Motion Industries Inc. has announced that its service centers in Charleston, W. Va.; Pensacola, Fla; and Salt Lake City, Utah; have become certified Rexnord partners in Falk gear drive repair. These three Motion Industries service centers each passed an extensive facility and process audit to verify repair execution to Rexnord’s original OEM work standards. Ray […]
SEPAC intros spring-engaged, power-off brake for aerospace applications
SEPAC has released a 1-inch electromagnetic spring engaged, power off (SEB) brake for aerospace and defense applications. This unique brake, 1inch in diameter, is suitable for small actuators and ideal for the limited space and difficult performance requirements of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). SEPAC’s SEB can withstand extreme temperatures as well as high […]
Interroll exhibiting conveyor solutions for hygienic food processing and dynamic storage
One of Interroll’s key exhibits at the IPPE will be the DM0080 drum motor platform. This innovative motor platform is to be predominantly used in modern conveyor belt systems in manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution centers and airports. It features a completely modular design and offers both synchronous and asynchronous drive solutions. Initially, motors with […]
ISL modification capabilities expands dc motor customization for OEM applications
ISL Products Intl. has announced the expansion of its brush and brushless dc motor and gearmotor modification capabilities for dc motor customization — to meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. Newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of low-energy designs requiring high efficiency and extremely low current. In addition to […]
Wave springs basics video: Spring force, work height, materials, and installations
Within mechanical designs, tension, compression, and torsion springs take numerous forms to store and release energy. Wave springs are a type of compression springs made of flat wire. They are called wave springs because they have multiple waves per turn. The flat wire, along with the multiple waves per turn, combine to create the same […]
Retaining ring basics video: Stamped, eared, e-clip, and constant section
As with other joining hardware (such as cotter pins, screws, and bolts) retaining rings prevent mating components from excessive moving. In short, they create a removable shoulder preventing components from migrating out of proper position during operation. Retaining rings are thin, circular, metal components that can be either stamped from a sheet or coiled from […]
What is modulo positioning?
In motion control, there are typically two types of positioning that can be used for a linear or rotary axis: relative, in which each position is based on a previous position, regardless of the actual position of the axis; or absolute, in which each position is referenced to a home, or zero, point. Axes that […]
Scalable graphic terminals help increase productivity in smaller applications
Machine and equipment builders are already using tight integration between the HMI and controller to help increase productivity in large applications. With the new Allen-Bradley PanelView 5310 family of graphic terminals, they can now bring these integration benefits to smaller applications. The PanelView 5310 graphic terminals deliver the same usability benefits and enhanced integration with […]
Multi-axis precision motion controller for air bearing motion systems
Nano precision motion industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has released a new high-performance motion controller designed to handle 4, 6 or 8-axes of PIglide air bearing positioning stages and precision automation sub-systems. Air bearings provide many advantages compared to mechanical bearings, such as no-particle generation, frictionless, vibration-free motion, highly constant velocity control, nanometer-precision repeatability, […]
What is a linear rotary servomotor?
