Motion Control – 3/4 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motor Features: High Speed, High Acceleration, and High Force to Size Ratio!

January 29th, 2023

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Motion Control – 3/4 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motor!

Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has introduced the GVCM-019-016-02 Linear Voice Coil Actuator (Linear DC Motor). This small 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) diameter actuator, also called an Electric Cylinder, has a high force to size ratio of 7.4 oz (2.1 N) continuous force and 23.7 oz (4.4 N) of peak force and a stroke length of 0.250 in. (6.4 mm). The housing measures just 0.625 in. long and in the fully extended position the shaft extends 0.436 in. (13.5 mm) beyond the face of the housing.

Motion Control – Use FDA Compliant Off-the-Shelf Linear Motion Components!

January 26th, 2023

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Motion Control – FDA Compliant Components

To: OEMs “Tooling Up” for Urgently Needed Medical Products! Use FDA Compliant Off-the-Shelf Linear Motion Components!

E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control – In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic many companies have volunteered or been requested to produce urgently needed medical products such as: Masks, gowns, and ventilators. “Tooling Up” quickly to produce medical grade products for some companies can bring challenges.

Industrial Safety – Is Your Workplace Safe? Use the Free Gotcha Stick to be SURE!

January 24th, 2023

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Industrial Safety – Get a Free Gotcha Stick!

Industrial Safety — Omron introduces the safety Gotcha Stick Safe Distance Scale. This safe distance stick accurately tests the allowable barrier opening size based on the distance from the point of operation. It features English measurements on one side, and Metric measurements on the other.

Motion Control – RVC-1008 Miniature Rotational Voice Coil Stage from Equipment Solutions

January 23rd, 2023

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Motion Control – Miniature Rotational Voice Coil Stage

Forestville, CA, – Motion Control — The RVC-1008 Rotational Voice Coil Stage: Optical element widths up to 20mm; Controllable motion over +/-10 degree optical; Small step response of less than 3msec; Non-contact electro-optic position sensor; Positioning sensitivity of less than 2µrad; Analog and USB control of mirror position; Digital positioning resolution of 6µrad; Fully integrated PID servo controller; Simple USB electrical interface; Extremely compact design.

Motion Control – XZ-Axis Motorized Linear Positioning Stages feature 1 Micron Repeatability from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES)!

January 17th, 2023

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Motion Control – XZ-Axis Positioning Stages

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has added a new series of 15 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm Linear Motion Positioning Stages to their broad selection of precision motion control components. Each of these motorized XZ-Axis Linear Positioning Stages features 1 micron repeatability and 10 micron positional accuracy. Both the X-axis (horizontal axis) and the Z-axis (vertical axis) have the travel lengths of 15 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm and even longer to meet your application requirements.

Motion Control – Harmonic Drive FHA-C Mini 24V Servo Actuator with Dual Absolute Encoder and Panel Mount connectors!

January 15th, 2023

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Motion Control – Harmonic Drive Servo Actuator

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Components — Introducing Dual Absolute encoder versions of the FHA-C mini actuator. Featuring BiSS-C Harmonic Drive fha-24v-002bi-directional communication for both encoders. The dual encoders are incorporated in essentially the same package size as the long-standing FHA-C mini single incremental encoder version. Without increasing the size, the dual absolute encoder offers single turn absolute position at the output, without the need for battery back-up. Panel mount connectors come standard, and customers can choose between 4 exit options.

Motion Control – The Maxon Miniature Spindle for Linear Positioning Tasks!

January 13th, 2023

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Motion Control Spindle Drives

The GP 6 S micro linear motion spindle drives have a diameter of six millimeters and is available with integrated ball bearings for high axial loads. Versions include metric ceramic or metal spindles.

Fall River, MA – Linear Motion Spindle Drives are the perfect solution for linear positioning systems, lens adjustment, or syringe pumps. If the drive also has to be compact, then maxon motor’s GP 6 S spindle gear is the perfect choice. To provide a cost-effective alternative to the ceramic version, it is now also available with a metal spindle.

Motion Control – Direct Drive Linear Motors with Integrated Encoders Offer High Resolution, Speed, No Backlash, and Zero Cogging!

January 11th, 2023

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Motion Control – Direct Drive Linear Motors

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The new, SDLM-025-070-01-01 direct drive linear motor from Moticont, also known as an electric cylinder, features a built-in encoder, has zero backlash, zero cogging, and provides users with high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. This direct drive linear motor features 1.25 µm (0.000049 in.) in of resolution.

