Voice Coil Actuator promotes consistency and precision.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for valve control and beam steering applications, cylindrical voice coil actuator provides accelerated control of valve opening/closing. It is available in sizes from 1-1½ in. OD and offers stroke lengths from 0-1.27 mm, continuous force of 1-5 N, as well as cog and hysteresis-free operation. When used in conjunction with motion controller or other device, it can provide precise positioning, velocity, and acceleration in applications where exacting precision is critical.
Original Press Release:
BEI Kimco Magnetics' New Voice Coil Actuator Offers Improved Consistency and Precision in Valve Control and Beam Steering Applications
VISTA, Calif., - October 2, 2008-BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced a new compact sized, high force, cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator in response to market demand for improved consistency and precision in valve control and beam steering applications. Typical uses include analytical/test and measurement equipment for the pharmaceutical, R&D, laboratories, and medical industries.
Designed with high force sensitivity in a lightweight housing, the new actuator provides extremely fast control of valve opening and closing, thereby increasing throughput for OEMs looking to improve production and reduce product time to market. Used in conjunction with a high performance motion controller or other device, the actuator is capable of providing precise positioning, velocity, and acceleration in applications where exacting precision is critical.
The new actuator is available in small sizes from 1-inch OD to 1-1/2-inch OD for installation into products with tight space constraints. Features include stroke lengths ranging from 0 to 1.27 mm, force versus position curve characteristic, continuous force of 1 to 5 N, cog and hysteresis-free operation, and tight tolerances. The unit can be ordered in a variety of materials, allowing the OEM to select an actuator that is compatible with the type of sample being tested at the final point of use.
"Chemical compatibility is an important aspect for many of these types of applications," explains Miguel Hermosillo, Application Sales Engineer for BEI Kimco. "To address this, BEI Kimco provides a variety of material choices for the customer to select from, thereby ensuring compatibility between the chemical being tested and the actuator itself."
In addition to material choices, several other product configurations are available. Customers can select the lead, stroke length, voltage, shaft, and linear or rotary design that meets their specific application requirement. "This versatility allows us to meet the variety of anticipated customer requirements for unique uses," adds Hermosillo.
The new actuator is competitively priced from $45.00 in production quantities with lead times of stock to eight 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
About Crouzet North America
Crouzet North America is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). Crouzet (pronounced cruise-A) started operations in the US in 1978. A global company of about $180 M, Crouzet , headquarted in France , counts now about 2000 workers in more than 14 countries. Once composed of sub-fractional HP motors, switches (miniature snap-action, digital, and limit), timers and pneumatic control components the product offering was enlarged thanks to two major acquisitions that helped Crouzet to become a major player in the US market for automation and industrial controls:
About Custom Sensors & Technologies
Headquartered in Moorpark , CA - Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is comprised of industry-leading brands including Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, and former divisions of BEI Technologies - Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the Transportation, Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. www.cstsensors.com
About BEI Kimco Magnetics
BEI Kimco is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). BEI Kimco is a leading manufacturer of bldc motors, voice coil actuators, smart voice coil actuators and bldc motor controllers for the Transportation, Industrial, and Aerospace & Defense markets.
