Ultra Motion    Cutchogue, NY 11935
Feb 12, 2008 Smart Bug integrates electronic controls via Animatrics SmartMotor, a complete, compact control system that features brushless dc servo motor, motion controller, encoder, and amplifier. Bug Series features thrusts to 500 lbs, speeds to 20 in./sec, KevlarT-polyurethane drive belt, bi-directional repeatability to ±.0003 in., and uni-directional repeatability to ±.0001 in., along with wide range of mounting options, adjustable slip clutch, and lightweight design.

Linear Corp.    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Feb 11, 2008 Designed for residential applications, LRA (Linear Residential Actuator) is electro-mechanical screw drive with 24 Vdc motor that utilizes APeX(TM) gate operator controller. Made of aluminum, weather resistant unit has usable stroke length of 16 in., and can be used in single or dual-gate installations. It features magnetic reed limit switches built into arm for mechanical setting and repeatability, on-board, low-voltage surge protection, and plug-in loop detector capability.

KZValve    Ashland, NE 68003
Jan 30, 2008 Available for valves ranging from 1.5-6 in., Model EH5 provides torque rating up to 500 lb-in. and is compatible with 12/24 Vdc and 24 Vac. Unit includes NEMA 6P housing, RoHS-compliant solid-state programmable circuitry, and variety of control and feedback options. Actuator is suited for valves used in fire fighting equipment, automated process controls, mobile construction equipment, and ground or aerial de-icing sprayer controls.

Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 30, 2008 Available for variety of precision motion control applications, LX Series features black chrome-plated base with 2-row Gothic arch rail system for stability in all directions, and precision ball screw with built-in angular and radial contact bearings. Covered style has 2 dowel holes in block for location repeatability during assembly and maintenance. Ranging from 100-600 mm in length with 1 or 2 blocks standard, RoHS-compliant units come with 1, 2, 5, or 10 mm leads.

HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG    Ludenscheid D-58513  Germany
Jan 28, 2008 Comprised of multiple mold slide elements, modular Z1800 system offers variable solutions with compact mounting arrangement for mold designers and makers. Elements offer controlled slide functions directly from mold movement, without any excessive structural modifications. Range consists of basic T-slot guided slide elements that can be interchanged at head should contour need to be adjusted or modified. Products also accommodate small-stroke applications.

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 23, 2008 OpenAir(TM) GQD Series is designed as a direct-coupled, spring-return electronic actuator for modulating, 2-position, or floating control of building HVAC dampers. Units feature fail-safe, bi-directional spring return, are pre-cabled, plenum-rated, and offer run time less than 30 sec. Measuring 4.7 x 2.7 x 2.5 in., they function with running/spring return 20 lb-in. torque, are UL/cUL Listed, CE Certified, and offer low power consumption, 4 VA typical.

SKF Motion Technologies    Lansdale, PA 19446
Jan 21, 2008 Featuring unlimited stroke, SKF® profile rail guides are available with different carriage designs to accommodate particular load and stiffness demands. Profile rail guides are designed with 4 precision-ground raceways and one slide unit with 4 ball circulation paths. Square configuration of raceways results in guidance system rigid enough to accommodate equal load capacity in all directions. Miniature guides incorporate 2-point contact of rolling elements with raceways.

SKF Motion Technologies    Lansdale, PA 19446
Jan 15, 2008 Compliant with IP53 to operate under harsh conditions, rugged Jaeger® IMD3 Series electromechanical actuators are available in 12 and 24 Vdc versions, weigh 1.5 kg, and accommodate loads from 120-1,000 N with full load speeds up to 45 mm/sec. Stroke lengths range from 50-300 mm. Design includes aluminum outer tube, zinc alloy housing, aluminum extension inner tube, powder metal gears, as well as integrated, preset limit switches. Optional IP65 version can also be ordered.

Hansen Corp.    Princeton, IN 47670
Jan 08, 2008 Suited for HVAC market, ultra-quiet spring return damper actuator incorporates Whisper Motion(TM) air brake and Synchron® AC synchronous motor. Air brake adds virtually no resistance during power open cycle but adds drag as acceleration increases during spring return cycle. This drag reduces rotational kinetic energy, which helps prolong gearing life and minimizes operational noise.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jan 07, 2008 Using precision leadscrew assembly to provide controlled positioning along axis of linear slide, Linear Rail Systems consist of stationary base with load bearing cartridge that travels along custom-extruded, wear-resistant aluminum rail. They use size 17 hybrid external linear actuator or optional size 17 hybrid double stack external linear actuator integrated into slide. Designed to metric global engineering standards, systems include T slots to accommodate various mounting options.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Dec 17, 2007 Designed to operate over lifetime of several million cycles, 28000 series double stack captive hybrid linear actuator has frame size of 1.1 in. square, is available in resolutions from 0.000125-0.002 in. per step, and delivers thrusts to 30 lb. Engineering thermoplastics in rotor drive nut and stainless steel Acme lead screw minimize noise and promote maintenance-free operation. Series also has integral anti-rotation mechanism and captive linear travels from 0.5-2.5 in.

