Thomson Industries, Inc. has built upon its selection of miniature metric precision ball screws to include three common interface styles: flanged, threaded and rounded. This comprehensive offering equips customers with even more options when designing small-space applications. These metric ball screws deliver a host of performance, supply chain and pricing benefits for users seeking smooth, […]
J.W. Winco, Inc. Introduces Cam Roller Carriages
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 2424 Aluminum or Steel Cam Roller Carriages for GN 2422 Cam Roller Guide Rails, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant carriages are combined with GN 2422 cam roller linear guide rails to build roller guide systems. They are used in mechanical […]
Delta Robot with scalable, open-architecture robot control
Open architecture robot controller Operating ranges from 500 mm to 1300 mm Up to 15g linear acceleration and 200 pick and place operations per minute Standard IP65 protection and optional IP69K for food and chemical applications The RCP-DELTA is available in four models that support payloads up to 3 kg, with X/Y operating ranges of […]
PHD’s new modular electric slide provides flexibility for system design
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, is pleased to release the PHD Plus™ Series ESFX Electric Linear Actuator Slide. Series ESFX Electric Linear Slides are designed to provide superior speed and load/moment performance in a saddle type actuator. Along with other PHD electric and pneumatic solutions, these linear slides can combine to create […]
USDA recertifies Dorner’s AquaPruf® 7400 ultimate series conveyor
The United States Department of Agriculture has recertified Dorner Manufacturing’s AquaPruf® 7400 Ultimate Series conveyor platform for meeting all the necessary hygiene requirements for the design of mechanical belt conveyors used in meat and poultry processing, as outlined in NSF/ANSI/3-A 114159-3-2010. In receiving its recertification, the 7400 Ultimate Series conveyor’s design meets or exceeds USDA […]
FT SeriesTM product line expands with new FT45
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced the expansion of its Exlar FT Series™ universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model. The FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high thrust, high speed, and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders. […]
Thomson recognized as 2014 Control Design Readers’ Choice in linear motion actuator/slide/guide category
Thomson Industries, Inc., has been recognized by the readers of Control Design magazine as the 2014 Readers’ Choice for technology excellence in the Linear Motion Actuator/Slide/Guide category. The Readers’ Choice awards are the result of a survey of subscribers who work for machine builders or system integrators and have the authority to specify, recommend or […]
Belt-driven linear motion for high throughput
Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, now manufactures its popular WH SpeedLine Linear Units in North America to reduce delivery times for customers. The WH SpeedLine is a belt-driven positioning slide with an H-type roller guideway system designed to handle high forces and moments. These high efficiency units provide smooth, accurate […]
Motorized lead screw range offers more thrust, smaller footprint & easier maintenance
Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, introduces its new range of Motorized Lead Screws. The precision engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one, compact envelope to provide clear advantages with a solution that is smaller, stronger, and more efficient than alternate technologies. Through precision engineering, Thomson […]
Economical direct drive linear motors feature: High speed, no backlash, and zero cogging!
MotiCont’s DDLMs (Direct Drive Linear Motors) eliminate backlash and provide an economical solution for users requiring high acceleration, high speed, and long life. They are available in three popular off-the-shelf models. The compact DDLM-019-044-01, linear motor is only 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) in diameter and 1.75 in. (44.5 mm) long. It has a stroke of 0.46 […]
