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Mission Critical Applications Requires 'Ironman' Actuator
Mechanical Power Transmission

Mission Critical Applications Requires 'Ironman' Actuator

Life critical applications like ventilators, heart valves, military smart weapons platforms and high speed target tracking, require devices that possess indestructible ironman endurance and a guaranteed life span impervious to failure. Equipment manufacturers developing these types of devices need to know that their equipment will last millions of cycles to ensure viability in real-life...

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Generator tolerates high shock and vibration.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Generator tolerates high shock and vibration.

Measuring 1.8 in. diameter and 2.1 in. axial length, Model DIH18-21-BBNA provides continuous output of 40 Vdc at speeds of 11,000 rpm. Unit incorporates bearing suspension that absorbs vibration and shock, as well as one-piece housing that eliminates vulnerable attachment points. Motor is used as generator to supply power to remote brake health monitoring system and can withstand high shock and...

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BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities

VISTA, Calif, − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device is used to identify materials in a given sample based on its spectral lines and operates under severe conditions. Key to the customer's product design specification was a voice coil...

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Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.

Offering solution for those requiring actuator with integrated position sensor in compact package, LAS13 Series can be used in various positioning and force control applications. There are 4 models that offer 6 mm total stroke and 15.5 N peak force in 1.3 in. dia x 1.8-1.1 in. long packages. For application flexibility, models are available in fully and semi-housed versions as well as one version...

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BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities
Mechanical Power Transmission

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities

VISTA, Calif., − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator (VCA) requirements utilized in an Optical positioning control application. High quality optical devices demand low outgassing levels to minimize contamination. The devices also require high precision actuation for exact motion control positioning. Key to...

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Bei Kimco Magnetics' New Voice Coil Actuator Offers Improved Consistency and Precision in Valve Control and Beam Steering Applications
Mechanical Power Transmission

Bei Kimco Magnetics' New Voice Coil Actuator Offers Improved Consistency and Precision in Valve Control and Beam Steering Applications

VISTA, Calif., - October 2, 2008-BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced a new compact sized, high force, cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator in response to market demand for improved consistency and precision in valve control and beam steering applications. Typical uses include analytical/test and measurement equipment for the pharmaceutical, R&D,...

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Flat Voice Coil Actuator is suited for factory automation.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Flat Voice Coil Actuator is suited for factory automation.

Model LA05-30-001 rectangular-shaped linear actuator measures 74 x 78 x 12 mm and incorporates one housed sliding coil force arm that is supported by its own bearings. Unit has integral position sensor and can be supplied with driver. With total stroke of 0.4 in., continuous stall force of 3.4 lb, and peak force rating of 8.5 lb, two-wire, hysteresis free, cog free, direct drive linear servo...

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Voice Coil Actuator features integral LVDT sensor.

Voice Coil Actuator features integral LVDT sensor.

Model LAS10-20-001 can be mounted into hand-held wands and used in reciprocal medical applications. Actuator has stroke of 0.2 in. and exerts 17 oz of force. It offers direct drive, zero cogging, zero hysteresis, and infinite set-ability. User can control velocity, position, force, reciprocation, and acceleration in applications such as valve control, beam steering, clamping, and servo-control of...

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Voice-Coil Actuator features total stroke of 2.0 in.

Voice-Coil Actuator features total stroke of 2.0 in.

Model LA100-90-001 cylindrical voice-coil linear actuator offers continuous stall force of 290 lb and peak-force rating of 550 lb. Hysteresis free, cog free, 2-terminal, direct-drive linear servo features infinite position sensitivity. Unloaded acceleration capability is 12.8 g continuous and 24 g for 10 sec. Center hole is 2.80 in. for linear-bearing installation, forced ventilation, cable runs,...

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Mission Critical Applications Requires 'Ironman' Actuator
Mechanical Power Transmission

Mission Critical Applications Requires 'Ironman' Actuator

Life critical applications like ventilators, heart valves, military smart weapons platforms and high speed target tracking, require devices that possess indestructible ironman endurance and a guaranteed life span impervious to failure. Equipment manufacturers developing these types of devices need to know that their equipment will last millions of cycles to ensure viability in real-life...

Read More »
Generator tolerates high shock and vibration.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Generator tolerates high shock and vibration.

Measuring 1.8 in. diameter and 2.1 in. axial length, Model DIH18-21-BBNA provides continuous output of 40 Vdc at speeds of 11,000 rpm. Unit incorporates bearing suspension that absorbs vibration and shock, as well as one-piece housing that eliminates vulnerable attachment points. Motor is used as generator to supply power to remote brake health monitoring system and can withstand high shock and...

Read More »
BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities

VISTA, Calif, − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device is used to identify materials in a given sample based on its spectral lines and operates under severe conditions. Key to the customer's product design specification was a voice coil...

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Company News

BEI Kimco Magnetics Recognized for Excellence by Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems

VISTA, California, −April 21, 2010 - Raytheon Company presented supplier excellence awards to thirty companies for their exceptional performance in supporting the company's Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business during 2008. The winning suppliers represent less than one percent of SAS' supply base. They were chosen for meeting demanding standards in the areas of quality and delivery...

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Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.

Offering solution for those requiring actuator with integrated position sensor in compact package, LAS13 Series can be used in various positioning and force control applications. There are 4 models that offer 6 mm total stroke and 15.5 N peak force in 1.3 in. dia x 1.8-1.1 in. long packages. For application flexibility, models are available in fully and semi-housed versions as well as one version...

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BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities
Mechanical Power Transmission

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities

VISTA, Calif., − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator (VCA) requirements utilized in an Optical positioning control application. High quality optical devices demand low outgassing levels to minimize contamination. The devices also require high precision actuation for exact motion control positioning. Key to...

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Company News

BEI Kimco and Crouzet are Teaming up to Better Serve Kimco European Customers

VISTA, California, −February 2, 2010 - Since 2008, BEI Kimco and Crouzet are a part of Custom Sensors and Technologies' motor activity. This new $50 M organization now supports a world-wide sales team, adaptation centers in Europe and the USA, with manufacturing sites in France, USA, Morocco and Mexico. Effective February 2010, the Crouzet sales team will take over the responsibility of all...

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Bei Kimco Magnetics' New Voice Coil Actuator Offers Improved Consistency and Precision in Valve Control and Beam Steering Applications
Mechanical Power Transmission

Bei Kimco Magnetics' New Voice Coil Actuator Offers Improved Consistency and Precision in Valve Control and Beam Steering Applications

VISTA, Calif., - October 2, 2008-BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced a new compact sized, high force, cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator in response to market demand for improved consistency and precision in valve control and beam steering applications. Typical uses include analytical/test and measurement equipment for the pharmaceutical, R&D,...

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Company News

BEI Kimco Magnetics Launches New Website

Featuring Strong Motion Control Capabilities for Wide Range of Industrial Markets VISTA, Calif, − May 29, 2008 − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has announced launch of its new website at www.beikimco.com. With added functionality and easy-to-navigate design, the new site provides comprehensive information on BEI Kimco's complete product line aimed...

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