Stepper Motor Linear Actuator is offered in 3 configurations.

Stepper Motor Linear Actuator is offered in 3 configurations.

Featuring custom-engineered plastics, optimized stator tooth geometry, and high-energy neodymium magnets, G4 19000 Series Can-stack is 20 mm linear actuator offered in captive, non-captive, and external linear configurations. Ball bearings optimize rotor support and axial loading capabilities, and linear force-to-size ratio suits precision linear motion in various applications.

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Enclosed, Air-Engaged Clutch Brakes withstand washdown.

Enclosed, Air-Engaged Clutch Brakes withstand washdown.

Suited for bakery and food processing industries, Flange Mounted Clutch Brakes Enclosed (FMCBE) models include IP54 version for waterproof machines and BISSC-certified version with optional Air Champ locking key. Nickel-plated housing and flanges resist corrosion and bacteria build-up, while stainless steel output shaft includes captive key and stainless steel fasteners. BISSC model handles up to...

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Precision Gear Racks are offered in round or square versions.

Precision Gear Racks are offered in round or square versions.

Available in module sizes from 0.5 up to 3.0 as standard, precision gear racks are offered in standard lengths from 400 mm and in increments of 600 and 1,200 mm long. Made of 303 stainless steel, round forms feature 0.5/400 mm straightness, 0.10 mm total pitch deviation and 0.4 Ra surface finish on diameter. Square racks come in at 1.0/1,000 mm straightness with 0.10 mm total pitch deviation, and...

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Compact Actuator is designed for ball valves.

Compact Actuator is designed for ball valves.

Housed in Nema 4X enclosure, Series 83A Electromni actuator features flanged cover and baseplate design with full gasket Nitrile seal to keep water out of actuator enclosure. Four captivated 304 stainless steel hex-head slotted cap-screws fasten unit's cover and base halves together, and 4 Nitrile cap-plugs cover motor mounting bolts. Molded 304 stainless steel inserts form ISO F03, F04, or F05...

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Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Available for new production and field-operated container handling units of all heavy-duty truck models, XTLÂ-® (Extended Tire Life) axle allows independent rotation of wheels during turns. This minimizes tire scrub and resulting wear by as much as 60%. XTL technology can extend drive-axle tire life up to 3X and steer-axle life by 1.5X as well as eliminate need for tire rotation on heavy-duty...

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Mechatronics Module enables development of custom actuators.

Featuring 3.3 V input voltage for battery-powered operation, M3 Micro-Mechatronic Module Design Platform yields complete closed-loop actuator on PCB measuring 12 x 30 mm or less. No external control board is necessary; serial commands drive on-board PID controller using standard I2C, SPI, or USART interface. Typical specifications for linear drive system based on M3 Design Platform include 0.5...

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Moving Coil Actuator exhibits extended cycle life.

Moving Coil Actuator exhibits extended cycle life.

Designed to replace pneumatic cylinders in positioning/measuring applications, LCA series includes 1- and 3-coil versions which respectively generate 10 and 30 N and offer accelerations exceeding 40G. Model LCA25 occupies 25 x 50 mm footprint, and length depends on stroke, which can vary from 10-100 mm with encoder resolutions from 20 micron to 50 nm. Slide option is available for scanning...

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EWE Places Order for German Offshore Wind Farm with Siemens

Siemens Energy has been contracted by EWE AG and ENOVA GmbH & Co KG to supply 30 wind turbines for the Riffgat wind farm in the North Sea. With a total installed capacity of 108 megawatts (MW) the wind farm will supply approximately 100,000 German households with ecofriendly electricity starting in late 2012. Siemens has received an order from the Oldenburg-based utility EWE and the ENOVA Group...

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Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.

Compact Linear Voice Coil Actuators integrate position sensor.

Offering solution for those requiring actuator with integrated position sensor in compact package, LAS13 Series can be used in various positioning and force control applications. There are 4 models that offer 6 mm total stroke and 15.5 N peak force in 1.3 in. dia x 1.8-1.1 in. long packages. For application flexibility, models are available in fully and semi-housed versions as well as one version...

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Explosion-Proof Servomotors survive hazardous environments.

Explosion-Proof Servomotors survive hazardous environments.

Comprised of UL-Listed permanent magnet servomotors, EX series is designed for use in hazardous atmospheres. Explosion-proof housings make motors capable of bearing internal explosions without risk of propagation to neighboring environment. Offered in 2 versions allowing compliance with North American (UL) or European (ATEX) safety standards, series is based on 10-pole design and available with...

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