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.

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.

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mar 02, 2009 Available with 5 mm pitch, Models LX20 and LX26 feature travel rates of 250 mm/s, and include low dust raise grease, which significantly minimizes particle generation. Models come in standard or cover type with brackets that allow combination of 2 units on different axis. With 1,000 possible configurations, actuators can provide precision linear motion to packaging, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and other automated assembly operations.

Techno, Inc. - CNC Router Systems
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Feb 25, 2009 Intended for door enclosures and transfer systems, low-profile LFS 12 Series has mating V-groove rollers, which can be supplied individually or as complete carriage assembly. Linear rails are 3 m long x 12 mm in diameter and available in 2 mounting configurations. One configuration can be bolted from bottom via tapped holes, while other configuration has drilled and counter-bored holes for top mounting.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Feb 19, 2009 Measuring 2.3 x 2.2 x 1.7 in., MDrive® NEMA Size 17 Linear Actuators are available in non-captive and external shaft styles. With non-captive shafts, screw extends through MDrive and moves axially as motor rotates. With external shafts, rotating screw integral to MDrive motor moves screw-mounted nut axially, with choice of general purpose or anti-backlash nuts. Operating from -40 to +85°C, actuators are capable of full 256 x 200 microstepping with +12-48 Vdc integrated driver.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Feb 12, 2009 Available in lengths up to 12 m, MKR Hygienic Modules feature smooth aluminum profile that prevents built-up of liquids and foreign debris. Belt-driven units offer speeds to 5 m/s and use Ball Rail® systems for internal guidance to achieve precise positioning. Featuring rigid aluminum frame, MKK and MKR 12-40 Miniature Modules can be specified in belt-driven version for zero backlash or ballscrew-driven version to achieve 3 m/s travel speed. Lengths range from 250-2,500 mm depending on drive.

Macron Dynamics Inc.
Croydon, PA 19021
Feb 12, 2009 MACRON 14 series is offered with optional heavy beam extrusion upgrade, designed to add strength and rigidity in extra heavy-duty linear motion applications. Its construction reduces deflection over extended travel lengths and allows actuators to be used in applications with higher moment loads. Specifically, option adds thicker internal structure and additional weight to MACRON 14's beam. Standard MACRON 14 is suitable for high-speed motion up to 400 ips and travel up to 250 ft.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Feb 11, 2009 Providing building-block style modular design, camoLINE System includes electromechanical and pneumatic axes, bolt-together connection technology, and aluminum structural framing. Users can locate holes as needed and select from pneumatic, ball screw, and belt-drive actuators. Customers can also choose among servomotors, side drives with timing belts, or planetary gears to complement design requirements. Applications include material handling, pick-and-place, palletizing, and inspection.

PBC Linear
Roscoe, IL 61073
Feb 11, 2009 Weighing 0.15 kg/100 mm and offered in varying lengths, MLA mini-actuator is built for industrial and lab applications. It has integrated screw nut composed of PTFE impregnated polymer and six bearing plane surfaces per side, and carriage with dovetail shaped mount that aids in alignment and accuracy of part positioning during assembly. Available with wide range of customizable options, unit can be tailored to meet any compact linear motion application.

Power Drive Components, Inc.
Plainview, NY 11803
Feb 10, 2009 Available with inch and metric bores and outside diameters from .250-2.000 in., SB5 Series and SB10 Series each have 5 and 10 sets of straight cuts, providing parallel misalignment capabilities. Couplings also accommodate angular misalignment, axial motion, and any combination of 3 types of misalignment. Clamp style, flexible straight beam couplings offer dynamic balancing, due to configuration of straight cuts, which allows uniform flow of air when operating.