Here is an alternative to spring-engaged, electrically released brakes that must energize a coil to keep the brakes disengaged, which consumes energy and creates heat inside the brakes. This excess heat degrades a brake’s ability to stop and hold the load. With FMBS brakes, however, no power is consumed while they are disengaged, maximizing brake…
Nexen to Demonstrate Leading-Edge Motion Control Components at Hannover Messe
Nexen Group, Inc. announces it will be showcasing diverse motion control products at Hannover Messe 2013, April 8-12 in Hannover, Germany. Combining 11 international trade shows into one…
Rolling on Down the Line
By: Tony Kliber, Lead Project Engineer-Precision Automation Components, Nexen Group, Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minn. Linear drive systems are a critical part of a variety of manufacturing processes, from machine tooling and glass cutting to medical and aerospace applications. Conventional rack and pinion systems have traditionally been the solution of choice, but their limitations can impede […]
Rolling On Down The Line
by Tony Kliber, Lead Project Engineer-Precision Automation Components, Nexen Group, Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minn. Roller pinion technology can overcome the limitations of rack and pinion systems, providing advantages for precision motion control applications. Linear drive systems are a critical part of a variety of manufacturing processes, from machine tooling and glass cutting to medical and…
Material improves surface hardness on stainless-steel fittings
A U.S. manufacturer of instrumentation fittings announces global and proprietary rights to the Expanite process of hardening stainless-steel fittings while improving corrosion resistance. Fitting must not leak in highly corrosive environments such as chemical process and oil & gas applications. In addition to improving fitting performance, installation is easier with less make-up torque due to […]
Nexen Introduces Industry’s Most Compact Harmonic Gearhead
Vadnais Heights, MN—Nexen Group, Inc. announced the industry’s shortest and most compact automation gearhead. The Nexen Harmonic Gearhead directly replaces much larger, high-ratio planetary gearheads utilizing the latest harmonic, strain wave gearing technology. In addition to its extremely short, compact size, the Harmonic Gearhead has numerous significant advantages over planetary gearing including high torque, true […]
Spring-Engaged Rail Brakes From Nexen
Nexen Group Inc. announces RB Series, Generation II linear profile guide rail brakes for stopping and holding in e-stop and power-off situations. RB Series brakes deliver the highest spring engaged/air released holding force on the market, providing secure holding and fast response time for a broad range of linear motion control applications. Each rail brake…
Nexen Adds New Multi-axis Turning Center
Nexen Group, Inc. announces they have increased the manufacturing capabilities for their full line of pneumatic clutches and brakes with the addition of a new multi-axis turning center. This high-precision, high-efficiency integrated mill turn center was recently installed at the Company’s Webster, Wisconsin manufacturing facility and will be utilized to assist Nexen to continue to…