Sunnyvale, Calif. – Equipment Solutions’ VCS-2020 Voice Coil Stage features a 20 mm diameter aperture, 20 mm (0.7874 in.) travel, and sub-micron (1.1811 10-6 in.) positioning resolution. An integrated Analog position feedback sensor assures 100 nanometer (3.937 10-6 in.) repeatability. The cross-roller voice-coil stages are self contained, compact, and can be mounted in a horizontal […]
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Aerotech provides accurate positioning of heavy and offset loads
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has released a broad based version of its ABL1500 air-bearing linear translation stage, specifically designed as a base for X-Y systems or for high precision positioning of offset and heavy loads where maximum support is vital. Offered in four travel options starting from 200mm to 500mm, the ABL1500WB features a nominal width of […]
Expanded Miniature Capability
PBC Linear is announcing an expanded miniature rail portfolio that includes new, ball-type products along with their proven Frelon self-lubricating plain bearing linear guides and driven stages. The end result is a complete new line of miniature linear motion technology that includes: ->Frelon plain bearing linear guides available in 5 sizes from 7mm – 20 […]
Integral Studded Guide Wheels Designed for “V” Groove Rails
Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) announces a new line of integral studded standard guide wheels. Identified as the BGXCOMMSW… Series, they are made of 52100 chrome steel and feature nylon retainers. They are offered in both concentric and eccentric stud types. The rails for these guide wheels are also stocked. Quality Bearings and Components www.qbcbearings.com
ILG’s new thrust bearings and linear bearings manufacturers directory
Industrial Leaders Group (ILG) has recently launched two new bearing manufacturers directories that focus on linear bearings, spherical, miniature, precision, stainless steel, ball, pillow block, hinge, slewing, needle roller, as well as other magnetic, fluid, flexure, jewel, plain and roller element bearings material handling, commercial, industrial, aerospace and other applications at Global Bearings Directory Website […]
Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides
Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides. The 400 Series is available in 4 meter lengths, in sizes from 15 – 45 mm in 5 mm increments, for extended joint-free rail transfer, even in smaller-sized applications. Double-faced ball track bearing arrangements allow for compliance to simplify installation, and enable equal load carrying capacity in […]
Linear Positioning Stages Feature Moving Magnet Voice Coil Technology
Linear Positioning Stages featuring moving magnet voice coil technology from H2W Technologies offer high resolution (from 50 nanometers), zero cogging, high speed, high acceleration (to 5 g’s), high repeatability, and long life. The compact linear positioning stages can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are suitable for short stroke positioning applications requiring high acceleration, high […]
Nanopositioning Rotary Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages are part of Aerotech’s nano Motion Technology product line. They offer unprecedented in-position stability (0.005 arc sec) and incremental motion (0.01 arc sec) using Aerotech’s unique direct-drive technology, and are suitable for demanding high-throughput manufacturing applications such as disk-drive and MEMS manufacture and test, fiber-optic device alignment, as […]
Accuride Expands Heavy-Duty Slide Options
Accuride presents models 7950 and 7957, two new slides designed to expand the company’s heavyduty slide line-up and provide an intermediate load rating choice between the 3600 and 9300 products. The 7900 slides offer full extension, a load rating up to 350 pounds, and accommodate drawers up to 42″ wide. For added versatility, the slides […]
Newport launches new integrated X-Y stages
Newport Corp (www.newport.com) has launched the UMR-TRA XY Stages, a new line of integrated XY stages built from premium UMR linear stages and TRA actuators. Specially designed to be used in confined spaces, the UMR-TRA-XY stages is an ideal choice for different motion control tasks in industry and research. “We are very pleased to announce […]
