Asahi/America
Malden, MA 02148
Jul 21, 2009 Series 79P is available in double-acting (air to air) and single-acting (air to spring) models with output torques from 138-40,818 and 59-15,660 oz-in., respectively. It is offered in 3 materials: PAG (glass filled polyamide) body, 316 stainless steel body, and cast aluminum body with corrosion resistant cataphoresis treatment and double Rilsan epoxy coating, inside and out. Suited for harsh applications, unit can be factory or field mounted on any ball or butterfly valve.

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jul 20, 2009 Available in Standard and Advanced versions with long or wide blocks and standard or wide rail, Miniature Linear Guides feature dowel holes on rail and block for positioning. Users can disassemble and reassemble mechanism for routine maintenance without need for realignment. In all versions, ball remains retained, even when block is removed from rail. Manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances, guides feature operating temperature range of -20 to 80°C.

Thomson Industries Inc.
Port Washington NY 11050
Jun 26, 2009 Thomson 500 Series Profile Rails have carriage design that promotes smooth operation and low drag force. Ball spacer carriage option is available for size 20, 25, 30, 35, and 45 profile rails to reduce carriage running noise by up to 6 dB. Noise reduction is achieved by inserting plastic discs between each ball bearing, preventing balls from contacting each other or bumping into ball track. Series has 4 longitudinal seals per carriage for contaminant protection.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.
Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Jun 19, 2009 Integrating programmable digital drive, servomotor, and actuator, ICR Plus Linear Rod-Style SmartActuator provides 100% duty-cycle performance in low- to medium-force applications. Servomotor offers choice of 2 screws, providing up to 80 lb of continuous force for speeds up to 23 ips, or up to 200 lb continuous force for speeds up to 9 ips. Maximum stroke length is 24 in. Operating on 24 or 48 Vdc, actuator accepts signals from PLCs, sensors, or existing motion controller.

Maxpro Technologies
Fairview, PA 16415
Jun 10, 2009 Available in 2 sizes to cover varying plant air supplies, air operated actuators mount on standard valve body to provide remote control capabilities in process applications. Piston style offers dependable operation and extended actuator cycle life, while yoke style design, which offers separation from process fluids and actuator air pressure, also indicates stem position. Offered in NO or NC configurations, both styles are made of corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum.

Emerson Process Management
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Jun 08, 2009 Offering nested spring design, Fisher® 2052 can be installed on rotary-shaft valve bodies for throttling or on-off applications. Actuator linkage features clamped shaft lever and single pivot point to reduce lost motion between actuator and valve. Available in 3 sizes accommodating shaft sizes from 12.7-38.1 mm, actuator features powder paint coating that offers corrosion-resistant finish on all external steel and cast iron parts.

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
Pittsburg, CA 94565 0209
Jun 08, 2009 Available in sizes 1-4, DualVee Low Temperature Guide Wheels feature Type 440C stainless steel balls and races, and Type 304 stainless steel retainers with special lubricant formulated to withstand service temperatures from -94 to +230°F. Wheels can also be provided completely dry for applications such as food processing and medical devices. Designed primarily to meet demands in aerospace industry, Low Temperature Wheels are also suitable for refrigeration and sub-zero climates.

Harmonic Drive, LLC
Peabody, MA 01960
Jun 02, 2009 Offered in hollow shaft designs, FHA series miniature AC servo rotary actuators exhibit zero backlash and are optimized for accuracy, response time, and vacuum compatibility. Super-mini, high-powered RH series DC servo rotary actuators provide precision motion control and high torque capacity. Tach-generator and/or encoder are directly mounted onto motor shaft. Also available, LA Series compact linear actuators feature max thrust of 49 N and 0.0174 µm resolution.

BEI Kimco Magnetics Div.
Vista, CA 92081
Jun 01, 2009 Housed in 2.75 in. dia x 5.2 in. long package, Linear Voice Coil Housed Actuator features integrated shaft and AMP connector that prevents flying leads otherwise requiring terminals. Unit offers peak force capability of 60 lb, force sensitivity of 4.56 lb/A, 1 in. stroke, and continuous force of 17 lb. Fully encapsulated, device operates in harsh and dirty environments without contamination. Applications include valve actuation, speed and force control, and office/factory automation.

IntelLiDrives Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19152
May 18, 2009 Providing reliable motorized motion in a small form factor and lightweight package, MLA-006 series of micro-linear motorized actuators come with stepper and closed-loop DC servo motor versions and include integrated limit switches for repeatable referencing and homing. They weigh 120 g, and feature resolution of 0.1 micron, 30 N force, accuracy of 3 microns, repeatability of 1 micron, and backlash of 0 microns.

