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Amacoil

Drive nut runs on threaded shaft

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

drive nut

Amacoil-Uhing model RS drive nuts provide smooth backlash-free linear motion in machine design. Unlike a screw, the RS drive nut runs on a smooth shaft. This eliminates the potential for debris to become trapped in threads which could then clog or jam. If material does fall onto the shaft, it is easily removed by wiping […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Industry news Tagged With: Amacoil

New precision linear motion drive features thrust capacity up to 800 pounds

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

New from Amacoil/Uhing is the Precision Motion Drive System. This is a Model RG rolling ring linear drive integrated with a motion controller for precision linear motion applications. The Precision Motion Drive is fully programmable and meets application requirements for precision winding/spooling, pick-and-place machines, X-Y coordinate tool movement, metrology equipment and other machinery providing fast, […]

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

Level winding drive for spacing rows — with no programming

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Amacoil Inc. now offers an option on Uhing rolling ring level winding drives which enables users to spool cable, and other materials, with specific spacing between rows. The standard drive creates a smooth, even, level wind with adjacent rows of material. The option – a set screw inserted into one or both ends of the […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Amacoil

Linear drive with automatic shaft cleaning and lubricating

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

For automatic cleaning and lubrication of the drive shaft, Amacoil-Uhing linear drives now have automatic shaft cleaning in the form of optional shaft-wiper-and-grease-fitting combination fixtures. The $300-to-380 fixtures remove dirt from the shaft while the drive is running and simultaneously assures adequate shaft lubrication with manufacturer-approved grease. Machine designers specifying linear drives may specify shaft wipers with or […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Amacoil

Linear drive now with option for fine adjustment of travel distance

★ By Garrett Harmon Leave a Comment

Amacoil-Uhing Model RG linear drive assemblies now feature an option for fine adjustment of travel distance. The option enables more precise location of the drive unit reversal points. This is useful in linear motion applications where precision setting of the reversal points enhances process accuracy and integrity. The Model RG drive is used in various […]

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

Pitch adjustment option for linear drive enhances accuracy and linear speed control

★ By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

Amacoil/Uhing has introduced a new option for Uhing RG linear drives which enables extremely fine adjustment to the linear pitch of the drive unit. Using the new control knob option, the pitch may be adjusted while the drive is moving without changing motor speed. Nor is there any need for gear reduction. The pitch adjustment […]

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

Amacoil linear drive nut for small axis metrology machines

★ By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive. The new unit runs on an 8mm diameter case hardened and ground, smooth shaft and supports space-saving machine design trends toward smaller components. Currently being used in small axis optical metrology machines, the RS8 nut is the […]

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

Redesigned spool flange sensing system for winding traverse expands functionality and simplifies operation

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Amacoil/Uhing has announced that their FA Flange Detection System has been reengineered for simpler operation and now utilizes laser sensor technology for expanded functionality. The new FA-II system is PLC-controlled and requires none of the tedious adjustments associated with the previous version. Additionally, whereas the original system worked only on spools having straight flanges, the […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes Tagged With: Amacoil

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

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