Thomson introduces Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace® Shafting. 65% lighter than typical linear shafting, Ultra Light LinearRace Shafting delivers smoother and easier linear motion positioning, making it an attractive and cost effective shafting option in any number of plain bearing applications. This shafting is constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum with an HRC 70 hard anodized finish, and […]
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Warner Linear Launches Website Featuring an eCatalog and Product Locator
Warner Linear has launched a new expanded website which provides information on their complete line of electromechanical linear actuators for light-duty, general-duty, and heavy-duty applications as well as custom actuator solutions. A full selection of actuator controls is also offered. The new website, www.warnerlinear.com, features an eCatalog and product locator. Through the use of specification […]
PRO LM Series Linear Motor Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s PRO LM series of high performance, cost-effective and versatile linear motor stages are offered in four different series with 38 different models in travels from 100 mm to 1.5 m. The PRO165LM, PRO225LM, PRO280LM, and PRO560LM make up the Aerotech PRO LM series of linear motor stages. They all feature a linear motion guide […]
Custom Machined Precision Rolled Ball Screws from LEE LINEAR
LEE LINEAR® now provides fast turnaround of high quality end-machined precision rolled ball screws. LEE LINEAR® ball screws offer consistent predictability, high load capacities, a broad range of sizes and leads, and rapid custom end machining. Made from induction case hardened alloy steel, LEE LINEAR® ball screws are integrally sealed, operate at over 92 percent […]
AMO Corporation’s new IP67-Rated LMB-410 Spar Linear Encoder
AMO Corporation (www.amo-inc.com) is proud to announce the release of the new IP67-rated LMB-410 Spar Linear Encoder, which will be spotlighted at the 2010 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place, Chicago on September 13 to 18. The company’s stall will be found in Booth #E-5220 inside the Quality Assurance Pavilion located in the […]
Exlar Actuators Provide Linear Actuation for US Navy Advanced Gun System
Chanhassen, MN—Exlar Corporation announces its award to provide linear actuators for the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Gun System (AGS) Program. BAE Systems, along with partner General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, delivered to the U.S. Navy the first automated magazine for the 155-mm Advanced Gun System (AGS) being developed for the DDG 1000 (Zumwalt) Destroyer Program. […]
New 28 mm Diameter Ball Screw Per JIS Standard
BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new addition to its line of precision ball screws – a 28 mm diameter screw with 12 mm pitch. Normally our product line is guided by the DIN standard which specifies shaft diameters of 20, 25, 32, 40 mm, etc. This new 28 mm diameter product was designed […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Promotes National Sales Manager
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced that National Sales Manager Michael McVeigh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. He will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the entire sales channel for Bishop-Wisecarver, and manage all global efforts both domestically and internationally. “I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for four years […]
Aerotech introduces brushless linear servomotor-driven stages for industrial applications
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has unveiled a new PRO-LM range of direct-drive, brushless linear servomotor-driven stages. The range now includes a new 280mm wide version that comes in eight travel options from 300mm to 1.5m for heavy-load precision positioning and high-throughput applications in harsh environments. The fully protected and side-sealed/hard-top stages have heavy-duty linear motion guide bearings, […]
Compact Linear-Motor Gantry from Aerotech
Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring, and provide outstanding performance in precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, solder-ball placement, printed electronics, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1500 is based on our industry-leading AGS15000 gantry, and maintains many of the same leading-edge […]
