Amacoil Inc.    Aston, PA 19014
Nov 11, 2004 Available in 7 sizes, Model RS4 drive nut is configurable for vertical or horizontal travel. Smooth shaft has no threads and operates at rotational speeds to 10,000 rpm. Linear travel speed ranges from 0.5–4.0 ft/sec depending on drive size and payload weight, and RS4 drive offers axial thrust from 22–449 lb. Rolling ring bearings have constant, single-point contact with drive shaft, resulting is zero play when shaft is rotated.

Nexen Group    Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Nov 09, 2004 Spring-engaged, air-released, Guide Rail Brake provides maximum holding and/or dynamic braking, making it suited for power-off safety conditions. Unit is integrated into linear system and kept disengaged with air pressure. In disengaged mode, it allows nearly frictionless movement of carriage until air is exhausted and internal springs apply force on brake mechanism that clamps brake onto both sides of rail.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.    Torrance, CA 90502
Nov 09, 2004 EZ Limo Models EZC, EZHC, and EZHP utilize stepping motor with built-in feedback system. When mis-step is about to occur, motor performs closed-loop control for stable operation. Using rod driven by ball screw, cylinders offer speed range of 0.01-600 mm/s with max thrust of 45-400 N. Models EZHC and EZHP feature 0.01 mm resolution, strokes of 50-300 mm, and repetitive positioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm. Software-based smooth drive function suppresses vibration and noise.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Nov 09, 2004 Able to run on any 24 Vdc power source, Model MMP.C21.230B-24V.GP52-236.1 has true planetary gearbox and measures 52 mm in dia x 230 mm long. Output shaft is .500 in. in diam x 2.25 in. long and provided with shaft keyway. Rated for 358 lb-in. of continuous torque @ 6.6 A of current, product is available with integral optical encoders, failsafe brakes, analog tachometers, and ratios from 3:1 to 180:1. Planetary solution is also available.

Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Nov 08, 2004 Featuring internal slip design, Air Lock Shaft eliminates core dusting, core wobble, and core slippage from differential winding. Combination of precision-engineered rollers and locks, along with internal slip clutch, ensure that every core locks at correct tension, allowing multiple cores to be loaded and unloaded with ease. Offered in 3 and 6 in. diameters, shaft comes in wide and narrow web lengths.

Nidec Copal USA Corp.    Torrance, CA 90501
Nov 05, 2004 Designed for use in medical, optical, and fiber optic communications applications, LPD4 dual-phase, permanent magnet, micro-sized stepping motor has overall axial length of 8.3 mm. It can produce pull-out torque to 11 milli-oz-in. @ 1,875 rpm and holding torque to 23 milli-oz-in. Max unloaded pull-in speed for 3 Vdc motor is 6,000 rpm, and step angle is 22.5°.

Motorsoft Inc.    Lebanon, OH 45036
Nov 05, 2004 Brushed-type, permanent magnet, dc servo motors are offered in 60, 90, and 110 mm dia with respective NEMA frame sizes of 23, 34, and 42. Winding voltages of 12, 24, 36, and 48 V ensure compatibility with industry-standard motor drives available to satisfy torque requirements from 40 to 2,100 oz-in. Applications include factory automation, packaging machines, robotics, coil winders, converting equipment, and laboratory instrumentation.

Applimotion, Inc.    Roseville, CA 95678
Nov 05, 2004 HO Series combines NEMA 23 mounting with through hole, encoder, and slotless motor construction, eliminating unwanted magnetic disturbances. Motors come with internally mounted glass encoder grating and encoder read head. Resolutions greater than 29,000,000 counts/revolution can be achieved with repeatability at 0.3 microradians, and torque curves have less than 1% harmonic distortion. Wires, fiber optic cables, and laser beams can be run through motor.

Habasit America (formerly Habasit Belting)    Suwanee, GA 30024
Nov 04, 2004 Available in the FDA-conforming polypropylene and polyacetal, HabasitLINK® M3843 Tight Radius 1.5 in. Belt minimizes both polygon effect endemic to modular belts and size gap between adjacent conveyors. With collapse factor of 1.6, side-flexing belt allows extreme tight turns. T-bar design of individual module's cross rib imparts high lateral stiffness. With open area of 37% and open contact area of 65%, belt provides generous passages for cooling air or draining water.

Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Nov 03, 2004 Size 14, 0.9°, modular step motor, 3509V, integrates windings encapsulated with thermally conductive, ceramic-based polymer. Measuring 0.82 in. thick and 1.44 in. squared, bipolar stepper weighs 0.27 lb and possesses holding torque values to 16 oz-in. Step accuracy is ±1.5 arc min at 1/64 microstepping, and mounting plate allows user to choose from multiple mounting options for Nema 14 and Nema 17 sizes to fit specific applications.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Nov 03, 2004 Available in bore sizes of 8, 12, and 16 mm with standard rotations of 90 and 180°, Series RCC features standard angle adjustment of ±5° in each direction. Internal shock pads eliminate metal to metal contact, minimizing noise and end-of-rotation impact forces. All units are pre-threaded with standard mounting holes. Rotary housing incorporates switch slots for mounting of Series 6790 4 mm reed and solid state switches.

