Amacoil/Uhing model RS linear drives are now available with five linear pitch settings and adjustable axial thrust. This permits varying pitch/thrust combinations until optimum settings are achieved. Optimizing pitch and thrust settings results in very smooth linear movement making the drives ideal for metrology applications and other linear motion processes requiring backlash-free, smooth movement. Turning […]
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Haydonkerk’s Combination Linear Slide and Motor
HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ offers the Kerk RGS® linear slide assembly combined with the Haydon™ MotoDrive™ PDE Actuator, an integrated linear slide, stepper motor, and electronic drive assembly combined together in a single unit. The Kerk RGS linear slide features a standard wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriage to ensure repeatable and accurate positioning. All moving surfaces include […]
Fast, compact energy supply for storage and retrieval systems
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. unveiled its latest Energy Chain System®: micro Speed-E-Chain for storage and retrieval systems. New micro Speed-E-Chain is a space-saving, compact system for rack control devices that operates safely and silently at high speeds. It complements the company’s larger protective guide-trough offering, formerly known as LBT Flizz and now called […]
PBC Linear’s Integral V™ Linear Guiding System
Rockford, IL – Typical gantry routers can be used to accomplish a wide variety of specialized tasks. From woodworking to foam cutting, CNC routers are a commonplace system found in many different areas on the manufacturing floor. These routers rely on precise linear motion in order to accuratly complete objectives. Traditionally, this would entail several […]
Left-Handed Ball Screws Level the Playing Field
Why in the world would anyone need a ball screw with a left-handed thread? Why not simply reverse the program and drive the device in the opposite direction? Unfortunately, this may not always be the best solution. Several industrial applications require a left-handed ball screw to help resolve high-precision programming requirements and reduce the number […]
VarioFlow™ Modular Conveyor Brochure from Bosch Rexroth
Buchanan, MI – The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group of Bosch Rexroth Corporation has just released a new VarioFlow™ Modular Conveyor brochure to help machine builders, integrators and end-users design and implement flexible conveyor systems for a wide range of material handling and packaging applications. The brochure is available for download at www.boschrexroth-us.com/VarioFlow. The brochure contains […]
QC Industries’ Automation Series Conveyors
Cincinnati, OH – QC Industries introduced their new Automation Series AS40 and AS65 low profile belt conveyors at WestPack in Anaheim, California. Automation Series conveyors offer high speeds with a single-piece extruded aluminum frame and feature easy belt changes, unique rotatable drives and a movable center drive designed with maximum versatility in mind. The unique Pivot™ […]
Plastic Modular Belt Conveyors
Line of Modular Plastic Belt (MPB) Conveyors combine increased durability and reduced maintenance in a quiet, compact package. The conveyors are available with 0.5- or 1-in. pitch belting in widths from 2 to 24 in. and lengths to 29 ft, and they are ideal for a range of industrial, packaging, labeling, automation and processing systems. […]
High Power Linear Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA – The TA333 High Power Linear Drive is the newest addition to the Trust Automation line of high performance drives. The TA333 drive features a true Class-AB linear amplifier with pure analog throughput at currents up to 25A. Highly configurable, the drive can be used with a brushless motor using external sinusoidal […]
HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ Offers Customized Lead Screws and Nuts
Waterbury,CT – Precision non-ball lead screws and custom nuts create exceptional value HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™, a premier manufacturer of linear motion products, offers precision lead screws and customized nut designs in motion control applications where ball screws may have been originally considered. Kerk® lead screws and custom nut designs create exceptional value for designers and […]