AMO Corporation is proud to launch the all-new IP67-rated LMB-410 spar linear encoders at the IMTS 2010 in Chicago. Available through CNC Design Pty Ltd (www.cncdesign.com) – a Melbourne-based control and automation specialist, the new LMB-410 measuring scales feature a stainless steel carrier providing robust measuring/position feedback and performance comparable to linear optical encoders. The […]
RSF Open Linear Encoder
A new open linear encoder (no housing on scale) equipped with a unique integrated mounting control is now available from RSF. Called the MS 25, this RSF encoder utlizes a tricolored LED directly at the reading head enabling the user to gage if the mounting and subsequent measurement readings are optimal. It is available in […]
Linear Positioning Stages Feature Moving Magnet Voice Coil Technology
Linear Positioning Stages featuring moving magnet voice coil technology from H2W Technologies offer high resolution (from 50 nanometers), zero cogging, high speed, high acceleration (to 5 g’s), high repeatability, and long life. The compact linear positioning stages can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are suitable for short stroke positioning applications requiring high acceleration, high […]
USS Gerald R. Ford’s advanced weapons elevators use Exlar Linear Actuators
Exlar Corporation (www.exlar.com) has announced its award to be the provider of linear actuators to the AWE (Advanced Weapons Elevators) of Federal Equipment Company (www.fedequip.com) on the USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier. The Ohio-based Federal Equipment Company is currently manufacturing 11 high-tech Advanced Weapons Elevators for the latest class of US Aircraft Carriers. These […]
Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway from Thomson
Thomson has available a new Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway Vehicles. The guide provides an educational overview on the benefits of replacing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and automating other vehicle functions with robust electric linear actuators. Thomson electric linear actuators are powerful enough to handle dynamic loads up to 9000 N (2000 lbf.), […]
High Resolution Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability. The Haydon™ High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator ideal for precision motion applications requiring a small […]
Nanopositioning Rotary Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages are part of Aerotech’s nano Motion Technology product line. They offer unprecedented in-position stability (0.005 arc sec) and incremental motion (0.01 arc sec) using Aerotech’s unique direct-drive technology, and are suitable for demanding high-throughput manufacturing applications such as disk-drive and MEMS manufacture and test, fiber-optic device alignment, as […]
Accuride Expands Heavy-Duty Slide Options
Accuride presents models 7950 and 7957, two new slides designed to expand the company’s heavyduty slide line-up and provide an intermediate load rating choice between the 3600 and 9300 products. The 7900 slides offer full extension, a load rating up to 350 pounds, and accommodate drawers up to 42″ wide. For added versatility, the slides […]
Newport launches new integrated X-Y stages
Newport Corp (www.newport.com) has launched the UMR-TRA XY Stages, a new line of integrated XY stages built from premium UMR linear stages and TRA actuators. Specially designed to be used in confined spaces, the UMR-TRA-XY stages is an ideal choice for different motion control tasks in industry and research. “We are very pleased to announce […]
PBC Linear Announces New Low-Profile Uni-Guide
PBC Linear brings in a new solution to low profile tasks and applications: the Low Profile Uni-Guide. A economical expansion of the popular Uni-Guide family, the LP Uni-Guide allocates the performance advantages of the larger designs—self-lubricating, maintenance-free, easy assembly—into a compact, 24 mm profile for smooth, reliable and long-lasting linear motion in print/scan, food processing […]
