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Motion Control ProductsStainless Steel Resolvers Designed for Extreme Duty and Food Grade Applications  AMCI realizes the need for extreme-duty sensor feedback in harsh industrial environments, and in response, has developed a family of stainless steel resolver transducers. Options include 303 or 304 stainless steel housing and shaft, and a variety of mounting styles. The IP67 rated product line comes standard with either a 1/4", 3/8", or 5/8" stainless steel shaft and an oversized double row sealed bearing. The input shaft in each of these stainless steel resolvers extends through the internal core of the resolver rotor windings. This one-piece rotor design eliminates internal coupling components, increases shaft strength and maximizes reliability.
Aerotech ANT95-XY Linear Motor Stage Brings Nanometer Accuracy AND Long Travel to Two-Axis Applications  Aerotech NanoTranslation (ANT95-XY, ANT95-XY-H) cross-roller-bearing, linear motor, dual-axis stages are the newest release and continue the evolution of ANT series stages. The ANT95-XY and ANT95-XY-H are three-piece designs that allow travel in two dimensions (X and Y). The sleek design provides an extremely low profile of only 60 mm and a compact footprint. The stage comes with proprietary direct-drive motor technology, noncontact linear encoders, limits, an integrated cable management system, and two grades of accuracy. ...More >> Touch Operator Panels for QuickStep® and MAC motor® integrated motors  JVL now offers high quality Human Machine Interface panels for use with their integrated servo and stepper motors.Available screen sizes are from 4,3" to 15" with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 Enjoy easy creation of operator screens using the EV5000 development software package for Windows. The newest series even offer integrated CoDeSys Soft-PLC, following the IEC61131-3 standard. ...More >> AMCI Stepper Motor Drives Accepted Into Rockwell Automation Encompass Program  AMCI's family of stepper motor drives have been granted membership into Rockwell Automation's exclusive Encompass Program. Meeting the Program's strict requirements, AMCI Stepper Drives are recognized as value-driven products, capable of enhancing or extending Rockwell Automation's efforts in the field of Stepper Motor Controls.Terryville, CT - Advanced Micro Controls Inc, a Connecticut based industrial controls company, has fortified their position as the premier manufacturer of Allen Bradley compatible stepper motor control products. The Rockwell Automation Group, corporate parent of Allen-Bradley, recently accepted AMCI's entire line of stepper motor drives into their Encompass Program, establishing the company as a global partner supporting stepper motor control on the factory floor. Inclusion into the Encompass Program is contingent on several criteria, specifying that a product must deliver unique functionality supported by a reputable, sound company - AMCI. ...More >> Trio Announces Ethernet Analysis Tool to Help Diagnose and Identify Connection Issues  Trio's Ethernet connection tool helps user in fault finding of an Ethernet connection and to assist management of a number of controllers on a network. The Visual BASIC code is available free from Trio. The idea behind the Ethernet connection tool is to help analyze Ethernet connection issues and to assist management of a number of controllers on a network. You can check for free IP Addresses and fault find a connection to a singular address or look at a range as detailed below. This application is based on the technical details in Trio's Application Note AN-211, available at www.triomotion.com. The Ethernet Tool source code is available (in Visual Basic) so that you can incorporate the tool into your application or modify it to your own network settings. You will need to have the Trio PCMotion ActiveX installed to use the application as well as Microsoft .net 3.5 or later. Ethernet connections have common parts which are the same for any Ethernet Node. The IP address for example is allocated to an Ethernet Node and any communications traffic for that node must use the IP address in order to access it. ...More >> Bison Gear Significantly Increases Torque Range of Verdant Duty™ AC Gearmotor Line  Following the successful introduction of its 100 in-lb (11.3 N-m) inverter-duty AC gearmotor line, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has increased by seven times the output torque capability of its Verdant DutyTM 3-phase AC offering with the introduction of the new 650 Series variable speed gearmotors. Driven by 1/4 or 1/2 hp (186 or 373 W) three phase 