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Mechanical Components ProductsRW America Length and Phase EZV Series Adjusting Line Shafts  A convenient location for manual phase adjustment along a mechanical drive system is now available in the EZV series adjustable line shafts. Making use of a high strength intermediate collar between two telescoping sections of precision tubing, the EZV naturally places the location for phase adjustment in an easily accessible, open space. Due to the relatively large outside diameter of the drive tubing, the EZV also provides for a more secure clamping connection than would exist when clamping over standard diameter motor and gearbox shafts ...More >> STD Provides Industry with Precision Gear Products to AGMA Q14  West Bridgewater, MA - Precision Gear & Instrument expands its product offerings to meet diverse aerospace, actuation, instrumentation, robotics, medical prototype and automation industry requirements up to AGMA Q14 standards.Products include Spur Gears, Helical Gears, Worm Gears, Anti-Backlash Gears, Cluster Gears, Clutch Gears, Face Gears, Planetary Gears, Gear Assemblies, Gear Boxes, Bevel Gears, Miter Gears, Metric Gears, Internal Gears, Idler Gears, Gear Rack & Pinion, Worms, Wormshafts, Splines, Spline Shafts, Serrated Shafts. ...More >> Floating Shaft CD Couplings Span Long Distances Between Shaft Ends - While Providing Zero System Backlash – Custom Designs Available For Challenging Applications
Servo Torque Limiter offered by R+W America  Protection of an electromechanical system from torque overload is often assumed to be guaranteed by the current limits set in the drive parameters. But in the case of hard stops, impacts and other situations where overload occurs very rapidly, sufficient energy to do damage often exists in the rotating inertia driving the load. R+W servo-rated torque limiters are accurate to +/-5% release torque and positively disengage the motor or gearbox shaft in 1-3 milliseconds. Patented pre-loads and a specially designed spring system remove backlash and guarantee a very low profile for higher release torques. ...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 >> 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 >> All high-flex cables are not created equal  Cable carrier expert, igus®, offers Chainflex® cables specifically for continuous-flex applications. Most standard cables are not designed with high flexing in mind. They may be less expensive at the onset, but can fail after a low number of cycles leading to costly downtime, machine damage or even a complete halt in production. Chainflex continuous-flex cables can handle tight bending radii as small as four times the outer cable diameter in dynamic applications and have been tested to validate service life over time. Chainflex cables are a reliable solution with 20 years of proven performance. ...More >> Link Shaft with Integral Torque Limiter by RW America  Easy integration of line shafting systems with torque overload control is made possible by the R+W EZ2 series. Eliminating numerous support bearings, couplings, shafting and the need for a separate torque limiter, the EZ2 series spans longer distances and runs smoothly without additional support, and can drop-into an assembly in a fraction of the time. ...More >> Serapid to Exhibit at MetalForm Mexico  Serapid, Inc will showcase their complete line of Quick Die Change equipment - clamps, roller bars, bolster extensions, push-pull systems and die carts and transfer systems at booth #1417 at the MetalForm Mexico show June 2-4, 2009 at Cintermex in Monterrey.Featured in their exhibit are the BTSC Rod clamps and the TBHS escaping arc clamp. The BTSC Rod Clamp is compact, easy to handle, and adaptable. This clamp replaces conventional nut-and-bolt clamping without costly changes to the die. The clamping height can also be easily lengthened by adjusting the piston rod. ...More >>igus starts the ball rolling with high temp bearings  igus® now offers lubrication-free polymer ball bearings due to increasing customer demand for maintenance-free solutions in this area. The company's Xiros ball bearings are technically optimized, available from stock and have a predictable service life.Xiros is designed to fill the gap where conventional ball bearing performance can be limited by parameters such as temperature, chemical or moisture exposure. Special solutions are generally difficult to come by or only available at great cost, so igus decided to apply its years of experience working with tribologically optimized polymers to replace ineffective standard materials. The races and cage of the new ball bearings are made from igus' high-temperature material iglide® A500, which has an exceptionally good ...More >> Serapid Introduces New C-Clamp  Serapid, Inc introduces the new PSH C-Clamp to their line of quick die change clamps. The PSH is designed to work with dies with a flat edge. When mounted on a T-profiled base, the clamp forms a bracket device, which is then manually inserted into a slot on the bolster or slide. In automated die changes, the clamp head alone can be mounted permanently on the press. The clamp is hydraulically activated and opened with a spring. The clamping height can be individually configured