Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Sep 29, 2005 Available as linear motors and linear actuators, ServoTube positioners utilize direct-drive electromagnetic technology, which produces drive force to 420 lb, speed of 8.7 m/s, and 5.8 ms² acceleration. Moving rod linear actuator has internal, lubricant-free bearings and meets IP67 qualifications. Linear motor mounts load onto traveling forcer. Both are thermally efficient, eliminating need for forced air cooling. DeviceNet connectivity permits integration into PLC-based systems.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Sep 28, 2005 Offering repeatability to 0.01 in., AGS Series linear base slides have integral pneumatic cylinder and recirculating ball bearings. They come in .750, 1.00, and 1.250 in. bore sizes with choice of 1 in. increments to 6 in. max travel lengths. End stops are adjustable, and hydraulic dampers are used at end of travel. Aluminum body and end blocks, which are bolted onto shafts, feature threaded mounting holes and precision holes for accepting location dowels.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.    Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Sep 28, 2005 ServoGate(TM) electric servo actuator replaces complex hydraulic valve manifolds and hydraulic power systems used for valve gate control and sequencing. System offers continuous force of 500 lb, and features less than 0.5 sec cycle times for .75 in. extension to 500 lb seat and retraction. It is water-cooled to operate with peak performance at 400°F. Nominal length and diameter is less than 7.0 X 7.0 in. including water jacket, with standard stroke of 0.5 in.

SECS, Inc.    Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Sep 28, 2005 With zero backlash and one-piece construction, Reli-a-Flex® Couplings provide accurate transfer of motion between 2 rotating shafts, while catering for parallel, angular, and axial misalignments. Featuring double slit pattern that provides high torsional stiffness, couplings introduce negligible radial and axial bearing loads, as well as minimal speed and positional fluctuations between input and output shafts.

Cleveland Motion Controls    Cleveland, OH 44125
Sep 28, 2005 Able to be used with any manufacturer's amplifier and controller, MDM 5000 High Energy Brushless Motor is available with multiple voltage capabilities and includes NEMA, IEC motor mounting, or custom mechanical interfaces. CE/UL-compliant product produces up to 124 lb-in. continuous stall torque in NEMA 42 package, which is offered in 58, 85, and 110 mm sizes. Winding density is comprised of segmented lamination technology and neodymium magnet array.

Parker Hannifin, Automation Actuator Div.    Wadsworth, OH 44281 0450
Sep 28, 2005 For industrial positioning applications, HD Series is designed with deep-channel extruded body and solid carriage that provide beam strength and carriage stiffness suitable for cantilevered or other unsupported installations. Products employ self-lubricating linear bearings and ballscrews as well as IP30-rated belt seals. Positioners are offered with options such as screw lead, home and limit sensors, failsafe brake, and motor orientation.

Kaydon Custom Filtration Corporation    LaGrange, GA 30240
Sep 28, 2005 Turbo-TOC® KL Series prevents oxidation and viscosity breakdown that may compromise turbine lubricant effectiveness. Combining coalescing technology with electronic touch controls, systems utilize K1100 pre-filter, K2100 coalescer, and K3100 separator to remove harmful water, particulates, and other contaminants. Along with pump pressure, element differential pressure, and oil temperature graphics, display also relays water removal data.

Tidland Corporation    Camas, WA 98607
Sep 27, 2005 With tension control as low as 0.1 PLI, Equalizer - D4 allows converters to run ultra-thin films. Its 2-row, 12-ball, torque-activated, core-lock design ensures equalized tension across any combination of roll widths. Equalizer - D2 is suited for repeated slit-width runs with operator-positioned, toolless core stops that can be set and retained through multiple runs, while Equalizer - D3 is suited for repeated or varying slit width runs with automatically positioned core stops.

Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Sep 23, 2005 Offering plug-and-play alternative to servo-controlled pneumatic cylinders, IP67-rated ServoTube actuators utilize direct electromagnetic drive for 20 micron repeatability. Products integrate non-contact Hall position sensor and lubrication-free bearings. Able to develop continuous force from 35-66 lb and peak force from 167 lb, actuators are offered with 9 stroke lengths from 33-318 mm, develop velocity to 4.6 m/s, and acceleration to 435 m/s².

Habasit America (formerly Habasit Belting)    Suwanee, GA 30024
Sep 23, 2005 HabasitLINK® plastic modular belt, M1230 Flush Grid 0.5 in., features cross rib section that adds lateral stiffness and module flatness for conveying unstable products with tight transfers. Open area is suited for applications with small products where openings of 0.16 x 0.24 in. reduce chance of product falling through belt. Belt is available in standard material/color combinations: acetal dark grey, polypropylene white and grey, and polyethylene natural.

