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Linear Motors Archive

Get the latest product news, technical info, and FAQs about linear motors.

New generation of linear motor stages from Yaskawa

October 22, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear motor stages

The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has added the Sigma Trac II series linear servo motor stages to the Sigma-7 servo family. Sigma Trac II combines a Yaskawa SGLF2 series linear motor with linear bearings, high-resolution absolute optical scale, cable management, and optional bellows to create a turnkey linear stage. Leveraging the […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: Linear Motor, linear stage

Transport and positioning perfected: Flexible Transport System FTS from Rexroth

July 18, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

FTS

With its linear motor-driven transfer system, Bosch Rexroth serves a wide variety of work specifications. For the highly dynamic transport and exact positioning of materials and workpieces, linear motor-driven transfer systems are an ideal choice. Bosch Rexroth is enriching this market segment with innovative solutions that can meet the specific requirements of series and special […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear motors Tagged With: boschrexroth, rexroth

Which type of linear actuator is best for thrust forces?

July 17, 2019 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

LinX tubular linear motor offers 10 micron resolution and peak force up to 1200 N

April 12, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

ANCA Motion’s new tubular linear motor LinX M Series offers 10 μm resolution at a peak force range of up to 1,200N Available in Q2 2019, the latest addition to the LinX range continues to support demanding automation applications while increasing efficiency in a compact footprint. The LinX M-series linear motor features an integrated position […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear motors Tagged With: anca, ancamotion

What are linear induction motors?

March 22, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

linear induction motors

An induction motor is one in which the current in the rotor is induced by the electromagnetic field in the stator, eliminating the use of magnets. A linear induction motor is a type of linear motor based on a rotary AC induction motor. Like permanent magnet linear motors (commonly designated as ironless and iron core types) […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Linear motors

Electric actuators displace other motion options — including manual designs: A Motion Trends report

March 1, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Today, electric actuators are easier than ever to specify and install. Value-add services from component suppliers as well as application-specific actuator product lines (especially for battery-powered designs in mobile equipment and consumer use) eliminate many integration tasks for OEMs and end users. These are trends supported in part by a movement Design World has tracked […]

Filed Under: Applications, Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors, Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: linmot, pbclinear

New technologies and applications for linear motors: A Motion Trends report

March 1, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Depending on the exact technology, typical linear motors can deliver unlimited strokes and (with feedback) accuracies to ±1 μm/100 mm. Speeds range from inches to 1,000s of inches per second. Semiconductor manufacture and assembly as well as machine-tool applications continue to account for the majority of linear-motor applications. However, increased focus on efficiency is spurring […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Industry news, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: Chieftek

Moticont high-resolution electric cylinders include integrated encoder

January 18, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

SDLM-025-070-01-01 and SDLM-025-070-01-05 direct drive linear motors from Moticont, also known as electric cylinders, have built-in encoders, and feature high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, zero backlash, and zero cogging. These compact direct-drive linear motors with quiet linear plain bearings are just 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) in diameter and 2.75 in (69.9 mm) long. Protected […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors, Mini + piezo + voice coil

Dunkermotoren launches compact linear motor with double peak force

January 15, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear motor

With the SA/SC 38 series, Dunkermotoren presents a new modular concept for tubular linear direct drives. The highly dynamic three-phase linear motors deliver up to 3,690 N and accelerate at over 200 m/sec2. The modular design is currently available as actuator version SA (with maintenance-free plain bearing system) and component version SC (for modules). If […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: Dunkermotoren

ANCA Motion expands high-performance tubular linear motor line

November 27, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear motor

The LinX M-series linear motor features an integrated position sensor with 10 um of resolution, eliminating the need for an external encoder, simplifying system design and reducing overall cost. Modular design of the heatsink and end-caps enables flexibility in system integration. The motor produces a continuous force range of 90 to 160 N and a […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: linear motion, Linear Motor

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