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Actuator ProductsHaydon Kerk has 19000 series Captive Linear Actuators  Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc, a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability. The HaydonTM High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator ...More >> Wittenstein TPM Titan Family of Actuators Go Where No Actuator Can  WITTENSTEIN announces the newest development in the world of mechatronics - the TPM+/TPM+ High Torque sizes 300/500. These sumo-sized actuators offer maximum rigidity and the highest torque combined with WITTENSTEIN's signature compact design. The new sizes 300 and 500 meet the highest requirements concerning torque, compactness and dynamics. Features include high rigidity, extreme precision and excellent performance, making the TPM+ 300/500 actuators a fundamental contribution to increase the productivity of any machine. ...More >> Piezo Ceramics for Medical Applications from PI  Auburn, MA - A new brochure from piezo specialist PI on medical applications of piezo ceramic actuators and components which illustrates the many advantages over classic motion control components ...More >> Industrial Robot turns into precise Machining System  Accurate machining is usually carried out with machine tools or machining centers. This means high costs and workpiece sizes limited by geometrical factors. It would be significantly cheaper and more flexible if industrial robots could be used instead, but their inaccuracy has so far made this impossible. This inaccuracy arises from the long serial kinematics chain with only low stiffness. A different approach is now possible. It has not been necessary to develop new robots because standard versions have been combined with an external actuator system to increase the absolute accuracy.The Fraunhofer IPA has developed a separate compensating actuator system for the milling head so that an industrial robot can achieve the accuracy necessary for machining. The inaccuracies which occur with robotic milling units are ...More >> Parker Products Offer Efficient Design Shorter Time to Market and Success Together we can generate electric motion in many challenging environments allowing for multi-position control and flexible designs.
Piezo Technology made Affordable PI releases Brochure  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of piezo ceramic actuators and precision motion-control equipment for semiconductor, bio-medical and nanotechnology applications -- has released a new brochure on Lever Amplified Piezo Flexure Actuators.The brochure presents a number of new applications along with a variety newly designed, low-cost flexure actuators for OEMs. Piezo actuators and positioning systems are traditionally known for their extremely high precision in the sub-nanometer realm such as required in atomic force microscopy, nanotechnology and semiconductor applications. The extreme precision has given this cutting edge technology a reputation for high cost. ...More >> Tolomatic ERD Actuators are an Alternative to Pneumatic Cylinders  Tolomatic's new ERD electric rod-style actuators are designed as an economical electric alternative to non-repairable pneumatic cylinders and provide design engineers with a new option for automating manual processes. Sleek and compact, ERD electric rod-style actuators deliver forces up to 75 pounds (334 N) at speeds up to 40 inches per second (1,016 mm/sec). ERD actuators are stroke configurable and ship within five days from order entry at the factory
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H2W Customizes Standard Moving Magnet Actuators  H2W has the ability to modify any of our voice coil designs to match a customer's specific need. The pictured actuator has a custom shaft and housing to accommodate a customer's specific envelope and shaft requirements. Voice Coil Actuators are typically for applications requiring short strokes, however, H2W offers varying
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Moving Coil Actuators with Built In Bearings and Feedback by H2W  H2W now provides moving coil voice coil actuators with built-in bearing systems and feedback devices in a compact package that minimizes the package envelope. H2W has released NCC Actuators that are available from stock with strokes up to 3 inches, and longer strokes are available upon request. Although Voice Coil Actuators are traditionally shorter strokes, H2W now offers longer stroke actuators from stock.
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Haydon Kerk RGSO4 Dual Carriage Linear Rail and Programmable Actuator Assembly  Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a premier manufacturer of engineered linear motion products, offers the dual carriage RGS04 motorized linear rail assembly. This system combines many of Haydon Kerk's patented motion technologies into a single integrated system. ...More >> Roller Screw option on Tolomatics Integrated Servomotor Actuator makes it the longest lasting integrated electric actuator  Tolomatic's integrated-motor rod-style actuator (IMA) is now capable of delivering up to 3,300 pounds of force when equipped with the new roller-screw option. The Tolomatic IMA incorporates a hollow core rotor and skewed motor windings into its unique servomotor design for an extremely compact package with increased dynamic performance and service life compared to traditional rod-style actuators. The IMA's unique integrated motor design is well suited for applications such as pressing, clamping, valve control, spot welding and volumetric filling.
