By: Tony Kliber, Lead Project Engineer-Precision Automation Components, Nexen Group, Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minn. Linear drive systems are a critical part of a variety of manufacturing processes, from machine tooling and glass cutting to medical and aerospace applications. Conventional rack and pinion systems have traditionally been the solution of choice, but their limitations can impede […]
Magnetic Field Cylinder Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff has expanded their Global line of products to include a broad line of magnetic field cylinder sensors called Global BMF. The Global Line from Balluff is an offering of economically priced general-purpose sensors and accessories for industrial automation. Balluff’s BMF magnetic field cylinder sensors are based on non-contact, solid-state sensor technology that […]
ELM Series Linear Actuator Units from Rollon
Hackettstown, NJ – Rollon USA’s ELM series of linear actuator units, the first in the company’s new family of Actuatorline products, features high speed and low noise operation. The ELM series is available in several sizes, offering designers a range of stroke lengths, load capacities, and shuttling speeds to meet different application requirements. ELM units are made […]
Linear Shaft Supports with Removable Top
Freeport NY – New low-profile linear shaft supports from Ondrives Corp. feature a unique removable top. Using top loading makes for easier assembly and accurate re-alignment of shafts and bearings when needed with less downtime. The removable top allows quick replacement without the loss of alignment position. These patent-pending LPB shaft supports are also low profile, […]
Motorized Micro-Linear Actuators from IntelLiDrive
Philadelphia, Penn. – IntelLiDrives’ new Series MLA-173 motorized micro-linear actuators are designed for micro-manufacturing and precision applications. Driven by a brushless servo or stepper motor with a precision ground ball screw, these motorized stages offer high-resolution up to 0.1 micron. Actuators have low profile, high-stability compact and monolithic design, and together with its high resolution make […]
Cylinder-style Proximity Sensors from Festo
Hauppauge, NY – The SMT-/SME-10M series proximity sensors from Festo are applicable to a wide range of drive units and offer a new dimension of reliability and cost effectiveness. The long cylinder-style sensors detect the position of magnets fitted to pneumatic drives. The wide selection of cable lengths makes customer assembly unnecessary and speeds-up installation. Sturdy […]
New Slim Linear Encoders from RSF
Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators, and video and vision systems. Central to the design of […]
Balluff’s Explosion Proof Linear Transducer Offers Worldwide Hazardous Approval Ratings
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals, expanding its acceptability for worldwide use in applications where hazardous gases and/or dusts are present. The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor with a compact, explosion-proof housing. It’s […]
High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers from Zaber
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go has just added Zaber’s A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers to its broad range of linear slides and actuators. Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled with a built-in controller and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various lead screw pitches […]
Software Aids in Linear Drive Selection
Aston, Pa. – Amacoil tech support personnel simplify selection of Uhing linear drives for customers by using a proprietary software program. OEM designers and production personnel with linear motion needs can submit application data by telephone or using forms on the Amacoil web site. Based on criteria such as travel distance, weight of payload to […]