Motion Control – “Whisper-Linear Slides” from LM76

January 9th, 2023

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Motion Control – Linear Slides

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Whisper-Linear™ Slides are non-driven linear slides which operate quietly, smoothly and can take a punch. It has a soft side in medical and pharmaceutical equipment but can show it’s tough side in wood working, machinery and outdoor applications.

Motion Control – Measure Very Small Angular Displacements Of Very Small Parts With Low Cost Digital Autocollimator

January 7th, 2023

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Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Forestville, CA, Motion Control — The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.

The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.

Motion Control – High Performance “Pick & Hold” Solenoid Driver Modules from OES!

January 4th, 2023

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Motion Control – Pick & Hold Solenoids

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – A compact, PWM, high performance Pick-and-Hold Solenoid Driver Module, the PH-ET series from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is designed to energize one or two solenoids independently. It avoids overheating of the energized solenoid coils even for indefinite hold times.

Motion Control – Compact Rotary Solenoids Available in OEM Quantities, Can Be Performance Matched To An Application!

January 2nd, 2023

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Motion Control – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The R-09-150 CCWM Series of Counter Clockwise, Forward Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.098 (22.1) mm (0.87 in.) long and have two M4X0.7 threaded studs (8-32 studs optional) 7.366 (7.4) mm (0.29 in.) long on a 22.225 (22.2) mm (0.875 in.) bolt circle. The shaft has 40 degrees of counter clockwise rotation, extending (13.0) mm (0.51 in.). The shaft end is serrated for a better grip of the attached load.

The R-09-150 CCWM Series of Rotary Solenoids can be specified with a choice of AWG winding of 21 to 37 gauge. Specifying a different AWG for the windings allows the user to control the performance of a solenoid with respect to duty cycle, current supplied, and torque by controlling the ampere turns.

Motion Control – Latest Generation Single Axis Motion Controller from Galil

December 28th, 2022

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Motion Control – New Single Axis Motion Controller!

This 1-axis motion controller features Ethernet/RS232 communication and an optional 800W Servo Drive

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control -The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series is Galil’s latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher speed than older models. Like all Galil controllers, programming the DMC-3x01x is simplified with two-letter, intuitive commands and a full set of software tools for servo tuning and analysis. The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series feature:

Available as a compact card-level or box-level unit
Connects to a stepper or servo motor amplifier of any power range
Can be purchased with an internal 800-Watt brushless sine drive or microstepping drive which minimizes space, cost, and wiring
Operates stand-alone or can be networked to a PC via Ethernet
Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning, position tracking, jogging, contouring, electronic gearing and ecam.

Features include:

Two daisy-chainable Ethernet 100 Base-T ports. One 115kbaud RS232 port
Ethernet supports multiple masters and slaves. TCP/IP, UDP and Modbus TCP master protocol for communication with I/O devices
Encoder feedback up to 15 MHz. Quadrature standard. SSI and BiSS encoder option(SER). Sinusoidal Encoder option (DMC-31xxx). Main and auxiliary encoder inputs
Non-volatile memory for programs, variables, and arrays.
Concurrent execution of four programs.
Optically isolated forward and reverse limit inputs and homing inputs
8 uncommitted, isolated inputs and 4 isolated outputs
High speed position latch and output compare
2 uncommitted 12bit 0-5V analog inputs (16bit ±10V inputs on DMC-31xxx) and 1 uncommitted analog output
Standard power input is +/-12V and 5V. Controller available with optional DC-DC converter with 9-48VDC single supply input. (Option for 20-80 VDC).

For more information, visit Galil Ethernet/RS232 Single Axis Motion Controller.

About Electromate:

Electromate’s Core Purpose is to help Manufacturers build better machines using differentiated automation technology. They specialize in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions for the Industrial Automation marketplace. Respected by customers as a premiere source for High Performance Automation and Motion Control Components & Systems, Electromate® specializes in AC & DC Servo and Stepper Motors & Drives, Motion & Automation Controllers, Positioning Systems & Actuators, Feedback Devices, Gearing Products and HMI’s & Operator Displays, all supported via extensive product selection, just-in-timedelivery, dedicated customer service and technical engineering support.