230 volt TEFC AC electric motors, these specially constructed inverter-duty gearmotors are designed for long life variable frequency drive operation with continuous duty torque outputs from 148 to 717 in-lbs (16.7 to 81 N-m). "These new Verdant DutyTM AC gearmotors are ideally suited for equipment designs that can benefit not only from higher efficiency three-phase input, but also variable speed to suit load conditions as in conveying and other dynamic load applications," said Bunnyray Larmond, Bison Gear regional sales manager. ...More >> AMCI'S Resolver Sensors Enjoy Widespread Recognition from OEM Manufacturers  AMCI's expertise with resolver sensor technology has produced one of the most comprehensive collections of rotary position sensors and related interface products for the industrial controls market. With over twenty years of experience developing specialized resolver products, OEM Machine Builders and Control System Integrators are consulting AMCI as the authority on resolvers, resolver transducers, and resolver interface products. ...More >> Buy New Motors for less then re-winding Old Motors Why buy re-wound/re-furbished stators/motors when you can buy NEW MOTORS, for less then re-winding, from the OEM that has been supplying and Private Labeling for the leading freight door manufacturer for more then 40 years. Avoid paying as much as 3X mark-up. Go Direct!
We use High Temperature Nomex Insulation in every motor. (Nomex is a registered trademark of Dupont.) Do you know where your NEW motors are being manufactured now ? China ? ...More >>AMCI Releases SSI Interface Module for Rockwell Automation’s CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC  Advanced Micro Controls Inc (AMCI) releases the 7662 SSI interface module for the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC. The 2-channel module is the third Synchronous Serial Interface that AMCI has designed for Allen-Bradley PLCs, and benefits from years of research and development experience. Competitively priced and recognized by the Rockwell Automation Encompass program, the AMCI 7662 is considered the industry standard for SSI sensing applications. ...More >> Maxon Motor EC 9.2 Flat offers Large-scale Torque in a Small Package  Maxon motor launches its flat motor measuring Ø10 x 12.5 mm offering a high nominal torque of up to 0.83 mNm and a stall torque of up to 1.29 mNm. Its outer diameter of 10 mm includes a protective cover that serves as protection against contact and as mounting aid during installation of the motor. It is equipped with an 8-pole Neodymium permanent magnet and preloaded ball bearings.An ideal motor drive for medical technology applications where space limitations may be a concern. ...More >> HaydonKerk Motion Solutions Offers the MotoDrive PDE Integrated Linear Actuator/Drive System  HaydonKerk Motion Solutions, a premier manufacturer of linear motion products, introduces the MotoDrive PDE Actuator, available in size 17 single or double stack. The MotoDrive PDE Actuator is an integrated linear actuator and electronic drive designed to operate with optically isolated inputs of pulse, direction and enable signals. The MotoDrive PDE is programmable for micro-stepping ranging from full step mode to 64 micro steps per full step. Step resolution ranges from 200 full steps per revolution to 12,800 steps per revolution when micro-stepping. When combined with the Haydon captive, non-captive, or external linear actuator, extremely fine positioning resolutions can be achieved. ...More >> Tallyrand's LIN-E-AC provides precise Servo Control of Linear Motion in Harsh Industrial Environments  Tallyrand introduces their LIN-E-AC for precise servo control of linear motion in harsh industrial environments. This is a high power, high speed, rod type linear servo drive. It is available for a Different motors and speed reducers are available, or the customer may supply LinkMotion for M&G Codes offered by Solustan, Inc.  LinkMotion is a revolutionary new product from Solustan, which guarantees to save you time and money. LinkMotion is a 32 bit driver compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and 2000. Once set and initialized, LinkMotion hides in the background just like a regular printer driver. LinkMotion's G-code file creation is called "Click Easy G-codes". If you are using one of the popular applications that LinkMotion is already tested to work with, you do not need to change anything at all. Simply, install our driver and select it before you send the job to LinkMotion. Prepare you job and print it using our driver. ...More >> Voice Coil Positioning Stage from H2W Technologies for Short Stroke Positioning