through the height of the base piece or using a custom-sized spacer. ...More >>New Handbook for Mechanical Torque Limiters by RW America  As a part of a series of technical handbooks developed for the European manufacturing industry, R+W has released a new handbook for the design and application of safety and overload couplings.Covering the very basics of what torque limiters are, the varieties available, and why they are used, all the way though complex theories and advanced sizing formulas used to determine optimum coupling selection, this handbook includes information for all levels of design engineers with a potential need for torque overload protection. This is the second of a two part series, with the first book handling the design and application of precision couplings and line shafts. ...More >> New M8 Multi-Port Junction Blocks from Pepperl+Fuchs Take Up Less Control Panel Space than Similar Models  Pepperl+Fuchs introduces M8 Multi-Port Junction Blocks. These IP67 rated junction blocks feature 3-pin M8 connectors (v3 style) in 4-, 6- and 8-port models, all available for immediate shipment from stock. They reduce cabling expenses and simplify wiring by allowing multiple sensors to be wired to a single block with a single cable run back to a controller. They are smaller than typical M12 multi-port junction blocks, so they take up less control panel space. M8 multi-port junction blocks provide reliable 24VDC operation in temperatures ranging from -30° to 80°C.
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ARC Systems, Inc. - Rotor Assembly  ARC Systems, Inc. was founded in 1967 to provide the aerospace industry with a dependable source for HIGH QUALITY motion control components and rotor assemblies. Our philosophy is based on a trained staff supported by a qualified dedicated Quality Team. ALL of our Team Members are COMMITTED to CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. Our continued ability to supply products to our customers on time is a testimony to the quality and service we provide, which is the foundation of ARC Systems, Inc. philosophy. ...More >> Start saving with a free, on-site value analysis visit by igus  Saving time and money in today's uncertain economy is vital for engineering companies. To help its customers cut costs, igus® is offering free, on-site value analysis visits for cost reductions. An igus expert is available to review your bearing application on-site and recommend the most effective motion-control solution from its line of more than 9,600 plastic bearing products. The company's self-lubricating plain, linear and spherical bearings can deliver a potential cost saving of up to 40%. The company says its iglide® plastic plain bearings can reduce costs up to 25% when compared to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. They are low cost, maintenance-free and available in 28 high-performance material blends. iglide bearings feature high wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction and can replace more costly alternatives in a variety of applications. Plastic bearings will also never corrode and are resistant to dirt, dust and most chemicals. ...More >>Modular Bearing System from NKE for Planetary Wind Turbine Gearboxes  Austrian bearing specialist NKE Austria has developed a modular bearing system for planetary gears in wind turbine gearboxes. The new bearing assemblies offer the advantages of a standardisation of the bearings used in this application, a reduced diversity of parts and simplified logistics. The system is already in use in the 1.5 MW, 2 MW and 2.5 MW wind turbine gearboxes of a well-known German gearbox manufacturer.Most wind turbines use gearboxes to transform the relatively low rotational speed of the main shaft into higher speeds required for power generation. Because the forces a modern wind turbine gearbox has to transmit are forever increasing while the gearbox itself has to remain compact, single- or two-stage planetary gearboxes are commonly used. The bearings of the planetary gears are among the highest-loaded in this specific application. In modern gearboxes an integrated planetary bearing arrangement is used, in which cylindrical roller bearings without an outer ring are fitted in the planetary gears, with the bore of the gear forming the outer raceway. ...More >> Assemble cable carriers in minutes  igus® Inc. has announced the launch of a new E-Chain® Configurator program, which enables users to quickly custom build a cable carrier with cables and internal separators online. The user can then generate CAD files and a parts list, or submit a quote request directly to igus.The program is designed to fill the company's E-Chain cable carriers, which were developed to guide and protect moving cables on automated machinery. Interior separators, shelves, cables and hoses can be virtually installed in a few clicks. A complete Energy Chain System® can be configured in just minutes. ...More >> RW America One Size Coupling Offers High Performance and Low Cost  Handling the torque and size requirements for a very wide variety of small motors, the ECOFLEX takes advantage of economies offered by its popularity relative to other sizes and types of precision couplings. With a torque rating of 3Nm, and handling