Bosch Rexroth Corp.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Dec 06, 2007 Available in sizes of 15 and 25, eLINE Cam Roller runner block for eLINE profiled rail systems provide quiet transport of light loads at speeds up to 12 m/sec. Users can choose between runner blocks in standard length with 4 cam rollers, or short runner blocks with 2 cam rollers. Aluminum eLINE profiled rail system compensates for tolerance errors and unevenness in mounting surfaces. Rails can be mounted from above/below and come in one-piece lengths of up to 4,000 mm.

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.    South Portland, ME 04106
Nov 30, 2007 Housed in 8 x 12 mm PQFN package, FDMS2380 Dual Integrated Solenoid Driver features dual independent channels as well as built-in recirculation and demagnetization circuits. Diagnostic signal provides fault handling and protection, while built-in over-current, over-voltage, and over-temperature diagnostics prevent device failure. Lead-free and RoHS-compliant, driver is suited for automotive and industrial solenoid applications.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Nov 16, 2007 Minimizing possibility of accidental actuation, DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG 2-Hand Control Modules, SC22-3 Safety Controllers, or other Type IIIC control systems to facilitate actuation. Dual diverse-redundant, self-checking, MCU-based photoelectric STB Buttons minimize risk of defeat and are immune to ambient light, EMI, and RFI. Constructed of 13-gauge cold-rolled steel, ergonomic design reduces hand, wrist, and arm stresses.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Seal Group    Irvine, CA 92612 1073
Nov 05, 2007 Available in LP28 and LD28 models, PROmech(TM) series comes completely assembled with linear bearings, drive screw, thrust bearings, motor mount, coupling, and motor. Cover seal, also included, protects screw from particulate matter and other debris to lengthen product life. While both pre-engineered positioning packages have 28 x 28 mm cross section, LP28 is suited for positioning payloads up to 20 lb, and LD28 linear thrusting mechanism suits jobs requiring 10 lbs of thrust or less.

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation    Pittsburg, CA 94565 0209
Oct 29, 2007 Designed using DualVee Motion Technology®, LoPro® is available in 4 sizes and belt-, lead screw-, ball screw-, and chain-driven as well as in un-driven configurations. Carriage assembly handles radial load capacities up to 4,274 lb, depending on size, and motor mounts are available to fit motors and gearboxes from any manufacturer. Sizes 2L and 3 belt- and chain-driven systems utilize 20 mm shaft dia for optimal torque delivery.

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation    Pittsburg, CA 94565 0209
Oct 16, 2007 Suited for running 2 systems in parallel, UtiliTrak® is designed to compensate for mounting errors and does not require absolute parallelism for accurate operation. Vee side serves as motion guide, while roller side allows for parallel misalignment. Available in steel and aluminum configurations, bridge connection facilitates assembly and completes system by joining 2 slides and providing stable mounting surface.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.    Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Oct 10, 2007 Available in reverse parallel or in-line motor mounting configurations, MXE Series is offered with profiled rail bearings using THK® Caged Ball® technology to minimize friction, or trapezoidal solid bearings, which minimize stress concentration. Non-wear stainless steel bands are magnetically retained and protect internal components from contamination. Internal magnets allow sensor installation in any orientation on open side or bottom of extrusion.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Oct 01, 2007 At ½ cu-in. and 1.7 oz, miniature ceramic N-310 NEXACT® features self-locking, non-magnetic and vacuum-compatible design. Piezo stepping elements effect linear motion directly, without need to transform rotation with gears and leadscrews. Unit provides 10 N push/pull, 20 mm travel, and 10 mm/sec speed with picometer resolution. Typical applications include laser tuning, nano-imprint, semiconductor and data-storage test and production equipment, nanomanipulation, and bio-technology.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Sep 28, 2007 Available in wide variety of resolutions ranging from .0158 to .127 mm per step, 35000 Series (Size 14) double stack hybrid linear actuators deliver thrust voluntarily limited to 222 N. They come in captive, non-captive, and external linear versions, and can be micro stepped for finer resolution. Applications include medical equipment, semiconductor handling, valve control, X-Y tables, hand held instruments, and telecommunications.