Instrumentation and Control News

Airex Corporation has been a cutting edge provider to the motion control industry since 1950. The company was among the first in the Linear motor business to achieve ISO 9001 recognition. Our Quality, Performance and customized solutions continue to set us apart from the standard group of motor suppliers...

Utilizing frictionless/stictionless flexures for zero mechanical noise, Linear Focus Actuators feature 150 nm resolution voice coil stages with central clear aperture from 0.236-0.787 in. Ranging from ±12 to ±24 Vdc at 1 A, voice coil motors offer 0.118-0.394 in. travel, 6.0 lb-ft continuous force, and 30 lb-ft peak force. Actuators are clean room compatible and can be operated in horizontal or vertical orientation.

The actuators can be customised for any purpose, in mining, automation, handling or transportation, wherever heavy loads have to be positioned fast and accurately. Raco's electric actuator range is durable and reliable units.

The precision engineered SLA Modular Automation System features DIRECTCONNECT(TM) technology, allowing for easy integration of Robohand pneumatic slides, grippers and rotaries. Further, the economical and fully integrated turnkey automation solution can be configured for any application specification...

New Ledex® Solenoid Concept Provides Magnetic Latching Linear Actuation Ideal for Locking Applications; Produces linear force without need for magnetic steel components

he low inertia, ± 12 VDC to ± 24 VDC, @1 amp, voice coil motors of the Linear Focus Actuators has very low electrical noise, 3 mm (0.118 in.) to 10 mm (0.394 in.) travel, and 813.5 Ncm continuous force (6.0 ft-lbs) 4067 Ncm peak (30 ft-lbs). A very compact, Linear Focus Actuator, with 3mm (0.118 in.) travel, as well as large diameter central clear apertures and custom solutions are available

Measuring only 9.0x6.5x2.4mm, the new P-652 stage offers a travel range of 3.2mm and can move at velocities of up to 80 mm/sec--almost 10 times faster than other micro-stages. Sub-micron resolution, combined with a high holding force of 20 grams, are state-of-the-art figures for a stage of these minute dimensions...

Length of travel may be increased or decreased using adjustable end stops. Designed for a PCB measurement/cleaning process, the assembly may also be used for scanning barcodes on parts, and other applications requiring repetitive back-and-forth movement of materials. Amacoil will customize the sliding platform to meet specific application requirements or OEM design needs...

Physik Instrumente offers the improved F-206.S, 6-axis nano-alignment system which provides high resolution 6D motion, a user programmable pivot point and powerful alignment software at a very competitive price...

"The round, ground ball nut makes the transition of the ball bearings much more consistent as opposed to a tapped square unit and gives it better life characteristics, as does the use of bearings to support the motor shaft as compared to bushings. Also, the release of limit switch and potentiometer options in our standard product package adds features not previously offered."