To simplify a customer’s need for faster and easier product changeovers, the manufacturer, All-Fill, Inc., is now installing Tolomatic programmable electric ICR Plus rod-style SmartActuators for this critical container-lifting application. When the type of product or the type of container needs to change, a critical container-lifting actuator must be adjusted to accommodate the new container […]
Corrosion-resistant MTB055 linear actuator provides easy, high-speed mounting
The MTB055 Series of linear actuators from PBC Linear measures 55 mm x 55 mm (2.17 in x 2.17 in) and is constructed from an anodized aluminum, making it resistant to corrosion for better performance in severe environments. A qualified, clean and easy installation can be facilitated, as the outer surfaces of the actuator are […]
Exlar Announces Enhanced Level of Engineering Services in Systems Brochure
Exlar announces the release of its Systems Brochure, summarizing its expanded engineering services and system capabilities. Exlar’s Systems group provides another level of service to its customers by delivering market-leading, quality motion control solutions or custom actuation solutions that go beyond its broad catalog offering. The Systems group offers personalized service assessing application-specific needs to […]
RW Series rotary actuator features durable hardcoat anodized aluminum body
The RW Series Rotary Actuator from Numatics Inc. is built with a unique design suitable for real-world rotary actuator applications. This rotary actuator features two independent piston cylinders which both have a crank arm attached to a crankshaft. The crankshaft rotates as the piston starts to stroke in its bore and the rotation reverses as […]
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Introduces The BGS04 Linear Rail System
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the BGS04 Linear Rail System—the first model in a linear rail platform designed specifically for high moment loads. The roll, pitch, and yaw moment load capability of the BGS04 allows the system to maintain tight accuracy and repeatability even in applications requiring significant cantilevered loading. At the heart of the BGS04 […]
THK Has A Hand In Space Exploration With Development Of Robotic Hand
Schaumburg, IL – THK’s advanced technology has recently been applied to the area of space exploration. For use in experimental missions in outer space, THK has developed a robotic hand with small ball-screw actuators. This robotic hand is designed to safely assist astronauts in their work, as well as to enable work without the presence of […]
Ametek, a company in business for the duration
Ametek, Inc. headquartered in Berwyn, Pa., was founded in 1930. Specializing in manufacturing and electronic devices, the company has approximately 13,300 colleagues working at more than 100 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 sales and service centers in the United States, Europe, and around the world. Most recently, it has opened an office in Bangalore, India, which employs […]
Ross Control’s Pushbutton and Flow Control valves
Ross Controls developed two products — the Pushbutton valves and Flow Control valves. These two latest additions to the ROSS product family were specifically designed for customers who want to reduce cost while still maintaining a hi-tech system. The all-new and competitively priced Flow Control valves are great alternatives to their pricier counterparts because of its […]
Automation Actuators – Electrics Are Taking The Stage
Join PHD, Inc. as we explore some of the changes taking place today in automation actuators. As electrically-driven actuators are rapidly displacing traditional pneumatic devices, users are enjoying benefits of economics and application flexibility. During the webinar, hear from four PHD expert panelists who discuss: Electrically-Powered Actuators vs. Pneumatic Actuators and Motors – Selection and…
Zaber’s T-LA Series Miniature Linear Actuators with manual controllers
Zaber Technologies Inc. released the Miniature Linear Actuators with Built-in Controllers, as an addition to its T-LA series products which are computer-controlled linear actuators having 0.1um resolution and 60mm travel. The T-LA Series Miniature Linear Actuators with Built-in Controllers features a control knob that can be operated manually, allowing the linear actuator to be moved […]
Kollmorgen Servo System Catalog
Kollmorgen introduces the Kollmorgen Servo System Catalog. The catalog details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of servo system solutions including Kollmorgen’s complete range of AKD® Ethernet-based servo drives, AKM™servomotors, direct drive technology, Kollmorgen Cartridge DDR® motors, housed DDR motors, linear positioning systems, precision tables, electric cylinders, rodless actuators, TRUE Planetary™ […]
Kollmorgen’s Automation and Motion Solutions Catalog available
