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PM develops ultra-low-profile rotary table bearings

August 28, 2020 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Lower costs by using the rotary table bearing FMB. The compact designed FMB table bearing has been developed for high precision rotary motion. It reduces the cost compared to other rotary bearings since fewer components with less tolerance are used necessary for installation offering easy installation of the bearings and reducing the overall costs. The […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: PM

Linear, xy, rotary combination stages

March 15, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

IntelLiDrives II

The BSMA-140H is a compact linear positioning stage that is suitable for the confines of the laboratory while providing the high reliability required in a production environment. It is a suitable choice for measurement, testing, accurate alignment and component assembly. The precision ball-screw provides accuracy, repeatability and positioning resolution capability to 1 micron. The linear […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: intellidrives

Compact actuators help save some dough

February 22, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Edited by Mike Santora In machines for industrially manufactured bakery products, product changes must be flexible, precise and repeatable. This requires precision with numerous set-up and adjustment options. Siko integrated fieldbus positioning drives into the new “Soft Star CTi” dough dividing and molding machine, which combines the motor, transmission, absolute measuring system, control and power […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: siko

New electric cylinder for the food industry

March 2, 2016 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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PHD is has released the PHD Plus Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinder. Series ECP Electric IP69K Cylinders are designed for food processing and packaging equipment used in high pressure/high temperature washdown and clean-in-place (CIP) environments. These performance electric cylinders are available in either ball screw or lead screw (polymer nut) versions, providing a wide range […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: phdinc

Anti-backlash nuts for lead screws

September 15, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Helix Linear Technologies has announced that they are expanding their lead screw nut offering by developing a new bronze anti-backlash nut for high load applications. The new nut design will integrate to the full lineup of Helix lead screw sizes ranging from 2 to 50mm diameters. This new nut design helps design engineers looking for […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven Tagged With: helix

PHD releases two new linear slides

July 6, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

PHD-Optimax-linear-actuator

Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax actuators are designed to meet machine builders’ performance requirements. These economical, efficient, and reliable actuators provide an alternative choice to PHD’s standard “built-to-order” product line, delivering even more cost-effective solutions to meet industrial application needs. In a continuing effort to expand the Optimax […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: phdinc

Self-lubricating plastic bearing for continuous high rotational speeds

June 12, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

igus-IGLIDE-L500

With the new iglide L500 material, igus  has announced the release of their newest specialist bearing. Suitable for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads. The L500 material combines wear resistance in long-running, high speed applications. Continuous rotational speeds of more than 16 ft/s are possible, and the L500 material performs even under […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: igus

Caged ball profile rails for linear guidance

May 28, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

Nook-caged-ball-rail

Nook Industries introduces a caged ball profile rail for linear guidance. Caged ball chains provide reduced friction, lower noise levels and prevent the bearings from making incidental contact. Nook’s new line improves on more traditional designs with lubrication advantages, a reinforcement plate and an overall dustproof design. The lubrication design adds no additional length to the […]

Filed Under: Ball + roller guides Tagged With: nook

World’s lightest linear guide

May 21, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

igus-worlds-lightest-linear-guides

Very lightweight, high stiffness and non-magnetic–these are the main advantages of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) over metal. For applications where these requirements are essential, such as aerospace or medical technology, igus now makes the lightest linear guide in its magnitude made of carbon which is available for up to 2000 mm stroke. Here, […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: igus

PTDA 2015 membership directory

May 12, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2015 Membership Directory. The Directory is the good resource for connecting with the top decision-makers of the global power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. PTDA member companies distribute and manufacture products including motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants, and dozens of other PT/MC products vital to business […]

Filed Under: Industry news

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