Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has added Kerk® Micro Series lead screws to the Haydon Kerk Express web store with three different leads available for 24-hour shipment. Standard and prototype-style nuts also are available. Haydon Kerk has applied its extensive knowledge and experience in precision thread rolling to a new range of micro-sized lead screws. Its […]
Ball + leadscrew driven
FT SeriesTM product line expands with new FT45
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced the expansion of its Exlar FT Series™ universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model. The FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high thrust, high speed, and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders. […]
New ETH125 high-force electric cylinder from Parker
Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division has released the ETH125 electric cylinder, a 125 mm frame size actuator. Parker’s latest addition to the ETH product line serves to further extend the performance range of the series and create a family of products that maintains the greatest thrust density of any ball screw driven actuator on the market. […]
Key Linear Motion Design Details For Harsh Environments
By Kyle Thompson, Product Line Manager, Thomson Industries, Inc. Linear motion systems are exposed to a range of extreme industrial environments. Careful specification and selection of motion system components, as well as a thoughtful engineering review can mitigate risks in harsh industrial conditions. A critical step in designing any mechanical linear motion system is to […]
