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What is linear motor commutation?

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Linear Motor Commutation

The process of linear motor commutation is not well understood and is often glossed over, but it has a significant effect on performance. Motor force (torque in a rotary motor) is proportional to the magnitudes of the magnetic fields of the magnet track (stator in a rotary motor) and forcer (rotor in a rotary motor), multiplied […]

Filed Under: Applications, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all), Linear motors Tagged With: commutation, Linear Motor, motion control

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Introduces Catalyst Motion Group

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a recognized leader in linear and rotary motion solutions, is pleased to introduce the Catalyst Motion Group as a supplier of integrated motion systems. Catalyst offers custom high-precision linear and rotary motion systems from the very simple to the very complex, and at any level of integration. Catalyst understands the many […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: haydon kerk, haydonkerk, linear motion, motion control

Inertia Matching: Why Perfect Isn’t Always Best

★ By Danielle Collins 9 Comments

Newton's Cradle

Inertia matching is one of the inexact sciences of motion system design. When a motor and a load are coupled together, the ratio of load inertia to motor inertia determines how well the motor can control the load during acceleration and deceleration. In theory, a “perfect” inertia match of 1:1 (load inertia equals motor inertia) should […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: Actuators, Ball Screw, Calculations, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, Linear Drives, linear motion, motion control

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

ATEX-Rated High-Temperature Hazardous Location Positioner from Exlar

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Chanhassen, Minn. – Exlar’s EXP-24 Positioner conforms to both ATEX (Directive 94/9/EC) and CSA regulations for explosion-proof applications, and can be used to control most of the company’s three-phase linear and rotary actuators, including the EL100 linear and ER115 rotary actuators. Housed in an IP66-rated enclosure, the Exlar EXP-24 Positioner integrates a fully featured 24VDC […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes Tagged With: controller, motion control

Haydon releases one inch can-stack linear actuator with proximity sensor

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (www.haydonkerk.com), a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, has released the latest 25000 Series one inch captive linear actuators, which integrate end-of-stroke proximity sensors. The sensors use the technology of miniature hall effect in an IC package placed directly on the actuator. The non-contact operation of the switch provides the […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: 25000 series, haydon kerk, haydonkerk, Linear Actuator, linear motion, motion control

Exlar 2011 Catalog Features Versatile Motion Control Solutions

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Exlar announces its 2011 Product Catalog and Engineering Guide is now available by download or in print by request. The catalog details Exlar’s broad selection of linear and motion control products, including linear actuators, rotary motors and gearmotors, as well as new and updated products now rated for use in hazardous locations. Sections include series […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: catalog, exlar, Linear Actuators, linear motion, motion control

Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides

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Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides.  The 400 Series is available in 4 meter lengths, in sizes from 15 – 45 mm in 5 mm increments, for extended joint-free rail transfer, even in smaller-sized applications. Double-faced ball track bearing arrangements allow for compliance to simplify installation, and enable equal load carrying capacity in […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: 400 series, Linear Guides, linear motion, motion control, thomson

High Resolution Linear Actuator from Haydon Kerk

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability. The Haydon™ High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator ideal for precision motion applications requiring a small […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: 19000 series, haydon kerk, haydonkerk, Linear Actuator, linear motion, motion control

Accuride Expands Heavy-Duty Slide Options

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Accuride presents models 7950 and 7957, two new slides designed to expand the company’s heavyduty slide line-up and provide an intermediate load rating choice between the 3600 and 9300 products. The 7900 slides offer full extension, a load rating up to 350 pounds, and accommodate drawers up to 42″ wide. For added versatility, the slides […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: 7950 series, accuride, heavy-duty slide, linear motion, motion control

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