A ball screw spline is a combination of two components — a ball screw and a rotary ball spline. By combining a driving element (the ball screw) and a guiding element (the rotary ball spline), a ball screw spline can provide both linear and rotary motion, as well as spiral motion, in a highly rigid, […]
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Direct drive high force linear actuator features 5-micron resolution, zero cogging
A new 5-micron resolution linear actuator, also known as an electric cylinder, has been released by Moticont. This high resolution, high speed, zero cogging, zero backlash linear actuator also features 7.6 lbs (33.9 N) of continuous force and 24.1 lbs (107.2 N) peak force. Providing users with high acceleration, and long life, this compact actuator […]
Haydon Kerk Pittman launches the MiniSlide MSA series of linear actuators
As a world leader in compact linear motion systems, Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions division, is pleased to announce the release of our new MiniSlide MSA series. Today more than ever, lab equipment and automation designers must fit sophisticated motion control solutions into compact spaces. These device makers need […]
7th axis extends range for robots
igus now offers a ready-to-connect 7th axis that allows a robot to move over a distance of several meters and includes a maintenance-free drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with a corresponding adapter plate, switch cabinet, cables, and software integration. For easy integration of the axis and the robot, igus has developed two adapter kits for […]
Automated farm equipment uses rugged linear components
Precision agriculture is the discretization of farming — defined as the analysis of highly variable (and often unpredictable) landscapes to: • Break larger agricultural fields into smaller discrete sections • Quantify the characteristics (such as soil composition, light, and seed spacing) of each section • Adapt to the variations between sections with automated farm equipment […]
How to pick the right drive screw
Choosing the correct drive screw type is critical to getting the best actuator performance, accuracy, and repeatability Chris Maupin Program Manager and Engineer Hunt Valve Actuator Division Screw drivetrains are the most common types of electromechanical linear actuators. A screw drivetrain acts as a linear force generation system, converting a rotary torque input from a […]
Thomson adds CANopen networking protocol option for Electrak HD actuators
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has announced the availability of the CANopen industrial networking protocol as an option for its line of heavy duty Electrak HD electric actuators. Designers of linear motion systems requiring up to 16 kN load handling can now enjoy the cost savings and flexibility of […]
New linear motor stages for high load and precision industrial applications and EtherCat motion controllers from PI
PI’s V-817 linear stage series with ironless 3-phase linear motors is well suited for precision automation applications such as sensor and camera positioning, laser welding, optical and tactile testing, and wafer processing and inspection. PI introduces a new motion controller and precision linear stage family geared towards precision industrial automation applications. The V-817 linear stages, […]
Hexapods precisely jostle cameras during image-stabilization testing
The six-axis parallel-kinematics systems known as hexapods excel in motion simulation and testing of mechanical and drive systems, multi-dimensional position sensors, and (the focus of this article) image-stabilization designs for cameras and video equipment. By Doris Knauer • Project Manager — Industrial Automation | Physik Instrumente (PI) Modern camera systems are capable of astounding feats, […]
Tubular linear motors from ANCA Motion offer drop-in replacement for ball screw systems
Like other tubular linear motors, ANCA Motion’s LinX M-Series is designed to be close in form to ball screw systems, offering easy substitution for those who want to make the change. Both cylindrical linear motors and flatbed linear motors have superior accuracy and repeatability compared to ball-screw options. A tubular linear motor is also a […]
