The US division of SKF (www.skfusa.com) has proudly announced that it will be presenting its latest SKF Solar Linear Actuator (Type CASD-60) at this year’s Solar Power International. To be held from 17 to 20 October 2011 in Dallas, Texas, the event allows SKF to highlight its diverse product portfolio that is uniquely supporting the […]
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Isotech unveils plug-and-play and off-the-shelf linear belt drives and actuators
Isotech Inc. (www.isotechinc.com) has launched a full range of plug-and-play and off-the-shelf linear belt drives and actuators. Plug-and-play products include a motor, actuator as well as PLC for out of box operation for various automation applications, while off-the-shelf models are offered in standard configurations for faster delivery. The company’s plug-and-play belt driven actuators enable buyers […]
Nanotec’s electrical linear actuator comes in 56 mm
Nanotec Electronic (en.nanotec.com) has expanded its electrical linear motor’s upper range with the addition of the new L5918 model (56 mm, Nema 23). The new model features a low-friction threaded drive bushing that consists of high-performance thermoplastic material. Its distinctive compatibility with Plug and Drive motors allows for simplified designing of efficient, built-in linear systems. […]
Tolomatic launches new IMA55 Integrated Servomotor Actuator
Tolomatic (www.tolomatic.com) has unveiled its most powerful and largest integrated-motor rod-style actuator, the IMA55 actuator. With a standard ball screw, this new actuator delivers up to 3,000 pounds of force and effectively enhances dynamic performance while offering longer service life than traditional rod-style actuators. It comes with a unique integrated motor design that is suitable […]
Nook Sensor System offers precision position control
Nook Industries (www.nookindustries.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear motion control systems and components, has launched its latest patent-pending Nook Sensor System (NSS), which was designed to offer precision position control for translating screw jack systems. Specifically developed for the ActionJac, the NSS delivers a highly accurate repeatability of up to +0.004 inches […]
Rexroth’s Ironless Linear Motors offered in four sizes
Bosch Rexroth’s (www.boschrexroth.com) latest ironless linear motors feature four different sizes with graded lengths and a maximum force ranging from 20 to 1,700 newtons. This allows the motors to achieve a maximum acceleration of 300 m/s² and speed of up to 1,200 m/min. Extremely dynamic, the MCL ironless product line can be easily integrated into […]
Haydon Kerk widens IDEA programmable linear actuators portfolio
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com) has expanded its portfolio of IDEA programmable linear actuators. Featuring fully programmable control unit with built-in linear actuator and easy-to use, RoHS compliant electronic drive, the versatile unit is ideal for systems or equipment that demand a small footprint. The RS-485 data protocol allows the new IDEA platform to communicate […]
Exlar expands its planetary roller screw portfolio
Exlar (www.exlar.com) has expanded its component planetary screw portfolio to offer two new performance capacities, available in PRR and PRS models. The PRR models feature G9 lead accuracy, deliver static load ratings up to 18,000-lbf and are offered in screw diameters ranging from 12 mm to 27 mm. Meanwhile, the PRS models offer static loads […]
Linear Shaft Motor Stage Offers Nanoprecision
Radford, Va. – Nippon Pulse America’s new SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. It offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. The Linear Shaft Motor is a coreless direct drive linear motor which has […]
H2W’s Linear Induction Motor offers 2,900 N at 3% duty cycle
H2W (www.h2wtech.com) has introduced a new Linear Induction Motor (LMG-06-650-SSE) that can generate 2900 N at a three percent duty cycle. At 75 Hz, 400 VAC, the LIM offers a synchronous velocity of 675 in/sec (17 m/s). The LIM, which is intended for high speed operation, can also be utilized to produce static thrust by […]