Applications  The Voice Coil Positioning Stage is a compact, small footprint positioning stage. It is ideal for closed loop positioning applications with a short stroke where intricate position, velocity, and acceleration control is necessary.Their compact size allows them to fit into small spaces. They have very low electrical and mechanical time constants. The low moving mass allows for high accelerations of light payloads. The ironless core coil assembly has no magnetic attractive force to the stationary magnet assembly, which reduces the load on the bearing system, which increases the life of the bearing. There are no magnetic drag forces (hysteresis), which allows for higher accelerations. These actuators are wound in such a way that no commutation is required for motion to occur. Electrical devices such as Hall Effects are not necessary. The result is a much simpler and more reliable system. ...More >> Galil Motion Control Announces Thermocouple and RTD Interface for RIO Pocket PLC  Galil Motion Control, developer of the RIO Pocket PLC series for intelligent and cost-effective I/O handling, now offers the new SCB-48x06 signal conditioning board which allows the RIO to interface with thermocouples and RTDs (Resistive Temperature Device). The SCB-48206 interfaces to 6 RTDs and the SCB-48306 interfaces to 6 thermocouples or the SCB-48206 interfaces to up to 6 RTDs and the SCB-48306 interfaces to up to 6 thermocouples. “Galil’s RIO Pocket PLC and new SCB interface for RTDs and thermocouples provide an easy method for precisely handling temperature control applications,” said Lisa Wade, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Galil Motion Control. ...More >> New geared slewing rings for all environments  igus® has added a new geared slewing ring bearing to its line of cost effective, low noise iglide® "PRT" modules. Geared PRT slewing rings are extremely cost-effective and can be used in place of expensive ball bearings or rolling elements in many applications. igus' standard PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low friction polymer sliding elements in place of ball bearings. The geared version is set apart by the addition of a sprocket and a toothed system to drive the slewing ring. Geared PRT slewing rings do not require any lubrication, which saves time and reduces maintenance. A toothed belt can be mounted on either the inner or outer ring of the bearing, depending on the type of drive configuration required. The unique design makes the geared module ready to install, which enables design engineers to cut costs and decrease supply base and lead times. ...More >> Antenna positioning system based on Mercury servo drives  Ingenia-CAT has developed an antenna positioning system based on two Mercury digital servo drive controllers for the European Space Agency (ESA). The antennas were steerable in azimuth by brushless permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) controlled through Mercury servo drives. The onboard computer interfaced with servo drives via RS232. The system allowed for two independent rotational movements within the same axis and was ready to be mounted on a 5 meters long mast. ...More >>AMCI 3401 Module Expands Motion Control Into POINT I/0 for Allen-Bradley PLCs  AMCI continues to expand its motion control product line with their 3401 stepper motor control module for Allen Bradley's Point I/O. The 3401 module is 100% compatible with Allen-Bradley's distributed I/O network and has the lowest cost per axis of all the motion control modules available for Allen Bradley PLCs.Exploring the module's other benefits; Sales Manager Leo Brennan explains "The 3401 has the lowest per axis cost of all the motion control modules available for Allen Bradley PLCs. We found customers were looking for a motion control solution that provided all of the functionality of a standard motion controller but had some of the cost advantages of the Point I/O system ...More >> New Web Site for Motion Systems  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new, more enhanced web site for its high precision positioning stages. The web site details motion solutions - from an extensive portfolio of standard positioning stages to more complex customized systems. Included are linear stages (single and multi-axis), rotary stages, goniometers, lift tables and motion controllers. A separate section shows application specific examples of Steinmeyer systems in semiconductor production, medical engineering, automation, scientific research, metrology and test equipment. To enable quick and safe data exchange with customers, the web site allows password protected log-in to a separate