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.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 07, 2012 Used for high force, oscillatory applications requiring sinusoidal motion, Part No. VCS12-1000-LB-C consists of open loop system driven by NCC moving coil type linear actuator and guided by 2 ceramic coated shafts sliding within 2 precision linear bushings. Each voice coil has 1.2 in. stroke and generates 100 lb continuous force (300 lb peak). Solution can be supplied with springs so that voice coil will operate as balanced spring mass system.

MTC Industries and Research ltd    Karmiel 21611  Israel
Feb 09, 2012 ERSA Redundant Electro-Mechanical Rotary Servo Actuator is designed with built-in fail-safe based on duplicate flight controls located on 2 separate control boards. Back-up control allows UAV to continue flying in case of component failure. Additional features include dual DC brushless motors that minimize maintenance, 3 gang potentiometer, and optional digital or analog output.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.    Houston, TX 77255
Dec 22, 2011 As integrated assembly, Cheminert® C65 Series Liquid Handling Stream Selector uses Cheminert LC valve design and 24 V microelectric actuator. Assembly only needs to be connected to instrument's power supply, and optional serial interface board permits RS232 communications for position input control as well as confirmation of valve position. Solution comes in 4, 6, 8, and 10 position configurations, with ¼-28 fittings for 1/8 in. OD tubing and 10-32 or ¼-28 fittings for 1/16 in. OD tubing.

Promation Engineering, Inc.    Brooksville, FL 34604
Dec 12, 2011 Intended for ball and butterfly valves or dampers requiring torque outputs from 800-40,500 lb-in., industrial-grade non-spring return P2-13 Series has self-locking hardened steel drive train, mechanical end of travel stops, and clutch-free manual override. Additional features include position indicator, 2 auxiliary switches, internal low-power anti-condensation heater, and cast aluminum polymer coated housing with two ¾ in. conduit connections rated NEMA 4X.

Boston Aircontrols, Inc.    Burlington, MA 01803
Oct 25, 2011 Offering 270 in/lbs. of torque, EF Spring Return Actuator features ruggedized components mounted in pressure cast aluminum housing for strength and reliability. Product can replace 2 classic AF actuators in piggy-back mounted application, simplifying wiring and mounting requirements. Also available, NEMA 4 protection feature allows complete access in order to change direction of rotation. It also allows actuator locking and manual override.

Promation Engineering, Inc.    Brooksville, FL 34604
Oct 05, 2011 Available for 120 or 230 Vac single phase and complete 3 phase offerings, P9-13 Series operates with all ball and butterfly valves or dampers requiring torque output from 17,500-40,500 lb-in. Non-spring return actuators feature self-locking hardened steel drivetrain, mechanical end of travel stops, and clutch-free manual override. Housed in NEMA 4X polymer-coated cast aluminum, actuators include position indicator, 2 auxiliary switches, and internal anti-condensation heater.

Airpot Corp.    Norwalk, CT 06851
Sep 30, 2011 Constructed with borosilicate glass cylinder and graphite piston technology, Airpel Plus Actuators features max friction levels of 0.5% of load and operating temperature of -55 to 150°C. Units are available in 4 standard configurations as single acting extension models with bore diameters of 9, 16, 24, and 32 mm. Applications include filament and wire tensioning; positioning and manipulating optics, liquids, or other delicate devices; and measuring weight, creep, or tensile strength.

Hayward Industrial Products Inc., Hayward Flow Control Systems    Clemmons, NC 27012
Aug 31, 2011 Factory or field mounted on ball or butterfly valve, Model EPM-4 quarter-turn reversing electric actuator provides torque output of 455 lb-in., while Model EPM-6 delivers 600 lb-in. Both feature modular construction with position indicators and clutchless manual override as standard. Housed in dry powder coated aluminum alloy enclosure with NEMA 4/4X rating, actuators include 4 limit switches, internal low-power heater, and ISO5211 F07 mounting pattern.

Hayward Industrial Products Inc., Hayward Flow Control Systems    Clemmons, NC 27012
Aug 30, 2011 Suited for tight spaces, Model EPZ-6 has torque output of 55 lb-in. while Model EPZ-15 delivers 135 lb-in. Both are non-spring return with NEMA 4/4X enclosure and have ISO5211 F03/F05 mounting pattern. Actuators feature On/Off jog control, aluminum alloy dry powder-coated housing, thermal Class F motor protection, and manual override. Typical applications include waste and water treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and irrigation/agriculture.

