Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Oct 01, 2004 Offered in face lengths up to 150 in., wide web air and mechanical expanding shafts come in hardened steel to accommodate high load and torque requirements, as well as carbon fiber and aluminum to reduce shaft weight. Units are suited for paper, nonwoven, textiles, and heavy converting industries.

eCycle, Inc.    Temple, PA 19560
Sep 30, 2004 CMG Silicon Series operates like conventional dc motor and can be operated directly from battery or in conjunction with dc controller. It weighs 14 lb and measures 7 7/8 in. in diameter and 5 in. in length. Motor accommodates both IEC80 and 4F17 hydraulic pump mounting flange standards. Applications include hydraulic power units, robotics, marine propulsion, integrated starter/alternators, engine-generator sets, large centrifugal pumps, and power generation/co-generation.

Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 30, 2004 Available in lengths of 0.92, 1.10, 1.38, and 1.54 in., NEMA Size 17 High Accuracy Motor is capable of holding torques from 12–30 oz-in., depending on length. Emitted inertia is between 0.07–0.13 oz-in². Unipolar and bipolar windings are available to allow for torque and speed required to accommodate specific needs. Motor is suited for microstepping control in applications such as automation, medical, and surveillance cameras.

Source Engineering Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Sep 30, 2004 Available with 4 or 6 leads, NEMA 14 steppers for OEMs allow users to specify motor length, windings, and mountings in addition to type, color, and length of lead wires and connectors. Other options include choice of bearings and custom shafts (single or double, length, flats, pinions, keyways). Typical 4.5 V, 0.9° NEMA 14 stepper, measuring .87 in. deep, has holding torque of 5 oz-in. with 6 leads and 8 oz-in. with 4 leads and is rated at 0.45 A/phase.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Sep 29, 2004 Measuring 50 mm wide, AL2400 series includes 2 motors with peak force of 120 or 240 N. They have pole spacing of 24 mm, reach speeds up to 8 m/s, and are operated with 230 Vac. Offered in 4 models, AL2800 series produces peak forces up to 9,000 N, measure 130 mm wide, and are operated with 400–480 Vac. Pole spacing is 24 mm, and motors reach speeds from 2.5–6 m/s. Products are designed with minimal heat transfer resistance.

PennEngineering Motion Technologies, A PennEngineering Company    Harleysville, PA 19438 0003
Sep 29, 2004 MAEâ„¢ S Series is offered in standard NEMA23 frame size and 3 models with step resolutions of 1.8° in full-step mode. They feature precision-honed stators and ground rotors for tight air gap. Units are available with 4, 6, or 8 leads and single- or double-ended shaft extensions. Offered in lengths of 1.61, 2.17, and 3.09 in., motors achieve holding torques of 67, 139, or 231 oz-in. All are CE approved and manufactured to EN 60034-1:1995-02 specifications.

Fibox Enclosures    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Sep 28, 2004 Machining Service provides fast turnaround on enclosure modifications including threaded and unthreaded holes, and panel, door, side, and window cutouts. Graphics converter accepts files from different CAD programs and converts them to machining instructions. CAM files can be developed from print drawings. Assembly service equips enclosures with accessories including cable management products, mounting plates, terminals, switches, and glands.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)    Bartlett, IL 60103
Sep 24, 2004 Model TPM consists of brushless AC servomotor, TP planetary gearhead, and optional holding brake. Available with ratios of 21:1-220:1, unit offers continuous torque from 71-8,850 lb-in. and peak torque from 265-23,010 lb-in. Multi-turn absolute encoder eliminates need to return to home for referencing after power loss or E-stop. UL-listed actuator comes lubricated for life and is maintenance-free for over 20,000 hours.

