ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Mechanical Power Transmission

UTS Slotless Frameless Motors have low magnetic core losses.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:43 -0500

Covering 29-240 mm dia with thin radial length, UTS Series direct drive slotless motors suit direct drive positioning or high speed spindle applications. Frameless feature allows integration of unit into high speed spindles, operate with very low heating. Motors operate from industry standard brushless DC or brushless AC drivers from 12-300 V and can be wound for low speed or high speed applications.

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Brushless High Speed DC Motor delivers 250 W output power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:11 -0500

Available with footprint of Ø25 x 84 mm, brushless EC 25 is designed for high speed applications of up to 70,000 rpm. Equipped with preloaded ball bearings and 2 pole Neodymium permanent magnet, unit is rated for nominal voltage of 36 Vdc and reaches nominal torque of up to 42.2 mNm, nominal speed 61,600 rpm. Motor-specific speed/torque gradient amounts to 44.9 rpm/mNm. Suitable applications include high speed spindle-driven applications in medical technology or machine tools.

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Pneumatic Actuators offer energy efficient operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Designed to reduce energy consumption, JHDG GREEN Series combines Miracalube piston lubrication system with Dual Max pressure control regulator and ILCN seals. By reducing operating pressure when it is not needed, Green series cylinder reduces demand for compressed air. Solution is available in 1.5-6 in. bore sizes with strokes from 0.5 to over 120 in.

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Soft Motor Starters come in 5-40 A sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available in 45 and 55 mm DIN rail mountable frame sizes, microprocessor-based Stellar(TM) SR22 Series is overcurrent protected and has operating voltage range of 208-460 Vac. Each unit is equipped with 3 potentiometers allowing adjustable start and stop times of up to 30 sec and adjustable start pedestal voltage from 30-100%. Separate 24 Vdc control voltage is required. Starters are suited for applications such as pumps, blowers, and conveyors.

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Insertion Weigh Belt exceeds USDA standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:39 -0500

Built with stainless steel frame, Ultra-Sanitary Model SI features troughed belt to keep product away from edge, eliminating need for side skirts. Entire conveyor assembly is coupled to mass counter-balanced Force Measurement Suspension System that allows load cell selection based on net, rather than gross weighing requirements. Unaffected by dirt, shock, or vibration, system can withstand overloads in excess of 1,000% of rated capacity without damage or calibration drift.

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Pneumatic Valve Actuator Upgrades retrofit ASCO valves.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:18 -0500

Converting most ASCO direct-acting IS and EX solenoid valves from electric to pneumatic operation, PneuMagnetic Actuators eliminate need for field wiring, conduit and junction boxes, flame arrestors, or barriers. Converted valves require only air pilot using flexible, small diameter pneumatic line.

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DC Gearmotor develops 1,350 lb-in. torque at 10 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:30 -0500

Accepting any 12 Vdc source, including battery power, Model MMP-D33-455B-12V GP81-308 requires just 21 A to generate full load torque. Unit features keyed output shaft measuring 19 mm dia x 40 mm long, and mounts via 4 face mount M6 threaded holes, equally spaced on 65 mm dia B.C. Rated IP54 for harsh environments, reversible gearmotor is suited for battery powered electric vehicles, robotics, and automation applications. Motor windings for 24, 36, 48, 60, 90 V are available.

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Miniature Rigid Couplings have bore sizes as small as 3 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:08 -0500

Available in aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel, miniature rigid couplings are suitable for micro component applications without misalignment, including connecting line-shafts, attaching motor to gearbox, and servo applications. Bores are precision honed in manufacturing process, assure tolerance of +.05/-.00 mm. Couplings are come in one-piece clamp style, two-piece clamp style and set screw style versions, with or without keyways. Units feature Nypatch socket head cap screws.

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Linear Motor Actuators accommodate most applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:07 -0500

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.

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Actuators and Belt Drives offer linear motion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:00 -0500

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.

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Ruby and Sapphire Parts offer heat and chemical resistance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:14 -0500

Suited for optics, electronics and optoelectronics, fine mechanics, and laser technologies, Ruby and Sapphire Parts offer transmission range from microwave, vacuum UV, and visible through IR. Refractive index has low dependence on temperature, making sapphire suitable for imaging optics applications. Hard and scratch resistant, Sapphire does not melt until 2,040°C, is insoluble in most industrial solutions, and is resistant to corrosion from acids.

