BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities
VISTA, Calif, − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device is used to identify materials in a given sample based on its spectral lines and operates under severe conditions.
Key to the customer's product design specification was a voice coil actuator that would deliver consistent and reliable performance while operating in a harsh environment under extreme temperatures. In this application, the voice coil actuator is used to move a mirror at high frequency, causing the laser beam to dither. The actuator needed to perform at an ambient temperature of 400º F.
To meet these challenges, BEI Kimco developed a voice coil actuator within the Model LA13-12-000A package. The new design included special Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets and reinforced magnet wire insulation that could withstand high ambient temperatures up to 400º F, a continuous stall force of 0.49 Lb. and a total stroke of 0.25 inches.
"In this example, after going though different product interactions, we were able to meet some very demanding customer requirements." says Miguel Hermosillo, BEI Kimco's Applications Engineer/Project manager for voice coil actuators. "Our customers expect the best designs possible, and we do our best to surpass their expectations. This demonstrates how BEI Kimco really specializes in meeting unique customer needs."
Pricing for the "high temperature" VCA LA13-12 Voice Coil Actuator is from the $100's in production quantities with delivery in 6-8 weeks. For further information contact BEI Kimco Magnetics, 2470 Coral Street, Bldg. D, Vista, CA 92081-8430, USA, Tel: (760) 597-7042; Toll-free: (800) 572-7560; Fax: (760) 597-6320; email: sales@beikimco.com; www.beikimco.com
About BEI Kimco Magnetics:
BEI Kimco Magnetics is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). BEI Kimco Magnetics was founded in 1974 and specializes in rotary and linear motion control products. The company's precision motion control products include high-speed performance Brushless DC motors, Cylindrical and Flat Voice Coil Actuators, and Linear Motors. These products are used across a wide range of applications including medical and scientific, factory and office automation, optics, semiconductor/electronics, military, aviation, space systems, and security. Kimco merges leading-edge capabilities and cost-effective manufacturing know-how with highly customized applications expertise. www.beikimco.com
About Custom Sensors & Technologies:
Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a specialist in sensing, control and motion products.
Through its brands, BEI Kimco, BEI Sensors, BEI PSSC, Crouzet, Crydom, Kavlico, Newall and Systron Donner, CST offers customizable, reliable and efficient components for mission-critical systems in Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, and Transportation markets. Focused on premium value offers and committed to excellence, CST, with more than 4,000 employees worldwide and sales of $530M US in 2009, is the dependable and adaptable partner for the most demanding customers. www.cstsensors.com