SMAC Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
May 13, 2009 Featuring 36 mm dia and stroke lengths of 15, 25, and 50 mm, CAL36 cylinders are designed with round-centered coil and guide. Units can achieve up to 50 G acceleration and offer independent control of position, speed, and force. Soft-Land capability allows actuators to land on parts gently and then apply required forces. Able to work and simultaneously provide feedback, they are offered in encoder resolutions from 5 microns down to 50 nm.

PBC Linear
Roscoe, IL 61073
May 08, 2009 Comprised of application-specific, caged and non-caged runner blocks, Profile Rail Technology group uses reservoir lubrication system to ensure long life and smooth, quiet operation. Double row sealing system keeps dirt out, while rails and runner blocks are outfitted with corrosion-resistant black oxide, chrome, or black chrome finishes for tolerating harsh environments. Available in various configurations, products come in 5 application-specific accuracy classes and preloads.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Waterbury, CT 06705
May 01, 2009 With diameter of 25 mm, G4 canstack linear actuator includes optimized tooth geometry along with high-energy neodymium magnets. Plastic molded threads and oversized spline maximize product lifespan and bearings maximize rotor support/axial load capability. Torque-to-size ratios are compatible with applications such as medical equipment, barcode scanning devices, printing equipment, and laboratory instrumentation. Captive, noncaptive, and external linear configurations are available.

LM-76 Linear Bearings
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Apr 29, 2009 Designed to be washed down with disinfectants or industrial cleaners, SS DEFENDER Linear Rail(TM) suits medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications. Rails are available in lengths of 40.94, 59.84, 81.89, and 122.83 in. or in cut to order sizes, and each 3 bearing slider unit is 3.15 in. long. Cross section of bearing and slider is only 1.02 x .866 in. Bearing rails are rolled 304 stainless with internal bearing race, and each 440C SS ball bearing roller features 2RS seals.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Apr 28, 2009 Utilizing non-cogging, non-contact, direct-drive technology with no hysteresis or backlash, Series ANT95-L exhibits 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, 50 nm repeatability, and 250 nm accuracy. Use of anti-creep cross-roller bearings allows 5 nm incremental moves to be accomplished. With universal mounting and tabletop patterns, stages are suited for high-precision positioning, disk-drive fabrication, fiber alignment, and optical delay element actuation.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)
Bartlett, IL 60103
Apr 28, 2009 WITTENSTEIN TPM+ actuators feature helical toothing in gearhead, allowing for optimized operation at output, while minimized noise levels lessen influence of meshing frequencies. Single-stage versions, suited for rack-and-pinion, and 2-stage versions for rotary drive tasks are available. They are offered in 5 power sizes with acceleration torque from 50-1,600 Nm and noise levels from less than 58 dBA to less than 72 dBA. Various reduction ratios are also offered.

Exlar Corp.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 14, 2009 Tritex(TM) II Series, offering 1,500 W, AC-powered operation and digital position control, combine brushless servomotor with rotary or linear (output) actuation in one sealed housing. Operating from 100-240 Vac, actuators provide multiple I/O and feedback choices as well as software features such as 16 programmable indexes, linked moves, and firmware flash upgrades. Modbus port, via RS/485 protocol, allows complete control, programming, and monitoring of actuator.

Serapid USA, Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Apr 01, 2009 Made of 2 reinforced plastic belts that interlock together to form rigid telescopic column, RigiBelt is totally mechanical and can provide horizontal or vertical motion. RigiBelt SD (Standard Drive) is self-contained, off-the-shelf actuator driven by 24 Vdc motor. Supporting capacities from 10 N to 85 daN and speeds from 25-50 mm/sec, actuator weighs 2 kg and is suited for use in medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, architectural, and industrial markets.

PBC Linear
Roscoe, IL 61073
Mar 13, 2009 Belt-driven PLB actuating system includes Integral V(TM) guided cam rollers and steel raceways to guide rollers. Rolling system provides accuracy to within 0.1 mm/m and supports steel-reinforced belt for 10 m/sec speed and high-acceleration travel. Composed of anodized aluminum, outer housing of PLB also tolerates corrosive environments. Optional dual carriage design, clamps, limit switches, and shaft extensions are available.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Mar 10, 2009 Developed to replace micrometer drives in manual stages, TRA Series offers 6, 12.5, and 25 mm travel ranges. Each model is available in DC, stepper motor, and vacuum-compatible stepper motor versions. Suited for motion applications in research, industrial, and health sciences, units features sub-micron, minimal incremental motion; micron level repeatability; and integrated optical switch for repeatable home positioning.