Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jul 06, 2006 Designed to optimize system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque, C Series (Compression Style) Nuts eliminate clearance between nut threads and leadscrew threads. Design compensates for wear while eliminating lock-up issues common when traversing from worn areas to unworn areas of screw. Utilizing self-lubricating polyacetal in conjunction with precision-rolled 303 stainless steel screw material, nut provides smooth operation throughout life of assembly.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jul 06, 2006 Available in 63 and 75 mm frame sizes, MP-Series Small Frame servo motors is designed for supply voltage up to 460 V with continuous stall torque range from .26-2.1 Nm and speeds to 8,000 rpm. Multiturn encoder option provides access to motor position information within 4,096 revolutions, and environmentally sealed connectors offer protection in applications where motor is exposed to wet and dusty environments.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.    Canton, MI 48187
Jun 30, 2006 PMCprimo and PMCtendo provide and extend programmability of PLC and servo motors in machines and systems for packaging, printing, material handling, and other industrial applications. PMCprimo 16+ controls more than 100 synchronic axes of motion, while PMCprimo Drive controls drive-based machines designed for 1-9 axes of motion. PMCtendo AC is a dynamic brushless electric servomotor, and PMCtendo DD is a programmable servo drive suited for electric commutated motors.

AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products    Kent, OH 44240
Jun 30, 2006 Featuring precision-honed stators and ground rotors for tight air gap, MAE® HS34 Stepper Motors include 3 models with step resolutions of 1.8° in full-step mode. Top-to-bottom insulation system allows motors to withstand internal temperature to 130°C. Holding torques of 770, 1,062, or 1,416 oz-in. can be achieved, depending on model. All models are available in standard NEMA34 mounting configuration and are manufactured according to EN 60034-1:1995-02 specifications.

THK America, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Jun 30, 2006 Featuring one-piece outer and inner ring construction with mounting holes on both rings, Type RU requires no precise housing preparation or special fixturing. Sizes range from 20-350 mm ID and 70-540 mm OD with roller pitch circle diameters from 41.5-445.4 mm. Applications range from industrial robots to video arcade machines such as virtual skiing games.

Eaton Corp.    Cleveland, OH 44114
Jun 29, 2006 Offered in 1.8 cid size, 74300 Series fixed-displacement piston motor converts hydraulic energy supplied by pump to mechanical energy. Product is rated at 210 bar continuous pressure and features shuttle valve, charge pressure valve, speed sensor, as well as SAE mounting flanges and porting. Motor lets users fine-tune motor speed in medium-duty mobile applications that requires continuous rotary motion at remote location from power source.

Precision Alliance, The    Fort Mill, SC 29708
Jun 27, 2006 Designed for manufacturers of material handling, packaging, and transportation equipment, TWINRACE(TM) System carries payloads from 50-5,000+ lb over distances exceeding 4.0 m. Design compensates for mild rail misalignments, allowing use directly on low precision surfaces such as welded steel frames, sheet metal housings, and aluminum extrusion based frames. Offered in 18, 28, and 43 mm wide sizes, TWINRACE works in dirty environments and is tolerant of contamination.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Jun 23, 2006 Available in standard and custom designs, Torquers are single-phase, brushless motors offered in kit and housed styles. MR series provides angular excursions to 180° and features toroidally wound iron core stator with 2-, 4-, or 6-pole permanent magnet rotors. Arc segmented, multi-pole permanent magnet stator motors in WR series have copper magnet wire rotor for excursions less than 90°. Continuous and peak torque values range from 2-1,000 oz-in and 6-3,000 oz-in. respectively.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 22, 2006 Measuring 205 mm long with overall height of 30 mm, Model DT 200-SM can handle loads up to 10 kg with positional accuracy of ±0.15° and repeatability of ±0.01°. It achieves speeds to 120°/sec and acceleration to 1,000°/sec². Unit is driven by internal stepper motor and features integrated motion controller card. Pre-loaded slim ball bearing provides rotational guidance. Mounting is accomplished using 3-point base.

GGB Bearing Technology    Thorofare, NJ 08086
Jun 21, 2006 Dimensionally stable and corrosion resistant, sealed bearing cartridges feature lip seals that keep contaminants from bearings and zinc-plated steel outer shell to protect them from compressive loads. Handling loads up to 90,000 lbf/in²., bearings accommodate shaft diameters of 1-4 in. and housing bores from 1.75-4.875 in. They are available with GAR-MAX® or High-Strength GAR-MAX® (HSG(TM)) filament-wound plain bearings.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Jun 20, 2006 Modular Level-Up αi series includes spindle amplifiers, servo motors, power supplies with continuous output up to 100 kW, and 1-3 axis servo amplifiers with HRV4 control and minimal heat generation. Servo amps use single fiber optic cable to connect up to 16 servo axes, and all units utilize energy-saving power source regeneration. Servo motors utilize permanent magnet rotor, while motor-mounted, 16 million ppr encoders feature error correction learning functions.

