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 […]
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Engineering and business for innovation at University of Michigan’s Tauber Institute
The University of Michigan’s Tauber Institute for Global Operations — a venture between the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering — has announced its 2017 Team Projects. The 31 projects sponsored by 21 global firms were launched at Tauber’s annual Team Project Kickoff Dinner at the Ross School of Business. Business and engineering student […]
Heavier patients in medical settings means more automation to safely move them
In 2016, St. Luke’s of Sioux City, Iowa began investing in lifting equipment to prevent injuries and other medical mishaps during handling and transportation of patients. The problem is that in the U.S., around two-thirds of adults are obese — but only a few hospitals have adopted and implanted safe patient-handling programs to accommodate this issue. A report from Public Citizen from […]
What is back driving and why is it important?
Power transmission screws—ball screws and lead screws—are typically used for converting rotary motion to linear motion. But when a load is applied axially to the nut, they do the opposite and convert linear motion to rotary motion. This is known as back driving, and is generally an unwanted effect. Although it can occur regardless of the […]
What are recirculating linear bearings?
Linear ball and roller bearings can be broadly divided into two categories—recirculating and non-recirculating—depending on whether or not the rolling elements actually flow (or circulate) through the bearing housing. In order to understand what a recirculating linear bearing is, let’s first take a look at bearings that don’t recirculate. Non-recirculating linear bearings Non-recirculating bearings have […]
Klüber Lubrication introduces customized lubricant for actuators
Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübersynth BR 46-32 F and Klübersynth BR 46-82, a series of specialty lubricants for the lifetime lubrication of actuators, which match the service life requirements of the automotive industry. Actuators are power transmission elements that convert electrical signals into mechanical movement. However, for dependable actuator […]
Warner Linear debuts H-Track actuators for mobile and industrial applications
Warner Linear has developed a new H-Track electric actuator with self-contained hydraulic actuation to meet the growing demand for power dense actuators used in a variety of industrial and mobile off-highway applications including mower deck lifts, snow plow blades, agricultural sprayer booms, and UTV dump beds. The innovative electric H-Track actuator provides the performance of […]
Custom dovetail slides (and other linear components) from Gilman Precision
Gilman Precision sells myriad custom products with an array of size, accuracy range, and complexity variations. Gilman can tailor specific dimensions to given motion applications. For more data and information regarding customization options and assemblies, email sales@gilmanprecision.com. Dovetail slides for simple and cost-effective precision movement Base width is 1.00 to 36.00 in. and base length is to 200.00 in. long. Hardened-way slides for ruggedness […]
What is L10 life and why does it matter?
One of the fundamental steps in selecting a recirculating linear bearing, whether profiled rail or round shaft type, is to calculate the bearing life. But how is this calculation derived, and what does it mean in the “real world?” Bearing life for recirculating linear bearings, often referred to as the L10 life, is a method […]
mk North America launches two new modular plastic belt conveyors
mk North America, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of industrial conveyor solutions, is announcing the launch of two new modular plastic belt conveyor systems, the KMF-P 2040 and KFM-P 2040. Designed to complement a variety of industrial applications with the utmost flexibility and functionality, these systems are made with mk’s patented aluminum extrusion […]