Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jul 16, 2008 With precision machined aluminum design, PL series allows for flushed mounting on both sides and base facilitating installation. Magnetic seal enables system to function from grungiest environments, such as food and beverage, to clean environments, such as medical and pharmaceutical. Featuring high load capability, linear actuator offers quiet precision guidance with its pre-loaded ball bearing rollers guided by Integral V(TM) hardened steel raceways.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Jul 09, 2008 Along with 7.87 in. frame size and internal hollow diameter of 3.94 in., RoHS-compliant DG 200 features repetitive position accuracy of 15 arc-sec and total backlash of 2 arc-min due to integrated and rigid cross-roller bearing structure. Hollow through hole helps minimize piping/wiring complexity, while equipment tables and arms can be installed on output table. Actuator develops 440 lb-in. torque at speeds up to 110 rpm and uses AlphaStep stepping motor and controller.

LM-76 Linear Bearings
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Jul 08, 2008 Suited for medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and other applications where magnetism is an issue, DEFENDER features 1-piece rolled 304 SS construction, and can take radial and axial load of 170 and 89 lb, respectively. Sliding Carriage Block body features 3 hardened, 440C rollers with 2RS seals, and eccentric center roller allows for pre-load adjustment and smooth movement without clearance. Unit has operating temperature range of -30 to 100°C.

Omega Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT 06907
Jul 02, 2008 Including DRF-075M, DRF-094M, DRF-106M, DRF-131M, flange mountable DRF DIRECTCONNECT(TM) Series has one piece lightweight aircraft quality aluminum body; body and end plates are black anodized while steel parts are black oxide. Piston consists of Delrin® lightweight, low-friction, and wear-resistant thermoplastic and is supported with upper and lower sealed ball bearings rated at 5 million cycles. Actuators are suited for packaging, electrical assembly, and automotive industries.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jul 01, 2008 Available in variety of resolutions ranging from 0.000125-0.002 in./step, Series 28000 (Size 11) double stack non captive hybrid linear actuator is suited for situations where lead screw is secured at both ends and motor translates along lead screw. Targeting applications that require precise positioning and rapid motion such as medical equipment, semiconductor handling, valve control, and telecommunications, it can also be customized to meet specific requirements.

Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jun 30, 2008 Providing smooth and quiet linear guidance, PL(TM), MT(TM), and MX(TM) series of linear actuators feature ball screw, lead screw, or belt drive options. PL series is mountable, MT series is available in different drive configurations (including vertical configuration) and different sizes, while MX series allows for high load capacity travel at high speeds. All 3 models work in multitude of environments, and carry t-slots which enable mounting.

Festo Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Jun 27, 2008 Featuring 1.5 m/s max speed and choice of 100, 200, 300 stroke lengths, EGSA ball screw-driven cantilever actuator is available as complete solution with motor and controller or as individual component adapted to third-party motors. Solution has 6 kg max working load and repetition accuracy of ±0.01 mm as well as choice of 50 and 60 mm drive width sizes. Suitable motor mounting kits for axial or reverse parallel motor configurations are available.

KATAKA A/S
Copenhagen V DK-1718  Denmark
Jun 24, 2008 Based on segmented spindle technology, KATAKA actuator has maximum push/pull force of 200 and 100 kg, respectively. With 50 mm height and 400 mm stroke, compact actuator is suited for applications where linear motion is required from confined spaces or the force is needed perpendicular to elevated surface.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Jun 20, 2008 Designed to span long lengths without intermediate support, BKK and BKR Bridge Modules consist of extruded aluminum profile whose geometry has been optimized for high torsional stiffness. Two internal ball rail systems with 4 steel runner blocks are mounted inside extrusion at 90° angle to each other, maximizing load and moment capacity. Belt-driven BKR module comes in lengths up to 8,000 mm, while ball screw-driven BKK module is available up to 5,500 mm long.

Astrosyn International Technology Ltd
Kent   United Kingdom
Jun 10, 2008 Two Permanent Magnet Linear Actuators feature 12 Vdc, and shaft stroke length of 12.7 mm with push/pull force of 35 N. Step angles are 15 or 7.5°, producing pitch/step of 0.0254 and 0.0127 mm, respectively. Compact units with 25 mm outside diameter and 45 g weight, have end cap on their front flange to provide protection to sleeve bearing. Applications include 3 way valve control in HVAC systems, antenna adjustment, emission control, and medical and laboratory instruments.

