomatic has expanded its “Your Motor Here” program to include more than 80 actuator products in nine different series for inline and reverse-parallel drive configurations. The Your Motor Here (YMH) program allows designers an efficient way to match almost 50 brands and over 900 models of servo and stepper motors to Tolomatic’s actuators at no […]

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Exlar 2011 Catalog Features Versatile Motion Control Solutions

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Exlar announces its 2011 Product Catalog and Engineering Guide is now available by download or in print by request. The catalog details Exlar’s broad selection of linear and motion control products, including linear actuators, rotary motors and gearmotors, as well as new and updated products now rated for use in hazardous locations. Sections include series […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: catalog, exlar, Linear Actuators, linear motion, motion control

Programmable Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. introduces the Programmable Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator. The Programmable SplineRail combines mechanical drive, guidance, and control in a single, compact component. The system uses a Size 17 single stack or double stack stepper motor with the integrated Haydon™ IDEA™ Drive. The IDEA Drive technology incorporates a custom designed graphic user […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: actuator, haydon kerk, haydonkerk, Haydon™ IDEA™ Drive, Linear Actuator, Programmable Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator, splinerail

Rydell Industrial launches Linear Motion Drive Belting

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Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co. (www.rydell.com.au) is proud to announce the release of Gates open length synchronous belting (Gates Linear Drive Belting), which is designed for a wider range of robotics and linear motion applications. Aside from long length AT5, AT10 as well as other steel reinforced belts, Rydell Industrial stocks Gates PolyChain GT Carbon belting, […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear, Linear drives (all) Tagged With: drive belts, Gates, gates linear drive belting, linear motion, rydell industrial belting

Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides

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Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides.  The 400 Series is available in 4 meter lengths, in sizes from 15 – 45 mm in 5 mm increments, for extended joint-free rail transfer, even in smaller-sized applications. Double-faced ball track bearing arrangements allow for compliance to simplify installation, and enable equal load carrying capacity in […]

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ATEX Rated Explosion-Proof Linear Actuators from Exlar

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Exlar’s linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments. The EL100 linear actuators also meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The EL Series […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: actuator, el series, exlar, Linear Actuator, roller screw mechanism

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