English or metric bore sizes all the way from 3-16mm, this coupling allows for excellent performance characteristics at a low cost. ...More >> Parker Releases Low-Cost Connector Option  Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, is pleased to announce release of a low-cost connector option. Historically, Parker has produced robust servo motor products for the general automation market. These motors could stand up to shock loads, environmental temperature cycles, moisture and more. All connectors and mating cables had large metal connector housings, which are meant for superior noise immunity. Unfortunately, these connectors have been large - at least relative to a smaller servo motor - and they are expensive. Serapid Push-Pull Systems Help Reduce Die Change Times  Quick Die Change equipment from Serapid with their Push-Pull System (PPS) can reduce die changeover times to 15 minutes or less. The patented Rigid Chain Technology used in the system is capable of transferring dies from 100 pounds to 100 tons. The Serapid single station die table is designed to automate the transfer of die during the changeover process. With the simple push of a button a die is pulled out of the press bed and into position on the table to await transport into storage. ...More >>Precision Line Shafts Offer Convenience and Performance  ZA series line shafts from R+W install as single units and run smoothly without support bearings. Assembled from cut-to-length extruded aluminum tubing with a precision straightness tolerance of 0.2mm/m, lateral stiffness, and low mass allow for high speed operation at a low cost relative to the additional hardware required to assemble a line shaft system. Proprietary software allows for quick and easy calculation of critical speed, moment of inertia and torsional stiffness for any length. ...More >> Serapid Push Pull Rigid Chain System to Transfer Nuclear Waste  Serapid recently provided a stainless steel push/pull Rigid Chain system with the unique feature of providing both horizontal and vertical motion using a single motor. This solution proves Serapid's unrivaled flexibility in delivering linear movement from discrete locations, over great distances, and around corners. The customer required a mechanical linear actuator for a guided carriage transporting 6000 pounds of nuclear waste. The load moves horizontally through 200 inches of travel, with multiple stop points. At each stop point, the carriage locks in place while the 6000 pound load is lifted using a Serapid Rigid Chain actuator. ...More >>Zero-Max Wind Turbine Couplings Withstand 70,000 Nm Of Torque - Passed Hell Hole Test At Tehachapi, California Wind Farm  Zero-Max, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified design and manufacturing company, announces introduction of its Composite Disc Couplings for the wind turbine industry. "These couplings withstand extreme misalignment while remaining torsionally stiff and have passed the ‘hell hole' test at Tehachapi, California Wind Farm," reports James Motz, member of the Wind Team for Zero-Max. "The couplings were tested under conditions simulating a 20 year load spectrum of continuous operation. Once fatigue tested, the ‘hell hole' location was selected for field testing in a wind turbine whereby the coupling would experience wind conditions in excess of 80 mph with continuous wind direction changes. The Zero-Max couplings survived these conditions that put over 50 wind turbines not using our coupling out of commission. The Zero-Max coupling continues to operate uninterrupted at this writing," Mr. Motz added. ...More >> New Range of High Precision Gear Racks for Machine Tools by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of High-Precision Gear Racks developed specifically for machine tool applications requiring the highest levels of precision and power. This new rack range is precision manufactured in a controlled environment, achieving a tooth quality of DIN 4, with total pitch error of less than twelve microns over a meter length and a parallelism tolerance of less than fifteen microns. The high precision pitch of the racks can eliminate the need for electronic compensation and the high precision parallelism allows for drives with extremely low backlash without the need for preloading. ...More >>QuickSilver Controls Offers Dancer Arm and Sensorless Methods of Winding Application  QuickSilver's unique ability to handle large inertial loads (large inertial mismatch) allows us to direct drive large product reels. The advanced PVIATM servo control algorithm provides impressive stability from full to empty reels.  