Kollmorgen’s new addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family expands beyond 230 Vac products with a new capability to support 400/480 Vac-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak force up to 13,448 N. When powered at higher bus voltages, the motor is […]
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High-thrust linear motor stage delivers long stroke lengths in constrained spaces
IKO’s new LT170H2 direct-drive linear motor stage is suitable for dynamic applications such as semiconductor fabrication which require high thrust forces and long strokes. This latest addition to the LT family of linear motor stages delivers 260 N of rated force and up to 500 N maximum, exceeding the thrust ratings of previous LT stages […]
Fully enclosed, high-resolution miniature linear servo motor features high force-to-size ratio
Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) direct-drive linear motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision linear actuators. This motor is the smallest of the series of linear motors featuring zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also […]
Tackling long drill production challenges
How linear motion solutions help one CNC machine manufacturer solve the problem of machining long drills. Russell Riddiford President of ANCA Americas ANCA CNC Machines Linear motion components play a central role in CNC machines. From linear actuation to bearings to the drive and control system, these components are key to the motion system […]
Bosch Rexroth adds linear motor modules to its portfolio
Fast, compact and precise — these properties characterize the new linear motor modules (LMM) from Bosch Rexroth. The axes come in sizes 140, 180 and 220 mm and feature a zero-backlash direct drive. They complement the existing linear motion technology portfolio as a ready-to-install solution offering excellent value for money. The linear motor modules come […]
Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion
Akribis Systems has announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. RDM-A Series rod motors are compact in size and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this […]
Miniature direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor
Moticont’s new miniature 16-mm diameter SDLM-016-032-01-01 direct drive linear motor features integrated position and temperature sensors. This smallest of the fully enclosed SDLM series of linear motors features zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also known as an electric cylinder, this compact direct drive linear motor is just […]
New SX series Linear Shaft Motors boast greater power in mid-size package
Nippon Pulse now offers a new series of motors to its extensive line of Linear Shaft Motor servomotors. The SX series features high-energy magnets for greater force in mid-range sizes, to supplement the existing sizes of the standard S-series motors. The SX series motors are available in 6, 8 and 10mm shaft diameters. Each size […]
Linear motors find a home in CNC machines
For one manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, new high-performance linear motors replaced ball-screws and improved machine performance. It’s no secret that linear motors are highly effective motion devices. Linear motors can achieve high acceleration rates and long travel lengths with good thrust forces and extremely high positioning accuracies, while other drive mechanisms, such as belts, […]
New magnetic tracks for linear motors boost force with no redesign
Offering a track with stronger magnets for their linear motors than previously available, ETEL introduces the new MWD+. This magnet-track family is compatible with any existing LMG and LMS linear motor from ETEL, enabling up to 15% higher continuous and peak forces compared to the existing MWD product. With the option of more powerful magnets, […]