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XYZ Piezo Flexure Stage for Micromanufacturing Microscopy and Nanomanipulation  PI's P-563.3CD PIMars stage is a piezo flexure-guided scanning / nanomanipulation system. The unit enables precision motion control with resolution in the sub-nanometer realm and 340x340x340 µm travel in XYZ, significantly more than other capacitive-feedback equipped systems currently provide. Integrated, direct-measuring capacitance sensors and digital closed-loop control boost linearity by up to three orders of magnitude over conventional piezo stages.The high force of the solid state piezo actuators allows for ...More >> LCA Series is the next Generation of Moving Coil Actuators by SMAC  SMAC Inc. has developed next generation moving coil actuator LCA series designed to replace pneumatic cylinders with an expected 10 times improvement in cycle life over pneumatics and a competitive list price starting at $500.The first model in this series, the LCA25, has a small overall footprint 25mm (H) x 50mm (W) and length depending on stroke. Starting with stroke length of 10mm, the range will extend up to 100mm with encoder resolutions from 20micron to 50nanometer. ...More >> Wittenstein's Ternary Actuator Provides Linear and Rotary Motion Solutions  The Ternary has been known as the Intelligent Integrated Actuator for nearly a decade. Since this revolutionary product came into the industrial world, it has developed beyond simply a standard actuator. The new options that the Ternary now offers allow customers to mix-and-match their requirements to choose the product the application needs. New control interfaces: Ethernet/IP and Analog Position Control ...More >>Long Stroke Actuator  H2W has released NCM Actuators that are available from stock with strokes up to 3 inches, and longer strokes are available upon request. Although Voice Coil Actuators are traditionally shorter strokes, H2W now offers longer stroke actuators from stock. The moving magnet style actuator is provided with supplied internal bushings and a hardened steel shaft. H2W currently stocks actuators up to 3 inches of stroke, and has built moving magnet actuators with a stroke as long as 5 inches, and up to 12 inches can be built upon request.
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White Paper: Lifetime & Reliability and of Multilayer Piezo Actuators  Oct, 2009, Auburn, MA –– Piezo specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new paper on piezo actuator lifetime and reliability. The paper describes the development and lifetime tests of ceramic encapsulated actuators in comparision with conventional polymer coated piezo actuators. Dynamic operation with a new internal electrode design for stress reduction as well as special external electrodes for high-current applications are discussed. Several graphs enable the quick calculation of lifetime under different operational and environmental conditions. ...More >>Upgraded LAR31 Linear Rotary Actuator by SMAC eliminates dust problem in pick & place applications  SMAC is pleased to introduce upgraded LAR31 series of linear and rotary electric actuator. The actuator has the vacuum built in the shaft through the rotary motor. The vacuum assures that any external objects (e.g. dust) are ejected through the other end, which prevents dust build-up in the unit. This reduces maintenance down time and improves production efficiency. The actuator is reliable and has MTBF >100 million life cycle.The SMAC LAR31 series electric linear and rotary actuator is equipped with a standard encoder resolution of 5μm, with options of 1μm, 0.5μm and 0.1μm resolutions. Repeatable positioning to +/- 2 encoder counts. Further to this highly accurate placement with shaft run-out ≤ 10um. ...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 >> 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 >> SMAC Inc. launches the CAL36, the latest addition to its CA series of electric cylinders  The actuator was initially designed to replace CAMs on a high speed CAM indexer. The CAL36 series has a 36mm diameter, with stroke lengths of 15mm, 25mm and 50mm. The design of a round-centered coil and guide results in no internal moment. Low friction allows the application of very light forces.Due to the innovative design and construction, the unit can achieve up to 50G acceleration and can offer a long life expectancy due to over-guiding and internal permanent lubrication. ...More >> Automating 0.38mm diameter smart tapping for a watch manufacture  SMAC has successfully automated a tapping process for a major watch manufacturer in Switzerland. The process has been carefully done by hand under microscope for many years. Tap diameter is 0.38mm. Part has a diameter of 3mm and is 0.25mm thick. The R&D manager at the facility says that he has been in this business for 20 years and there is no other tapping device existing in the market for this small diameter. ...More >> TPM+ power The newest product of the WITTENSTEIN TPM+ actuator series  This latest solution from WITTENSTEIN's actuation family offers superior power density in an exceptionally compact package. The TPM+ power