Helix Linear has announced the acquisition of a Robotic Coating System (RCS) for applying its proprietary H4X PTFE coating to lead screws. This is the most advanced coating system in the industry and allows Helix to precisely apply the highest quality PTFE coatings to their precision lead screws. The PTFE coating acts as a dry […]
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Micro Precision Linear Actuators
Helix Linear announces its new Micro Precision linear actuators, which are offered in three different configurations to meet a wide array of applications where precision linear motion is required. The three models are the Integrated Precision Actuator (“IPA”) with a lead screw integrated into a stepper motor, the Coupled Precision Linear Actuator (“CPA”) that uses […]
Linear drive with automatic shaft cleaning and lubricating
For automatic cleaning and lubrication of the drive shaft, Amacoil-Uhing linear drives now have automatic shaft cleaning in the form of optional shaft-wiper-and-grease-fitting combination fixtures. The $300-to-380 fixtures remove dirt from the shaft while the drive is running and simultaneously assures adequate shaft lubrication with manufacturer-approved grease. Machine designers specifying linear drives may specify shaft wipers with or […]
New stretching cylinder for the plastic-bottle-blowing industry
PHD Inc. has just released the Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinder for the plastic bottle blowing industry. The new Series BCSU cylinder expands a proven series of Sidel solutions. Series BCSU Universal Stretching Cylinders are direct replacements for Sidel Universal Machines. These cylinders mount into the same space and bolt patterns, provide significantly longer service […]
Miniature linear stage delivers higher force density
Breakthrough Miniature Linear Stage delivers five times more force and twice the force density compared to similar competitive products. Dover Motion, a leading technology solution provider for motion control systems, announces the launch of a new product, the XMG Miniature Linear Stage. This new stage is a high-performance version of Dover Motion’s Miniature Moving Magnet […]
New video helps engineers service the Thomson Motorized Lead Screw
Thomson Industries, Inc. has released a new educational video to help design engineers correctly service the Thomson Motorized Lead Screw in the field. The precision-engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one compact envelope to provide clear advantages with a solution that is smaller, stronger, and more efficient than alternate technologies. […]
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Introduces Catalyst Motion Group
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a recognized leader in linear and rotary motion solutions, is pleased to introduce the Catalyst Motion Group as a supplier of integrated motion systems. Catalyst offers custom high-precision linear and rotary motion systems from the very simple to the very complex, and at any level of integration. Catalyst understands the many […]
New economical linear slide from PHD
Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax actuators are designed to meet machine builders’ performance requirements at a competitive prices. 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 […]
Nook Industries Introduces Modular Actuator Calculator
Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, has introduced an engineering calculator for modular actuators—one of the only of its kind in existence. The calculator works by simply choosing the desired product, entering its load definitions and allowing the tool to calculate the bearing stress and load to determine the bearing […]
Choose the best linear positioning device for your application
by Tony Kliber, Lead Design Engineer, Nexen Group Reviewing the basics about the most popular linear positioning devices will help users properly specify them in their applications. Linear drive systems have been used for thousands of years, as far back as the ancient Egyptians who used tree trunks to move heavy blocks of stones, providing […]