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 […]
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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.), […]
High Resolution Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability. The Haydon™ High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator ideal for precision motion applications requiring a small […]
Newport launches new integrated X-Y stages
Newport Corp (www.newport.com) has launched the UMR-TRA XY Stages, a new line of integrated XY stages built from premium UMR linear stages and TRA actuators. Specially designed to be used in confined spaces, the UMR-TRA-XY stages is an ideal choice for different motion control tasks in industry and research. “We are very pleased to announce […]
Warner Linear Launches Website Featuring an eCatalog and Product Locator
Warner Linear has launched a new expanded website which provides information on their complete line of electromechanical linear actuators for light-duty, general-duty, and heavy-duty applications as well as custom actuator solutions. A full selection of actuator controls is also offered. The new website, www.warnerlinear.com, features an eCatalog and product locator. Through the use of specification […]
Exlar’s I-Series Actuators in 4D Theater for Motion Simulation Requirements
Exlar Corporation (www.exlar.com) is proud to introduce its latest linear actuators for the six degree-of-freedom motion bases in a South Korean museum theater for four-dimensional (4D) entertainment. South Korea’s Gridspace Corporation chose the I-Series actuators from Exlar over ball screw actuators for the demanding application in order to meet several motion simulation requirements. These motion […]
EPCOR’s valve actuators solve wear problems at water treatment plant
EPCOR Utilities Inc. (www.epcor.ca) has resolved an expensive, high-maintenance problem that involves pump wear during the de-chlorination process in water treatment plants located at Edmonton. The EL Smith Water Treatment Plant can produce up to 400 million liters of drinking water per day. In order to conform to new environmental regulations, the site has installed […]
NIA linear actuators from Nook Industries
Nook Industries (www.nookindustries.com) is proud to introduce the new NIA ACME and Ball Screw Series Linear Actuators that provide compact size configuration and improved IP65 protection options against solid (airborne, dust particles, etc.) and liquid (water spray, rain, etc.) elements. The product is a cost-efficient series designed for light-duty outdoor/indoor applications, including aggregate/agriculture (packaging, dampers […]
Custom Machined Precision Rolled Ball Screws from LEE LINEAR
LEE LINEAR® now provides fast turnaround of high quality end-machined precision rolled ball screws. LEE LINEAR® ball screws offer consistent predictability, high load capacities, a broad range of sizes and leads, and rapid custom end machining. Made from induction case hardened alloy steel, LEE LINEAR® ball screws are integrally sealed, operate at over 92 percent […]
Exlar Actuators Provide Linear Actuation for US Navy Advanced Gun System
Chanhassen, MN—Exlar Corporation announces its award to provide linear actuators for the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Gun System (AGS) Program. BAE Systems, along with partner General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, delivered to the U.S. Navy the first automated magazine for the 155-mm Advanced Gun System (AGS) being developed for the DDG 1000 (Zumwalt) Destroyer Program. […]