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Lisa Eitel

Lift and transfer-systems maker Serapid announces new staff members

December 15, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Serapid, a leading supplier of lifts, quick die change and horizontal transfer systems, is pleased to announce the addition of three new employees to its staff. Chris Fugedi has joined as Sales Account Manager for Industrial Sales. Chris will be responsible for generating new business for the industrial sector, including aerospace manufacturing, composites and tube […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: serapid

Velmex launches new website

December 15, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Velmex, Inc. announces the launch of its new, redesigned website at www.velmex.com. The site features improved navigation and functionality. The cleaner, simpler design will enhance the user experience providing a consistent presentation of product information across all the Velmex brands. The intuitive navigation takes visitors to extended product information. The product pages offer features and benefits, […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear drives (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Velmex

New Thomson video shows high-precision performance of its WM ball guided ball-screw-driven units

December 10, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has released a new video to introduce the benefits of WM80 ball-guided ball-screw-driven linear units. These linear systems are designed for high thrust, payload, precision and stiffness with force up to 12,000 N and repeatability to 0.005 mm. The WM series is suitable for […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: thomson

Nexen Generation II profile rail brakes now have higher load-holding force + compatibility

December 7, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Nexen Group, Inc. introduces Profile Guide Rail Brakes, Generation II. With the addition of two new models, the range of sizes has increased to 15 mm to 65 mm. Nexen’s Generation II Rail Brakes provide fast engagement at 0.049 to 0.230 seconds, higher static holding force to 3,400 N (764 lb) and can be combined […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: nexen

Motion systems application examples: Linear motors

December 3, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

More than half of all linear motors go into applications for machine tools or the manufacture and assembly of semiconductor components and electronics. It’s no wonder: Linear motors are the precise but generally costly option to which other linear devices are compared. In fact, applications for these relatively new motion components also include those that […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear motors, Motion Casebook Tagged With: B&R, Kuka

Chieftek CLS linear-motor stages excel in precision applications

November 24, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Chieftek Precision Co., Ltd. now sells Compact Linear Stages — CLS modules — for use in precision applications. Compared to traditional ballscrew modules, CLS linear-motor stages use direct driving to output high thrust with superior precision and velocity. They also have a highly integrated mechanical design to boost productivity with better linear-axis reliability. More after […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear motors Tagged With: Chieftek Precision Co. Ltd. (cpc)

Motion systems application examples: Brakes, clutches and torque limiters

November 24, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Updated November 2018 || By Lisa Eitel • Brakes, clutches and torque limiters serve similar functions in packaging machinery, medical equipment, industrial hoists and installations. Essentially, brakes stop and hold loads while clutches and torque limiters disengage and engage power-transmission outputs to transfer torque from an input. Torque limiters usually modulate power transmission to protect […]

Filed Under: Applications, Industry news, Motion Casebook Tagged With: Mayr

Motion systems application examples: Ballscrew applications from mainstream to extreme

November 24, 2015 By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

By Miles Budimir • Ballscrews are a tried and true linear motion component. They best suit applications needing light, smooth motion; applications requiring precise positioning; and when heavy loads must be moved. Examples include machine tools, assembly devices, X-Y motion and robotics. Ballscrews are usually classified according to factors such as lead accuracy, axial play and […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all), Motion Casebook Tagged With: Hiwin

Linear drive with automatic shaft cleaning and lubricating

October 5, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

For automatic cleaning and lubrication of the drive shaft, Amacoil-Uhing linear drives now have automatic shaft cleaning in the form of optional shaft-wiper-and-grease-fitting combination fixtures. The $300-to-380 fixtures remove dirt from the shaft while the drive is running and simultaneously assures adequate shaft lubrication with manufacturer-approved grease. Machine designers specifying linear drives may specify shaft wipers with or […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Amacoil

New stretching cylinder for the plastic-bottle-blowing industry

October 5, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PHD Inc. has just released the Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinder for the plastic bottle blowing industry. The new Series BCSU cylinder expands a proven series of Sidel solutions. Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinders are direct replacements for Sidel Universal Machines. These cylinders mount into the same space and bolt patterns, provide significantly longer service […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: phd

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