NUMERIK JENA’s LIK 41 kit-style optical linear encoder is ideally suited for those motion feedback applications where space is limited. The scanning unit has a low height profile and the graduation carrier has two ways of mounting and is offered in many choices of lengths. Now available in North America through HEIDENHAIN Corporation, this flat […]
Nook Industries offers complete line of Series 500™ Programmable Actuators
Nook Industries offers a complete line of Series 500 programmable actuators designed for continuous duty and long service life. The Series 500 incorporates a direct or toothed-belt drive for high mechanical efficiency, while also allowing for quieter running performance. Ball screw-driven programmable actuators are made with high-strength materials and are available in parallel and in-line […]
New Size 8 double-stack stepper motor linear actuators from Haydon Kerk
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions’ new 21000 Series (Size 8) double-stack linear actuators are the newest addition to the company’s hybrid motor line and incorporate some of today’s most advanced motion technology. The compact actuators occupy just 0.8 sq. in. (21 mm2) and include numerous patented innovations that help to deliver high performance and endurance from […]
Nitride-Plus hardened steel linear rail system from LM76
LM76’s new DEFENDER 1 Nitride-Plus Linear Rail (LMNP Series) roller block and rail system is Nitride Plus hardened is strong, corrosion resistant, low cost, and easy to install. Designed for long life even in high-speed and high-cycling applications, the DEFENDER 1 Nitride-Plus Linear Rail and roller block system is suitable for applications in medical, pharmaceutical […]
Micro Series lead screws now available from Haydon Kerk Express web store
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has added Kerk® Micro Series lead screws to the Haydon Kerk Express web store with three different leads available for 24-hour shipment. Standard and prototype-style nuts also are available. Haydon Kerk has applied its extensive knowledge and experience in precision thread rolling to a new range of micro-sized lead screws. Its […]
XY piezo nanopositioning stages for extreme precision applications
The new QNP-XY series piezo nanopositioning stages from Aerotech provide the resolution, linearity, repeatability, and high dynamics required for the most demanding applications from microscopy to optics alignment. With resolution to 0.15 nm, linearity to 0.007%, and repeatability to 2 nm, nanometer-level precision is assured. With the highest dynamics (resonant frequency and stiffness) of any […]
Zero backlash indexing drive nut is also jam proof
The Amacoil-Uhing Model RS drive nut provides smooth backlash-free linear motion in machine design. Unlike a screw, the RS drive nut runs on a smooth shaft without threads. This eliminates the potential for clogged threads and jamming. If debris does become lodged in the drive nut’s travel path, the drive simply slips until the operator […]
New ETH125 high-force electric cylinder from Parker
Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division has released the ETH125 electric cylinder, a 125 mm frame size actuator. Parker’s latest addition to the ETH product line serves to further extend the performance range of the series and create a family of products that maintains the greatest thrust density of any ball screw driven actuator on the market. […]
Parker Expands XE Line of Linear Actuators
Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division has expanded its XE line of linear actuators to include the 401 XE. The new 401 XE is now the smallest ball screw driven product Parker offers, measuring just 30 mm in width by 15 mm in height. The 401 XE design is based on the same mono-carrier construction as the […]
Next-Generation Belt Drive from Festo
Festo’s new ELGA-TB is the company’s next generation belt drive. In comparison to the series it replaces, the ELGA-TB features improvements in feed forces, payload, and list price. The ELGA-TB is available in three sizes and two styles of guides to accommodate a wide range of application requirements. The ELGA-TB-RF uses roller bearing guides, making […]