Sanyo Sales & Supply Company    Bensenville, IL 60106
Nov 02, 2004 Measuring 13.6 x 6 x 4.4 mm (or 2.2 mm mounted through PCB) and weighing 1.3 g, motor can be mounted under taller housing components, such as battery. Standard load speed is 8,500 ±2,000 rpm at rated voltage, standard load current is 130 mA or less, and actuation current is 150 mA or less. Provided there is defined side 1 and side 2 in assembly process, there are no issues with automatic placement. Standard voltage is 2.0 Vdc, and voltage range is 1.7-2.6 V.

Servo Magnetics, Inc.    Canoga Park, CA 91303
Nov 02, 2004 Equipped with 0.75 in. OD X 3.4 in. long stainless steel housing, dc motor is capable of delivering peak torque of 10 oz-in. with 3.6 A @ 7,000 rpm. Mechanical time constant is 1.43 msec, and electrical time constant is 0.15 msec. Rotor inertia of 2.8 X 10^-5 oz-in.-sec² facilitates acceleration and deceleration. Motor also has 96-line, 2-channel quadrature encoder for positioning accuracy. Commutation is supported by internal Hall sensors.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Nov 02, 2004 Size 14 Actuator is available with optical incremental encoder featuring 2-channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs and resolutions from 50–1,024 counts/rev. Optional index pulse is available as 3rd channel for various resolutions. Internal monolithic electronic module converts real-time position, speed, and direction into TTL compatible outputs. Encoder module incorporates lensed LED light source and monolithic photodetector array with signal shaping electronics.

Stafford Mfg. Corp.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Nov 01, 2004 Shaft collars and couplings are designed for use in machinery exposed to harsh chemicals, corrosives, or frequent washdowns. Supplied with 18-8 or 316 stainless steel fasteners, they are available in set-screw, 1-piece, and 2-piece styles. Collars have smooth bore and come in sizes from ¼â€“10 in. ID, while couplings come in sizes from ¼â€“3 in. ID. Collars are also available as specials with threaded bores, mounting holes, flats, and hinges.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Oct 29, 2004 Equipped with 180:1 gear ratio, Model MMP.PDSF80-90V.180 is rated for 70 lb-in. continuous torque at 0.9 A of current. Unit measures 2.8 in. dia x 6 in. long with 80 mm square gearbox. Measuring 10 mm dia, output shaft is provided with square shaft key and keyway. Mounting is accomplished with 4 in. face mount threaded screws, 68 mm apart. Options include integral optical encoders, failsafe brakes, and analog tachometers.

Flexco    Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200
Oct 28, 2004 Sized to accommodate belt widths to 14 in. with one set-up, Clipper Microlacer® is suited for on-site, manual installation of Clipper® Wire Hook Lacing in light-duty conveyor belts. Lacer head enables tool to tightly embed lacing hooks deep into belt for optimized holding strength and minimal wear on splice-contacting conveyor components. Face-strip locking is done with knurled knob that allows for finger tightening, and offset drive handle enables one-handed operation.

SKF Motion Technologies    Lansdale, PA 19446
Oct 27, 2004 Utilizing rack-and-pinion design, SKF® Anti-Creep System eliminates cage creep in cross-roller precision rail guides by keeping cages permanently centered and preventing migration of cage during normal operation. As internal drop-in component, product is able to fit within design envelope of standard cross-roller systems. PEEK® material is suited for X/Y positioning applications in vacuum or cleanroom settings.

AutomationDirect.com    Cumming, GA 30040-9905
Oct 27, 2004 SureStepâ„¢ includes 4 motors and one-size-fits-all step motor drive. With holding torques from 83–434 oz-in. in NEMA size 17, 23, or 34 frames, motors operate from 2.8 A/phase. Two-phase, bipolar motors have 200 full steps/revolution or 1.8°/full step. Drive features standard +5 Vdc optically-isolated logic inputs for interfacing with DirectLOGIC PLCs and other controllers/indexers. DIP switches offer built-in self test, step angle selection, and current level selection.

Danaher Motion    Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Oct 25, 2004 Thomson Electrak Marine Actuators provide source of push-pull power on watercraft. With 12 or 24 Vdc operation, units draw power only when load is being moved. Stroke lengths range from 2–24 in. with load ratings from 25–1,500 lb. Actuators feature ball or acme screw drives and hold loads safely when power is off. Built-in brakes are standard on ball bearing screw models to prevent back driving, and weather protection seals and gaskets provide IP 56 rating.