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 […]
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ETEL Offers an Ironcore Line of Linear Motors
To meet the need of linear measurement machine applications where high force is required, ETEL offers ironcore linear motors called the LMS and LMG series. Specializing in direct drive technology, ETEL provides these patented-design motors that very few others can match. The patented design of ETEL’s motors minimize the amount of force ripple that is […]
LINAX® Lxc 44F08 Doubled its Force
We are delighted to inform you that the improved LINAX® Lxc 44F08 is waiting in the wings and replaces the current LINAX® Lxc 44F04 with immediate effect. This new version LINAX® Lxc 44F08 shares all the features of the LINAX® Lxc 44F04 but has now doubled in force and reaches peak forces of up to […]
Nexen Enhances Roller Pinion System With Increased Torque Capacity
Nexen Group, Inc. has improved its revolutionary Roller Pinion System (RPS) by significantly increasing its torque capacity. With up to 60 to 140 percent more torque capacity*, the RPS offers industry-leading power density for precision linear motion control applications. “In the past, the market has used the phrase ‘power density’ to differentiate similar motion control […]
Mission Critical Applications Requires ‘Ironman’ Actuator
Life critical applications like ventilators, heart valves, military smart weapons platforms and high speed target tracking, require devices that possess indestructible ironman endurance and a guaranteed life span impervious to failure. Equipment manufacturers developing these types of devices need to know that their equipment will last millions of cycles to ensure viability in real-life applications. […]
Key Linear Motion Design Details For Harsh Environments
By Kyle Thompson, Product Line Manager, Thomson Industries, Inc. Linear motion systems are exposed to a range of extreme industrial environments. Careful specification and selection of motion system components, as well as a thoughtful engineering review can mitigate risks in harsh industrial conditions. A critical step in designing any mechanical linear motion system is to […]
New 75 mm Rotary Frame Size in Exlar’s Tritex II Integrated Actuator Family
Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its Tritex II integrated rotary actuator family with a new 75 mm frame size. Offering torques to 60 lbf-in peak and 30 lbf-in continuous, the AC powered 75 mm rotary actuator with its integrated 1.5 kW servo amplifier delivers both power and speed in a small […]
igus to exhibit new dry-running solutions at SLAS 2014
igus will be presenting some of its latest innovations at the 3rd annual SLAS conference and exhibition, the flagship event of the SLAS, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening. Bringing together thousands of professional scientists, researchers, academics, and government delegates looking to leverage laboratory technology and automation to drive results for their respective organizations, […]
Exlar Expands Tritex II Linear Integrated Actuator Family
Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its Tritex II integrated linear actuator family with a new 75 mm frame size. With forces to 1035 lbf continuous and 2075 lbf peak, the AC powered 75 mm linear actuator with its 1.5kW servo amplifier delivers both power and speed in a small package. Exlar’s […]
Nexen Guide Features Harmonic Gearhead and Precision Ring Drive Solutions
Nexen Group, Inc. is offering a new Precision Motion Control Application & Selection Guide that provides complete performance data, sizes, specifications and technical reference on the company’s entire line of precision linear and rotary motion control solutions. The guide features Nexen’s revolutionary zero-backlash Roller Pinion System (RPS), the recently released Harmonic Gearhead (HG), Precision Ring […]