Motion Control – Application – Maxon Motors in Surgical Robots for Minimally Invasive Procedures!

December 26th, 2022

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Motion Control – Motors for Surgical Robots!

Motion control – The latest, next generation surgeries are being performed today using Intuitive Surgical Inc.’s (Sunnyvale, CA) da Vinci™S HD Surgical System, which allows surgeons to perform the most minimally invasive procedures to date. The system incorporates the height of motion control technologies so that every motion provides the smooth, accurate movements reminiscent of a skilled surgeon – even at slow, calculated speeds.

Taunton, MA — Motion Control Products – The surgical system itself requires only the use of two 8- and one 12-mm wide hole in a patient, for insertion of the two surgical manipulators and a camera. Only the robot and surgical assistants stand over the patient, while the surgeon, the system operator, can be across the room at the Surgeon’s console where even the look and feel of the open surgery is duplicated with precision.

Motion Control – One Piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks Can Be Used In Radioactive Environments!

December 18th, 2022

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Motion Control – ETX Pillow Block/Bearings for Radioactive Environments

E. Longmeadow, MA Motion Control – Components – Linear Motion – LM76 now offers one piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks that will not degrade in a radioactive environment! Machined from a solid block of self lubricating ETX, linear bearing-blocks have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures As there is no other materials such as PTFE seals or lubricants these bearing-blocks are maintenance free.

Custom designed for use in a nuclear power plant these linear bearing/pillow blocks travel on ceramic coated shafting (also supplied by LM76) completely submerged in radioactive water.

Motion Control – High Precision Linear Focus Actuator, the LFA-2014 from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nanometer Positioning Repeatability!

December 14th, 2022

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Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA, – — The motion control – LFA-2014 Linear Focus Actuator has a 20 millimeter clear aperture, 14 millimeters of linear motion, 200 nanometer positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic analog position sensor, fully integrated SCA814 Servo Amplifier, integrated heat sink, motor coil temperature sensor, and integrated stage motion brake.

Motion Control – Motorized Yaw-Pitch-Roll Stages Available from OES!

December 10th, 2022

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Motion Control – Yaw-Pitch-Roll Stages

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Three new high accuracy Yaw-Pitch-Roll stages have been introduced by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.), the YPR100-10-15-01 (stepper motor driven – pictured), the YPR100-10-15-02 (brushless servo motor driven) and the YPR100-10-15-03 (DC servo motor driven). These Yaw-Pitch-Roll stages are ideal for the precise measurement of compound angles or the curvature of an object.

The Yaw axis (bottom stage) is capable of rotation of large angles and features a 180:1 ratio gear.

Motion Control – Select the Low Cost, Economical, Bi-Directional Latching Solenoid Best Suited for an Application!

December 8th, 2022

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Motion Control – Latching Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push/Pull plungers.

The plungers have a travel of 0.19 in. and in the extended position are 0.50 in. long, two 8-32 (or optional M4) threaded mounting holes are located on the underside of the solenoids.

Motion Control – Netzer VLX-60 Two-Plate Ring Absolute Encoder for Harsh Environments is available from Electromate!

December 5th, 2022

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Motion Control – Absolute Encoder for Harsh Environments

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Netzer VLX encoders are ideal for OEM applications. Featuring an open frame, 2 plate design, the sensor is lightweight, highly tolerant to temperature, shock, EMI, RFI and magnetic fields. It offers a unique combination of high performance at an economical cost.

The VLX-60 is a new member of the VLX series of Electric Encoders™ a product line based on Netzer Precision Motion Sensor proprietary technology. EE products are characterized by features that enable unparalleled performance including:

Motion Control – 20 mm Linear Stepper Motor by Nippon Pulse are available from Electromate!

December 5th, 2022

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Motion Control – 20 mm Linear Stepper Motor!

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control — Nippon Pulse is excited to introduce its smallest linear stepper motor yet, the PFL20 Linearstep. The PFL20 is a highly efficient, high thrust tin-can linear actuator with a 20mm diameter and a bipolar winding.

The motion control PFL20 is RoHS-compliant, has a 30/60mm effective stroke, and can reach 6 N of force at 200 pps. With 24 steps per revolution, the lead screw has a 1.2mm thread pitch; the PFL20 also reaches 5V rated voltage, resistance of 33 Ohms/phase and inductance of 12mH/phase. The datasheet with additional specifications can be found here.