While it may sound like a contradiction (or someone not knowing what they’re talking about), linear rotary motors are in fact real products. Basically, a linear rotary servomotor is a unique type of motor that offers motion in more than one direction or axis. So they can offer rotational motion like a traditional rotary motor, […]
DC motors for an array of OEM applications, including low current, from ISL
ISL Products International Ltd. has expanded its brush and brushless DC motor and gear motor modification capabilities to further meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. The newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of especially low-energy designs in which high efficiency and extremely low current are required. In addition to […]
New connector from Applied Motion Products simplifies daisy chain connections
Applied Motion Products’ new daisy-chain board connector for its NEMA 11 frame StepSERVO Integrated Motors separates communication terminals into two standalone power and I/O connectors, making it easier to establish daisy-chain connections on RS-485 and Modbus RTU networks. Standard configurations of Applied Motion’s TSM11 (NEMA 11 frame) integrated motors incorporate a single 12-pin header that […]
New 43mm OD frameless brushless servo motor kits from Maxon
The new EC 45 Flat Frameless Brushless Servo Motor Kit from Maxon consist of only a rotor and stator—with no bearings or motor shaft. With an outer diameter of only 43mm, these pancake servo motor kits are extremely compact. Available in size ranges from 30 Watt to 70 Watt, these EC (electronically commutated) frameless slotted […]
Gearing Solutions introduces 5-hp FlexFrame speed reducer
Gearing Solutions has introduced its FlexFrame 5-hp face-mounted speed reducer with patented adaptors which allow them to be used with either IEC or NEMA motors. This allows users to quickly switch or replace motors, interchange IEC and NEMA motors for export applications, add face, flange or foot mounts, and use GS convertible shaft adaptors to […]
Association for Advancing Automation expecting 625 attendees at upcoming Forum
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual A3 Business Forum, taking place January 17-19, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. A highlight of this year’s event is a keynote from Physician, Scientist and 3D Innovator Dr. Julielynn Wong. Wong will be sharing with attendees how they can provide opportunities to […]
Drives aide in baggage handling system upgrade
Though passenger numbers and luggage volume at Victoria Airport in British Columbia, Canada, are nowhere near the numbers at large international hubs, it was exactly for this reason that the baggage handling system (BHS) posed major challenges to the handling system OEM. This airport did not have a lot of room to accommodate all the […]
How do I determine what gear ratio I need for my servo system?
The load-to-motor inertia ratio is a critical parameter in servo motor sizing and performance. As we discussed in a previous article, one of the most significant effects of using a gearbox in a servo system is its ability to help optimize the inertia ratio. Why inertia ratio is important If the motor inertia is too […]
Gilman Precision announces addition to sales force
Gilman Precision, manufacturer of customized linear and rotary motion systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Rich Olson to their sales force as a Business Development Specialist. Olson will oversee the Midwest territory in the U.S. Through a variety of means, he will play an important part in facilitating the connection between engineers and […]
The top 5 stories on Motion Control Tips in 2017
Here we are at the end of another year. And, like every other media organization, we love to look back over the past year to see what you, our readers, found most interesting on our sites. Think of it as a kind of year-end reckoning. With that in mind, here is a short list of the […]
Prototype of motor feedback sensor unveiled at sps ipc drives 2017
SIKO GmbH took an unusual step at exhibition stand 300 in hall 4a of sps ipc drives 2017 in presenting the disguised prototype of a sensor for motor feedback applications that is still under development. The courage to reveal in advance what is intended to be launched as a product innovation in the next few […]
Three things to consider when selecting a customized DC motor drive system
(This is an unedited webinar transcript.) Today we will review the three things you need to understand when selecting a DC motor drive system. After completing this webinar, you will understand key characteristics of brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders. You will learn how to configure your customized system in a few simple […]
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors now available in foot-mounted and footless models
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors, designed with smooth contours and advanced sealing, exceed IP69K for water to maximize motor life in high pressure, sanitary cleaning environments. The product line spans single and three-phase ratings in foot-mounted and footless configurations, providing ultimate flexibility for OEMs and end users to choose the right product for their equipment and […]
Servomotor basics video: Common motor types for closed-loop operation and motion applications
Servomotors are electric motors that output motion under closed-loop control — so they rely on feedback from encoders or sensors … as well as a controller to process those signals for shaping the commands and corrections back to the motor. Usually these are rotary servomotors to output precise torque and speed — often for positioning. […]
HMI basics video: Human-machine interface communications, GUIs, and more
A human machine interface — or HMI for short — is a control terminal on machinery to let operators monitor machine functions and adjust them as needed. This interaction is through a graphical user interface — GUI for short —that allows communications to and from supervisory controls and machine HMIs. HMI hardware takes the form […]
Lenze — Board of Directors update
Lenze, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is enlarging its board of directors by adding a fourth member to the current three. This decision firmly positions the company towards the implementation of its 2020+ growth strategy, which aims to fulfil Lenze’s strategic priorities and goals until […]