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High load capacity actuator from NB Corporation

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This compact single axis actuator from NB Corporation features a unique “U” shaped integrated slide guide and ball screw. The BG actuator’s highly rigid structure may be one-end supported. The 4 ball circuits contained in its slide block deliver high load capacity, accuracy and rigidity. The product catalog supplies all dimensions, drawings and ratings necessary […]

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New IoT-ready electro-mechanical actuators from Ewellix

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Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, has developed new actuators which deliver forces up to 82 kN and speeds of 1 m/sec, to provide real-time, accurate information that improves machine productivity. With the newly designed Ewellix actuators, production line upgrades are now possible without major modification of existing machine layouts. The new CASM-100 and LEMC actuators […]

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Actuators with extreme power density, reliability for aerospace applications

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The R-Series actuators from Ultra Motion leverage years of heritage in high reliability actuator design for aerospace/spaceflight applications. Using Ultra Motion’s flight proven, patented Phase Index absolute position sensor, the R-Series provides high-resolution absolute position feedback in the most extreme environments and with uncontested mass, economy, and power density. R-Series actuators are well suited for […]

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Belt-driven electric actuators from IMI Norgren offer precise control

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A new line of belt-driven electric actuators from IMI Norgren is designed to meet the force and extreme loading requirements for machine builders and plant engineers looking for an alternative to pneumatic actuators. NB27 single rail belt-driven linear actuator features a unique arc belt technology that improves traction for higher thrust. These single rail actuators […]

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Hybrid stepper-lead screw actuators from Thomson feature built-in anti-rotational guidance

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Thomson Industries has expanded its line of stepper motor linear actuators with models featuring built-in anti-rotational guidance. The new motorized lead screw actuator (MLA) product saves designers of high-precision, shorter-stroke applications the cost, time and maintenance worries related to designing and building externally guided systems themselves. The actuator configuration provides effortless integration into the assembly […]

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Voice coil motor features internal shaft and bearing, high force-to-size ratio

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Moticont’s new GVCM-051-089-05S06 linear voice coil motor features high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, high accuracy, high repeatability, and an internal shaft and bearing. This compact, voice coil motor has a high force-to-size ratio with 5.5 lb (24.6 N) continuous force and 17.5 lb (77.7 N) of peak force with a housing measuring just 2.000 […]

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SKF Ecomag linear actuators enable safe, precise movement and positioning

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SKF Ecomag linear actuators from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. enable safe and precise power-driven movement and positioning of procedure tables and chairs in medical settings including hospitals, diagnostic centers, and outpatient facilities. These compact and cost-effective actuators allow for customization to meet the specific requirements of an application. Standard Ecomag actuators can be supplied in […]

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High-torque rotary voice coil actuators from H2W

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H2W Technologies has developed several high-torque rotary voice coil actuators, otherwise known as a limited angle torque motors or LATs. The model TWR-015-346-2RC was designed to allow for a low moving mass (68 g per coil) and inertia, as well as dual independent coils to allow for two independent motion profiles or couple the coils […]

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

Linear actuators: smarter, more powerful

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Electromechanical actuators continue to evolve with more integration as well as more power, challenging some fluid power mainstays. Putting together a linear motion system has never been easier, considering the options available to designers along with powerful new tools with which to design such systems. The availability of more integrated components and so-called smart actuators […]

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

Telescopic pillars from SKF support heavier loads, efficient lifting

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CPMT telescopic pillars from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. can be integrated into surgical tables, procedure chairs, and similar medical equipment to enable optimized access for patients, support heavier loads, and deliver safe and efficient lifting performance. These complete plug-and-play systems ultimately provide OEM designers with technologies to meet demanding marketplace requirements, gain a competitive business […]

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

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