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.

Ammeraal Beltech Modular (Uni-Chains)    Reading, PA 19611
Jun 12, 2006 Offered in widths from 3.0-118.8 in., Model X-MPB features 2.5 in. pitch and heavy-duty design that allows for impact without breakage. Sprockets are available with 6, 8, 10, or 13 teeth, providing optimal belt engagement for long conveyors. Made of FDA-approved plastic material, belt includes lockpin system to facilitate maintenance.

Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Jun 09, 2006 Along with integrated GlideLock rollers that facilitate loading and unloading of heavy rolls, with no spacers or hammers required, Air-roll-lock differential shaft uses internal clutching mechanism to control tension. Each GlideLock roller functions independently, enabling converters to run multiple width cores on same shaft while ensuring perfect tension every time. Product allows converters to use same shaft for many different jobs, optimizing uptime.

Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jun 08, 2006 Offered in 3.41, 3.85, and 4.78 in. lengths, SilverPak 23C integrates NEMA 23 step motor, microstepping driver, and controller in single unit. Device operates from +12 to 40 Vdc and delivers 3 A peak output current, 294 oz-in. holding torque, and reaches speeds of 16.7 MHz. Features include programmable ramps and speeds; software selectable hold and move currents; up to 256x microstepping resolution settings; and 4 user configurable digital I/O's.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Jun 08, 2006 Series AGA Angular Gripper Actuator is offered in 5 models with gripping forces from 50-820 lb and 180° opening. Models AGA-20, 30, and 40 have stroke-limiting screws to adjust stroke between 0-180°. Double acting units have multiple airports, mounting locations, and are available with sensor options for interfacing to electrical controls in applications that must be performed within limited work area.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Jun 08, 2006 Providing alternative to servo motors in small and medium capacity ranges, Series AS1xxx offers nominal current ratings from 1.0-5.0 A and torques from 0.38-5 Nm. Motors can be used as actuators or auxiliary axes for numerous machine designs and automation applications. In conjunction with KL2531 and KL2541 stepper motor I/O Bus Terminals and TwinCAT automation software, axes can be integrated into any stepper application.

Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jun 05, 2006 Offered in standard torque and high torque versions, NEMA 23 BLDC Motors provide smooth, quiet operation, regardless of speed range. They are suited for applications needing high speed and high dynamic torque, or those requiring velocity control with analog input, and that do not need holding torque.

Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jun 05, 2006 Integrating bipolar, 1.8° NEMA 17 step motor with microstepping driver/controller, SilverPak 17T is available in body lengths of 2.76, 2.99, and 3.31 in. It features selectable step resolutions from full step to 16x microstepping, output currents of 0.1-1.5 A peak, input voltage of 7-28 Vdc, and 16 Kb of memory. There are 2 digital limit switches, 1 general-purpose input, and 1 open collector output capable of outputting 100 mA.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)    Bartlett, IL 60103
Jun 02, 2006 Available in 4 sizes, SPK+ exhibits low noise due to smooth-running hypoid gearset on input and optimized helical teeth. Acceleration torques range from 80-1,100 Nm, with 1,000 cycles/hr and 11 reduction ratios from i=12 to i=100. Options of i=16 and i=32 are for applications such as endless positioning, where binary reduction ratios are necessary. Along with universal alpha motor mounting system, product features torsional backlash between 2 and 6 arc min.

Flexible Steel Lacing Co.    Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200
May 26, 2006 Available in Medium and Large models, portable Flex-Lifter(TM) safely lifts fully loaded troughed or flat conveyor belts from underneath using adjustable wings or return lift bar, respectively. Beltline maintenance tool, designed for belt widths from 36-60 in. (Medium) and 48-72 in. (Large), raised to max vertical lift heights of 14 and 16 in. Made of anodized aluminum, units can be operated by ratchet, drill motor, or impact wrench.

