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Smart mechatronics add capabilities to linear motion applications

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Today’s manufacturing system OEMs and automation end users are constantly seeking technology advancements to help make their lives easier. Industry 4.0 innovations have spurred a new class of smart technologies that combine digital electronics and communication interfaces for more sophistication, functionality, and ease of use. By Richard Hansen • Senior automation engineer | Bosch Rexroth […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Hydraulic cylinders, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: boschrexroth

Which type of linear actuator is best for thrust forces?

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

thrust actuator

When an application requires pure thrust forces, the best type of linear actuator is often a rod-style actuator. Also referred to as thrust actuators and (when a motor is integrated) electric actuators, these electromechanical devices excel at providing axial, or thrust, forces for pushing, pulling, or holding loads. Although their function is straightforward, thrust actuators […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, FAQs + basics, Featured, Hydraulic cylinders, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors, Pneumatic cylinders

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

★ 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

New technologies for linear motion: Forgiving linear encoders and more

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Parker-High-force-electric-cylinders

From nanometer resolution to high-force actuation, components for linear motion systems are changing with the times. Linear motion components such as encoders and actuators are evolving to meet the demands of new applications and industries. New demand in areas like medical devices, for instance, calls for more nimble, smaller components adaptable to new environments and […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Hydraulic cylinders, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all), Pneumatic cylinders, Slides + guides (all)

Curtiss-Wright Implements PROFINET IO Communications on Tritex II

★ By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

Curtis-Wright

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) announced that its Exlar business units will implement the PROFINET IO with its Tritex II actuators. PROFINET is the Ethernet based automation standard of PROFIBUS International. The Tritex II integrated actuator line has passed the PROFINET IO Conformance testing performed by the PROFI Interface Center. This communication link to your PLC will […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Hydraulic cylinders, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: curtiswright

Learn How to Build Simpler Mobile Off-Highway Machines

★ By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

THO586_MOH_Site

Thomson introduces a micro-site that provides substantive educational information detailing how electric linear actuators provide superior performance and significantly simplified operation at a lower cost of operation compared with conventional hydraulic options in mobile off highway (MOH) applications such as construction, road maintenance, farming, forestry, turf and railway vehicles. The site details throttle control, quick […]

Filed Under: Hydraulic cylinders, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: thomson

Moog and Thompson Friction Welding Develop World’s Largest Linear Friction Welding Machine

★ By admin Leave a Comment

East Aurora, NY USA – Moog and Thompson Friction Welding have developed the world’s largest linear friction welding machine. It is capable of welding a surface area of 10,000 mm2 (15 in2), nearly twice as much as previously achieved, and breaks the record of weld forge load at 100 tons. Designated the E100, this new […]

Filed Under: Featured, Hydraulic cylinders, Industry news, Linear drives (all) Tagged With: e100, lfw, linear friction welding, moog, thompson friction welding

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