One of the most important criteria when selecting a linear actuator is how far it needs to travel. The travel, or stroke length, can dictate the type of drive mechanisms that are practical (screw, belt, rack and pinion, or linear motor). But more importantly, specifying the wrong stroke or travel can leave you with an […]
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Intelligrated to showcase sortation, software and fulfillment solutions at ProMat 2017
With more than 20,000 attendees representing over 450 companies expected in Chicago for ProMat 2017, Intelligrated announces its show lineup. At booth #S-2003 in the south hall of McCormick Place, Intelligrated delivers the broadest lineup of sortation solutions in the industry, fulfillment technologies, labor management software and lifecycle support services to help businesses meet demanding […]
What are linear stepper motors?
Like most linear motors, a linear stepper motor is essentially a variation of the rotary design, cut radially and laid out flat. Similar to their rotary counterparts in operation and performance, linear stepper motors are typically run as open-loop systems and are capable of providing high resolution at high speeds and accelerations. The linear stepper motor almost exclusively […]
ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic for automotive resistance spot welding
New ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic are redesigned for higher performance and are lighter weight compared to other screw technologies. Featuring roller screws designed and manufactured by Tolomatic, the ServoWeld actuators are made especially for resistance spot welding (RSW) applications in the automotive industry. The ServoWeld actuators deliver 20 million welds or more, much longer than […]
National Society of Black Engineers annual convention set for launch in Kansas City, Mo.
Two years ago, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) set a bold, ambitious goal for itself: to lead the United States to graduate 10,000 new black engineers annually by 2025, up from 3,501 African-American engineering graduates in 2014. NSBE’s plan to achieve this goal requires development of a stronger base for the organization and […]
Thomson releases new linear-actuator videos
Thomson Industries Inc. has released its latest set of educational videos on linear actuators. The web videos illustrate step-by-step methods on how to install and control actuators in order to meet various industry demands. Thomson Tech Tips videos support design engineers who may face potential mishaps or simply want to ensure proper operation of the […]
Linear, xy, rotary combination stages
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 […]
Which linear guides are interchangeable?
The need to replace a linear guide in an existing machine or assembly can arise for any number of reasons: to improve the stiffness of the assembly by changing to a bearing with higher preload, or to accommodate unforeseen space constraints by using a different bearing type or style. And sometimes, a linear guide needs to be replaced […]
Thomson PC Series electromechanical linear actuators with factory integrated servo motors
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electromechanical motion control solutions, is now offering users of its industry leading PC Series precision linear actuators an optional, pre-mounted and pre-tested servo motor. Bundling linear actuators with servo motors simplifies ordering, reduces the need for additional validation after installation, increases reliability, and reduces the total cost of […]
Nippon Pulse small-forcer linear servo motor for high-density applications
Nippon Pulse America Inc. now sells one of the smallest available linear motors for high-density applications — the L250SSS Linear Shaft Motor. It is a 25-mm-diameter linear servo motor with a single winding and our smallest available forcer – only 30mm in length, and with higher force than competing off-the-shelf motors. Its maximum usable stroke reaches to […]