Although many of us focus on either the mechanical or the electrical aspects of a motion system, it’s important to have a basic understanding of both. Case in point: engineers, designers, and users who are involved with linear drives and actuators typically have some familiarity with servo and stepper technology. Similarly, for those involved in […]
Continental introduces lighter-weight Conti Texsteel conveyor belting at NIBA Convention
Continental has introduced at the 2016 NIBA Convention, Conti Texsteel, an aramid textile reinforced line of conveyor belting for applications where high strength, low elongation and lighter weight are essential. Conti Texsteel, exclusive from Continental Select, is a very specific line of lightweight conveyor belting designed to provide belt strengths of a steel cord belt […]
Limitless product handling in minimal space
As a provider of mechanical hardware solutions, item North America/MB Kit Systems Inc. sees multiple requests for complex material handling solutions. Clearly, Glide-Line always seems to know what customers need, and the new Glide-Line 360 has unlimited solutions for a wide range of applications. -Rick Sabo, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, item North America, MB […]
New 3V and 5V Wedge link belts from Fenner Drives
Combining excellent service and long life with exceptional inventory control, the new Wedge Link Belting from Fenner Drives yield major advantages in power transmission drive belt installation and maintenance. Incorporating the industry-proven narrow-wedge design, the 3V and 5V link belts now provide a way to get the benefits of link belting on wedge belt drives. […]
Rexnord HTX7748 MatTop Chain Launches Worldwide
Designed for shrink-wrap case packers in high temperature heat tunnels, Rexnord recently launched its new Rexnord HTX7748 MatTop Chain. Customers around the globe with operations in the beverage & liquid and food industries will benefit from reduced oxidation, increased uptime, reliability, and more. As the latest addition to the comprehensive line of high-strength conveying chain, the […]
Rexnord flame retardant low friction material launches worldwide
Designed for container conveying applications, Rexnord recently launched its new Rexnord® Flame Retardant Low Friction (FRPLUS™) Material for Rexnord MatTop® Chain. Customers around the globe in the aluminum and steel can manufacturing industry will benefit from low friction; a flame retardant, self-extinguishing material design; reliable performance; and more. Rexnord FRPLUS Material provides customers with: Exclusive, […]
Four Dorner industrial conveyor platforms receive cleanroom certification
Dorner’s 3200 Series Modular and Flat Belt conveyors, the 2200 Series Precision Move and the SmartFlex conveyor platforms have received the Ultraclean Products Approval Laboratory certification for use in ISO Standard 14644-1 Class 5, and Federal Standard 209 Class 100 rated cleanrooms. This means the four Dorner conveyors will not contribute to the contamination of […]
mk North America Upgrades Conveyor System
mk North America, an industry leader in conveyor systems and solutions, announces upgrades to its VersaMove Pallet-Handling System, along with a newly-designed brochure for the VersaMove line (Standard, Plus, and Ultra) that combines detailed technical information, standardization and alignment with the company’s partners in Europe. This alignment and rebranding will enable mk North America to […]
Dorner’s new 2200 series LPZ / Z frame conveyor
Dorner’s new 2200 LPZ / Z-Frame Conveyor comes with one or two pivot points, and features an extremely low profile to fit under machinery or any other tight spots. The 2200 LPZ is Dorner’s lowest profile Z-Frame conveyor – and is the first such offering in the newly redesigned 2200 Series platform. The advantage of […]
Designing (seventh-axis) linear motion tracks for robotic positioning
By Lisa Eitel • Robot-positioning tracks can add flexibility to manufacturing spaces, but must be fast, accurate, and safe to be truly useful. Here we take a look at drives that deliver. Robot positioning systems are long tracks in warehouse, aerospace, and automotive facilities to let one robot perform multiple tasks. Also called robot-transfer units or […]
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