Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Nov 02, 2006 Available in 100, 150, 200, 250, and 325 mm aperture sizes, ALAR Rotary Stages provide angular positioning and velocity control with axial load capacity of 300-1,000 lb. Stages are 65-160 mm tall and deliver smooth motion without travel restrictions. They utilize brushless, slotless motors with zero cogging and no torque ripple. Performance is assured with encoder line counts from 31,000-74,000 per rev, resulting in resolutions from 0.02-0.009 arc-sec/count.

EXAIR Corporation
Cincinnati, OH 45249-1621
Oct 27, 2006 Providing positioning for air knives used to blowoff, dry, and cool, Universal Air Knife Mounting System features stainless steel construction that is suited for variety of industrial applications. Adjusting knobs lock pivoting joints in place and arm of mounting system provides maximum reach extension of 30 in. Assembly can be securely mounted to machine frame using 17/32 in. dia hole or by threading it directly into ½ in.-13 tapped hole.

Flowserve Corp.
Irving, TX 75039
Oct 12, 2006 Compatible with any HART® or Foundation Fieldbus distributed control system, Logix® 3400IQ controls position of single- and double-acting valve actuators with linear or rotary mountings. It features FISCO-compliant user interface board, potentiometer, piezoelectric technology, and host interoperability. Commissioning, calibration, tuning, and setup is accomplished in 2 min from local user interface, and all parameters from user interface are automatically updated in Transducer Block.

Spirax Sarco, Inc.
Blythewood, SC 29016
Oct 09, 2006 Constructed of polyester-painted aluminum, Series SP300 smart control valve positioners operate in pressures to 100 psig. Available with single or double action for use with linear or rotary valves, positioners have update time of 0.2 sec and output capacity of 28 scfm at 80 psig. Devices feature local LCD indicator with 4.5 digits and 5 alphanumeric characters, and interface protocols include 4-20 mA, HART, Profibus PA, and Foundation Fieldbus.

GEUTEBRUCK GmbH
Windhagen D-53578  Germany
Sep 28, 2006 ARGUS high speed pan and tilt system can be equipped with optional infrared spotlight with long-life LEDs and choice of IR beam angles that enables system to provide precision in dark situations for ranges of up to 70 m. IP66/V4A weather and corrosion-proof housings enable use of IR spotlight in inaccessible places such as tunnels, or in marine and industrial environments.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 22, 2006 With compensation ranges of ±12 mm in X- and Y-direction and ±14 mm in Z-direction, Model AGE-S guarantees compensation beyond positioning accuracy of robot for medium and heavy load applications. It resists bending moments and complies to workpiece positions, minimizing assembly and unloading forces, and protecting robot and assembly line. With payloads from 12-220 lb, unit may be fixed rigidly via integrated pneumatic locking device during handling operation.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Aug 08, 2006 Combined with Mercury(TM) servo motor controller, M-403/M-414 Series Linear Translation Stages form motion control systems. Units provide travel ranges of 1-12 in. with load capacity to 110 lb. Integrated low-friction ball screws combine high duty cycles and velocities with minimum incremental motion of 0.1 µm. All models are equipped with linear guiding rails and recirculating ball bearings, which are maintenance-free and immune to cage migration.

GEUTEBRUCK GmbH
Windhagen D-53578  Germany
Jul 25, 2006 Panning at speeds from 0.01-200°/sec, Argus Pan and Tilt System includes automatic homing feature that counters any unauthorized realignment by returning camera precisely to proper position. IP66-weatherproof and V4A-corrosion resistant, unit withstands harsh environments including marine, tunnel, and industrial projects.

Titan Tool Co.
Fairview, PA 16415
Jul 25, 2006 Featuring infinite adjustability, TITANMATE is designed to provide accurate tool installation; precise positioning; and smooth, fluid motion with wide range of operation. In addition to minimizing repetitive motion injuries and operator fatigue, arm absorbs dangerous torque reaction with features that promote safety and ergonomics.

THK America, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Jul 19, 2006 Type GLM20 Linear Motor Positioning Actuator System features water-cooled linear motor and optical linear encoder on lightweight extruded aluminum base. Complete 1-axis system operates at speeds to 4 m/sec and 2 G, achieving accuracies of 1 micron or better while operating at 53 dB. Providing 3,000 N of continuously useable linear force, unit can achieve 4,500 N peak-linear-force. Multiple sliders are installed on single-axis base to allow individual control.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jul 13, 2006 Suitable for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors to precise pointing angles and able to accommodate up to 200 mm dia loads, AMG LP series incorporates low-profile, direct-drive rotary stages. Coupled directly to precision shafts to enable 360° continuous motion, S-series brushless, slotless servomotors feature rare-earth magnets and angular transducers. Typical line gimbal resolution ranges from 0.87-0.32 µrad with Aerotech controls.