Airpot Corp.
Norwalk, CT 06851
Jun 09, 2008 Available in strokes up to 1 m, Airpel Anti-Stiction actuator is customized for counterbalancing and counterforce applications. It is built using pneumatic, graphite piston/borosilicate glass cylinders that respond to pressures less than 0.2 psi, feature almost identical starting and running friction, and are resistant to extreme temperature variations. Enabling precise positioning of z-axis measuring arm, device can also prevent crash in power off situations.

Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jun 04, 2008 Available in 20 different configurations, Integral V Technology(TM) Linear Guide Systems feature hardened steel V-raceway that allows for high load capacity, rigidity, and wear resistance. Light-weight aluminum rail is capable of holding ±0.001 in. from lot to lot and ±0.0005 in. within each lot. Linear guide systems include snap-in, bolt-on, integrated, and compact configurations.

Rino Industries Ltd.
Chesterfield S41 9RN  United Kingdom
Jun 03, 2008 Available in slide widths from 12.70-25.40 mm, linear slide rails feature extruded aluminum rail and block which is ceramic coated. Block has Teflon® composite, self-lubricating, low-friction, maintenance-free liner, and 45º load plane promotes load capacity. FDA-compliant and washdown-friendly, products are resistant to contamination, shock, and vibration. Coefficient of friction is 0.15-0.20 with 1,000 psi max, 10,000 pressure value max, and 400 surface feet/min max speed.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
May 28, 2008 Offered as environmentally friendly alternative in applications that traditionally use hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, variety of Electromechanical (EMC) Cylinders gives users custom control over required positioning accuracy, axial thrust power, torque, and speed. Products, rated to IP65, offer corrosion-resistant construction and incorporate precision-rolled ball screw actuator. Offered in 6 sizes, cylinders offer stroke lengths to 2,000 mm and speeds to 1.6 m/sec.

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, IL 60173
May 27, 2008 Model LX30 is available with or without motor bracket, with 1 or 2 short blocks, or 1 or 2 long blocks. Model LX45 - available with or without cover, with or without motor bracket, and in same block configurations as LX30 - features 15 or 20 mm lead and max length of 590 mm. Max stroke length is 497.9 mm for one short block. In addition to servo and stepper motor types of KUA Series, C10 rolled ball screw configuration and C5 precision ground ball screw configurations are available.

Animatics Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
May 27, 2008 With equivalent pitch ratios from 2.5-12.5 mm/rev, Harmonic Linear Drive(TM) Series uses recirculating belt, and requires no gearhead/brake. It comes with closed-loop brushless servo motor, drive amplifier, optical encoder, I/O, field bus option, belt actuator, and bearing support. Producing standard thrust up to 450 N with average moment loading of up to 150 nm, HLD60 offers near Zero Backlash solution with bidirectional and unidirectional repeatability of 60 and 20 µm, respectively.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
May 23, 2008 Replacing motor, coupler, lead screw, and nut, 28000 Series Double Stack External Linear Actuator delivers thrusts up to 30 lb and resolutions from 0.000125-0.002 in. per step. Rotating acme stainless steel lead screw is incorporated into motor's rotor. As motor steps, lead screw rotates but does not advance, making unit suitable for obtaining linear travel in confined spaces. Typical applications include medical equipment, X-Y Tables, automation of any kind, and valve control.

Exlar Corp.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 28, 2008 Employing planetary roller screw technology, GSX and I Series electro-mechanical actuators feature embedded load cell, offering direct method for obtaining electronic data relating to force being applied by actuator. Load cell is strain gauge type, providing ±1% linearity and ±0.5% repeatability and hysteresis. Separate connector is supplied for interfacing load sensor to external strain gauge conditioner/amplifier, which is required to excite strain gauge sensor.

Modern Linear, Inc.
Corte Madera, CA 94976
Apr 16, 2008 Vector Trio linear guide system incorporates track and standard v-groove guide rollers, with 3 rollers fixed to carriage plate that roll between 2 track sections. Adjustable carriages allow/require user to set fit-up of carriage to match rail which self-adjusts due to wear over life of system. Rail maintains light preload that compensates for machining inaccuracies and tolerance stack-up. Product is available in 3 sizes and with rail lengths up to 12 ft.

SKF USA Inc.
Kulpsville, PA 19443
Apr 15, 2008 Jaeger® ID8A/B Series incorporate powder-coated aluminum housing, steel protection tube, steel or stainless extension tube, and powder metal gears to withstand harsh operating environments. Offered in 12 and 24 Vdc versions, actuators offer static load capacities from 4,500-13,600 N and stroke lengths from 100-600 mm. ID8A series with Acme screw and ID8B series with ball screw achieve full-load speeds to 25 and 45 mm/s and force to 2,500 and 4,500 N, respectively.