Applimotion (www.applimotion.com) has introduced its custom micro-linear motors kits intended for specialty low profile applications. In multi-phase or single phase configurations, these units can act as limited linear motors or travel actuators. Due to increasing customer demand and new applications in imaging and scanning systems, the company has broadened its linear motor portfolio to include […]
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New Linear Motor Line from Siemens
Elk Grove Village, Ill. – With the recent introduction of its 1FN6 Linear Motors, Siemens now offers three models of Linear Motors for seamless integration with all Sinumerik or Simotion control systems using Sinamics drives. The three new motors are the 1FN3 Peak Load Motor, 1FN3 Continuous Load Motor, and the1FN6 Magnet Free Secondary. The […]
Linear actuator for automation applications
PILine ultrasonic piezo drives offer an affordable alternative to electromagnetic linear motors and motor-leadscrew combinations when small dimensions and/or high speed are important. With velocities of up to 200mm/s, these drives are fast, compact and readily integrated. In addition, PIline motors are self-locking at rest with zero heat generation, eliminating the need for an additional […]
Miniature M3-L Closed-loop Linear Motion Module
New Scale Technologies announces the latest product in its M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module family: the miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module. With 0.5 micron position resolution and a total package size of less than 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the M3-L module is the smallest, highest-resolution closed-loop linear motion control system on the market. It […]
Tolomatic Expands ‘Your Motor Here’ Program
Tolomatic has expanded its “Your Motor Here” program to include more than 80 actuator products in nine different series for inline and reverse-parallel drive configurations. The Your Motor Here (YMH) program allows designers an efficient way to match almost 50 brands and over 900 models of servo and stepper motors to Tolomatic’s actuators at no […]
Exlar 2011 Catalog Features Versatile Motion Control Solutions
Exlar announces its 2011 Product Catalog and Engineering Guide is now available by download or in print by request. The catalog details Exlar’s broad selection of linear and motion control products, including linear actuators, rotary motors and gearmotors, as well as new and updated products now rated for use in hazardous locations. Sections include series […]
Programmable Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. introduces the Programmable Motorized SplineRail™ Linear Actuator. The Programmable SplineRail combines mechanical drive, guidance, and control in a single, compact component. The system uses a Size 17 single stack or double stack stepper motor with the integrated Haydon™ IDEA™ Drive. The IDEA Drive technology incorporates a custom designed graphic user […]
ATEX Rated Explosion-Proof Linear Actuators from Exlar
Exlar’s linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments. The EL100 linear actuators also meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The EL Series […]
USS Gerald R. Ford’s advanced weapons elevators use Exlar Linear Actuators
Exlar Corporation (www.exlar.com) has announced its award to be the provider of linear actuators to the AWE (Advanced Weapons Elevators) of Federal Equipment Company (www.fedequip.com) on the USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier. The Ohio-based Federal Equipment Company is currently manufacturing 11 high-tech Advanced Weapons Elevators for the latest class of US Aircraft Carriers. These […]
Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway from Thomson
Thomson has available a new Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway Vehicles. The guide provides an educational overview on the benefits of replacing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and automating other vehicle functions with robust electric linear actuators. Thomson electric linear actuators are powerful enough to handle dynamic loads up to 9000 N (2000 lbf.), […]