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Miles Budimir

Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

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actuators

Combining sturdy construction, protective features and high-performance characteristics for load, moment control, speed and acceleration, the Plus System family of belt-driven linear actuators from Rollon features an anodized aluminum structure and steel reinforced driving belt. All series are available with stainless steel elements for applications in harsh environments such as those subject to frequent washes. […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, rollon

New size 17 hybrid linear actuator features enhanced performance

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linear actuator

AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK, announces the availability of its new 43000 Max Series Size 17 single- and double-stack hybrid linear actuators. Based on the company’s best-selling compact hybrid 43000 motor, the Max Series Size 17 delivers up to a 30% performance enhancement over its predecessor when used with almost all […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: haydonkerk, Linear Actuator

High-precision three-axis positioning stages feature four motor options

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stages

Four new three-axis stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) feature four different motor options to best fit application needs. The YPR-45-15-60 Series of three-axes stages were developed through the integration of a 60 mm diameter rotary stage (upper axis) capable of 360 degrees of continuous operation, and two goniometers (middle and lower axes) each […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: stages

Programmable linear actuator features stroke to 100 mm

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linear actuator

The new LDL Programmable Electric Linear Actuator from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics. A common trend in industrial automation is that engineers are looking for electric alternatives to pneumatic components for a number of reasons, including increased control, improved cycle life, and reduced operating cost. The LDL […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: Linear Actuator

New I/O interface from LINAK expands features, control options

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actuator

The new LINAK I/O actuator highlights flexibility. With its range of movement and choice of input control and data output, the I/O actuator offers endless modifications to give engineers full control of the exact functionalities needed. Input options allow for adjusting and controlling the electric actuator, while output data gives invaluable insights into application performance. […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: linak, Linear Actuators

Bosch Rexroth adds high-force model to electromechanical cylinder line

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actuators

Bosch Rexroth’s electromechanical cylinders (EMCs) are now available in a high-force, high-precision, low-maintenance version – the EMC-HP. Designed for heavy loads up to 100 kN, the new actuators are robust, compact and low-maintenance. Based on the reliable planetary screw drive, users will benefit from impressive continuous power even under harsh conditions. This is thanks to […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: Bosch Rexroth

New rail/roller bearing wheel system for high speed, low friction linear motion

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rail roller bearing

LM76’s new SPEED DEMON EL300 rail/roller bearing wheel system is the latest edition to the SPEED DEMON linear bearing family. It features travel lengths of 400 to 3,000 mm, a wide 90 mm base and 49 mm centerline to centerline of the parallel rails of the base, and 100 mm centerline to centerline spacing of […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: bearings, linear bearing

Self-lubricating toothed belt axis for clean use in food manufacturing

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belt actuator

igus has introduced a maintenance-free toothed belt axis specifically designed to improve sanitation in food manufacturing systems. The new drylin ZLW toothed belt axis is based on hygienic design principles and uses FDA-compliant materials. Cleaning complex machines and systems in food production leads to longer and therefore expensive downtime. For instance, industrial bakeries are faced […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Belt + chain drives for linear, Featured, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: igus

Belt-driven linear actuators feature greater load capacity

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linear actuator

Rollon has updated its SMART SYSTEM lineup of belt-driven linear actuators with a rugged new design that supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment. The actuators have a self-sustaining anodized aluminum frame and a steel reinforced driving belt, and are engineered to provide stiffness […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: rollon

Magnetic linear encoder from SIKO offers absolute position and speed data

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linear encoder

The MSA213K high-resolution, non-contact absolute linear encoder from SIKO provides the absolute position at any time, without referencing or buffer battery. With its high signal quality, the encoder is ideal for use in handling and assembly automation, machining systems, pick-and-place applications, PCB machining and always provides precise values for position and speed measurement in linear […]

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

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