Length, depth, and width are only part of the size story when choosing small actuators for an application. Knowledge of how smaller scaled components affects operation will ensure you make the right choice for your application. Ballscrew actuators move accurately and smoothly, and accelerate quickly. Factors such as load capacity, operation speed, stroke length, environment, […]
Actuators
Linear Actuators from Haydon Kerk
The 25mm diameter version of the G4 Canstack Linear Actuator product line features optimized teeth geometry and neodymium magnets. With 20% higher output force across the entire speed range compared with previous designs, the G4 also contains the latest custom engineered plastic molded threads and an over-sized spline. Larger bearings enable greater rotor support and […]
Clutches and Actuators Ensure a Smooth Ride on Chinaβs Great Wheel
In Beijing, China, plans are underway to build the Great Wheel of China. The giant Ferris Wheel should be completed later this year. It will stand 680 ft high (208 m), which is more than 130 ft (40 m) taller than the current highest wheel in Singapore. The wheel will have 48 air-conditioned carriages that […]
ICR Plus Linear Rod-style SmartActuator from Tolomatic
HAMEL, MN β The ICR Plus linear rod-style SmartActuator from Tolomatic is a fully programmable integrated actuator for complex industrial motion-control applications requiring 100 percent duty-cycle performance. The ICR Plus integrates a programmable digital drive, servomotor and actuator in a compact all-in-one package to deliver maximum flexibility for low- to medium-force applications. At half the […]
Airpotβs Airpel β AB Air Bearing actuators
Super-sensitive grinding and polishing operations with forces controlled to as little as 0.001 pounds or 0.45 grams are now possible and being utilized in industry by customers of Airpotβs Airpel β AB Air Bearing actuators. Many manufacturers with the need for extremely tight control of small incremental movements along with low forces and speeds are […]
Exlar’s Tritexβ’ II Series Electric Actuators
Chanhassen, MN β Exlar announces the Tritexβ’ II Series electric actuators are now available with a cost-effective absolute feedback option. The compact actuators feature a built-in mechanical converter, eliminating the need for a ball screw or gear reducer mechanism. With the absolute feedback option, Tritex II actuators eliminate the need to perform home cyclingβwithout the […]
Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Design Alternatives
WOOD DALE, IL β Thomson, A Danaher Motion Company, has available a new Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Alternatives for solar and wind energy applications. The guide reviews some of the most significant considerations that design engineers should take into account to maximize the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of their clean energy machines, with specific […]
Linear Actuators for Light to Rugged Duty
A wide range of linear actuators are available to suit many motion control applications, with units ranging in load capacities and speeds from 25 lb at 1.75 ips to 2,200 lb at 0.5 ips. Custom-engineered actuators can also be produced to meet special parameters. Standard modification offerings include special pin-to-pin lengths and stroke lengths, special […]
PBC Linear Actuator Gives Green Energy a Lift
In an economy that is gearing more towards green energy, PBC Linear is helping lay down the initial framework. Utilizing the high-accuracy PLA linear actuator, a cutting edge US company that manufactures silicon ingots from solar furnaces is able to sustain smooth, quiet and long-lasting operation for the their specially designed furnace damper that controls […]
Parker Acquires German Composites Technology Company
Cleveland, OHΒ – Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) announced that it has acquired Lingk & Sturzebecher of Stuhr, Germany. The acquired company, better known regionally as L&S, is a manufacturer of light weight carbon fiber high pressure cylinders and actuators including those based on composite technologies, for aerospace, mobile and industrial markets. This composite material technology […]