Instrumentation and Control News - Servomotors

Connector reduces servomotor mating to four steps

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:56:04 +0200

The company claims the low-profile Cm3 connector significantly lower installation cost and is 50 percent smaller and lighter than conventional circular connector designs. The connector is completely sealed and shielded for high reliability and its simple harnessing is said to reduce assembly and installation time...

Ugobe Delays Pleo Robot Until March 2007

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:56:04 +0200

Ugobe will actually begin taking orders for the toy on Christmas Eve, but company representatives said this week that the company is polishing the "organic motion" of the robotic dinosaur, ensuring that the movement looks lifelike.

Linear actuators do not sacrifice performance

Wed, 17 May 2006 04:29:38 +0200

The LCB range of linear actuators is said to be the answer to the problem of reducing costs without sacrificing performance and quality.

Low-cost wire EDM has latest features

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:25:20 +0100

A low-cost GBP 50,000 wire-cut EDM that is ideal for workshop and training establishments incorporates the machine builder's latest Nano Interpolation and AI pulse control.

'Floating Shaft' CD® Couplings Shock Proof Reciprocating Motion In High Speed Servo Powered Partition Inserters

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 01:29:11 +0100

The answer is their robust innovative design using servomotors connected to backlash-free Zero-Max CD couplings. These couplings damp out shock and vibration from the inserter’s vertical reciprocating and intermittent motion and maintain insertion accuracy cycle after cycle.

CNC sliding head automatic lathes get smarter

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:13:10 +0100

CNC sliding head automatic lathes focus on the development of high speed processing and the substantial reduction of idle and non-cutting times in machine cycles with better flexibility.

Ironless linear motor is extra powerful

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:56:47 +0100

Increased market demand for even more powerful ironless motors has led to the introduction of a linear motor for heavy-duty purposes with peak forces of up to 4200N.

Powerful new safety drive introduced

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:04:21 +0100

Fully compliant with EN954-1 Category 3, the 'Safe-off' feature of the DriveGuard solution disables a motor and hence the driven machine's ability to move, until it is deemed safe to do so.

Powerful variable frequency drives halve in size

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 03:58:54 +0100

Largest Danfoss variable frequency drives now offer more power in half the size of previous models and provide reliable and accurate operation at an impressive 98% operating efficiency.

Dynamic braking resistors can have thermal cut-out

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 04:37:46 +0100

Dynamic braking resistors for continuous operation use vitreous enamelled resistors and are suitable for inverters and drives covering a wide range of industrial and engineering applications.

Brushless servo motors

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:09:29 +0100

The G330 Series motor, available in three frame sizes, is designed to provide dynamic servo control in material handling, packaging, forming, and specialty machinery applications...

NEW! High Resolution, Low Cost Linear Stage from H2W Technologies

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:24:20 +0100

Designed for loads up to 100 lbs. (45 Kg) and speeds to 30 in/sec. (762 mm/sec) the stages can be specified in compound multi-axis configurations such as an X-Y-Z axis gantry robot. To suit the requirements of an application a variety of stepper motors, DC brush and brushless motors, or AC motors..

Ethernet motion controller amplifier option

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:17:28 +0100

GALIL Motion Control, represented in Australia by Motion Solutions Australia, has made available its new AMP-20542 Low Inductance Servo Amplifier option for its popular DMC-21x3 series of Ethernet motion controllers...