Motion systems require upgrades for several reasons including obsolescence, cost, or technolog advancement. Such progress, however, is often accompanied by design and implementation challenges. How you handle these challenges will determine the success or failure of the change. Recent advancements in field programmable gate array technology enable digital servo amplifiers like the Danaher Motion S200 […]
New Vibration Mounts
New sizes for constant natural frequency mounts As a result of their embedded internal gaps and supports, the Series V10Z24 constant natural frequency type mounts, will increase their stiffness proportionally with an applied load for better machine support. The V10Z24M10040LD handles 400-1,000 lbs, the V10Z24M10040HD handles 700-1,900 lbs, and the V10Z24-575175 is for equipment to […]
Linear Ball-Screw Stage
The ATS115 linear ball-screw stage has side seals to keep dirt and particulates out of the stage. This protects bearing surfaces from contamination, which significantly increases stage and bearing life. The seals are also vertically oriented, deflecting debris away from the stage. What’s more, the robust aluminum hard cover is hard coated for scratch resistance. […]
New Micro Website From Thomson
(WOOD DALE, IL) – A new micro website from Thomson promises to help users linear guides go from making functional selections to specifying the optimal guide for their particular application. Visitors to www.linearguidance.danahermotion.com can take a linear aptitude test, review round vs. square technology and related case studies, get answers to questions in the FAQ […]
SPS/IPC/Drives Day 1
SPS/IPC/Drives show in Nürnburg is a break out show! Today I spent the majority of the day walking the show and here is what left an impression: Dozens of companies showing and demonstrating drives and motion controls. It reminds me of the Tokyo System Fair that I attended ten years ago in which company after […]
Positioning Slides for Lighter Loads
The MS46 positioning slides are lightweight, come in almost any length, and handle light to medium loads. Strokes are to 1634 mm (64 in.), with a load capacity to 330 N (74 lbf). The slides are available in pre-loaded ballscrew, lead screw, and belt-drive methods of linear actuation. Belt-drive models allow twice the slide length […]
Bishop-wisecarver’s Dualvee® Integral Studded Guide Wheels
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel, announced the availability of custom stud lengths for its patent-pending integral studded wheels. Available in carbon steel or polymer versions, integral wheels feature a one piece design. Lower profile and larger diameter fasteners provide greater rigidity and increased mounting torque capability. Specified stud […]
SPS/IPC/Drives Day 2
Wow! What a show. I thought is was crowded yesterday, but by mid-morning most hallways were so packed, you almost felt you were at a sporting event! Surprises coming from companies not usually known for having motion products such as motors/drives/controllers/software, are now bringing it out at the SPS show. Pilz, known as a world […]
Block-Style Linear Guides
Linear slides come in 12, 20, and 32 mm bores with strokes from 1/2 to 10 in. and guide shafts from 3/8 to 3/4 in. diameters. Anodized aluminum bodies have built-in repairable air cylinders and a combination of mounting holes for mounting in tight spaces. Options include magnetic piston for position sensing, adjustable extend stroke, […]
Parker Releases New Products & Systems Catalog
Port Washington, NY – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Bayside brand of motion and control systems products. The 240-page, full-color guide covers linear and rotary positioning stages, frameless kit motors, gearheads, integral gearmotors and a special section devoted to Parker Bayside’s Engineered Solutions Group, a highly qualified […]
