Metso Automation
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-8044
Dec 28, 2005 Offering plug-and-play installation, CINTAC(TM) Advanced Automation System includes diagnostics, digital bus communication capabilities, and automated on-line emergency shutdown testing. Rack-and-pinion actuator features ISO 5211 interface for compatibility with any ¼ turn valve, and position sensing is done by contact-free magnetic resistive sensor. Accepting ac or dc input, sealed system is protected from corrosion and short-circuiting due to moisture.

Beck, Harold, & Sons, Inc.
Newtown, PA 18940
Nov 09, 2005 Certified for applications in Class 1 Division 1 locations that present ignition or explosion risk, Group 11E rotary control drive is used for automatic modulation of dampers, quarter-turn valves, and other final control elements. Maintenance-free design offers microprocessor-based electronics, no duty-cycle limitations, and variable speed operation. On-board control module feeds drive motor windings directly, eliminating external motor starters and controls.

SKF Motion Technologies
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Oct 20, 2005 With few moving parts, Rotary Actuators offer maximum torque up to 1700 Nm, rotational motion ranges from 100-360°, and speeds up to 20 rpm. Preloaded ball-screw assembly and gear-tooth profile eliminate backlash and promote precise motion, high repeatability, and stiffness. Compact and lubricated for life, actuators are delivered ready-to-mount and can be customized with specialized internal and external components.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.
Hamel, MN 55340 9499
Sep 28, 2005 ServoGate(TM) electric servo actuator replaces complex hydraulic valve manifolds and hydraulic power systems used for valve gate control and sequencing. System offers continuous force of 500 lb, and features less than 0.5 sec cycle times for .75 in. extension to 500 lb seat and retraction. It is water-cooled to operate with peak performance at 400°F. Nominal length and diameter is less than 7.0 X 7.0 in. including water jacket, with standard stroke of 0.5 in.

Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Sep 12, 2005 Automatic models SH-5 and SH-20 can rotate in 4 adjustable steps via 4 air inlets. Weighing 0.521 kg, model SH-5 features rotational angles up to 390° at up to 240 cycles/min. Axial and radial loads are 29 and 59 N, respectively, and operating torque is 1 Nm @ 6 bar. At 1.137 kg, model SH-20 features rotational angles up to 480° at up to 180 cycles/min. Axial and radial loads are 43 and 85 N, respectively, and operating torque is 3.4 Nm @ 6 bar.

Robohand, A De-Sta-Co Div.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Jun 10, 2005 Offered in 4 sizes, DRF DirectConnectâ„¢ are rotary actuators where payload mounts directly to bearing supported flange and payload inertia stops directly through independent hard stop mounted in turntable. Along with dual bearing flange support, features include magneto-resistive sensing, imperial and metric mounting, and adjustable hard stops. Series delivers payload capacity from 0.5–15 lb, torque from 8–67 lb-in., and rotations to 180°.

Tol-O-Matic, Inc.
Hamel, MN 55340 9499
May 19, 2005 Offered in roller screw or ball screw models, SW Series has rated life at weld force exceeding 10 and 5 million cycles, respectively. Products incorporate 8-pole Nd-Fe-B hollow core rotor with skewed stator laminations. Design results in force repeatability of ±3.0%, with actual field results to ±1.5%, independent of position. Offering weld force up to 2,500 lb and peak force of 4,400 lb, series employs integral anti-rotation feature and comes in 325 and 680 Vdc models.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90502
Apr 07, 2005 Hollow Shaft Series DG is available in 2.36, 3.35, and 5.12 in. sizes with permissible torque of 7.9, 24, and 106 lb-in., respectively. Output table permits user to directly couple to application load. Gear reduction mechanism achieves repeatability of ±15 arc-sec and total backlash of less than 2 min. Maximum speed is 200 rpm or 250 KHz input frequency, depending on resolution setting.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Feb 01, 2005 Series AGR is available in 5 bore sizes of .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25, and 1.625 in. with manifold, mid stop, and sensor options. All are rack-and-pinion units with dowel pin embedded in body and 2 internal hard stops in output flange that eliminate pinion breakage. Torque output ranges from 7–310 lb-in. at 100 psi. Units operate with zero backlash at end of rotations. Due to constant torque output and resistance to drift, they are suited for precision control.

Parker Hannifin, Automation Actuator Div.
Wadsworth, OH 44281 0450
Dec 09, 2004 Series HRN/HRN-C provide up to 17,346 lb-in. output torque at 1,000 psi, depending upon model. Units incorporate round vane design with vane seal molded in pre-machined groove, providing one-piece shaft, vane, and seal assembly. Actuators offer rotations of 90° and 270°, with 180° available on Series HRN-C. Zero backlash allows for exact positioning anywhere in rotation. Series HRN-C also incorporates field-adjustable load deceleration cushions.

