Evaluating actuators for food and beverage applications
15 June, 2012 by Aaron Dietrich, Tolomatic, Inc*Materials, design, fabrication and maintenance affect actuator performance and compliance with food safety guidelines.
Exlar Tritex II DC-powered line of actuators
07 March, 2012Exlar’s Tritex II DC-powered line of actuators integrates power and control electronics with brushless servo motors and actuators in one package.
Aerotech ABL1500 non-contact direct-drive linear air bearing stage
12 February, 2012The ABL1500 direct-drive linear air-bearing stage from Aerotech meets the needs of demanding scanning and inspection applications with its active preload, high stiffness and geometric characteristics.
CPC miniature linear guides range
09 February, 2012The CPC range of miniature linear guides is available in both standard and wide carriages in a full range of sizes.
Tolomatic ACS actuator stepper drive/controller with ethernet
01 February, 2012 byThe addition of ethernet connectivity to Tolomatic’s ACS stepper drive/controller brings greater flexibility and economy to electric actuator applications. The ACS with ethernet supports both EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing easy connectivity to Allen Bradley PLCs and many other PLCs and HMIs. With built-in configurations for all of Tolomatic’s electric actuators, the ACS with ethernet makes creating linear motion simple. The combination of the ACS and Tolomatic’s ERD low-cost, rod-style electric actuators creates very economical solutions for automation applications such as product changeovers, diverting, sorting, pick-and-place or pressing.
Tolomatic IMA 55 integrated-motor rod-style actuator
07 September, 2011 byTolomatic’s larger version of its integrated-motor rod-style actuator is capable of delivering up to 13.3 kN of force with a standard ball screw at a top speed of 30 cm/s. The Tolomatic IMA55 actuator is the largest and most powerful integrated-motor rod-style actuator the company makes and delivers increased dynamic performance and longer service life compared to traditional rod-style actuators. The IMA55 actuator’s integrated motor design is suitable for applications such as pressing, clamping, valve control, spot welding and volumetric filling.
TEA Transmissions AK series mechanical linear guides
24 August, 2011 byReady to attach direct to the user’s geared motor, the AK series mechanical linear guides can provide a high-quality, reliable and easy-to-install solution to finding a system that is also compact.
Exlar PRS and PRR planetary roller screws
13 July, 2011 byExlar’s component planetary roller screw line has been expanded to include two performance capacities, available in PRS and PRR models. The PRS models, with G5 lead accuracy, are available in screw diameters ranging from 8-80 mm and deliver static load ratings up to 970 kN. Exlar’s PRR models, with G9 lead accuracy, are available in screw diameters of 12 to 27 mm and offer static loads up to 80 kN.
Exlar K Series universal rod-style linear actuators
04 July, 2011 byExlar’s linear actuator line has been expanded to include the K Series universal rod-style linear actuators. The K Series allows for options to mount any type of motor and is also available with multiple grades of planetary roller screws and an option for an ACME screw, permitting operators to choose the configuration best suited to a specific application.
Haydon Kerk programmable spline rail actuator
30 June, 2011 byHaydon Kerk has created a spline rail actuator to provide a compact, programmable mechanical drive, with guidance on a single compact component.
Chambrelan heavy-duty telescopic slides
26 April, 2011 byChambrelan heavy-duty telescopic slides are designed for use in industrial applications. They require minimum maintenance, except in extreme environments. Slides are available in steel, aluminium and stainless steel. All slides are produced with a treatment against corrosion which means they can withstand 250 h in salt spray. Additional surface treatments are available.
HepcoMotion SBD sealed belt-driven units
25 April, 2011 byHepcoMotion SBD sealed belt-driven units are offered in standard and cleanroom configurations, come in two sizes and are claimed to provide a higher level of performance in terms of load capacity and life than other comparably sized systems.
Tolomatic ERD electric rod-style actuators
15 April, 2011 byTolomatic has expanded its line of ERD electric rod-style actuators with enhancements such as ball screws, motor mounts for NEMA and metric stepper and servo motors, and a guide option, making it possible to employ ERD actuators in many more types of motion control applications.
Exlar Tritex II linear and rotary actuators with Modbus TCP
21 March, 2011 byExlar Tritex II linear and rotary actuators now support Modbus TCP. To maintain standard connectivity, the ethernet connection is offered through an M12 connector.
Nexen Generation 2 RLSS Series rod locks
21 March, 2011 byThe Nexen Generation 2 RLSS Series rod locks are available with an optional embedded engagement sensor. The spring-engaged, air-released rod locks deliver reliable holding forces up to 22 kN with very low backlash. The generation 2 models are available with an optional magnetic inductive sensor that allows feedback during operation. The magnetic inductive sensor is fastened to a T-slot in the housing to detect rod lock engagement (customer supplied reed switches are also compatible).