Intralox, Inc.    Harahan, LA 70123-5395
May 25, 2006 Suited for conveyor applications where sanitation is critical, Series 850 SeamFree(TM) Minimum Hinge Flat Top is drive bar driven to prevent debris from being pressed into hinge area. EZ Clean product, constructed with minimal hinges, also has flume design on belt underside that channels debris away from belt edge. Molded from non-porous, non-absorbent plastics product has 36 in. wide seamless plastic module and no pockets or recessed areas in underside that can harbor debris.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
May 25, 2006 Featuring cast iron or ductile iron housings that mount on shafts from 1 3/16 to 10½ in., 2-piece Type SAF Split Pillow Blocks integrate self-aligning ball bearings, spherical roller bearings, or CARB® toroidal roller bearings lubricated with grease or oil. Bearing sealing options include PosiTrac(TM) seals, contact seals, taconite seals, and end plugs. Cast-in grease level indicators inside housings show users when proper amount of grease has been applied.

Boston Gear    Quincy, MA 02171
May 24, 2006 Suited for packaging, medical, material handling, robotics, and automotive applications, Helical Planetary Precision Gearheads feature planet carrier design, I/O sealing designs, and heat and surface treatments. All exposed gearhead parts are SS with housings available in black anodized aluminum or epoxy-coated. Gearheads provide high output torque, quiet operation, and reduced backlash.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 22, 2006 With up to 2 in. of travel and no force or velocity ripple, voice coil stages suit precise motion control applications such as scanning, lens grinding, and laser and mirror positioning. Direct drive, zero backlash stages have no moving cables and are available with acceleration rates to 10 g, 0-50 lb continuous force, and 150 lb peak force. Closed loop products exhibit smooth motion and require linear servo amplifier.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
May 22, 2006 With rotation center of 53 mm, Model ST114-DC has overall table size of 62 x 75 mm and is less than 42 mm high. It offers max speed of 25°/sec and can handle loads up to 50 Newtons. Model ST129-DC has rotation center of 114 mm, overall table size of 79 x 97 mm, max speed of 14°/sec, and handles loads up to 80 Newtons. Rotation center for either model is 5 microns/deg. Both stages include integrated dc motor and rotary or linear encoder for position feedback.

HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
May 22, 2006 Using interference-proof, stable measurement techniques, digiCLIP products enable carrier frequency modules to measure quantities such as force, strain, torque, and pressure. Up to 99 units can be clipped together, each with internal DSP that computes and combines measurement signals within milliseconds. Capable of self-monitoring signal conditioning, products are based on modular amplifier system that uses TEDS technology so users can adapt different sensors.

ThinGap LLC    Ventura, CA 93003
May 22, 2006 Featuring rotor with magnetic circuit, Series TG 2300 eliminates magnet wire and iron laminations in stator. In combination with neodymium-iron-boron magnets, thin air gap creates high power density motors with high inertia, minimizing losses caused by torque pulsation and facilitating smooth, quiet operation. Oxygen concentrators using TG 2300 motors can be powered by 24 V battery, car accessory socket, or standard 110 Vac electrical outlets.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)    Bartlett, IL 60103
May 19, 2006 TPM 50 geared motor rotary actuator incorporates ac servo motor and high-precision planetary gearing. Maximum output torque is 500 Nm at mass moment of inertia of 2.9 kgcm². Low-speed motor reduces rotor inertia, while mass inertia is reduced on gear side by integrating pinion directly into motor shaft, thus eliminating need for clutch. With load inertia of 150 kgcm² at output, loads can be moved through 180° in less than 150 msec.

Precision Alliance, The    Fort Mill, SC 29708
May 19, 2006 PM Bearings' PNUA recirculating needle roller linear guides support heavy loads while providing smooth, high-speed linear motion. They use multitude of small diameter needle rollers, whose length optimizes contact area to promote overall stiffness. Offering accuracies to ±1 micron, products are available in variable preload version and interchangeable with industry-standard sizes. Applications range from semiconductor equipment to stamping presses.

SEPAC, Inc.    Elmira, NY 14903
May 19, 2006 Measuring 5 in. long, 30-Degree Arc Brake supplies 90 lb-ft torque, is spring applied, and electrically released. It has 4 stationary inner disks with friction pucks and 5 rotating outer disks. Steel magnet body and spring loaded armature plate attach to stationary surface. Energized coil compresses spring and attracts armature plate, allowing disks to rotate. Brake is also available as bi-stable, pulse operated brake or power-on brake.