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Linear drives (all)

Rexroth CKK Ball Screw Actuators Raise Performance for Wind Turbine Builders

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Wind turbine technology is an established sustainable, green technology. Many consider it a technology that will help define the energy future. But wind energy also depends, to a great extent, on more traditional manufacturing techniques, such as welding – vitally important for creating the massive towers. One of the leaders in creating welding solutions for […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: Actuators, Bosch Rexroth, ckk, wind turbine

Bodine Adds Gearmotors and Motors to Pacesetter™ Product Line

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Bodine Electric Company, horsepower, three phase gearmotors, torque

EXCEL-A-BELT Miniature Drive Belt System

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Something new in the miniature drive belt system from NBK. After years of testing, NBK’s system offers a unique arched tooth profile with zero backlash which enables the system to run longer, cleaner, and quieter than common drive belts in use today. The key to the new tooth profile, which allows for high accuracy positioning […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Belt Drive, NBK, zero backlash

Gates Energy Efficient Power Transmission Drive Solutions

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

With energy costs on the rise, you’ve got to keep your power transmission systems performing at optimum efficiency. On average, synchronous belt drives operate at a consistent 98-99% efficiency, which is 5% more efficiently than V-belt drives. That means that converting from a V-belt drive to a synchronous drive can increase your production by 5% […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: belt drives, Gates, transmission solutions

PowerGrip® Rubber Synchronous Belts

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PowerGrip belts have solved real-world application requirements for more than 60 years. In working with Gates to conceive an innovative belt drive solution, you’ll find a partner that exceeds your expectations.  PowerGrip belts are used in a diverse range of applications requiring speed, strength and durability – from timing belts for automobiles to heavy-duty belts and […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear Tagged With: Belt and Chain Drives, Gates, Linear Drives, PowerGrip

Misumi Expands Line of Precision Linear Shaft Designs

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces that it has significantly expanded its line of Precision Linear Shafts, components frequently utilized in machine building and in the design of industrial automation machinery and systems. The new line is featured in Misumi’s 2009 Catalog of Mechanical Components for Assembly Automation.  The new Precision Linear Shafts are […]

Filed Under: Linear drives (all)

Custom Linear Slide Kit from GAM

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a customized Linear Slide Kit (LSK) from GAM can be your hassle-free, simple solution. Compatible with any linear […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: ball screw actuator, Linear Slides, LSK, mounting solutions

Amacoil/Uhing Improves RS Linear Drives

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear drives (all) Tagged With: Amacoil, Linear Drives

Haydonkerk’s Combination Linear Slide and Motor

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: Actuators, haydonkerk, linear motion

Fast, compact energy supply for storage and retrieval systems

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain drives for linear, Industry news Tagged With: Cable Carriers, igus, micro Speed-E-Chain, space saving

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