PSV Mitech (www.mitech.co.za) have announced the release of its latest range of pneumatic rotary actuators. Custom designed, the low maintenance actuators are suitable for use in various applications. The company has provided users with the selection of either a scotch yoke mechanism for on/off duty or a double crank mechanism for modulating control. The actuator […]
Actuators
Gripper series suitable for assembly, handling systems
Technical updates are placing standard grippers from Festo in a leading position for mechanical engineering applications of tomorrow. The parallel, three-point, radial and angle grippers DHxS from Festo are compact and offer greater reliability in the gripping process.
High-tech spider is suitable for hazardous missions
Spiders are very agile, and some can even jump. Researchers have now designed a mobile robot modeled on the same principle that moves spider legs. Created using a 3D printing process, this lightweight robot can explore terrain that is beyond human reach. Enviably agile and purposeful, the mobile robot makes its way through grounds rendered […]
Rapid rotation with electronically controlled pneumatics
The Festo DSMI-B servo pneumatic swivel module, soft stop CMPX module, and free positioning CMAX module represent a new generation in electronically controlled pneumatic actuation that combines the best features of both pneumatics and electronic control in terms of speed, load capacity, precision, and low cost.
Grippers feature high closing force
FKHC series of angular grippers have high closing force, magnetic piston is standard. Other features include compact design for use in confined areas, hardcoated aluminum for abrasion and corrosion resistance, adjustable needle valve to control speed of jaw motion. Design includes use of second moveable part (piston) applying additional force to the gripper jaw when pressurized to close.
ContiTech’s high-performance air actuators
ContiTech Air Spring Systems is presenting a wide variety of products at the IFPE in Las Vegas, including its triple-convolution actuators.
Rotary Motion Actuator
DRF ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Rotary Actuators can be utilized in many industrial, R&D, lab, production and quality inspection applications which require rotary motion. Β These pneumatic actuators can handle small to medium size payloads with rotation up to 180Β° and can be mounted and operated in any direction. Β Productivity improvements and cost reduction of repetitive task can be […]
Rodless Actuators Save Space
Tolomatic offers a rodless pneumatic actuator that saves space compared to a conventional actuator connected with a rod.Β These actuators can be used in just about any application where a simple pneumatic actuator is needed.Β They are versatile in mounting both horizontal and vertical, with tube support, foot, and floating carrier mounts.Β Six bore sizes […]
Electric Cylinder Is Based On `Inside-out` Linear Motor
Festo has launched a novel short-stroke electric cylinder with a patented tubular linear motor and end-position controller that provides highly dynamic movements. The ADNE-LAS cylinders, thought to be the first of their type, can replace solenoid actuators. They are said to be especially suitable for applications demanding fast, controllable movements, such as ejecting faulty parts […]
Electric Rod Actuators Challenge ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Cylinders
The US actuator specialist Tolomatic has developed a range of electric rod-style actuators as an economical alternative to non-repairable pneumatic cylinders, and for automating manual processes. The ERD actuators deliver forces of up to 334N at speeds of up to 1,016mm/s. Aaron Dietrich, Tolomaticβs electric products manager, says that the patent-pending actuators (shown above) βprovide […]