Pacific Bearing Co.    Rockford, IL 61125
Jun 19, 2006 Available in 9 different sizes, Standard Inch Linear Ball Bearings provide minimum friction resistance and wide linear travel distance in sizes ranging up to 2 in. in shaft dia. Preassembled bearings can be loaded from any direction. Products are comprised of solid, heat treated steel and resin retainer. Bearings are suited for use in machine tools, industrial machines, electrical equipment, food processing machines, or optical and measuring equipment.

Pacific Bearing Co.    Rockford, IL 61125
Jun 19, 2006 Designed to provide minimum friction resistance and unlimited linear travel distance, Standard Inch Linear Ball Bearings are offered in 9 sizes to handle range of load capacities while maintaining precise forwards and backwards linear motion. Bearing seals in lubrication and blocks out dust, while resin retainer reduces running noise. Offered in sizes up to 2 in. shaft diameter, parts are preassembled for use and can be loaded from any direction.

Pacific Bearing Co.    Rockford, IL 61125
Jun 19, 2006 Based on Simplicity® self-lubricating linear bearings, Redi-Rail® V Guide System exhibits minimal noise while maintaining high-speed capabilities in harsh environments. Offered in 4 sizes, its V Guide Rails are polished and induction hardened to correspond with same size wheels. V Guide Wheels are permanently greased to provide low-friction guidance. Allowing for preload and fit, adjustable V Guide Bushings are available for metric or English hardware.

Ammeraal Beltech Modular (Uni-Chains)    Reading, PA 19611
Jun 16, 2006 Featuring one-piece design, 24 in. Single Link Model MPB has full-width molded link, eliminating bricklayed module butted ends. Design removes almost 11 ft, 2 in. of restricted access end surfaces within 20 ft conveyor. Through elimination of directional joints, bacteria growth and cleaning time are minimized.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.    Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Jun 15, 2006 Available in Microstepping and Motion Control versions, Model MDrive42AC Plus NEMA 42, high torque brushless motor features fully integrated drive and control electronics for stability at low speeds, and built-in regeneration circuitry. Housing interfaces to standard industrial circular connectors and cordsets, unit does not require tuning. Options include internal or remote encoder, control knob for manual positioning, and integrated planetary gearbox.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Jun 14, 2006 Available in 3 versions that provide up to 480 µm travel, PiezoMove® lever amplified Z-actuators feature internal frictionless flexure-guides. Stiff design, with resonant frequencies to 750 Hz, allows for millisecond settling times. Products are also available with integrated, absolute-measuring position sensors for closed-loop operation, with linearity to 99.8% and repeatability to 0.2 nm. PICMA® multilayer actuators feature cofired ceramic encapsulation.

SatCon Technology Corp.    Cambridge, MA 02142 1221
Jun 14, 2006 Featuring internal, long-life brushes and Neodymium magnets, SR15 Series has 1.5 in. dia design that produces continuous torque up to 25 oz-in. and peak torque up to 150 oz-in. It can accelerate rapidly with limited impact to system, and its dual ended shaft facilitates optical encoder installation. Various electrical and mechanical options are available, including windings for specific power requirements and custom mounting configurations.

MRC Bearings    Lansdale, PA 19446
Jun 14, 2006 Incorporating cast or machined stainless steel housings and stainless insert bearings, Marathon® XD Units offer corrosion resistance and withstand exposure to extremely aggressive washdown chemicals, even when present in strong concentrations. They have flat bases without recesses and universally smooth surfaces to minimize trapped debris and bacteria and allow thorough cleaning. Bearing units are greased-for-life for maintenance-free operation.

Ammeraal Beltech Modular (Uni-Chains)    Reading, PA 19611
Jun 12, 2006 Featuring 2.5 in. pitch, uni XLB K318 can replace roller chains, drag chains, steel flat top belts, and other types of chains/belts used in heavy-duty applications. Belt is impact-resistant, wear-resistant, and bi-directional. With positive sprocket drive, full synchronized movement of parallel lanes is ensured. Used on skid conveyors, belt requires no lubrication and is suited for automotive, carwash, palletizing, and paper and cardboard industry.