BEI Kimco Magnetics    Vista, CA 92081
Aug 24, 2011 Producing 80 lb of force continuously with ±0.625 in. of stroke, Model LAH43-86-000A has self-aligning feature that allows it to adapt to new applications. Unit is suited for valve actuation, pick-and-place, mirror steering, and metering/dosing pumps in wide range of equipment found in medical, scientific, semiconductor/electronics, military, and aerospace industries.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Jul 27, 2011 Housed in 4 x 4 x 0.9 mm QFN package, Model DRV8662 integrates 105 V boost converter, power diode, and 50-200 V peak-to-peak fully differential amplifier. Device drives piezo actuator capacitances from 50-680 nF at 300 Hz, enabling variety of haptic effects, including feedback localized to specific area of device, and vibrations and pulses that change in frequency based on user interaction. Operating from 3.0-5.5 V supply, driver features transformer-less design and direct battery connection.

Promation Engineering, Inc.    Brooksville, FL 34604
Jul 22, 2011 Featuring hardened steel gear train, PA/O-PD/O Quarter-Turn Actuators are suitable for use with all ball and butterfly valves or dampers with loads from 450-2,300 lb-in. Units are available with or without clutch-free manual handwheel and in CW or CCW failsafe positioning. Housed in polymer coated cast aluminum with NEMA 4X rating, actuators come in on/off or proportional control models with anti-condensation heater, hydraulic damper, and 2 auxiliary switches rated at 3 A, 250 V max.

Promation Engineering, Inc.    Brooksville, FL 34604
May 05, 2011 P1 Series non-spring return actuators can be used with ball and butterfly valves or dampers requiring torque outputs from 135-445 lb-in. Self-locking, hardened steel drive train lends to smooth operation, while clutch-free manual override allows single-handed positioning. Available in on/off, bump/jog, and proportional control versions, models feature 2 auxiliary switches; anti-condensation heater; and cast aluminum, polymer-coated, NEMA 4X housing.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Mar 14, 2011 Delivering 7-310 lb-in. torque, Series AGR offers 5 bore sizes of .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25, and 1.625 in. with 2 standard rotations of 90 and 180°. Units feature bearing supported flange, enabling payload to be connected directly to flange without need for extra support. Suited for tight space applications, all units include standard angle adjustment of ±5° in each direction and output flange hard stops that minimize internal drive component wear on rack and pinion.

BEI Kimco Magnetics    Vista, CA 92081
Dec 23, 2010 Measuring 0.5 in. diameter x 0.5 in. in length at mid-stroke, Model LA05-05-000A meets tight packaging constraints for military, medical, and industrial applications. Actuator provides 2.5 ozf force, total stroke of 1.02 mm, and actuator constant of 1.04 N/sqrtW. Featuring direct drive, hysteresis-free and cog-free operation, unit delivers infinite position resolution, which is important in critical applications.

BEI Kimco Magnetics    Vista, CA 92081
Dec 09, 2010 Housed in IP64 sealed package that is impervious to water splashes and other fluids, Model LA13-13 provides continuous operation under highly contaminated conditions. Unit incorporates rubber bellow with contoured design that attaches to both actuator coil and assembly and allows free actuator movement. Measuring 33.5 mm OD x 28.45 mm in length, Model LA13-13 provides peak force of 16.7 N, total stroke of 6.36 mm, and actuator constant of 2.47 N/sq rt(W).

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Nov 08, 2010 Model AGSL linear actuators have no mechanical connection between carriage body and piston, resulting in enclosed piston that prevents contaminants from escaping. Anodized aluminum carriage is guided on precision linear bearings and rides on hardened ground shafts to move smoothly while supporting tool plate and attached loads. Precision sealed ball bearings also provide provide rugged, precise linear motion. They are available in .625 and 1 in. bore sizes in stroke lengths up to 132 in.

Synventive Molding Solutions    Peadody, MA 01960
Sep 30, 2010 With self-bleeding feature, Model QCVG16 eliminates need to bleed air from hydraulic lines. Quick-couple design enables top clamp plate to be removed without removing actuator or valve pin, while pin axial adjustment feature permits valve pin adjustment with or without top clamp plate. Cooling lines for hydraulic valve gate cylinders are drilled in top clamp plate, eliminating need to run lines to each cylinder and chance of water leaking/condensing within hot runner manifold pocket.

BEI Kimco Magnetics    Vista, CA 92081
Sep 03, 2010 Combining large diameter clear aperture, compact size, and high force, LA15-16-043Z suits applications where space conservation via integration is critical. Aperture can be used for product feed-through, laser beam or other illumination delivery, as well as other application-specific functions. This through-hole actuator measures 1.5 in. dia x 1.6 in. long (at mid-stroke). Total stroke is 0.25 in., and peak force of 15 lb.