by Bob Ward, Product Manager, Rollon Corp. Here are some tips on how to correctly specify and size a linear-motor-driven actuator using the mnemonic ACTUATOR—short for accuracy, capacity, travel length, usage, ambient environment, timing, orientation and rates—to remember all the key parameters Choosing the right actuator for a given application may seem like an easy […]
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Rollon acquires Tecno Center
Rollon Corp. has expanded its global linear actuator and cartesian robot offering with the acquisition of Italian company Tecno Center. “The Tecno Center acquisition enables us to deliver new, complementary technologies to our customers, support many new applications and provide a higher level of integrated systems expertise,” said Rick Wood, Rollon Corp’s managing director. “In […]
2015 linear-motion trends: What to know about pre-engineered setups
Technology improvements continue to elevate the performance of linear-motion setups. When we asked industry experts about this trend, all identified the same driving markets—packaging and medical—but different technologies to satisfy new design challenges. Case in point: Jeremy Miller, product manager for linear mechanics at the Electromechanical Div. of Parker Hannifin, said tubular linear motors lead innovation. […]
9 Tips for Specifying Actuators for Heavy Duty Packaging Applications
By Bob Ward, Product Manager, Actuators, Rollon USA Actuators are useful in a range of industrial applications. Each application, though, has unique requirements of these devices. These tips will ensure you select the right actuator for heavy duty packaging. The task of selecting, sizing and applying linear actuators involves many variables, from stroke length and […]
High Quality Linear Guides Now Shipping In 24 Hours
Rollon Corporation’s new FAST Delivery Program now enables engineers and plant managers to configure and order Mono Rail Plus linear guides online at www.movefastwithrollon.com, with many standard products available for shipping the very next day. “Engineers are used to waiting weeks or even months for their linear guides,” reports Rick Wood, managing director, at Rollon […]
Custom Vehicle Maker Opts for Linear Glides for Tricky Design
by Laura Carrabine, Senior Editor Special Vehicles Co. (SPEVCO) serves the specialty vehicle industry. Many of its vehicles are seen at high profile events such as the Speed Channel stage at NASCAR races, the Dunkin’ Donuts sampling stations, or at mobile medical facilities for FEMA. Rollon’s Compact Rail allows for rail misalignment in both out-of-parallel […]
Specifying and sizing linear rails for motion systems
Updated February 2019 || The best approach to specifying and sizing linear rails is to define the most critical parameters of the application first; narrow the choices based on these requirements; and then apply critical variables to make the final linear-rail selection. When the system requires motion in X, Y, and Z axes, consider each axis […]
