The BSHP ball rail systems and BASA ball screw assemblies from Bosch Rexroth now achieve lubrication intervals that are up to four times longer. In more and more applications, they can even be used maintenance-free over the entire service life of a component. As a result, low-maintenance or maintenance-free linear motion technology minimizes operating costs […]
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New SureMotion LAHP Series linear actuators and slides from AutomationDirect
The SureMotion LAHP series linear actuators, slides, and accessories are XYZ gantry components that allow creation of a motion system with up to three axes of movement. These motor-ready linear actuators and sliding components have travel lengths of up to 910 mm. They turn rotary motion into linear motion and provide a variety of X-Y […]
Curtiss-Wright launches motor support program for Exlar Universal Actuators
Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division today announced the release of its new ASSIGN motor program for Exlar FTX and FTP Series actuators. These high-force/duty cycle, electric, rod-style actuators now provide the ability to support the mounting of almost any motor. The Exlar FTX Series actuators offer continuous load force ratings to 178 kN (40,000 lbf), speeds to […]
Mapping tool optimizes gear rack assembly to maximize positioning accuracy
The positioning accuracy of a rack & pinion drive is dependent on the cumulative pitch error inherent in each gear rack used. For long travel lengths, this cumulative pitch error can add up quickly and dramatically affect the positioning accuracy of the axis. ATLANTA now offers “digital” gear racks and a smartphone app that when […]
LINAK launches the world’s first electric linear actuator with IO-Link
In the world of factory automation, there is a constant desire to improve efficiency of machinery. Essentially, machine builders are looking for ways to do things smarter at a lower cost. Data is the key driver for that as countless components interact and support the industrial network with real-time information. One of the communication interfaces […]
The top 10 linear motion articles of 2020
Suffice it to say, pretty much everything about 2020 has been out of the ordinary, and our recap of the top linear motion articles for this year is no exception. For the first time in recent history, only one (1!) of the top 10 articles is about ball or lead screw technologies — a topic that usually […]
What’s the difference between minimum incremental motion (MIM) and resolution?
When we talk about the positioning capabilities of a linear motion system, we typically talk about accuracy and repeatability, and in some applications — especially those driven by stepper motors — we may also be concerned with resolution. But accuracy and repeatability define a system’s ability to reach its commanded position and to do so over […]
U.S. Tsubaki debuts new Zip Chain Linear Actuator
U.S. Tsubaki has launched its new Zip Chain Actuator. The Tsubaki Zip Chain Actuator is a revolutionary electric linear actuator that provides high speeds and multi-point stopping in a compact footprint. The Tsubaki Zip Chain Actuator is a linear actuator that “zips” together specially segmented chain using a custom designed sprocket. This “zipping” action creates […]
New linear motor features low profile, high speed
The direct-drive Linear Servo Slide system from IntelLiDrives is a linear motor solution that eliminates wear, friction, backlash and compliances associated with mechanical transmissions, such as ball and lead screws, rack & pinion, belts, and gearboxes. The Linear Motor Forcer features non-contact design and low cogging for fast and accurate positioning. A carriage support double […]
Belt driven actuators for a wide range of applications
Belt driven actuators are the workhorses of the electromechanical world, offering longer stroke lengths and faster speed capabilities than screw driven designs, with less inertia and better resistance to contamination than rack and pinion drives. And although linear motors boast better positioning accuracy than belts, the price-performance ratio of a belt driven actuator is difficult […]