Precise torque control of the brushless servo motor and programmable controller's electronic slip clutch feature ("drag" mode) allows the servo motor to keep constant web tension as wind/unwind reels payout and take up product. ...More >> New Integrated Rack Range Mounts Directly to Most Linear Guide Rails by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of Integrated Racks which mount directly to most standard linear guide rails, eliminating the need for additional machining and alignment, saving time and money. Compact, performance optimized designs can easily be achieved with these racks. By mounting the rack and rail together, the need for a separate mounting surface for the rail is eliminated. Additional alignment between the rack and rail is also not necessary, since it is possible to assemble the rack to the rail off of the machine frame. ...More >>High-reliability Gearboxes and Bearings cut Conveyor Maintenance and Energy Costs at Aggregates Quarry  Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete's quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor. The decision was made following trials on conveyors in the sand production area of the quarry. Here, bearings were failing as often as three times a year, and the gearboxes typically lasted only 12 months. In some cases, a bearing failure also meant changing the gearbox as well, as it had to be removed by force - sustaining damage in the process. In these cases, the material costs were dwarfed by the day's downtime needed for the repair. ...More >> Ultra-Precise Positioning Achieved with Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drives from ATLANTA Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a range of zero-backlash rack & pinion drives that eliminate system backlash by means of a split-pinion and dual-pinion arrangement, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as for direction of travel reversals. The backlash is eliminated by using two pinions - one to drive the axis and the other to engage the opposite tooth flank and take up the backlash. Mechanically preloaded split-pinion drives utilize an axial spring to load one pinion half against the other. Electrically preloaded dual-pinion drives utilize two motors, each driving one pinion, which are loaded against each other by means of a special motor controller. ...More >>Wide Range of Standard Rack & Pinion Drives Available Off-The-Shelf from Atlanta Drive Systems ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a wide range of standard Rack & Pinion drives,  consisting of both helical & straight (spur) tooth versions, in an assortment of sizes, materials and quality levels, to meet almost any axis drive requirements. These drives are perfect for a wide range of applications, including axis drives requiring precise positioning & repeatability, traveling gantries & columns, pick & place robots, and material handling systems. Heavy load capacities and duty cycles can also be easily handled with this drives. Industries served include Material Handling, Automation, Aerospace, Woodworking, Machine Tool and Robotics. New TR Flanged Pinion Range Available from Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of ISO 9409-1 flanged pinions, which have compact designs to reduce the amount of drive torque required. Traditionally, flanged pinions have large pitch diameters which increase the amount of torque on the reducer they mount to. With the new TR Pinion range, the pinion pitch diameters are significantly smaller, reducing the drive torque required and allowing a smaller reducer to be used.
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R+W MICROFLEX Series FK Micro Coupling Preserves Tiny Bearings  The MICROFLEX is a new flexible miniature coupling that is only 5.5mm in diameter by 9mm in length. The coupling is composed of a flexible beam-cut polyamide element clamped to shafting with stainless steel hubs and set screws. Suitable for sterile and clean room environments, the series FK is ideal for micro-pumps and micro-motors used in medical and biotech applications. ...More >> Miniature Couplings with Varied Mounting Options by RW America  R+W has developed a series of miniature bellows couplings to keep pace with increasing demands for higher precision, higher speeds and practical manufacturability. MK couplings utilize a wide variety of mounting configurations, including the unique "blind-mate," which allows for simple plug-in installation of motor and gearbox shafts. All the couplings incorporate a stainless steel bellows that compensates for axial, lateral and angular shaft misalignments simultaneously, and without backlash. ...More >> Special Designed CD Couplings by Zero-Max Solve Difficult and Unusual Motion Control Application Requirements  Motion system designers needing to fit a high performance coupling into a small space will find the solution with a specially designed CD coupling from Zero-Max. Many other difficult coupling needs such as higher misalignment, greater torque capacity and greater torsional stiffness than that of standard couplings are available in Zero-Max specially designed CD couplings. ...More >> Longer Lasting Torque Limiter Series ESL by RW America
