Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announce the release of the High Moment Rodless (HMR) electromechanical linear actuator series. The HMR represents one of the most versatile actuator lines on…
How Seals Extend the Life of Linear Systems
When selecting a linear system – ball screw, linear guide, or actuator – most of the focus is on application data such as load, speed, travel, and duty…
How to Achieve Long Travel and High Speed with Ball Screws
If you need a linear motion system that can travel at high speed over long lengths, what solutions come to mind first? Belt drives? Rack and pinion systems?…
Step-FlexTM coupling solving resonance problems in ball screws
Step-Flex, the new class of shaft couplings, eliminates resonance in stepper motor ball screw assemblies. Now with this video, system designers can see how this innovative two-part elastomer…
Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Linear Actuator
by Danielle Collins, Contributing Editor You’re working on an application that requires linear motion – maybe it’s a pick-and-place assembly system, a packaging line, or a gantry for…
PHD Introduces Low Cost Lead Screw Electric Linear Solutions
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, is pleased to offer a new, lower cost lead screw version of its series of PHD Plus™ line of electric…
PHD Introduces Low Cost Lead Screw Electric Linear Solutions
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, is pleased to offer a new, lower cost lead screw version of its series of PHD Plus™ line of electric…
Shaft Coupling Solves Resonance Problems in Ball Screws
Miki Pulley has introduced its Step-Flex Coupling for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. The Step-Flex is an altogether new class of shaft coupling. This design was…
Shaft Coupling Solves Resonance Problems in Ball Screws
Miki Pulley has introduced its Step-Flex Coupling for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. The Step-Flex is an altogether new class of shaft coupling. This design was…
Roller Pinions, Another Way to Roll Down the Line
By Allan Conway, Nexen Group, Inc. A roller pinion system is a linear drive approach that combines the best features of ball screws, rack and pinion, belt drives and linear motors while eliminating many of their short comings. To meet the goals of designing machines and equipment that are faster, more precise, and require less…
Integrated XY Ball-Screw Stage for Cost-Sensitive Planar Performance
• Integrated, low-profile, XY, ball-screw stage • Long-life linear motion guide bearing system • Optional low thermal expansion glass linear encoder • Cost-effective, high-precision planar performance Aerotech’s PlanarSL…
Ball Screws overview
A quick look at what ball screws are, and how to specify them.
Linear Motion Tips
What are lead screws and how to specify them.
A quick look at what lead screws are, and how to specify them.
Linear Motion Tips
Helix Linear Technologies Goes Live on Kenandy Cloud ERP
Helix Linear Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nook Industries, went live today on Kenandy Cloud ERP, the leading cloud ERP application for the global enterprise. Helix is in…
Key Linear Motion Design Details For Harsh Environments
By Kyle Thompson, Product Line Manager, Thomson Industries, Inc. Linear motion systems are exposed to a range of extreme industrial environments. Careful specification and selection of motion system…
New XY Stage with Linear Motor Drive
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced another addition to its extensive family of linear positioning stages. The new KT230-EDLM is driven by a powerful ironless core linear motor and includes an…
Electric actuators handle harsh washdown applications
The ability to handle harsh washdown situations is key to many components and systems designed for food and beverage applications. When you need an electric system, rather than a pneumatic system, the ERD electric cylinders are available in six body sizes, with a force range from 500 lb-ft (2.22 kN) to 4,500 lb-ft (20.03 kN).…
Thomson Solution Delivers Smooth, Backlash-free “Horsepower”
The EquusCT from Artec Imaging is a patient position and CT scanning table with floating carousel that offers a high degree of maneuverability for veterinarians practicing equine healthcare….
Innovative Glide Screw™ Technology from Thomson
Thomson introduces Glide Screw™ – a new mechanical linear motion solution that combines the features of a linear bearing and a lead screw into a single, compact package….
Festo Adds a Heavy Duty Unit to its Popular EGC Line
EGC model toothed belt and ball screw electric actuators from Festo deliver high speed, response, and dynamic rigidity. The new EGC-HD (heavy duty) model builds on those capabilities…
Repair & Rebuild Capabilities for Ball Screws
SKF has introduced capabilities to repair and/or rebuild ball screws for machine tools with a dedicated service channel and full technical and engineering support. This support channel can handle virtually all makes and models (inch and metric) and return the reconditioned ball screws quickly to service. These capabilities are part of a growing SKF portfolio…
Tolomatic Expands Low-cost ERD Actuator Line and Increases Force
Tolomatic’s ERD electric cylinders are now available in six body sizes, expanding the force range from 500 lbf (2.22 kN) to 4,500 lbf (20.03 kN). The ERD is…
Small spindle drives now available in wearproof ceramic
With the GP8S and GP16S spindle drives, maxon motor is expanding the program and simultaneously launching the ceramic spindle. The ceramic spindle is an extraordinary product, with several…
Positioning Stages/Tables
Positioning stages and tables are used in motion control systems to hold down a work piece and/or to position it for some operation. Stages or tables, whether linear…
Electromechanical Grippers
Grippers are devices used often with pick-and-place robotic systems to pick up or place an object on an assembly line, conveyor system, or other automated system. Fingered tooling,…