Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
May 25, 2012 Providing backlash-free positioning, Miniature Integrated Actuator combines precision ball screw with 8 mm diameter and 2 mm pitch, Faulhaber DC motor with graphite commutation, rotary encoder, and gearless coupling. Unit is available in travels ranging from 10-300 mm, with 1 micron resolution, and handles peak axial loads to 800 N. Available with compatible drive/controller, actuator is suited for miniature robotics and precision dispensing systems.

Macron Dynamics Inc.    Croydon, PA 19021
May 02, 2012 Available as option or retrofit on vertical automation applications using Macon belt-driven actuators, CLAWS(TM) Cam Lock Arresting Wedge System prevents cart freefall in event of belt breakage. System uses carbon fiber impregnated Poly Chain® toothed belt, which is housed in actuator's aluminum beam t-slot, and coupled with wedge device, which integrates with tensioning mechanism under cart. Belt failure simulations have been successfully tested with loads of 200 lb.

Accuride    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Apr 11, 2012 Comprised of aluminum tracks and re-circulating ball carriages, Model 115RC is suited for projects that require defined length of travel. Corrosion-resistant aluminum track, available in 47 and 94 in. lengths, may be cut to required length and may be side, flat, or vertically mounted. Available in stainless steel or grease-free polymer, carriages provide means for movement and positioning in applications such as panels, boards, medical apparatus, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.

Exlar Corp.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 10, 2012 CSA certified and in compliance with CSA 139, Tritex II(TM) Series accommodates applications requiring CSA Class I, Div 2 Groups A, B, C, and D certification. Units integrate servo drive, digital position controller, brushless motor, and linear or rotary actuator in sealed package. Capable of reaching speeds up to 25 ips and forces to 1,000 lb, Tritex II DC actuators virtually eliminate deadband and prevent stiction in valve stem from causing operation malfunctions.

Techno-Omil    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Mar 19, 2012 Comprised of 5 linear actuators, MSR Series includes configurations such as cross roller guides, adjustable position, shock absorbers, guide bushings, external cylinder, and more. Housings are constructed of high tensile hard-coated aluminum alloy, hard anodized, and operation is maintenance-free for first 2 million cycles. Operating pressures range from 0.2-0.88 MPa, speeds vary from 0.5-0.7 m/sec, and strokes are available from 10-50 mm to 30-125 mm.

Exlar Corp.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mar 16, 2012 Operating from 12-48 Vdc, Tritex II(TM) self-contained motion control solution houses servo drive, digital positioner, and actuator in one integrated package. I/O capabilities - DIO, analog I/O, and communication buses, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET IO - promote control and connectivity. Providing motion control in linear and rotary applications, actuators offer 1,000 lb continuous and 1,300 lb peak force ratings as well as speeds reaching 33 ips.

Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Feb 27, 2012 Designed for use in pinion (spur gear) mechanisms, Induction Hardened Rack Gears feature 1045 Carbon Steel construction and create linear actuator that converts rotational motion of pinion into linear motion. RGEAH (Ground) gears offer no hole, bottom tapped, side tapped, or side counterboard tapped hole machining options, while RGEAHL (Ground, Hole Position Configurable) gears offer user-configurable hole machining with bottom, side, or side counterboard tapped options.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Feb 17, 2012 With 0.0006 in./step resolution and max load of 3 lb-ft, Microslide Linear Actuator is optimized for microfluidics and optical positioning applications. Microslide is 0.87 in. W x 1.0 in. H and provides up to 2.5 in. stroke. Equipped with 15000 Series 0.59 in. can-stack stepper motor, unit has self-lubricating polyacetal load carriage, supported by stainless steel guide rods with Black Ice® TFE coating. Kerk® leadscrew comes in 0.012, 0.016, 0.020, 0.039, and 0.079 in. leads.

Isotech, Inc.    Hatfield, PA 19440
Feb 03, 2012 Airpel non-stiction air cylinder actuators are available with non-contact GMR (Giant Magneto Restrictive) sensor technology for optimal accuracy in linear position feedback. Uniquely shaped, stainless steel piston is precisely fitted to borosilicate glass cylinder, creating true air bearing airflow effect around piston. This minimizes friction and promotes piston life. Available with PNP or NPN output, GMR sensors operate at 10-30 Vdc and exhibit less than or equal to 0.2 mm repeatability.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Jan 31, 2012 Along with force output of 70-260 N and output resolution from 0.0005-0.004 in. per step command, 36 mm G4 linear actuator features adapter plate that lets this 36 mm OD unit replace existing size 17 hybrid stepper motor linear actuators. Optimized teeth geometry and high-energy neodymium magnets promote continuous force output rating, while custom-engineered plastics and size of bearings maximize rotor support and axial load capability. There are 3 configurations available.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.    Radford, VA 24141
Jan 26, 2012 Green Drive comes in 2 sizes, G16x and G25x series, with respective 16 and 25 mm dia shaft (magnets). Acceleration force is rated up to 600 N for 40 sec, and effective stroke lengths range from 10-1,540 mm. Cooling systems can increase rated force up to 20%, and products feature nominal rated force from 13-150 N and position repeatability of ±0.05 mm. Position sensors, temperature sensors, interpolation electronics, and 4 feedback output types are included.

