Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Bosch Rexroth’s new Linear Motion Technology selection guide offers a comprehensive overview of the benefits and applications of Rexroth’s linear motion products for machine designers. The guide is also a resource to help engineers determine which linear motion products meet their application requirements, as well as technical insights into issues like […]
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ELGG bi-parting drive ensures simultaneous movement of carriages
Festo (www.festo.com) has released its latest ELGG bi-parting drive which features a pair of bearing guides that supports two similar carriages, driven by a toothed belt connected to the bottom of one carriage and the top of the other. The ELGG offers an adaptable and cost-effective means of ensuring tow carriages’ simultaneous movement — in […]
Thomson Introduces EngineersCALC App
Thomson introduces EngineersCALC – a powerful and simple-to-use engineering calculator for mobile devices that provides ready access to four of the most common engineering utilities used by motion and machine design professionals. With EngineersCALC, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android and Blackberry users can now convert a number from one set of units to another, calculate the […]
Linear Drive Offers Option for Automatic Shaft Cleaning and Lubricating
Aston, Penn. – For automatic cleaning and lubrication of the drive shaft, Uhing linear drives are now available with a combination shaft scraper/grease fitting option. The addition removes excessive grease, dust and dirt from the shaft while the drive is running and simultaneously assures adequate shaft lubrication. As debris accumulates at either end of the […]
New RP+ Linear System from WITTENSTEIN
Bartlett, Ill – The new RP+ Linear System from WITTENSTEIN meets the demand for a modular, standardized rack and pinion system capable of transferring higher maximum feeding forces. The combination of gearbox, pinion and rack represents intelligent integration of specifically developed drive components. The rack assembly of the RP+ is the alpha high performance rack […]
SRA04 Motorized ScrewRail linear actuator’s design conserves space
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com) has unveiled the SRA04 Motorized ScrewRail Linear Actuator that features an integrated size 11 stepper motor. Unlike traditional two rail system, this motorized ScrewRail saves space by as much as 80 percent. The simplified design, assembly and manufacture of its motion system eliminate the need for an external rail-to-screw alignment. […]
Electric vehicle barriers features GSX40 actuato
With linear actuators from Exlar (www.exlar.com), Robotic Security Systems (www.rssi.com), a vehicle security barriers manufacturer, has launched the RS-2000, an electric barrier that is reliable, simple to install and operate, and cost-effective to maintain. “The main difference between a hydraulic barrier and an electric barrier is performance. With electric motors, the barrier can operate faster—with […]
New Ball Screw and Guide Options for Tolomatic Actuator Series
Hamel, Minn. – Tolomatic has expanded its new line of ERD electric rod-style actuators to make the line more flexible than ever before. Enhancements such as ball screws, motor mounts for NEMA and metric stepper and servo motors, plus a guide option, make it possible to employ ERD actuators in many more types of motion […]
Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems from ATLANTA Drive Systems
Farmingdale, NJ – ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a complete range of Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drive Systems that eliminate all axis backlash, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as during changes in direction of travel. The axis backlash is eliminated by using two pinions; one […]
Ball Screws for Ultra High Vacuum Applications
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new option for its extensive line of precision products – ball screws designed for operation under high vacuum. Typical applications include actuators for use in: – Aerospace – Electron Beam Inspection – Lithography – Synchrotron research – Nanotechnology Any Steinmeyer ball screw, from 3 millimeter to 160 millimeter in diameter, can […]