Nanomotion    Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Sep 22, 2005 Available in up to 4 m of single piece lengths, CCS Drive Strips can be butted together for longer travel. Units consist of ceramic coating on steel substrate and can be mounted via double-faced tape, mounting holes, or clamping spar. Ability to drive linear or rotary devices makes them suited for applications in semiconductor, fiber optic, electronics, bio-medical/pharmaceutical, automotive, and general assembly manufacturing equipment.

Nord Gear Corp.    Waunakee, WI 53597
Sep 22, 2005 Flexbloc(TM) right angle worm gear speed reducers stop oil leaks and lower operational noise due Unicase® one-piece, aluminum alloy housing. Various bolt-on components can be configured to meet specific application requirements, and choice of C-face motor adaptor or solid input shaft enables additional customization. Products are available in single, helical, or double worm configurations with ratios from 5:1-3000:1 and torque capacity up to 3859 lb-in.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Sep 22, 2005 Accepting any 24 V dc source, Model No. MMP-TM55-24V GP52-046 is rated IP 54 for harsh environments and requires 3.5 A @ 24 Vdc to generate full load output torque. Mounting is accomplished with 4 face mount M5 threaded holes, equally spaced on 40 mm dia B.C. Available with optional 12 and 36 V windings, product measures 2.14 in. in dia x 7.25 in. long and has keyed output shaft that measures 12 mm dia x 25 mm long.

Exlar Corporation    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Sep 20, 2005 Combining brushless servo motor, inverted roller screw, and encoder/resolver feedback source in single assembly, Series GSX offers 3-18 in. stroke and linear speed of 40 ips. Planetary design of roller screw allows it to be accelerated at 33 ips and rotated up to 5,000 rpm faster than comparably sized ball screws. All converting components are mounted within sealed, IP65-rated motor housing. Series GSX can be run for up to 10,000 hours between re-greasing.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Sep 16, 2005 Measuring 2.14 in. in dia and 6.75 in. long, Model No. MMP-TM55-36V GP52-007 produces .85 Nm continuous torque at 700 rpm and 4.0 Nm peak. Unit requires 2.6 A @ 36 Vdc to generate full load output torque and mounts with 4 face-mount M5 threaded holes equally spaced on 40 mm dia B.C. Featuring keyed, 12 mm dia x 25 mm long output shaft, motor is rated IP 54 for operation in harsh environments and available with optional 12 and 24 V windings.

Fibox Enclosures    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Sep 15, 2005 Available in corrosion-resistant polycarbonate or ABS plastic, Cardmaster 3 enclosures provide 2 separate compartments: one for circuit boards and sensors with built-in card guide slots, and another for terminals and wiring. Outside dimensions range from 6.5 x 6.3 in. to 14.3 x 12.4 in. with depths from 3.1-6.4 in. Rated to NEMA 4X and IP65, products are available with quick release thumb latch, knockouts, cutouts, and custom assembly options.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Sep 15, 2005 Captive linear actuators in Z26000 Series are offered with 31 mm stroke that is available for resolutions from 0.0127-0.1016 mm per step and offers up to 4.5 kg of force. Utilizing rare earth magnets, products enable OEMs to reduce components and simplify designs by replacing rotary motors that generate linear movement through belts and pulleys or rack and pinions with Z26000 actuators. Applications include medical devices, small machinery, and instrumentation.

Baldor Electric Company    Fort Smith, AR 72901
Sep 14, 2005 Available from ½-2 hp, Super-E® Motors are impervious to rust and deterioration caused by frequent high-pressure caustic sanitizing in food processing and pharmaceutical plants. Encapsulated windings and conduit box lead entry hole, utilizing E3 Effusion Epoxy Encapsulation(TM) process, stop moisture from reaching windings. Hydrophobic aspiration system prevents condensation moisture in motor, eliminating need for drains.

North Atlantic Industries, Inc.    Bohemia, NY 11716
Sep 13, 2005 Synchro/resolver measurement and simulation cPCI 6U card, 78CS1, includes 8 S/D and 6 D/S converter channels with 16-bit resolution, digital velocity outputs, and programmable single- and 2-speed operating modes. Accuracy for measurement channels is 1 arc-min, and accuracy for simulation channels is 30 arc-sec. D/S converters provide 1.2 VA outputs, and S/D converters are self-calibrating. Unit also provides optional outputs for encoder plus index and Hall Effect commutation.

Techno Sommer Automatic    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Sep 12, 2005 Automatic models SH-5 and SH-20 can rotate in 4 adjustable steps via 4 air inlets. Weighing 0.521 kg, model SH-5 features rotational angles up to 390° at up to 240 cycles/min. Axial and radial loads are 29 and 59 N, respectively, and operating torque is 1 Nm @ 6 bar. At 1.137 kg, model SH-20 features rotational angles up to 480° at up to 180 cycles/min. Axial and radial loads are 43 and 85 N, respectively, and operating torque is 3.4 Nm @ 6 bar.