is available in a single-stage version - well suited for rack-and-pinion or other high speed applications - or as a two-stage actuator for rotary drive tasks. Various reduction ratios are offered to facilitate an actuator design characterized by optimal energy efficiency and dynamics. Helical toothing in the gearhead allows for smoother running at the output and the influence of meshing frequencies is minimized with the overall noise level at 6 dB lower than alternative technologies. ...More >> 2009 PI Nanopositioning Hard-Cover Catalog Released  Nanopositioning & Piezo Technology Specialist PI, has issued the 2009 hard-cover catalog entitled "Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009". The 530 page publication is the most comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology yet. The new catalog contains 200+ product families--30% of them new -- with more than 1000 drawings, graphs, images and technical diagrams. Zaber Technologies Releases the T-NA Micro Linear Actuator Series  Zaber's T-NA series actuators are computer controlled linear actuators with 25 mm and 50 mm travel and 0.05 µm resolution. The actuator comes with a hardened ball tip that you can remove to use the built-in threaded tip or flat tip.Multiple units can be daisy-chained to the RS-232 of any computer (or USB port with optional adaptor), and daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. We provide sophisticated software to make controlling Zaber devices easy. Simply select device you want to move, select a command (like move absolute), and enter the desired position. After the move, the actuator reports its new position. Built in scripting allows you to easily set up complex automation routines. We also provide all of our source code so that you can customize our software for your application. ...More >> Electric Actuator EGC Toothed Belt and Ball Screw by Festo  Festo announces the addition of the Electric Actuator EGC to the family of electromechanical actuators. The EGC is designed for high dynamic speeds and high rigidity. This modular actuator can be used as an individual component adapted to third-party motors or as a complete system provided by one source - Festo. In addition to impressive features, the EGC offers an excellent price-performance ratio. Due to the high performance and rigidity of the EGC, a smaller size actuator can be used to save both space and costs. ...More >>Novel Piezo Linear Actuator Manipulator Replaces Motorized Actuators  Piezo systems specialist PI will introduce the novel N-380 / N-381 NEXACT® ceramic linear motor actuators at this year's Photonics West conference in San Jose, CA. The new actuator is based on the Piezo Walk principle and replaces classical lead screw actuators combining high forces and long travel ranges with sub-nanometer resolution in a small package. NEXACT® actuators provide piezo-class resolution (far below one nanometer) and millisecond responsiveness. In contrast to conventional piezo actuators, the new stepping technology allows virtually unlimited travel ranges while retaining the high stiffness, in a very small package. The special drive design reduces the operating voltage to 40 V or less, with minimal power consumption. ...More >> Sweeping Innovation in Power Electronics  Complementary competencies within piezoceramic technology, electro active polymer technology (DEAP) and electronics will ensure a sweeping innovation in power electronics. The new DEAP actuators with integrated high voltage piezo power supplies will, amongst others, replace pneumatic solutions in the medico industry. ...More >> Haydon Switch & Instrument & Kerk Motion Products Merge, Form HaydonKerk Motion Solutions  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc., a worldwide leader in motor miniaturization, announces a merger with Kerk Motion Products, one of the world's largest manufacturers of non-ball lead screw, linear rails, and actuator systems. Together, the two companies will become HaydonKerk Motion Solutions; retaining both Kerk® and Haydon product lines and jointly offering the world's broadest range of linear motion products. For nearly 50 years, Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. has been building electric motors and stepper motor based linear actuators. ...More >> H2W Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuators Feature High Speed, High Acceleration and Zero Cogging  Moving magnet voice coil linear actuators from H2W Technologies offer high speed, high acceleration up to 20 g's, zero cogging, high resolution to 8.3 µm/m (0.0001 in./ft), high repeatability to 5 µm (0.0002 in.), and long life.These high speed linear actuators are ideal for light load applications requiring high acceleration, high accuracy, repeatability, and reliability such as: Mirror tilt and focusing, laser beam steering, position control, Z axis for pick-and-place equipment, robotics, testing, medical diagnostic probes, and hermetically sealed Cryo-cooler actuators. ...More >> Tools for Microscopy & Imaging Catalog Precision Piezo Scanning Stages, Fast Nano Focus Drives & High Resolution Actuators  Nanopositioning specialist PI