Optotherm, Inc.
Sewickley, PA 15143
Jul 07, 2006 Pneumatically balanced arm mounts to top or edge of bench and allows camera to be positioned in any orientation. Featuring 18 in. vertical range and 27 in. horizontal range, product is suited for use when analyzing objects of various sizes over wide range of focus distances. Tension can be adjusted to accommodate different weights, and ease of rotation at all joints and pivots can also be adjusted to user's preference.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 22, 2006 Measuring 205 mm long with overall height of 30 mm, Model DT 200-SM can handle loads up to 10 kg with positional accuracy of ±0.15° and repeatability of ±0.01°. It achieves speeds to 120°/sec and acceleration to 1,000°/sec². Unit is driven by internal stepper motor and features integrated motion controller card. Pre-loaded slim ball bearing provides rotational guidance. Mounting is accomplished using 3-point base.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 31, 2006 Designed to drive PIFOC® piezoelectric Z-stack nanofocusing drives, E-625 nanopositioning controller provides better than 1 nm resolution and achieves 10 msec response and settling times. Product, equipped with analog and 20-bit digital interfaces, also integrates low-noise piezo power amplifier, servo controller, and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring nanopositioning sensors. It accepts 3 different sensor types and 1-4 channel combinations.

Flexible Steel Lacing Co.
Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200
May 26, 2006 Available in Medium and Large models, portable Flex-Lifter(TM) safely lifts fully loaded troughed or flat conveyor belts from underneath using adjustable wings or return lift bar, respectively. Beltline maintenance tool, designed for belt widths from 36-60 in. (Medium) and 48-72 in. (Large), raised to max vertical lift heights of 14 and 16 in. Made of anodized aluminum, units can be operated by ratchet, drill motor, or impact wrench.

Rockwell Automation
Greenville, SC 29615-4617
May 25, 2006 Designed to withstand harsh washdown environments, ULTRA KLEEN(TM) Wide Slot Take-up Frame offers protection against chemicals used for sanitation, and is suitable for conveyor systems used in poultry, meat, vegetable, fruit, and other food plants. Corrosion resistant frame is available in sizes 300 and 308, and is offered in travel lengths of 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 in.

Phoenix Contact
Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
May 23, 2006 RAD-CON-MCX-RPSMA-EX flameproof antenna fitting limits amount of energy to antenna, reducing chance of explosion. Any UL/CSA listed explosion-proof housing or fitting can be used with it. Fitting allows wireless product to be used in Class 1, Div. 1 area with antenna mounted outside cabinet. MCX connector and 3 ft of integrated cable connect radio to inside of cabinet, then pass through cabinet and attach to antenna or additional cable with RPSMA connector.

Stafford Manufacturing Corporation
North Reading, MA 01864-0277
Jan 20, 2006 Consisting of base that attaches to any flat surface and series of stepped and straight-through couplings that accept ½, ¾, and 1 in. shafts, Universal Positioning System lets users position and lock items anywhere. Ball-end shaft and clamp mount accessory provide unlimited range of motion. Designed to tilt, swivel, and lock in place, mount has solid face with 3 drilled and tapped 10-24 mounting holes or can be custom machined to hold virtually any type of instrument.

NovaTech, Inc.
Smithfield, RI 02917-1205
Jan 16, 2006 Suited for positioning and rotating small parts in micro-welding and similar applications, bench-top Micro-Star features smooth, slow rotation that ranges from 1-12 rpm every 8 min. Its 3 in. dia, 3-jaw chuck, with 6 in. dia faceplate, is suited for mounting small parts. Able to tilt from horizontal to vertical in 15° increments, work holder offers infinitely variable speed footswitch control and holds round and flat parts. Holding capacity is 25 lb, horizontal, and 50 lb, vertical.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Jan 10, 2006 Able to be horizontally or vertically curved, WCS2A/WCS3A PosiTrack(TM) consists of U-shaped read head, fiber-laminate or stainless steel code rail and support hardware, as well as network and control interfaces. Internal microprocessor translates 48 sender/receiver LED array status into 19-bit code, providing fraction-of-a-millimeter positional resolution over travel distances to 1,070 ft. Product also features internal compensation for code rail irregularities.