Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Sep 05, 2007 With ball screw diameter of 12-20 mm and lead of 4-20 mm, Misumi actuators are built on extruded 6063-T6 aluminum base with black anodized finish and 1,045 steel side supports. Ball-screw driven devices feature linear slide for medium/heavy loads, grooved base for sensor mounting, positioning repeatability as low as ±0.03 mm, and maximum velocities of 1055 mm/sec. Units provide precision linear motion in various general industrial assembly applications.

Zero-Max, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55441 5537
Sep 04, 2007 Suited for precision servo positioning, CD® Couplings feature clamp style hubs for optimal torque capacity on shafts without using keyways. Units handle system speeds up to 17,000 rpm and have torque ratings up to 94,400 lb-in. Designers can select from large size range and from combinations of inch and metric hub bore sizes to meet servo drive requirements. Applications include packaging machines, pick and place systems, and printing machinery.

AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products    Kent, OH 44240
Sep 04, 2007 PITTMAN® Series 6000(TM) 22 mm dia brush-commutated motors incorporate skewed 5-slot armature design and bonded neodymium iron boron magnets. They are available in 1.256, 1.556, and 1.901 in. lengths with 0.80, 1.3, and 2 oz-in. continuous torque, respectively, and can generate maximum peak torques up to 10.2 oz-in. Features include sintered bronze bearings, 2-pole stators, heavy-gauge steel housing, silicon steel laminations, and copper graphite brushes.

Fibox Enclosures    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Sep 04, 2007 Made from injection molded polycarbonate, ARCA enclosures are available in interior sizes ranging from 6.00 x 6.00 x 4.00 in. up to 14.00 x 12.00 x 7.00 in. NEMA 4X rated enclosures come with screw cover, hinged screw cover, or hinged enclosure with several latch options. Covers feature overlapping design that protects formed-in-place polyurethane gasket. Mounting plates and fixed and hinged inner panels are offered in metal/non-metallic versions.

ThinGap LLC    Ventura, CA 93003
Aug 31, 2007 Based on electromotive coil technologies, NEMA 23 size Centrifugal Fan/Blower Motor provides 85 oz-in. continuous torque at 16,300 rpm, while operating at 80 V and 17.65 A, including amplifier losses. By replacing iron core and wire windings of conventional motors with precision machined copper sheet, issues such as hysteresis, cogging, and iron losses have been eliminated.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.    Radford, VA 24141
Aug 31, 2007 Incorporating 2 models, PRO Series combines NEMA 17 integrated 42 mm hybrid stepper motor with attached microstepping drive electronics in compact, RoHS-compliant package. Precision designed for medical technologies and semiconductor manufacturing applications, hybrid stepper motors are available in case lengths of 40, 48, and 60 mm. Depending on case length, PRO Series Size 17 motor can produce maximum holding torques (bipolar) ranging from 300-440 mNm.

Compact, Inc.    Paramus, NJ 07652
Aug 28, 2007 With 4 centrally balanced pistons around pinion gear mechanism, Compact II Pneumatic Actuators feature virtually frictionless travel. Compact size allows units to fit where larger, single and double piston actuators cannot. Different spring configurations can be selected for pairs of pistons. Designed to meet quarter-turn valve automation requirements, actuators are suited for biotech, biopharm, and pharmaceutical applications.

Quicksilver Controls    San Dimas, CA 91773
Aug 28, 2007 Suited for driving large flywheel loads without additional gearing, Model QCI-A23K-3 NEMA 23 frame motor generates 145 oz-in. continuous torque, 165 oz-in. peak torque, and 58 W peak mechanical power. It comes standard with 8,000 count/rev encoder and is available in both IP50 and IP65 (wash down) packages. When combined with servo controller/drivers, motor creates high torque servo control system for speeds up to 2,000 rpm. Unit requires single cable for encoder and motor signals.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.    Charlotte, NC 28273
Aug 27, 2007 Combining Rexroth standard electromechanical and pneumatic components, camoLINE enables manufacturing engineers who need Cartesian motion to create system that best suits application at hand. Aluminum profiles up to 4 m long form structural system, each featuring 2 rows of centering holes with standardized spacing. Centering rings connect individual camoLINE components, directly or via matching connection elements, to create positive-locking joints requiring no additional adjustment.

Habasit America (formerly Habasit Belting)    Suwanee, GA 30024
Aug 24, 2007 Offered as accessory for incline conveyors, M2510 is 3 in. high scoop flight release is engineered to enhance throughput and optimize use of plant space. Scoop increases plastic modular belt carrying capacity, allowing for reduced conveyor speeds while reducing product damage. Suited for carrying light product up inclines, acessory compliments HabasitLINK® M2510 belt style.