has released a new catalog entitled "Tools for Microscopy & Imaging", available for download in PDF format. The catalog focuses on high resolution, high speed specimen positioning devices (e.g. for microscope slides, well plates, etc.) and microscope lenses. In addition, compact tip/tilt mirror scanners and ultra-low-profile planar scanners for applications such as image stabilization, sub-pixel stepping and CCD sensor resolution enhancement are also featured. ...More >> Haydon has New Size 11 Double Stack Hybrid Linear Actuators  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 28000 series (Size 11) double stack hybrid linear actuators, which are based on some of the most advanced technology in the world today. The 28000 series double stack hybrid linear actuators are available in three designs - captive, non-captive and external linear versions. ...More >> New Size 14 Double Stack Captive Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon  Waterbury, CT - Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is introducing the 35000 series (Size 14) double stack captive hybrid linear actuator. The captive linear actuator, designed with an internal anti-rotation mechanism, is especially well suited for applications in which external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible to employ. ...More >> New Compact and Robust SMAC Programmable Electric Cylinder is Only 12 mm in Diameter  SMAC Inc is launching its new CAL12 series of electric actuators. The CAL12 series have 12mm diameter with a stroke length of 10mm. They have been designed to offer a long life cycle and much more precise & repeatable force control and positioning, and are the first linear motors to challenge conventional LVDT devices. ...More >> Zaber Technologies Spotlights the T-LA - Linear Actuator Series  Zaber is proud to spotlight its T-LA - Linear Actuator Series. The T-LA series of computer controlled linear actuators has been Zaber's flagship product since its development a decade ago. ...More >> SMAC Electric Actuators Replacing Pneumatics in Glass Manufacturing Applications  SMAC electric actuators based on Moving Coil Technology are rapidly replacing pneumatic and electro-pneumatic conventional solutions in such glass manufacturing operations as scoring and bevelling of solar panels - LCD panels and inline glass production. ...More >> SMAC Technology Moving Coil Actuator Explained  At the heart of all SMAC actuators is the moving coilThe principle is broadly the same as you will find in any permanent magnet loudspeaker. The voice coil sits in a strong magnetic field, and by passing a current through the coil a force is generated in either direction. ...More >> Nanopositioning Systems Catalog has Precision Motion Control Solutions for High-Tech Industries  A comprehensive reference book on nanopositioning technology entitled "Piezo Stages, Nanopositioning Systems, Ultra-Precision Actuators & Motors" is available in PDF format from PI. The 163 page publication presents PI's state-of-the-art products & technologies. The catalog also includes a mini-tutorial on nanopositioning technology, with drawings, specifications, and data sheets for PI nanopositioning products and related accessories. ...More >> New Size 11 Double Stack Non-Captive Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon  Waterbury, CT - Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 28000 series (Size 11) double stack non captive hybrid linear actuator, the latest addition to its continuously growing hybrid motor line. Equipment designers and engineers now have an even more compact option for their linear motion applications. ...More >> DG Series Hollow Rotary Actuators by Oriental Motor USA Corp.  Oriental Motor, USA Corp. adds the RoHS compliant DG 200 to the highly successful DG series of hollow rotary actuators. The larger DG 200 has a repetitive position accuracy of 15 arc-seconds and a total backlash of 2 arc-minutes due to its integrated high rigidity cross-roller bearing structure. ...More >> New Precision Aerospace Grade Actuator Ball Screws Offered by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision line of aerospace grade ball screws. Available in several diameters ranging from an incredibly tiny 3 mm to a much larger 100 mm, these aerospace screws are all manufactured from certified materials. ...More >> New Size 11 Double Stack External Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon Switch & Instrument  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the new 28000 series (Size 11) double stack external hybrid linear actuator. The rotating acme stainless steel lead screw is incorporated into the motor's rotor. ...More >> Catalog: Precision Linear Actuators Driven by Piezo Motors, Servo & Stepper Motors  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for semiconductor, astronomy, medical technology, nanotechnology, photonics, and life science applications -- has released a new brochure on Precision Linear Actuators. The brochure presents a variety of sub-micron to sub-nanometer precise compact actuators, featuring novel ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors. ...More >>LXYM15 Series Open Frame XY Stage by SMAC  SMAC 2 axis XY moving coil stage of open frame construction. This actuator is intended for use in applications where it is necessary to move a sample over an optical inspection device and view through the sample. Utilising standard, proven SMAC components the XY stage provides accurate positioning capability at superior speed to alternative motorised devices. Positioning across the entire range of movement (15mm) is achievable in less than 100ms. Precision guiding systems, strategically positioned relative to the stage insert, ensure flatness across the system. ...More >>PI's Ceramic Replacement Actuators are Non-Magnetic, Vacuum Compatible, Fast  PI's new line of compact ceramic piezo motors & nanopositioning actuators replaces classical actuators & motion control components in precision motion control applications ...More >>MXE Electric Actuators from Tolomatic Now Available in 12 Models to Solve a Broader Range of Applications  Tolomatic announces the introduction of three new body sizes to its MXE Series of rodless screw drive electric actuators, the latest addition to the company’s rugged MX family of products. ...More >>Tolomatic's MXP Pneumatic Rodless Product Family Expanded to Include 18 Models and Enhanced Features  Tolomatic announces the introduction of three new sizes to the MXP rodless product, completing the size range from 16 mm to 63 mm bores. MXP is designed with Tolomatic’s exclusive ENDURANCE TECHNOLOGY? features for maximum durability and long life. MXP delivers increased load capability and offers enhanced features to deliver superior performance and reliable operation. Featuring a new clean look, MXP is also designed for easy installation.
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Diesel Injector Assembly Inspection – Constant Spring Rate & Test of Shims  A single SMAC electric actuator eliminates “stack up of errors” and feedback force and position SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are helping a world leading manufacturer of diesel injectors to reduce emissions by using an actuator to determine the spring characteristics in their injectors. The standard SMAC characteristics of programmable force control coupled to a sub-micron resolution encoder feedback ensures that the measurement of spring rates and deflection are carried out with great accuracy and repeatability. ...More >>Compact & Integrated LXY System Automates Safety Critical Components Inspection  SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are now used by a major international parts supplier to the automotive industry for measuring & testing safety critical air bag components. With 100% parts testing of all components now a prerequisite within the automotive industry SMAC’s compact & integrated LXY system has now become a defacto standard where a cost effective, reliable & precise solution is required. SMAC has produced a highly successful system where previously lasers & vision systems have failed. The fully automated solution which was originally conducted by human hand is now used to 100% measure & test inline production of air bag components ...More >>PI's Piezoceramic Linear Actuators & High-Voltage Amplifiers Provide Higher Forces, Dynamics  Piezo specialist PI has introduced 4 new series of high-force, high dynamics piezoelectric stacked actuators and a new line of linear amplifiers. While most low and medium force actuator applications are covered by the company’s patented PICMA® multilayer technology, the PICA™ stacked actuator technology enables applications where extremely high forces and dynamics are required or high levels of customization are needed.
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Parker Updates HPLA/HLE Linear Actuators  Parker product now offered with the popular and powerful MPP motor options Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, announces the addition of the powerful MPP motor options to the HPLA and HLE configurables. Designed for the demanding applications found in today’s high-performance servo systems, MPP motors offer lower inertia and higher power, all in a smaller package than conventional motors. The addition of these motors to the HPLA and HLE belt-driven product configurables makes creating a complete system – from actuator to gearhead to motor – easier than ever. ...More >>High Accuracy Brushless Servo Actuator by Harmonic Drive LLC
Zero-Wear Piezo Flexure Actuators Replace Classical Leadscrew Actuators by PI  Piezo specialist PI’s flexure-based piezo actuators such as the P-601 series provide up to 10 times larger travel ranges than classical piezo stack actuators a in low profile package, with virtually unlimited resolution and lifetime. The stiff construction allows for fast response with rise times much shorter than one millisecond. The design involves no friction, no lubricants and no wear. Because of the many advantages over motor/leadscrew-driven positioners, more and more flexure actuators are used in fast-valve actuation mechanisms, and for other precision positioning tasks, ranging from automotive to data storage and biotech applications.