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Search for suppliers of: Sapphire Windows | Industrial Sapphires | Sapphire Bearings | Sapphire Balls | Optical Sapphires | Ruby Bearings | Ruby Balls

Diesel Hybrid Electric Powertrain provides all-wheel drive.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:09 -0500

Configurable for specialized military and commercial applications, 4-wheel Q-Force features SCADA system, hybrid control system that minimizes battery size through optimized charge controls and regenerative braking, and advanced traction motor/transmission system. In one configuration, diesel engine produces 75 hp, while electric motor provides 133 hp, and power train yields 5,463 lb-ft of torque after reduction.

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Linear Stepper Motors are customizable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:07 -0500

Measuring 20 x 30 mm in size, Saia® UAL series of motors deliver constant positioning force up to 30 N over full travel distance of up to 15 mm, at speeds up to 4.16 mm/sec at 200 Hz. Removable bayonet-style flange aids in mounting. Available in unipolar or bipolar models, motors are suited for use in instrumentation, valve control, dispensing, metering pump, auger, and medical automation applications.

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Search for suppliers of: Custom Motors | Linear Motors | Stepping Motors

Stepper Gearmotors come in Nema 17 and Nema 23 frame sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:05 -0500

Available with 5:1, 10:1 and 18:1 reductions, SP Series hybrid stepper gearmotors produce up to 320 oz-in. continuous torque. High performance, 2 phase 1.8 degree, offset light duty motors are suited for rotary indexing and positioning applications.

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Miniature Linear Actuators suit small scale automation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:57 -0500

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.

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Shaft Couplings accommodate misaligned shaft positions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:42 -0500

Featuring low-backlash design, Schmidt 5D Couplings simplify adjustment to any misaligned shaft position without imposing heavy side loads on machinery. They accommodate up to 5° angular misalignment and as high as 1.5 in. parallel misalignment while maintaining undisturbed power transmission at constant angular velocity. Mounted to shaft hubs or to machine flanges, units are available in 10 sizes that handle speeds up to 1,000 rpm and torque from 2,800-500,000 lb-in.

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Valve Actuator suits hazardous environment installations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:42 -0500

Featuring self-contained, pneumatic magnetic design, PneuMagnetic Solenoid Valve Actuator can be used as drop-in replacement for OEM coil on direct acting solenoid valves, and provides same on/off magnetic field as original coil. No field wiring, conduit, or intrinsically safe barriers and no electricity at valve are required. Actuator is fully compatible with any original hermetically sealed valve.

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Brushless Servo Motors come in 3 NEMA frame sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:36 -0500

Suited for medical and industrial equipment as well as instrumentation and automation machinery, Models AB23000, AB34000, and AB48000 come in NEMA sizes 23, 34, and 56, respectively. Units provide continuous stall torque from 3.75-114 lb-in. and peak torque from 11.3-339 lb-in., depending on model. Featuring IP65 construction and heavy-duty 0.5 in. shaft, motors range from 2,800-5,200 rpm. Voltage rating up to 325 Vac for offline drives can be achieved.

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Split Spherical Roller Bearings help reduce maintenance and downtime.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:34 -0500

Split spherical roller bearings are useful when several solid spherical roller bearings are being used to support complex drive shaft or where bearing needs replacing but is located in tight space on machine. With 620 mm dia and 210 kg weight, bearings have split design that enables mounting into existing housing without removal of transmission shaft. Inner ring, outer ring, and cage assembly are split, and cylindrical bore provides direct mounting onto shaft.

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Servo Worm Gears feature optimized hollow-flank teeth.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:41:18 -0500

Available in 050, 063, 080, and 100 sizes, V-Drive+ offers hollow shaft, smooth/keyed/involute shaft, and flange output options. Units feature torsional backlash of less than 3 arc-min and efficiencies up to 97%. For low duty applications, V-Drive economy comes in 050 and 063 sizes with hollow shaft and shaft/smooth/keyed output options. Torsional backlash is less than 8 arc-min.

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