Instrumentation and Control News - Linear Motors

Airex Corporation first full year at new state-of-the-art facility

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:58:00 +0100

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...

Linear Actuators suit micro positioning applications: Low Cost, High Speed, 150 nm Resolution, Voice Coil Stage

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 16:50:05 +0100

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.

A new range of linear actuators from Raco

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:11:31 +0100

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.

DE-STA-CO Robohand's Smart Linear Actuator Modular Automation System Offers Easy Fit, Function and Durability

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:04:16 +0100

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

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:04:16 +0100

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

Low Cost, High Speed, 150 nm Resolution, Voice Coil Stage

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:16:05 +0100

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

Reciprocating Platform with Variable Speed and Automatic Reversal Needs No Programming or Electronics

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:18:04 +0100

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...

World's Smallest Linear Motor / Translation Stage

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:18:04 +0100

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...

6 Axis Precision Stage and Controller for Nano-Alignment

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:16:09 +0200

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...

New Precision Vertical Stage

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:34:45 +0200

The model HT 03-LM offers a travel of 3 mm with accuracy of 2 microns and repeatability of 20 nanometers, making it ideal for wafer positioning! A compact piezo linear motor is used to drive a 10:1 ratio wedge. Precision crossed roller bearings ensure smoothness of motion and high rigidity...

New A-Track Series Linear Actuators with Improved efficiency, strength, and flexibility

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:34:45 +0200

"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."

THK's New TY Series of Linear Actuators

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:34:45 +0200

Meeting the demands of servo applications, THK's new actuator provides standardized planetary gearboxes in 3:1, 5:1 and 9:1 ratios for optimum load inertia matching. Utility hardware is offered to allow for the easy construction of multi-axis systems, as well as to facilitate a variety of drive input shaft configurations...

Linear Motors – Components or Systems

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:04:29 +0200

Growth rates also indicated that there will be a continued shift to pre-assembled systems with linear motor systems growing at a CAGR of 11.0% compared with 8.5% for linear motor components. However, these results also presented a stark contrast between the different regions...

Ultrasonic machining cuts hard materials

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 06:27:01 +0200

Ultrasonic machining system, using linear motor powered axes, combines hard machining of advanced, normally 'unmachinable' materials and conventional HSC-milling on a single machine.

Linear motor claims industry's smallest size

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 04:37:46 +0200

With a combination of small size, 20g push force and sub-micron position resolution, the SQL-1.5 piezoelectric motor is said to open a whole new range of performance for miniature electronic products such as camera phones and medical devices because they now have a precise linear motor that fits into their size and power requirements...