PHD, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Nov 03, 2004 Available in bore sizes of 8, 12, and 16 mm with standard rotations of 90 and 180°, Series RCC features standard angle adjustment of ±5° in each direction. Internal shock pads eliminate metal to metal contact, minimizing noise and end-of-rotation impact forces. All units are pre-threaded with standard mounting holes. Rotary housing incorporates switch slots for mounting of Series 6790 4 mm reed and solid state switches.

SAIA-Burgess USA Inc.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Oct 21, 2004 With maximum of 35° rotary stroke, Series 4EX BTA® allows users to tailor output to satisfy specific application needs. Actuators provide high starting torque as well as high ending torque, which can be useful for power reduction after energizing to hold solenoid in energized state. Low bounce makes actuators suited for high-speed sorting and material handling applications.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)
Bartlett, IL 60103
Sep 24, 2004 Model TPM consists of brushless AC servomotor, TP planetary gearhead, and optional holding brake. Available with ratios of 21:1-220:1, unit offers continuous torque from 71-8,850 lb-in. and peak torque from 265-23,010 lb-in. Multi-turn absolute encoder eliminates need to return to home for referencing after power loss or E-stop. UL-listed actuator comes lubricated for life and is maintenance-free for over 20,000 hours.

Bray International, Inc.
Houston, TX 77041
Jun 01, 2004 Available in 3 ON-OFF models with 100, 300, or 600 lb-in. output torque, rectangular Series 73, R5 offers interference-free access to terminal block wiring and infinitely adjustable cams. Low-profile design incorporates 120 or 220 Vac, single-phase, permanent, split-capacitor, reversible induction motor. Other featuires include heavy-duty spur gear train with precision cut, multi-staged gears and shafts and valve position indication system.

Schmidt Feintechnik Corp.
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6415
May 21, 2004 ServoPress System, Model 405/4000, features 100% in-process control and monitoring with 180 lb peak load and 115 lb continuous duty load. Industrial servo actuator offers up to 5.9 in. ram stroke and max ram speed of 11.8 ips, while spindle assembly features load cell and mechanical clutch. Equipped with .000004 in. resolution encoder, system uses precision ground ball screw with direct motor drive and has Windows-based OS.

Norgren
Littleton, CO 80120
Feb 26, 2004 Available in non-magnetic and magnetic models, double-acting, rack and pinion actuators feature male and female pinion variants, both with adjustable cushioning. Products feature operating pressures from 21–145 psi and are suited for compressed air environments. Offered in 90°, 180°, 270° and 360° rotation angles, actuators are available with 7 cylinder diameters and are suited for applications that require turning over, swinging, rotating, and twisting movements.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics Div.
Lexington, KY 40511
Dec 09, 2003 Employing vane-type principle, RAN Series offers multiple front and side mount options, protective inner surface finish, formed seals, and oil-infused metal bearings. Non-lubricated product is offered in 5 sizes with torques from 0.16–7 Nm and 270° max turning. Available with single and double shafts, RAP Series rack and pinion type employs double-rack operating principle, which achieves backlash-free, non-leak design. It is suited for when 360° swing is required.

Wittenstein, Inc. (formerly Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.)
Bartlett, IL 60103
Jul 31, 2003 TPMA AC Servo Actuator consists of one brushless ac servomotor with TP-High Torque planetary gearhead, resolver or absolute encoder, and optional holding brake. Available in various frame sizes, product comes in gear ratios of 110:1 and 220:1. Unit incorporates tapered roller bearings in output stage, driving flange, and integrates pinion gear in motor, allowing positioning accuracy of less than 1 arc minute of backlash.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
May 23, 2003 Modular IndraDrive servo-drive system covers output spectrum from 1.5 to 120 kW, and unites functions of DIAX and Servodyn drives in joint platform. Servo-drive comes with integrated safety functions and conforms to IEC 61131-3. Unit conforms with EN-954-1, Category 3, and complies with Europe-wide safety regulations. IndraDrive supports standard control communication systems such as SERCOS interface, PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, and INTERBUS.

Burr Engineering & Development Corp.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
May 19, 2003 Basic power heads are available in 12 and 24 Vdc versions, as well as 110 and 220 Vac versions, with gear ratios of 17:1, 25:1, 34:1, 55:1, and 110:1. Products provide output torques up to 350 inch-pounds and may be modified for custom applications.