Habasit America (formerly Habasit Belting)    Suwanee, GA 30024
Aug 24, 2007 Featuring flat top and 1 in. pitch, M2470 plastic modular belting can be used in place of rollers. Design promotes surface load distribution, minimizing stresses, and scalloped belt module edge produces minimal to no vibration for stack stability. Along with belt/sprocket engagement designed for pulling heavier sheet stacks, belt features abrasion-resistant, closed belt edges and smooth surface with beveled edges to facilitate side transfer.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Aug 24, 2007 VersaMotion AC Servo Motors and Amplifiers can be combined with VersaMax Micro for low-end position control applications or used as standalone single-axis position controller for indexing or electronic gear follower applications. Flexibility of command interface and user-defined operating modes translates to variety of system architectures. While power ratings range from 100 W to 3 kW, continuous torque varies from 2.7-169 lb-in. Motor speeds up to 5,000 rpm are available.

AMETEK Specialty Motors Division    Kent, OH 44240
Aug 24, 2007 Built to meet requirements of pool and spa blower applications, Green Powered ADVANTEK Spa motors feature design elements that promote optimal energy efficiency and minimal noise output. Air diffusion design allows blower motor to be tuned to optimum output and efficiency for each specific end use, and multiple laminations for each bracket design permit optimization of motor drive. Various fan sizes are available, including 4.2, 5.1, and 5.7 in. dia.

Portescap S.A.      Switzerland
Aug 22, 2007 Offered in 2 versions, 25 mm Brushed Ironless DC Motors feature metallic front end, optional integrated EMC filter, and carbon brush commutation method. Rotational spring delivers constant force, promoting brush life and minimizing motor sensitivity to vibration shocks. While 25G version measures 53 mm long, weighs 145 g, and provides 40 W of power with 40 mNm continuous torque, 25GST version is 43 mm long, weighs 111 g, and delivers 27 W of power with 30 mNm continuous torque.

Pacific Bearing Co.    Rockford, IL 61125
Aug 21, 2007 Made with 6061-T6 extruded aluminum rail, Box Redi-Rail is equipped with hardened steel raceways, sealed double ball bearings, and customizable seals. Standard sizes and configurations are available from stock and custom solutions can be designed, engineered, and manufactured to meet specific requirements. Engineered for speed and accuracy, Box Redi-Rail is suited for use with variety of components and assemblies.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Aug 21, 2007 Available with 67.5 mm DIN-mounted housing and plug-in terminal blocks, DIN-Muting Module monitors 2 or 4 inputs to automatically suspend safeguarding during non-hazardous times in machine cycle. Industrial vehicles, pallets, and materials can move into or from machine process without tripping primary safeguard system. Offered with safety relay or safety solid-state outputs, solution is suited for use with safety light screens or other devices with hard contacts or PNP outputs.

Asahi/America    Malden, MA 02148
Aug 20, 2007 Model M79P pneumatic actuator provides output torque ranging from 15,660-40,441 in.-lb at 80 psi for single acting (air to spring) and double (air to air) versions, respectively. Units feature operational temperature range of -25 to 195°F, adjustable travel stops, captive springs (single acting model), aluminum alloy body, and Cataphoresis and Rilsan coated end caps. Coated steel output shaft comes equipped with double o-ring seal on top and bottom.

Curtis Universal Joint Co.    Springfield, MA 01107
Aug 17, 2007 TakeApart(TM) couplings incorporate quick-change feature for continuous-service applications where uptime is critical. Single lock ring acts as safety wire, holding pins, block, and hubs together. By releasing spring, user can replace components of U-joint in under 2 min without special tools. Universal joints are available in 7/8-4 in. ODs, with 1,800-131,000 lb-in. torque capacities. They handle shaft misalignment up to 35° and are offered in various alloys.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Aug 17, 2007 Offering travel up to 500 mm, ABL1500 incorporates active air preload on all air-bearing surfaces. Opposing thin-film pressure maintains bearing nominal gap tolerance, and linear encoder feedback provides sub-nanometer resolution. Fully active preload, degree of stiffness, and geometric characteristics meet scanning and inspection application requirements, and total lack of mechanical contact between moving elements eliminates maintenance concerns.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)    Bartlett, IL 60103
Aug 17, 2007 Exhibiting rigidity due to planetary stage on output side, LPK+ is supplied in aluminum housing and withstands timing belt pre-tension. There is minimal wear and constant torsional backlash, limited to less than 10 arc min and peak speed of 6,000 rpm. Five 5 sizes are available with acceleration torques to 250 Nm, and gearhead comes with 10 reduction ratios from i = 3 to i = 100. LPK+ can optionally be supplied with alpha rack-and-pinion system and alpha shaft couplings.