section dedicated to storing sensitive application information including detailed drawings, specifications, inspection reports and calculations ...More >> New Website from Wittenstein  Don't let the new electronic look of Wittenstein fool you. The company still designs and manufactures the blue alpha gearboxes. It now has a new online feel to better serve its customers and markets. The new website is phase one in improving Wittenstein's customer service to meet the market's needs. ...More >> Bison Gear Adds AC Offerings to FlexTorq Hollow Shaft Offset Gearmotor Line  Designed as high torque, tight space drives, Bison Gear's new FlexTorqTM 762 series hollow shaft offset AC gearmotors feature either a 1.25" (31.75 mm) I.D. hollow shaft or a 1.25" diameter solid shaft in either the u-shaped or s-shaped configuration. Driven by 1/20, 1/4, or 1/2 hp (37, 186, or 373 W) single and three phase 115 and 230 volt AC electric motors these versatile fractional horsepower gearmotors operate with fixed output speeds from 60 to 1 rpm and offer continuous duty torque outputs from 430 to 2500 in-lbs (48.5 to 283 N-m) respectively. ...More >> Heavy Duty Shaft Increases Radial Load Rating by 250% for AMCI Encoders & Resolvers  Advanced Micro Controls Inc releases a heavy-duty shaft option for their DC25 DuraCoders and H25 resolver transducers. The rugged 5/8" (0.625") front shaft is made of stainless steel and increases radial load ratings by 250%. Applications that demand a high radial load rating benefit from the heavy-duty shaft's accurate position readings. ...More >> Precision, Low Cost, Stepper Motor Controller ICs for Bipolar and Unipolar Motors  LSI/CSI announces the availability of three new high performance stepper motor controller ICs. Designated LS8297, LS8297CT and LS8397, these ICs can replace the expensive L297 in all applications, while providing additional features not available in L297. According to Pete Visconti, LSI's VP Sales and Marketing, all these devices offer half-step and full-step sequences in both normal drive and wave drive modes similar to the L297. In addition the LS8297CT and the LS8397 offer correction for the torque-ripple, not provided in L297 half-step sequence. A power saving holding-torque mode is also available in LS8397 for maintaining the drivers at a reduced power level when the motor is not turning. Four phase outputs and two inhibit outputs are provided for driving external H-bridge drivers, allowing for the selection of a standard driver, such as the popular L298 or an application specific custom driver. An external reference voltage, in conjunction with the winding current sense voltages, regulate the PWM duty cycles of the driver outputs. One of two decay modes, fast-decay and slow-decay, can be selected to suit the characteristics of the motor winding. ...More >> White Paper: Stepper Motor Technical Note  Determining Voltage Ratings of Current Mode Stepper Motor Windings and Current Mode Ratings of Voltage Mode Stepper Motor Windings Many stepper motor manufacturers give performance curves for stepper motors with Voltage Drives and Current Drives. Indeed, curves for L/R drives, a derivative of the Voltage Drive, are sometimes given too. Some manufacturers even make a differentiation between “Voltage Mode Motor” and a “Current Mode Motor”. This injects a high degree of confusion into the selection and application of stepper motors. As it relates to MicroMo’s stepper motors a “Current Mode Motor” is typically a lower voltage winding. Simply thicker wire with fewer turns so that it draws the rated power at a lower voltage. The new 22 mm motor series AM2224, in the lower impedance windings, simply rate the motor both ways, for a Voltage Mode and a Current Mode. ...More >> AMCI Stepper Drive Saves Space, Simplifies Set-Up, and 100% Compatible  The SD17060B stepper motor drive is rated at 6.3 Amps (115 VAC) and features a streamlined design, offering several installation options. Onboard LED diagnostics simplify set-up and built-in safeguards ensure trouble free operation. Additional safety measures include short circuit protection - phase to phase and phase to ground - and over temperature circuitry. The SD17060B stepper motor drive is a direct replacement for AMCI stepper drive part number SD17060, retaining the standard wiring connectors & mounting pattern. Like all AMCI control products, the SD17060B stepper motor drive was designed for 100% compatibility with the company's related stepper motor control products, ensuring optimum performance and utility. ...More >> Performance, Ease-of-Use and Reliability for the Most Demanding Actuator Applications with Parker-Origa System Plus  The Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin announces the addition of three new product lines featuring the Parker-Origa System Plus (OSP) family of linear actuators. The OSP product line includes the completely modular and space saving OSP-P rodless pneumatic cylinders and the high speed precision OSP-E electric linear drives. Complimenting the OSP-P, Parker-Origa is also offering a range of linear rails and cassettes. The OSP-P rodless pneumatic cylinders manage high loads and moments, equal force in both directions, service intervals up to 8000 kilometers and include an internal guide system. These cylinders have an aluminum extruded profile with double dovetail mounting rails on three sides enabling direct attachment for all modular options. This allows customers to build flexible, easy-to-install solutions such as extremely long cylinders with stroke lengths up to 40 meters. ...More >>White Paper: Motor/Gearhead Selection Selecting Keyless vs Keyed Connections for Motor to Gear Reducer  Knowing the differences between keyless and keyed-shafted connections is vital in distinguishing the advantages and disadvantages of both types of specifications when choosing a gearbox for your motor. In today’s marketplace, the need for speed, precision and small size are not only dictating the standard for shaft locking devices but also challenging motion component manufacturers to evaluate methods of keyless shaft locking for dynamic loads. Motor and drive manufacturers are making products in smaller and smaller packages which are increasingly capable of rapid acceleration and rotary positioning accuracy. These industry changes are causing backlash, stress distribution and balance to all be addressed in shaft locking devises, in many cases rending the shaft key obsolete. In the examples that follow, both types of connections are compared in terms of torque transmission. A shaft with a diameter of 16mm is used for both cases. The key and keyway dimensions are standard according to DIN 6885. Calculations show the maximum torque that can be transmitted through both keyed and keyless shafts. Also, there are calculations for maximum transmissible torque for the key only. Material for the shaft and key is steel 35S20. ...More >> Rotary Encoder Combines Outstanding Durability With SSI Precision Feedback  AMCI's expertise with SSI interface technology and encoder sensors has produced an Absolute SSI DuraCoder, available in either single-turn or multi-turn configurations. With over twenty years of experience developing specialized industrial controls, AMCI supplies the world with over ten different SSI interface solutions, spanning seven different PLC platforms and four industrial networks....More >> White Paper: ETAplus - Above and Beyond  A new ball screw design will revolutionizeaxis drives in machines and more Ball screws in modern machine tools have a significant impact on the overall performance of servo-driven axes. The general perception is that this is just a function of lead accuracy. However, the real challenge is to understand and closely control other properties that also influence servo-loop performance. As dynamic performance requirements of machine tools increase, the quality of the control loop becomes even more of an issue since the position errors resulting from certain characteristics of the mechanical system cannot be eliminated even when using direct position feedback. ...More >> An innovative cabling concept improves reliability for multi-axis stage systems By: Alexander Bromme, Managing Director, Steinmeyer FMD & George Jaffe, Executive VP, Steinmeyer Inc.
Scienion's leading product is the sciFLEXARRAYER, a state-of-the-art noncontact dispensing system for ultra-low volume liquid handling. Scienion has continuously expanded the sciFLEXARRAYER product line and recently introduced a novel high throughput instrument for array and biosensor production, the model S100 - which includes 3-axis motion platforms designed and manufactured by Steinmeyer FMD. Scienion sought a highly reliable very compact high speed motion system (with minimum number of moving cables). ...More >> |
ARC Systems, Inc. has been producing quality motor control products since 1967, and we have thousands of units in operation throughout the world. We have an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and service, and all our products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S.A. 
Scienion AG, located in Berlin, Germany is a global life science company focused on manufacturing a line of ultra-low volume liquid handling systems. Typical applications for these systems include producing high quality:
