PWM servodrives ‘outperform linear drives’
5 February 2014 The Israeli company ACS Motion Control has developed a range of switching PWM (pulse width modulation) servodrives that, it says, cost less than linear servodrives,… Read More
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Rack combines eight-axis motion control with an IPC
28 January 2014 A British company has come up with an all-in-one motion control system which integrates an industrial PC, a touchscreen HMI, an eight-axis motion controller with… Read More
Linear ball bearings will last up to 50% longer
24 October 2013 SKF has announced a new generation of ISO-3 linear ball bearings which, it says, have operating lives up to 50% longer than their predecessors and… Read More
Spindle-driven linear axis is just 20mm high
24 October 2013 At the recent Drinktec exhibition in Germany, the German engineered plastics specialist igus unveiled a spindle-driven linear axis with an installation height of just 20mm… Read More
Bearing and leadscrew combo slashes install times
15 October 2013 Thomson has announced a linear motion technology that combines the functions of a linear bearing and a leadscrew in a single, compact package. The integrated… Read More
‘First’ composite axes are lighter and more dynamic
23 August 2013 The German motion technology specialist Schunk claims to have produced the first standard linear motor axes to be made of reinforced carbon composites (RCCs). It… Read More
Misumi announces discounts of up to 59% across 50 categories
5 August 2013 The mechanical components manufacturer Misumi is introducing discounts of up to 59% for large volume orders for factory automation and machine-building products in more than… Read More
Linear actuator withstands tough conditions
10 July 2013 Thomson Industries has introduced a heavy-duty linear actuator designed to deliver high performance in tough environments. The IP69K-protected Max Jac actuator is built to maintain… Read More
Linear actuator design prevents rotation
11 June 2013 Parker Hannifin has developed a new generation of compact linear actuators with an innovative design using four guide rods to prevent rotation and allow large… Read More
Linear actuator helps to test railway points
11 April 2013 An innovative system for testing railway point-changers using a linear actuator has cut testing times by two thirds while enhancing operator safety. The actuators that… Read More