Olympics Opening Ceremony: Serapid Stage Technology Breaks All Records  On Friday, August 8, 2008, 8:08 PM EST the moment had finally come: Inside the spectacular "Bird's Nest" the floor begins to rise, floating platforms lift smoothly, hundreds of dancers, light and rhythm fill the stadium space - and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing have officially begun. The brilliant opening has made a stunning impression before the eyes of the whole world. Which in part should be credited to the company SERAPID, with offices in Sterling Heights, Mich., a supplier of lift and linear-motion systems, well-known in the international entertainment industry. ...More >> KTR's ROTEX GS – Backlash-free Intermediate Shaft Coupling, Type ZR3  The new ROTEX® GS ZR3 - intermediate shaft coupling for a backlash-free and vibration-damping torque transmission with large shaft distances - has a particularly low mass inertia. ...More >> Baldor Builds Higher Integrity into Its Industry-standard SN Series Dodge Bearings  A new range of industry-standard, SN-dimensioned mounted bearings from Baldor includes value-added lubrication and strengthening features. In conjunction with an exceptional choice of seal options, the Dodge SNX housing series offers machine and automation builders with high integrity solutions for outstanding performance in long lifecycle and harsh environment applications. ...More >> Rexroth RTC Rodless Cylinder Series: One Concept, Four Designs, a Variety of Applications  Ideal for powerful applications in tight installation conditions are the new RTC series rodless cylinders from Rexroth. The pneumatic cylinders are available in four versions, providing the right solution for every demand - and all that in a modern design.The RTC rodless cylinder (Rodless Thrust Cylinder) makes a persuasive case with its high load capacity and space-saving design. Be it high precision, compact dimensions, high performance, or cost-effectiveness - the cylinders in the RTC series are available in four versions. ...More >> KTR's ROTEX-A-H Hubs Available from Stock in the Future
Serapid Rigid Chain Technology for Use in Scissor Lifts  For over 30 years, Serapid has specialized in the vertical and horizontal movement of loads. At the core of their technology is the principle of the Rigid Chain - a chain consisting of links interlocking under a load and working like a rigid bar. ...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 >> New Control-Flex® Couplings From Zero-Max Are Ideal For Encoder Applications  Control-Flex® couplings from Zero-Max are designed for the precision feedback requirements of encoder applications. Featuring a unique Control-Flex center disc design, these couplings have a parallel linkage system that minimizes reaction forces due to transmission torque and unavoidable shaft misalignments. Control-Flex Feature Zero Backlash and High Misalignment Capabilities. FREE Brochure! ...More >> Steinmeyer Offers Air Bearing Performance Without Air Bearings  Steinmeyer announced an innovative, cost effective decoupling arrangement for ball screw drives that enables our standard PMT 160 series stages to achieve breakthrough performance - namely straightness and flatness runout of 50 nanometers or less! And we do it using mechanical cross roller bearings instead of large and expensive air bearings. The decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of the ball screw from the linear bearing system and saddle of the stage. ...More >> New Parker Guide features Daedal Positioning Products and Systems  Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Daedal brand of positioning products. The 328-page, full-color guide covers linear motor-driven tables, screw-driven automation tables, miniature positioners, belt-driven automation tables and drives and controllers. ...More >> New Lift Chain Catalog Available from Serapid  Serapid, a leader in the vertical and horizontal movement of loads is now offering a new catalog of their Linear Telescopic Lifting Columns. ...More >> R+W America Offers a Highly Flexible Servo Coupling  Tolerance stack-up in machined interfaces between motor frames, gearboxes, and their driven shafts will normally result in slight misalignment in the lateral and angular directions. While most motor mounting brackets allow for sufficient alignment to work with standard bellows couplings, occasionally a given machine layout will require high performance couplings to accommodate more than a few thousandths of an inch of shaft offset. ...More >> Tapered Shaft Servo Couplings BK4 by R+W America  Machine tool builders often find themselves with the problem of interfacing servo motors with specially tapered conical shafts into their mechanical assemblies. The unique geometry characteristic of many CNC motor shafts normally requires that custom mounting flanges be designed and ordered to allow for the motor to mount to their machine. ...More >> alpha gear drives, Inc. Changing Name to WITTENSTEIN, Inc. for Corporate Communications Synergy  Blue gearboxes from alpha gear drives, Inc. have become the industry standard in servo gear technology. As of July 2008, the blue gearboxes will remain but alpha gear drives, Inc. will change its name to WITTENSTEIN, Inc. to be consistent with the other business units of the company. ...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 >> Ceramic Bearings for Medical & Industrial Applications by Boca Bearing Co.  The Boca Bearing Company is proud to announce their new expanded range of miniature Full Ceramic and Ceramic Hybrid ball bearings. Ceramic is the ideal material for any application operating in harsh environments where extreme temperatures and corrosive substances are present. ...More >> Precision Torque Limiter with Clamping Hub by R+W America  Torque limitation is often overlooked until a machine crash occurs, resulting in expensive damage and downtime. R+W torque limiters provide inexpensive insurance with little effect on machine performance. Utilizing a patented preload internal to it's ball-detent mechanism, R+W torque limiters are all backlash free and highly responsive, with the ability to completely disconnect the drive and driven components in under 3msecs. Disengagement torque can be adjusted in the field, and several disengagement behaviors are available. ...More >> What Does ARC Rotors Mean 
