Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Oct 30, 2009 Featuring factory assembled, fully integrated linear motor driven slide design, Sigma Trac SGT Series minimizes machine design complexity and commissioning time. Units offer wide variety of stroke lengths, smooth motion, and accurate positioning. Automatic motor recognition by amplifiers eliminates need for user to input motor coil parameters, while large integrated cable carrier allows space for peripheral cables and hoses.

Macron Dynamics Inc.
Croydon, PA 19021
Oct 29, 2009 Available in travel lengths from 184-2,242 mm, MacSTANDARD Actuators provide max speeds of 1,270-15,240 mm/sec and load capacities from 25-500 lb, while Belt Drives provide 100-2,500 lb of force. Customers can configure products through options such as single or double shaft types, preferred drive shaft location, and addition of position sensors. Actuators and drives are suited for industrial linear motion, robotics, and automation applications.

PBC Linear
Roscoe, IL 61073
Oct 26, 2009 Featuring 28 x 32 mm footprint, ML Series is suited for single and multi-axis assemblies. Model MLB comes with motor for automated control, while Model MLC features motor mount for coupling to motor of customer's choice, and Model MLD has hand-turned knob and break for manual control applications. Outer body profile is precision machined using SIMO(TM) process. Comprising 14 plane bearing surfaces, Dovetail style carriage supports low-friction, smooth motion, and quiet travel.

IMEC
Leuven   Belgium
Oct 12, 2009 Fabricated using silicon-on-insulator micromachining, Ultra Low-Power Actuator combines ±50 µm range with ±195 µN force to position in-vivo brain electrodes. MEMS device operates at 11 V and consumes below 100 nW, making it suited for applications that require long battery life. Integrated with micro-needle in watertight encapsulation that does not hinder movement, package includes flip-chip mounted glass cap and hydrophobic surface treatment to prevent water ingress.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Waterbury, CT 06705
Oct 12, 2009 Available in size 17 single/double stack, MotoDrive(TM) PDE Captive Linear Actuator is offered with Haydon size 17 stepper motor and is suited for precision motion control applications. It offers output forces to 50 lb (single stack) and 78 lb (double stack), while captive configuration allows self-contained linear actuator unit with anti-rotation device guiding splined output shaft. Step resolution ranges from 200 full steps/revolution to 12,800 steps/revolution when micro-stepping.

Igus, Inc.
East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Oct 06, 2009 DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded utilizes antibacklash nuts, which minimize axial clearance, and includes DryLin W turn-to-fit linear bearings, with radial clearance adjustable via Allen wrench. Setscrew makes audible clicking sound with every increment of adjustment. System is lubrication-free and contaminant-resistant and features high torsional stiffness.

Serapid USA, Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Sep 28, 2009 Providing push-pull solution with Rigid Chain, RollBeam Mechanical Actuator can be used for vertical as well as horizontal transfer, since chain can be stored above or below path of travel. Standard models cover applications up to 50 tons and offer travel distance of 3.3 ft to virtually unlimited. Suited for heavy-duty applications, actuator is also available in versions that operate in harsh environments.

Ultra Motion
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Sep 22, 2009 Able to accommodate any standard NEMA 23 motor, Series C Linear Actuator offers thrusts to 500 lb and speeds to 20 ips. Engineering aspects include quiet KevlarT-polyurethane drive belt, adjustable slip clutch, and various mounting options. Respectively, bi- and uni-directional repeatability are rated to ±.0003 and ±.0001 in. Applications include flight simulators, industrial automation equipment, UAVs, and metrology instruments.

Heason Technologies
West Sussex   United Kingdom
Sep 09, 2009 Featuring anodized aluminum housing with stepper motor driven leadscrew drive and precision recirculating ball linear guide bearings, PLA Series provides max traversing speeds up to 50 mm/sec, positioning repeatability down to 0.025 mm, and positioning resolution between 5-25 microns using 1-6.35 mm pitch leadscrews. Modular T-slot housing profile allows use of clamps or nuts to assemble multi-axis X-Z and X-Y-Z positioning systems with per-axis travel range from 75-300 mm.

Servo2Go.com
Greenville, DE 19807
Sep 09, 2009 Operating via 24 Vdc signals from PLCs or relays, compact SCN5 series actuators are integrated mechatronic cylinders that feature motor, encoder, drive, and actuator in 1 integral package. They are available in stroke lengths to 300 mm and are constructed using extruded aluminum body with 303 stainless for shaft and rod tip. Programmable via PC interface or hand-held pendant, actuators can be connected in networks of up to 16 axes.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Sep 03, 2009 Featuring height of 0.813 in., AGPS parallel gripper features 1-piece body and stationary jaw design, integrated with precision T-slot bearing design supported full length of body. It features aluminum base and carriage bearing manufactured from Ampco 18 aluminum-bronze. Providing grip force of 15-25 lb, mini-linear actuator gripper is offered with bore sizes of .5 and .75 in. available in .5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 in. strokes.

SMAC Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Aug 25, 2009 Measuring 140 x 77.25 x 35 mm with stroke length of 30 mm or 180 x 77.25 x 35 mm with 50 mm stroke length, LAR31 Series features vacuum built in shaft through rotary motor, which assures that external objects are ejected through other end, preventing dust build-up in unit. Standard encoder resolution is 5 µm, with options of 1, 0.5, and 0.1 µm. Backlash-free unit can be programmed to control force/torque, position, and velocity in all axes simultaneously.

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 19, 2009 Able to be utilized in various automated machine applications requiring precise motion control, RS Series is CE-compliant and includes 6 stepper motor-driven small sizes (RS) as well as 6 AC servo motor-driven large sizes (RSH). Clean Room Class 10 versions are also available, and all versions have life span rated to 10,000 km and above. Stroke is configurable from 50-1,050 mm, with constant load capacity regardless of speed, and range of accessory options are available.

Bosch Rexroth AG Industrial Hydraulics
  Germany
Aug 05, 2009 Linear axis multivariant MKR 20-80 module features compact case manufactured with aluminum sealed against carriage by DIN EN 10088 compliant non-corrosive steel strip. Pre-tensioned toothed belt can achieve speeds of up to 5 m/sec and includes maintenance-free gap-type sealing for guidance. Engine mounting is enabled by using centering recess and thread on drive end block. Also suitable for vertical operations, units are available in user-specified lengths.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Waterbury, CT 06705
Jul 31, 2009 Occupying 1.4 in. square space, 35000 Series Size 14 Linear Actuators are available in resolutions from 0.000625-0.005 in. per step. Double stack non-captive units include stainless steel precision leadscrew and proprietary nut design integrated directly within motor. Actuators are suited for applications where stroke of more than 20 in. is needed, including linear stages, X-Y stages, and other multi-axis systems in medical, semiconductor, flat panels, and solar cell manufacturing.

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.

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.