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SMAC Linear & Rotary Actuators – Offer Precise Force Control & Accurate Repeatable Positioning  SMAC provide a comprehensive selection of combined linear & rotary actuators with either direct drive or gearbox equipped rotary units. They are fully programmable in force/torque, position & speed in all axes with data feedback facility. Unique ability “Soft-land” is ideal for handling delicate components to avoid damage. Accurate repeatable positioning to +/- 2 encoder counts. Standard linear resolution on all SMAC actuators is 5 micron with 1micron, half micron and 0.1 micron options available on most models. The rotary resolution varies between 4864 counts for gearbox units and ...More >>SMAC Moving Coil Actuators Provide Accurate and Repeatable 100% Measurement on Automated Inline Inspection  SMAC were approached by a leading automotive parts manufacturer to solve what had been a long term inspection problem. A key component used in the air suspension system had a critical tolerance which was dictated by the height of a rubber insert. Traditionally this was inspected by hand with a digital gauge but variance caused by operator error was too great. Therefore automation was essential but accurate and repeatable 100% measurement of this rubber part had proved impossible until SMAC Moving Coil Actuators were chosen as a solution ...More >>SOFTLAND onto Fragile Components - Die Bonder Head from SMAC  SMAC Linear Rotary Actuators such as LAR-AR series have been successfully used in die bonding and smart card applications. Unique ability “Softland” is ideal for handling fragile and brittle components. SMAC provide automation solutions for a wide variety of Electronics applications. The SMAC unique “Softland” routine within the actuator allows the rod to approach at high speed then land on the surface of a component with a low programmable force. This unique feature is extremely useful whenever delicate or high value components are being handled. ...More >>Piezo Composite Patch Transducer Works as Actuator, Sensor, Energy Source & Energy Storage  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for engineering, nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications — introduces the new P-876 line of piezo composite patch transducers. Features & Advantages:
100% Automated Inline Thread Checking from SMAC  Having problems with your current inspection system with Eddy Currant or cameras….? Or are you still gauging parts manually? A unique automated contact measurement system from SMAC successfully automates these inspection procedures and perform even in poor environment where conventional solutions have failed. SMAC Linear/Rotary actuators such as the LAR55 series have been implemented by numerous customers for 100% thread check inspection. ...More >>The New TPM+ From WITTENSTEIN is the Next Step in Servo Actuation  With a design so compact and sleek - you’ll want the servo actuators out front. TPM+ is the latest addition to the WITTENSTEIN family. With the new sleek design and advanced technological features, WITTENSTEIN has pushed the boundaries of servo actuation to new limits. The TPM+ servo actuator is comprised of a high precision gearhead, a high-pole motor and feedback all integrated into a single package. Because the actuator concept eliminates any extra components, the size and mass have been reduced by 50% as compared to a standard motor and gearbox combination. ...More >>Tolomatic Expands Its MX Rodless Platform to Include MXE Electric Actuators  Hamel, MN - As the industry’s number one rodless actuator supplier, Tolomatic takes its newly introduced MX product platform to another level with the release of MXE electric actuators. Developed with Tolomatic’s exclusive ENDURANCE TECHNOLOGY? features, the MXE is designed for maximum durability. MXE offers two different bearing options in a family of modular actuator bodies for lean manufacturing efficiencies. All models and sizes are built-to-order and shipped in five days or less. Features that make the MXE Series actuators the most reliable, long-lasting products on the market include ...More >>Duplicate Fingers – 100% Switch Test Solutions from SMAC  SMAC Electric Actuators - Moving Coil Technology Electric Actuators from SMAC provide innovative switch test solutions to automotive suppliers & White Goods manufacturers… Carlsbad, CA - Electric Actuators from SMAC Inc is proving to be ideal for OEM’s & component manufacturers in a variety of ‘switch test’ applications. ...More >> |
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The RSF-14B brushless servo actuator from Harmonic Drive LLC achieves positioning accuracy better than 90 arc-sec and provides a maximum torque of 28Nm (245 in-lb), all in a package measuring just 50ø mm x 168.5 mm.