Baldor Electric Company    Fort Smith, AR 72901
Sep 23, 2004 Featuring chill cast bronze gearing and heat-treated steel worm, H Box Hollow Bore Gearmotors have hollow output shaft that can be connected directly to driven load, eliminating shaft couplings, chains, or sprockets. Units are offered in single and 3-phase configurations with ½, ¾, and 1 hp ratings. They use synthetic USDA H1 food-grade oil and are sealed for maintenance-free operation. Ratios include 10, 20, 30, and 60:1.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Sep 23, 2004 Hydraulic Power Unit features U-shaped tank containing motor-pump group that mounts on anti-vibration pads to insulate source of noise. All components are accessible and allow further modules such as accumulator stations or IH20 control blocks to be mounted. Suction and return lines, installed wide apart, ensure separation of air in oil. Stainless steel version allows use of any media. Fixed-displacement pump minimizes power losses in circulation mode at almost zero pressure.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Sep 23, 2004 Close-coupled Series MPGB includes factory-assembled integrated motor and axial-piston, variable-displacement pump. Motor sizes range from 2–100 hp, while pumps provide flows up to 64 gpm. Series MACP motor adapter coupling units allows interchageability for pump flanges and shaft types. Nylon-coupling sleeve requires no lubrication, has nondestructive failure mode for both pump and motor shafts, and permits up to 2° of total misalignment between 2 shafts.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
Sep 17, 2004 CARB® bearings perform as non-locating bearings in self-aligning bearing systems for industrial fans. Compact, radial roller bearings compensate internally for angular misalignment and accommodate axial shaft expansion. Raceway profiles result in minimized frictional running and reduced operating temperatures. Used with same standard housings and accessories as other self-aligning bearings, products are available with seals and with optional cages.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 16, 2004 Actuated by linear motor, Series LIRAX-M-LD is constructed of drawn aluminum profile with integrated roller guides and has standard stroke length of up to 2,000 mm. Module is available in signal-drive slide version, with feed forces of 11–68 lbf, and twin-drive slide, which doubles feed force to 22 and 136 lbf, correspondingly. Module provides acceleration of 230 ft/sec² and speeds up to 16 fps with repeat accuracy of .0004 in.

SAIA-Burgess USA Inc.    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Sep 13, 2004 Measuring 13 mm diameter and 11 mm in length, Series URG1 is IP40-rated, weighs less than 7 g, and operates in temperatures from -20 to +60°C. Motors offer viable option in applications such as print systems, smart card terminals, cameras and microscopes, appliance display systems, medical equipment, and computer peripherals.

STANDA    Vilnius 03012  Lithuania
Sep 10, 2004 General-purpose 8MR180 has 2 in. aperture in middle, and coarse angular position is indicated on 360° engraved scale on rotating platform, graduated in 1° increments. Each rotation stage has limit switch and is driven by 200 steps/revolution stepping motor. One step of motor makes for 0.6 arc min of rotation. Used with proprietary controllers, motorized rotator offers rotation speed up to 1 turn/min and greater.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Sep 10, 2004 Series AM3000 Synchronous Servomotors feature sealed windings and are available with 7 flange sizes. Housings, made from single piece of metal, produce no negative impact on stability through material transitions that increase thermal resistance. Rotatable plug connectors for power and feedback facilitate machine wiring. Pressed bearings prevent axial motion of shaft. Tight tolerances result in symmetrical structure inside motor, minimizing cogging.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.    Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Sep 09, 2004 Corrosion-resistant Slide-Riteâ„¢ CR features one-piece hard anodized aluminum case that seals gears from outside contaminants. Available in standard and compact versions, each incorporates two 45° helical gears that mesh at right angles. Gearbox includes corrosion-resistant, electroless nickel-plated geared sleeves, keys, and retaining rings in addition to stainless steel bearings for efficient power transmission in tough environments.

Graphite Metallizing Corporation    Yonkers, NY 10703
Sep 07, 2004 GRAPHALLOY® 845PTB series, available for conveyors with closely spaced rolls or other confined area applications, has self-aligning design and is available in ½â€“2 in. shaft sizes. Self-lubricating products interchange with most ball bearing pillow blocks and work in temperatures from -400 to +1,000°F. Able to survive harsh chemicals and wash down applications, products do not swell when submerged or deform under load. FDA accepted grades are available.

THK America, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Sep 03, 2004 Ceramic LM Guide Type RCR, Ceramic LM Guide Type RSR, Ceramic LM Guide HCR, and Ceramic Ball Spline LT use ceramic rails, blocks, and, in most cases, ceramic balls. This contributes to non-magnetic characteristics, increasing application potential. Products are suited for use in medical equipment and semi-conductor manufacturing equipment. They reduce weight of overall product and eliminate possibility of corrosion.

THK America, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Sep 03, 2004 Measuring 65 mm wide, Mini Actuator Type RDM reaches speeds of 5 m/s and accelerations of 9 G. At 10 mm/s, speed ripple is less than 11%. Max thrust power is 59.7 N, and continuous thrust power is 8.0 N. Micro Ball Spline Type LT features 2 gothic grooves and low rolling resistance that allows for increased stability. It is suited for harsh environments, as nut, shaft, and balls are all constructed of martensitic stainless steel.