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Electric cylinders feature 1.25-micron resolution

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Moticont has released new metric and imperial dimensioned electric cylinders or linear voice coil servo actuators. The new compact 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) stroke SDLM-025-095-01-01M and SDLM-025-095-01-01 linear dc servo actuators feature high repeatability, high acceleration/deceleration, and zero cogging. These high force-to-size electric cylinders have linear encoders mounted internally for closed loop servo operation. Additionally, […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: Linear Actuators, moticont

A straight line to effective linear motion

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Servo- and stepper-driven electrical linear actuators are an efficient and economical way to provide accurate motion control for a wide variety of machine applications. Chip McDaniel  AutomationDirect  When it comes to automated machinery, there’s no doubt that observing a high-speed robotic arm zoom through intricate movements can be impressive. But although the price and complexity […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: automationdirect, Linear Actuators

Haydon Kerk Express online tool speeds up linear actuator selection

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Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK’s Advanced Motion Solutions division, has debuted its new Haydon Kerk Express online linear actuator calculator. The Haydon Kerk Express tool joins the Pittman Express tool, released last year, and allows users to now identify and select the right linear actuator for their applications quickly and easily. When […]

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IKO offers AutomationWare electric actuators for optimal positioning accuracy and control

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IKO International has announced the U.S. availability of the Mech Series of E-actuators as part of its distribution partnership with AutomationWare. With AutomationWare’s Mech Series E-actuators, engineers can obtain accurate, controllable movement for almost any performance and size requirement. The series features an advanced ball screw transmission system to handle a wide range of dynamic […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators

Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

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Combining sturdy construction, protective features and high-performance characteristics for load, moment control, speed and acceleration, the Plus System family of belt-driven linear actuators from Rollon features an anodized aluminum structure and steel reinforced driving belt. All series are available with stainless steel elements for applications in harsh environments such as those subject to frequent washes. […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, rollon

New I/O interface from LINAK expands features, control options

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The new LINAK I/O actuator highlights flexibility. With its range of movement and choice of input control and data output, the I/O actuator offers endless modifications to give engineers full control of the exact functionalities needed. Input options allow for adjusting and controlling the electric actuator, while output data gives invaluable insights into application performance. […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: linak, Linear Actuators

Rack and pinion drives: A new look at an old technology

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Comparing rack and pinion drives with other linear drives such as belts and ball screws shows that sometimes simplicity can be the ultimate sophistication. YYC North America These days engineers have quite a few options for actuation in a linear motion system. From various screw drives to linear motors to hydraulic systems, each comes with […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Rack + pinion driven Tagged With: Linear Actuators

Actuator delivers high-performance linear positioning at an affordable price

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SCHNEEBERGER Inc.’s new SLA Actuator delivers high-performance linear positioning at an economical price. SLA Actuators use recirculating ball linear guides that ensure smooth motion and high load capacity. They feature a lightweight precision aluminum base, offer easy assembly, and are stackable without additional brackets. The actuators are highly customizable to meet the demands of virtually any precision linear […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators

NEMA 23 frame size added to ElectroCraft stepper linear actuator line

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ElectroCraft, Inc. has added a new NEMA 23 frame size to its AxialPower Enhanced Series Stepper Linear Actuator product line. ElectroCraft enhanced series linear actuators have been available in a NEMA11 frame size for several years but are now being offered in both NEMA17 and NEMA23 frames for greatly enhanced performance capabilities. In addition to […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: ElecroCraft, Linear Actuators

Low-cost linear actuators feature zero cogging, high throughput

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Moticont has added their highest force linear actuator to their DDLM Linear Actuator Series. The DDLM-038-051-01 Linear Actuator is a low-cost, non-commutated linear actuator that easily integrates into new and existing applications, and is the ideal choice when upgrading from a pneumatic system. Compact, clean, and quiet, this fully enclosed linear actuator, also referred to […]

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

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