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Motorized Linear Rail System features space saving fold-over design

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Linear motion products manufacturer Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com) has announced that its Kerk® RGS/RGW linear rail platform now comes with a 180° folded-over motorized design. The design permits for a small footprint linear actuator system suitable for precision motion applications in space-limited work environments. The folded-over linear rail offers all the necessary components for […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: haydon kerk, haydonkerk, linear motion, linear rail

Balluff BIP Inductive Position Sensors suitable for linear motion applications

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Balluff (www.balluff.com), a sensor and systems manufacturer, has proudly announced the release of its latest BIP linear inductive position sensor, which features an absolute measuring principle. This makes the sensor ideally suited for various position monitoring applications that include drive spindles and clamping devices. The new BIP position sensor can also be utilized in linear […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: balluff, linear motion, linear position sensor

Nook Sensor System offers precision position control

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Nook Industries (www.nookindustries.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear motion control systems and components, has launched its latest patent-pending Nook Sensor System (NSS), which was designed to offer precision position control for translating screw jack systems. Specifically developed for the ActionJac, the NSS delivers a highly accurate repeatability of up to +0.004 inches […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: ActionJac, linear motion, nook industries, nook sensor system, nss

Aerotech introduces new standalone multi-axis drive and motion control system

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Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has expanded its Ensemble portfolio of advanced multi-axis motion controllers with the addition of its latest Epaq MR Series. Featuring a selection of up to eight micro-stepping drives or servo fitted in a 19-inch 3U rack, the newcomer comes complete with connectors and power supplies for feedback, motor power and expandable machine I/O. […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes Tagged With: aerotech, controller, Epaq MR Series, linear motion, motion control

Aerotech offers high speed, cost-effective ACT linear motor actuator

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Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has introduced a high speed, cost-effective linear-servomotor-driven actuator that is more precise than a belt-drive or a ball screw — the ACT Linear Motor Actuator. Unlike belt-drives and ball screws, the high-performing ACT is maintenance free, as it is comprised of non-contact linear motors and encoders. Since it is a built-in assembled mechanical […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: act linear motor actuator, aerotech, linear motion

Piezo Motor allows lower profile rotation table

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Physik Instrumente L.P. (www.physikinstrumente.com) has unveiled a higher-precision variant of its M-660 low profile rotary table. The new model is powered by piezo motors enabling it to feature a very low profile of just 14 mm (0.6 in). It is designed with a high accuracy direct measuring encoder and offers eight times the position resolution […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all), Stages + gantries Tagged With: linear motion, Physik Instrumente L.P., rotation table

H2W linear stepper motor stages ideal for robotic applications

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H2W (www.h2wtech.com) has launched a high performance linear stepper motor stages that travel at a maximum speed of 80 in/sec (two m/sec). These four and two phase linear steppers also deliver a maximum acceleration of 1G and stoke lengths of 144 in. (3.6 m), making them ideal for wire bonding, pick-and-place, parts transfer, inspection machines, […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all), Stages + gantries Tagged With: h2w, linear motion, linear stepper motor stages, stages

Haydon Kerk widens IDEA programmable linear actuators portfolio

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com) has expanded its portfolio of IDEA programmable linear actuators. Featuring fully programmable control unit with built-in linear actuator and easy-to use, RoHS compliant electronic drive, the versatile unit is ideal for systems or equipment that demand a small footprint. The RS-485 data protocol allows the new IDEA platform to communicate […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: haydon kerk, haydonkerk, IDEA programmable linear actuator, linear motion

Exlar expands its planetary roller screw portfolio

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Exlar (www.exlar.com) has expanded its component planetary screw portfolio to offer two new performance capacities, available in PRR and PRS models. The PRR models feature G9 lead accuracy, deliver static load ratings up to 18,000-lbf and are offered in screw diameters ranging from 12 mm to 27 mm. Meanwhile, the PRS models offer static loads […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar, linear motion, planetary roller screw

Linear Shaft Motor Stage Offers Nanoprecision

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Radford, Va. – Nippon Pulse America’s new SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. It offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. The Linear Shaft Motor is a coreless direct drive linear motor which has […]

Filed Under: Linear motors, Stages + gantries Tagged With: linear motion, Linear Motor, linear stage

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