by Michael A. Hosch P.E., Director of Product Development, Dorner Mfg. Corp. Conveying small, fragile medical products involves unusual design challenges when creating an automation system. A new conveyor design, though, may ease those challenges. The handling of pharmaceutical/medical products and medical product assemblies has unique requirements. They are generally very small. They are often […]
Belt + chain drives for linear
MISUMI introduces MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators
MISUMI USA announces the introduction of its new MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators to its’ line of linear motion components. Designed to optimize performance and reliability at a modest cost, the MSA Series Actuators can be configured to carry loads up to 227 kg (500 lbs), with travel speeds ranging from 1200 to 10,000 mm/sec, and […]
MISUMI Introduces MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators
MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc., announces the introduction of the MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators, a highly versatile addition to the company’s comprehensive line of linear motion components used in the assembly of industrial machinery and factory automation systems. Designed to optimize performance and reliability at a […]
Rexroth’s Omega Module linear motion system allows for higher dynamics
Bosch Rexroth’s latest linear motion system seamlessly combines a relatively low traveling mass with fast belt drive to allow for higher dynamics across longer distances in feed units. Fixed at both ends of the body, the Omega Module’s belt drive is looped around the drive shaft in the shape of the Greek letter “O”. This kind […]
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 […]
Rydell Industrial launches Linear Motion Drive Belting
Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co. (www.rydell.com.au) is proud to announce the release of Gates open length synchronous belting (Gates Linear Drive Belting), which is designed for a wider range of robotics and linear motion applications. Aside from long length AT5, AT10 as well as other steel reinforced belts, Rydell Industrial stocks Gates PolyChain GT Carbon belting, […]
New Timing Belt Drive Resists Sag over Long Travel
Aston, PA – The new model AZ1040 drive is the most recent extension to the Amacoil-Uhing line of timing belt drives used for smooth linear motion in positioning and indexing applications. The drive features a one-piece aluminum profile extrusion which serves as the belt housing. T-slots and receiver grooves for the load carriage guide bars […]
HepcoMotion® PDU2M Belt Driven Unit from Bishop-Wisecarver
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces the availability of the new HepcoMotion® PDU2M Profile Belt Driven Unit, a high capacity version of the successful PDU2. The PDU2M incorporates a carriage that contains four extra rollers on each side in order to withstand increased moment forces. Suitable for demanding single-axis systems and multi-axis applications, the […]
Misumi Introduces New Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA, Inc. will introduce its new line of Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010 in Anaheim (Booth #4411), where a live demonstration will be available to demonstrate the Miniature Conveyors’ ability to perform automatic short-run conveying with extreme accuracy and precision. Key features of Misumi’s Mini Conveyors include: — Precisely Configurable […]
Bodine Adds Gearmotors and Motors to Pacesetter™ Product Line
CHICAGO, IL — Bodine Electric Company added over twenty new 230/460 VAC, variable speed, three-phase gearmotors and motors to their Pacesetter™ product line. These new models are ideal for factories where various power supply options are present. They provide a wide range of torque, speed, and horsepower to fit a wide variety of applications such […]
