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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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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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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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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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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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Stepper Motor Linear Actuator has integrated chopper drive.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:35 -0500

Available in size 17 single/double stack, MotoDrive(TM) PDE Captive Linear Actuator is offered with Haydon size 17 stepper motor and is suited for precision motion control applications. It offers output forces to 50 lb (single stack) and 78 lb (double stack), while captive configuration allows self-contained linear actuator unit with anti-rotation device guiding splined output shaft. Step resolution ranges from 200 full steps/revolution to 12,800 steps/revolution when micro-stepping.

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Micro Actuator targets in-vivo biomedical applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:34 -0500

Fabricated using silicon-on-insulator micromachining, Ultra Low-Power Actuator combines ±50 µm range with ±195 µN force to position in-vivo brain electrodes. MEMS device operates at 11 V and consumes below 100 nW, making it suited for applications that require long battery life. Integrated with micro-needle in watertight encapsulation that does not hinder movement, package includes flip-chip mounted glass cap and hydrophobic surface treatment to prevent water ingress.

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Leadscrew System offers antibacklash design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:58 -0500

DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded utilizes antibacklash nuts, which minimize axial clearance, and includes DryLin W turn-to-fit linear bearings, with radial clearance adjustable via Allen wrench. Setscrew makes audible clicking sound with every increment of adjustment. System is lubrication-free and contaminant-resistant and features high torsional stiffness.

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Telescopic Linear Actuator offers transfer speed of 6.5 fps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:39 -0500

Providing push-pull solution with Rigid Chain, RollBeam Mechanical Actuator can be used for vertical as well as horizontal transfer, since chain can be stored above or below path of travel. Standard models cover applications up to 50 tons and offer travel distance of 3.3 ft to virtually unlimited. Suited for heavy-duty applications, actuator is also available in versions that operate in harsh environments.

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Reversing Electric Actuators simplify valve automation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:00 -0500

Designed for ball/butterfly valves up to 24 in., EPM Series Reversing Actuators provide torque outputs from 300-13,500 lb-in., and are available with positioners for on/off or modulating requirements. Reversing Spring Return Electric Actuators, EPS Series, suit valves up to 8 in. and offer torque from 450-2,300 lb-in., while EPL Series Linear Drive Actuators provide up to 4,400 lb down/up force and up to 4 in. stem travel for diaphragm valves. All 3 actuators are corrosion-resistant.

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Linear Actuator is designed around NEMA 23 motor frame.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:12:19 -0500

Able to accommodate any standard NEMA 23 motor, Series C Linear Actuator offers thrusts to 500 lb and speeds to 20 ips. Engineering aspects include quiet KevlarT-polyurethane drive belt, adjustable slip clutch, and various mounting options. Respectively, bi- and uni-directional repeatability are rated to ±.0003 and ±.0001 in. Applications include flight simulators, industrial automation equipment, UAVs, and metrology instruments.

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Electric Actuators are rated to 100 N maximum thrust.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:36:00 -0500

Operating via 24 Vdc signals from PLCs or relays, compact SCN5 series actuators are integrated mechatronic cylinders that feature motor, encoder, drive, and actuator in 1 integral package. They are available in stroke lengths to 300 mm and are constructed using extruded aluminum body with 303 stainless for shaft and rod tip. Programmable via PC interface or hand-held pendant, actuators can be connected in networks of up to 16 axes.

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Positioning Actuator suits life science applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:35:54 -0500

Featuring anodized aluminum housing with stepper motor driven leadscrew drive and precision recirculating ball linear guide bearings, PLA Series provides max traversing speeds up to 50 mm/sec, positioning repeatability down to 0.025 mm, and positioning resolution between 5-25 microns using 1-6.35 mm pitch leadscrews. Modular T-slot housing profile allows use of clamps or nuts to assemble multi-axis X-Z and X-Y-Z positioning systems with per-axis travel range from 75-300 mm.

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Fixed Jaw Gripper provides zero point part pick-up/placement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:52 -0500

Featuring height of 0.813 in., AGPS parallel gripper features 1-piece body and stationary jaw design, integrated with precision T-slot bearing design supported full length of body. It features aluminum base and carriage bearing manufactured from Ampco 18 aluminum-bronze. Providing grip force of 15-25 lb, mini-linear actuator gripper is offered with bore sizes of .5 and .75 in. available in .5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 in. strokes.

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Piezo Controller offers optical path control, beam steering.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:46 -0500

Intended for piezo-based steering and stabilization mirror platforms, E-616 multi-axis controllers are offered in 4 open and closed-loop models as bench-top and OEM module versions. Closed-loop units contain 2 servo controllers, sensor circuit channels, and 3 power amplifiers that provide up to 10 W peak power. Internal coordinate transformation simplifies control of parallel kinematics designs, while front and rear panel connections facilitate integration, setup, and operation.

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Linear and Rotary Electric Actuator facilitates PCB assembly.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:33 -0500

Measuring 140 x 77.25 x 35 mm with stroke length of 30 mm or 180 x 77.25 x 35 mm with 50 mm stroke length, LAR31 Series features vacuum built in shaft through rotary motor, which assures that external objects are ejected through other end, preventing dust build-up in unit. Standard encoder resolution is 5 µm, with options of 1, 0.5, and 0.1 µm. Backlash-free unit can be programmed to control force/torque, position, and velocity in all axes simultaneously.

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Single Axis Robot Actuators suit linear motion applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:35:07 -0500

Able to be utilized in various automated machine applications requiring precise motion control, RS Series is CE-compliant and includes 6 stepper motor-driven small sizes (RS) as well as 6 AC servo motor-driven large sizes (RSH). Clean Room Class 10 versions are also available, and all versions have life span rated to 10,000 km and above. Stroke is configurable from 50-1,050 mm, with constant load capacity regardless of speed, and range of accessory options are available.

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Linear Modules suit applications with intense cleaning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:17 -0500

Linear axis multivariant MKR 20-80 module features compact case manufactured with aluminum sealed against carriage by DIN EN 10088 compliant non-corrosive steel strip. Pre-tensioned toothed belt can achieve speeds of up to 5 m/sec and includes maintenance-free gap-type sealing for guidance. Engine mounting is enabled by using centering recess and thread on drive end block. Also suitable for vertical operations, units are available in user-specified lengths.

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Linear Acuators deliver 50 lb of thrust.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:29:32 -0500

Occupying 1.4 in. square space, 35000 Series Size 14 Linear Actuators are available in resolutions from 0.000625-0.005 in. per step. Double stack non-captive units include stainless steel precision leadscrew and proprietary nut design integrated directly within motor. Actuators are suited for applications where stroke of more than 20 in. is needed, including linear stages, X-Y stages, and other multi-axis systems in medical, semiconductor, flat panels, and solar cell manufacturing.

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