Founded in 1967 to provide the Aerospace industry with a dependable source for high-precision AC motor components. ARC Systems Inc. is ISO 9001:2000 Certified. ...More >>Stainless Steel ETP Express Keyless Shaft Locking Bushings  ETP Stainless Steel shaft locking bushings are designed to lock gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components to a keyless shaft. These ETP stainless steel models contain FDA approved food grade medium and are RoHS compliant.* Stainless steel ETP Express Bushings are ideal for use in food, beverage and dairy processing equipment, particularly in systems requiring frequent washdowns. ...More >>CD Couplings From Zero-Max Handle High Torque Loads While Providing Zero-Backlash Operation In Servo Motor Driven Packaging Systems  Call 1-800-533-1731 For FREE Brochure Today's packaging machines are using more and more servomotorsthan ever before. As speeds increase, so does the stress on the mechanical components. Proper coupling selection is even more critical to achieve the higher speeds and greater accuracy of these new designs. "Composite Disc (CD®) couplings from Zero-Max have proven themselves in countless applications that require both high reverse loads and high speeds," reports Robert Mainz ...More >>ALAR Series Direct-Drive, Large-Aperture, Rotary Stages  • 5 different aperture sizes: 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, 325 mm • 45-300 rpm continuous rotation speed • Continuous or limited travel • Axial load capacity of 300-1000 lb • Excellent accuracy and repeatability ...More >>FESTO's DGE-ZR Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuators Offer High Speed in a Compact, Protected Package  The DGE-ZR offers high speed performance (up to10m/s) in a compact, protected unit. By having the belt drive integrated within the body of the actuator for maximum protection, all DGE-ZR actuators offer reliable performance and predictable life. These units can be easily configured into multi-axis systems. The DGE-ZR offers three guide options to satisfy a wide range of motion control requirements ...More >>Compact Bellows Coupling BKC Offered by R+W America  Couplings utilizing a stainless steel bellows exhibit very high torsional rigidity with zero backlash and flexibility across all three axes of possible shaft misalignment. The most important feature of this design is that very high position repeatability may be maintained even under torsional loading, while placing only a very light restoring load on shaft bearings under misalignment.
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Newest Generation CD ROM With Product Sizing and Selection Software  Zero-Max has introduced Version 1.5 of its latest software designed for easy and fast sizing and selection of components for motion control and power transmission systems. Zero-Max new software contains the latest downloadable 3D CAD drawings, CD coupling brochures in German, Spanish, French as well as English ...More >>HSI Offers the New 'T' Series Anti-Backlash Nut  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to announce the development of a new series of anti-backlash nuts. These nuts can be used in conjunction with Haydon's existing line of linear actuators or as a standalone product along with Haydon's extensive selection of Acme leadscrews. Haydon's new series of anti-backlash nuts are designed to optimize system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque. ...More >>AMG LP Series Low-Profile Position and Rate Gimbals by AEROTECH  Use Direct-Drive Motors for Smooth, High-Performance Motion •Continuous 360° rotation of azimuth and elevation including built-in slip ring •High accuracy angular position and rate capability •Direct-drive brushless servomotors result in zero backlash •Cog-free design for outstanding velocity stability Accommodate loads up to 200 mm in diameter •Low maintenance and high reliability provide the lowest cost of ownership Aerotech’s AMG LP (Low Profile) position and rate gimbal mounts provide ultra-precise angular position, rate, and acceleration for development and production testing of a wide range of systems. ...More >> |
Plymouth, Minnesota: Zero-Max Floating Shaft CD® Couplings provide system designers with a torsionally stiff, no backlash option for connecting long distances between shaft ends. Providing superior misalignment capacity, Floating Shaft CD Couplings can often be a zero-backlash alternative to Cardan Shafts. The unique flex element made of composite material makes it possible to have zero-backlash, high torsional stiffness and very low bearing loads all at the same time. This is because the composite material is designed to be flexible in one plane and stiff in another plane. Composite material is not prone to fatigue and will perform much longer than stainless steel.
Assembly times comparable to a "pit stop" in formula 1