Kollmorgen has available its Automation and Motion Solutions Catalog. This comprehensive resource guide details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of innovative motion control solutions headlined by Kollmorgen Automation Suite™, an integrated system that includes the development environment, engineering services and best-in-class automation and motion components to help OEMs create a […]
AUMA’s new part-turn actuators to replace the SG.1 range
AUMA (www.auma.com) has unveiled its latest range of SQ.2 part-turn actuator for the automation of ball valves and butterfly valves at the ACHEMA Exhibition in Frankfurt. To be released on 2013, the all-new actuators will replace the SG.1 range, which has been produced by the company since 1998. The company is set to expand the […]
Parker OSPP-BG pneumatic linear drive
Parker’s (www.parker.com) OSPP-BG Pneumatic Linear Drives feature a plain bearing guide that is directly integrated into the cylinder barrel. Eliminating the need for piston rod, the pneumatic linear drives offer long service life, smooth operation and high service intervals. Longitudinal slot within the cylinder is protected and sealed by stainless steel bands while the piston […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
Altra Holdings Inc. Acquires Leading Brazilian Coupling Manufacturer
Altra Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Altra Industrial Motion Netherlands BV, has acquired privately held Lamiflex do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (“Lamiflex”). Lamiflex, headquartered in Sao Paulo, is the premier Brazilian manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings, providing engineered solutions to a variety of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, metals and mining. “Expanding […]
PITTMAN and Haydon Kerk Express Website for Quick Delivery Prototypes
PITTMAN Motors and Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, product divisions of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, announce the launch of a new website that allows a visitor to evaluate and order a wide variety of precision motion components for 24 hour shipment anywhere in the world. The PITTMAN Express and Haydon Kerk Express website makes available a […]
Trelleborg launches sealing material for hydraulic aerospace applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches Turcon M30 sealing material, which is engineered to withstand and optimize performance against the extremely hard ceramic coatings that are the eco-friendly alternatives to chrome plating of rods in hydraulic aerospace applications. Tests prove that the new compound increases seal life to reduce planned maintenance, extend flight hours and ultimately lower costs.
Achieving Efficiency at the Component Level
This presentation entitled “The MISUMI Configurable Component: Achieving Efficiency at the Component Level” focuses on the configurable component, which enables the design engineer to specify components through various design parameters. The configurable component allows machine builders to work towards achieving efficiency at some of the same levels a large machine builder might achieve through an entire standardization department. Watch…
SV15 High Flow Solenoid Valves from Comatrol
Comatrol introduces the SV15 High Flow Solenoid Valves. The 11 cartridge valves have flows up to 60 LPM (16 GPM), giving customers a technical alternative to some CETOP D03 (NG6) valves. Additionally, the SV15 family extends Comatrol’s existing portfolio of spool-type solenoid valves, now with 46 different valves to choose from for on-off directional flow […]
Bimba’s Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator offers corrosion resistant components
Bimba (www.bimba.com) has introduced a compact rotary actuator that features corrosion resistant components – the Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator. Pre-lubricated at the factory for maintenance-free operation, the Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator is designed with 4301 stainless steel cylinder body for maximum seal life. It comes with an optional adjustable cushion, which helps control deceleration at the end […]
Minitec Linearmodul LMS offers up to 1400mm of travel
The latest range of linear positioning actuators from MiniTec UK Limited (www.minitec.co.uk) delivers up to 1400 mm of travel and is completely compatible with its ProfileSystem range of machine building and framing components. Driven by precision ballscrew, the Linearmodul LMS is housed in a 90 mm x 90 mm extruded aluminum profile that comes with […]
Pocket-friendly SMC pneumatic actuator sensors
SMC’s (www.smcusa.com) D-M9*W series pneumatic sensor helps end users reduce costs in two ways with its ability to be directly mounted to the actuator and two color indicator. Its direct mounting design provides flexibility while effectively eliminating heavy installation work. To set the D-M9*W series, position first the sensor and tighten its built-in set screw […]