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SMAC actuators satisfy existing OEM form-fit-function requirements

October 14, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

SMAC now sells voice coil actuators that include differential features to satisfy OEM requirements … actuators that allow drop-in replacement of existing motion technologies having the same form, fit, and function. This design process is called MCA Inside and has been key in helping OEMs with an install base or an existing design to solve […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil, Motion Casebook Tagged With: smac

igus linear guides help drones repel pests

June 30, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

One Spanish OEM has developed a drone for pest control; the design features low-weight carbon linear guides and a micro energy chain and pillow block bearings manufactured by igus. The FitoStinger was developed by the Technology & Advances Centre of Barcelona. It includes an extendable arm that allows the precise spraying of pesticides. Light maintenance-free […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Motion Casebook, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: igus

Linear-actuator application example: New angle on wheelchair vehicle accessibility

October 30, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Kneeling systems have become widespread on custom wheelchair-accessible vehicles from BraunAbility and other accessible-vehicle converters. Here linear actuators lower vehicles’ rear suspension to reduce the incline angle of wheelchair ramps for easier access. Because the actuators typically mount under the vehicle chassis, they must be rugged. “Our vehicles typically kneel 2.5 to 3 in. We […]

Filed Under: Applications, Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Motion Casebook Tagged With: warnerlinear

AS/RS design to run new manufacturing and distribution center by 2019

June 12, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Cimcorp North America of Murata Machinery (Muratec) will supply an installation for end-to-end material handling to Giti Tire at a new South Carolina manufacturing facility. Scheduled for completion in 2019, the turnkey Cimcorp system is called a Dream Factory and will include all the facility’s automation equipment and system control, project management, and integration. Singapore-based […]

Filed Under: ASRS, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Motion Casebook

Video: Electric H-Track actuators from Altra Industrial Motion: Hydraulics drive medical, mobile, and solar designs

June 12, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In a recent video with Paul J. Heney, I got the chance to review the features of an H-Track actuator from Warner Linear of Altra Industrial Motion. As we detail, applications abound for medical, off-highway, and industrial applications. In fact, the electric H-Track actuators deliver the smooth motion and strength of hydraulics but from a compact […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Hydraulic cylinders, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Motion Casebook Tagged With: altra

LINAK linear actuators let one manufacturer help another make ergonomic assembly tables

May 16, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Recently, Schneider Electric in the Netherlands consulted the Dutch ergonomics company Krikke de Wit Technische Tiloplossingen to lessen the physical burden of employees on their production line. Workers handling server racks and steel computer patch cabinets needed adjustable and tilting assembly tables to boost production and stay safe from overburdening and injury. Schneider Electric assembles […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Motion Casebook Tagged With: linak

Motion system applications: Better ballscrews, more applications

January 31, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

ballscrews

Ballscrews 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. Factors such as lead accuracy, axial play and preload, and life-to-load relationship are most commonly used to classify ballscrews. Lead accuracy is the degree to which the shaft’s […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Linear actuators (all), Motion Casebook Tagged With: Ball Screw, Bosch Rexroth

Leadscrews: Motion system mainstays

January 27, 2017 By Miles Budimir 1 Comment

leadscrews

Among the methods available for converting rotary motion to linear, leadscrews are a mainstay. A leadscrew, or power screw, is a threaded rod or bar that translates rotational motion into linear motion. Leadscrews generate sliding rather than rolling friction between a nut and the screw. Consequently, higher friction means a lower overall efficiency. And efficiency, […]

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

Where linear motors improve designs: Application example in multi-axis stage

January 19, 2017 By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

Machine-tool applications and the manufacture and assembly of semiconductor components account for more than half of all linear-motor use. That’s because linear motors are precise (albeit costly compared to other linear-motion options). Other applications for these relatively new motion components also include those that need fast and precise positioning or slow and extremely steady strokes. […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Linear motors, Motion Casebook, Stages + gantries Tagged With: intellidrives

Motion applications: Electric actuators in new designs

January 6, 2017 By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

Electric actuators come in versions as small as syringes for medical applications to those big enough to drive industrial presses. These muscles of precision motion usually incorporate an electric motor and rotary-to-linear device for conversion of torque to linear force. No matter the application, electric actuators deliver repeatability that’s indispensable for moving loads to a […]

Filed Under: Applications, Linear actuators (all), Motion Casebook

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