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Heather Brown

Absolute LC 115 and LC 415 sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN

★ By Heather Brown 1 Comment

The absolute LC 115 and LC 415 sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are now available for use on machines with measuring lengths up to 4240 mm. Their double sealing lips on the LC 115 version protect against contamination, and their extrusions ensure high vibration resistance, making these encoders extremely strong on the accuracy front. These […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: heidenhain, Linear Encoders

Expanded Miniature Capability

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PBC Linear is announcing an expanded miniature rail portfolio that includes new, ball-type products along with their proven Frelon self-lubricating plain bearing linear guides and driven stages. The end result is a complete new line of miniature linear motion technology that includes: ->Frelon plain bearing linear guides available in 5 sizes from 7mm – 20 […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Ball Slides, Chieftek Precision Co, Linear Guides, miniture rail portfolio, PBC Linear

Integral Studded Guide Wheels Designed for “V” Groove Rails

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Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) announces a new line of integral studded standard guide wheels. Identified as the BGXCOMMSW… Series, they are made of 52100 chrome steel and feature nylon retainers. They are offered in both concentric and eccentric stud types. The rails for these guide wheels are also stocked. Quality Bearings and Components www.qbcbearings.com

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: guide wheels, QBC, Quality Bearings and Components

Linear actuator for automation applications

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PILine ultrasonic piezo drives offer an affordable alternative to electromagnetic linear motors and motor-leadscrew combinations when small dimensions and/or high speed are important. With velocities of up to 200mm/s, these drives are fast, compact and readily integrated. In addition, PIline motors are self-locking at rest with zero heat generation, eliminating the need for an additional […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: Linear Actuators, Linear Encoders, Linear Motor, physik instrumente, pi

MTS Systems’ Sensors Division’s magnetostrictive sensors new alternative

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MTS Systems’ Sensors Division’s magnetostrictive sensors now provide the performance level that make them preferable alternatives to linear encoders in certain applications. The sensors can be utilized as encoders because they offer the performance and reliability needed for dynamic closed-loop control. They provide continuous, precise position feedback that permits velocity and position-controlled movements at very […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: Linear Encoders, Magnetostriction, MTS Sensors, MTS Systems Corporation, Sensors

Energy Chain: Longer service life in 100 percent humidity levels

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A manufacturer of various types of industrial lifting equipment uses Energy Chain® cable carriers from igus® on a line of gantry cranes predominantly used in paper mills.  The cable carriers replaced expensive festoon systems, which were failing as a result of corrosion. An Energy Chain System® is mounted horizontally on each machine where it guides […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Stages + gantries Tagged With: cable, energy chain, gantry cranes, igus, industrial lifting

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