Heason Technology Ltd    Horsham   United Kingdom
Jan 06, 2012 With 7 selectable travel ranges from 25-300 mm, commercial- or precision-grade positioning options, and multiple stepper motor/drive combinations, H series actuator provides flexible mounting system for XY, XYZ, and Gantry systems. Carriage, which may be moving or fixed, is supported by sturdy linear guide bearing for maximum rigidity. When used with DSMS series stepper motors that offer up to 51,200 steps/rev, maximum positioning resolution is 2 microns with traverse speeds to 170 mm/sec.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Nov 25, 2011 Combining rotary to linear motion, stepper drive, and programmable control in single integrated package, IDEA(TM) Size 23 Non-captive Linear Actuator provides 0.000125-0.005 in. linear travel/step and 200 lbf output force. Programming actuator is through on-screen graphic buttons, and with single supply voltage of 12-75 Vdc, actuator provides 8 opto-isolated GPIO. Inputs are rated for 5-24 Vdc, 4 mA/input and open collector outputs are 5-24 Vdc, 200 mA/output.

Thomson Industries Inc.    Port Washington NY 11050
Nov 15, 2011 Featuring completely sealed, one-piece IP67 housing, WhisperTrak(TM) Linear Actuators provide maintenance-free operation and are rated for minimum of 10,000 cycles, defined as 1 full stroke back and forth, at max load. Units operate at 12 or 24 Vdc, with static and dynamic loads up to 450 lb, at speeds to 0.23 ips. Available with stroke lengths of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 cm, actuators are suited for personal mobility, rehabilitation, and medical equipment applications.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Nov 01, 2011 Using aluminum pulleys and fiberglass reinforced neoprene timing belt, Kerk® RGS/RGW Linear Rail Systems offer drive ratios of 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2 and screw leads from 0.050-1.2 in./rev. Splined aluminum guide rail and 303 SS lead screw have Kerkote® TFE coating, providing permanently lubricated surface. Maximum load capability of RGS is 35 lb in Z direction and 35 lb in hanging/gantry load position, and max roll and yaw moment is 3.25 lb-in. and max pitch moment is 5.66 lb-in.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 14, 2011 Compatible to 7 x 10e^-6 torr vacuum, LTA Series Actuators and Model URS50B Rotation Stage are designed for integration in critical sample positioning or beam management processes in vacuum environments. Models LTAHSPPV6 and LTAHLPPV6, rated at 10,000 MTBF, provide sub-micron minimum incremental motion and uni-directional repeatability. Capable of 360° continuous motion at 4°/sec, Model URS50BPPV6 can accommodate 5 kg loads and provides minimum incremental motion of 0.0015°.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Oct 03, 2011 Equipped with integrated size 14 adapter plate, 36 mm G4 Linear Actuator allows user to replace existing hybrid units by using same bolt pattern and pilot surface. Force output range of can-stack is 16-58 lb. With optimized teeth geometry and neodymium magnets, actuator is suitable for medical equipment, bar code scanning devices, printing equipment, and laboratory instrumentation. Captive, Non-Captive, and External Linear models are available.

Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Oct 03, 2011 With MX Lubrication option, LX Series Actuators and Guides use polyurethane self-lubricating agent containing interconnected micro-particles that enable it to supply optimal amount of lubrication on track surface over life of component. By providing continuous lubrication between rolling elements and races, MX system also acts as effective seal, protecting ball-nut and linear rail from contamination.

Parker Electromechanical Automation    Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Sep 30, 2011 Available in 22 or 30 mm profile widths, LCR Series Light Capacity Rodless Actuators feature magnetically coupled stainless steel sealing strip and integrated profile bearing rail or glider bushing. Units offer choice of belt- or screw-drive options, stepper or servo motors, and flush mount NPN, PNP, normally open, or normally closed limit sensors. Series is suited for lab automation and light payload industrial applications.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.    Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Sep 16, 2011 Optmized for dynamic performance and service life, IMA55 integrated-motor rod-style actuator delivers up to 3,000 lbf with standard ball screw. Hollow-core rotor design allows nut of screw to pass inside rotor, creating compact package. Additionally, skewed stator windings minimize cogging of motor and promote efficient motion with force repeatability. Able to move at top speed of ~12 ips, actuator comes with choice of motor windings for 230 or 460 Vac in any stroke length from 6-18 in.