BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for Near Zero Outgassing Capabilities

VISTA, Calif., − BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator (VCA) requirements utilized in an Optical positioning control application. High quality optical devices demand low outgassing levels to minimize contamination. The devices also require high precision actuation for exact motion control positioning. Key to...

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Reversible DC Gearmotor develops 46 lb-in. torque at 50 rpm.

Reversible DC Gearmotor develops 46 lb-in. torque at 50 rpm.

Accepting any 24-28 Vdc source, including battery power, Model MMP-TM55-36-28V with integral brake measures 2.2 in. dia x 7.2 in. long and has keyed output shaft of 0.500 in. dia x 1.5 in. long. Mounting is accomplished with 4 face mount M5 threaded holes, equally spaced on 40 mm dia B.C. Requiring 2.1 A at 28 Vdc to generate full load torque, gearmotor features True Planetary Gearing with Delrin...

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Gas Turbine Efficiency to Showcase Innovative Solutions at Western Turbine Users Conference in San Diego

GTE will present technical information and proven solutions to gas turbine operators attending the conference ORLANDO, Florida - Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (AIM: GTE), a leader in energy and aviation products and services, will be attending the upcoming Western Turbine Users, Inc. (WTUI) conference to exchange technical, operations and maintenance information. GTE plans to showcase its line of...

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ATL series

The ATL series is a compact acme screw linear actuator, with an integral electric motor, suitable for push and pull motions. The ATL is manufactured in a monoblock housing in hardened aluminium alloy, with a rolled and hardened ball screw, and case hardened/ground ball nut. The drive system consists of a worm drive and acme leadscrew. The ATL can be used with both 1-phase and 3-phase A.C. motors,...

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BR Series

The BR series is designed in a modular structure which accommodates a wide range of ratios, input and output flanges, multi-disk brakes, accessories and customized solutions. The gears are manufactured in 18 NiCrMo 5, then carburized, hardened, and tempered. The shafts are in a case hardened alloy steel or hardened and tempered high alloy steel; depending on the size. The housing is constructed...

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LED Controller supports LEDs from IR to UV.

LED Controller supports LEDs from IR to UV.

Designed to independently control up to 64 LEDs requiring 20-80 mA, 1031-PhidgetLED-64 Advanced comes with 12 Vdc, 2 A power supply and LED cables. Unit features max forward voltage of 5 V, brightness changes at 700 updates/sec, and LED On/Off at 3,000 updates/sec. Plug-and-play unit is programmed using API supported under Windows 2000/XP/Vista/CE, Mac OS X, and Linux. Users can write programs in...

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Siemens Receives Order for Steam Turbine-Generator from England - Delivery Scheduled in a Mere 13 Months

Siemens Receives Order for Steam Turbine-Generator from England - Delivery Scheduled in a Mere 13 Months

Siemens Energy has received a follow-up order for the supply of an SST-400 steam turbine-generator as an extension to the turbine building in the chemical industrial park in Wilton, UK. Purchaser is the park operator Sembcorp UK. The turbine with generator and auxiliary systems is scheduled to leave the Siemens turbine factory in Görlitz after only 13 months. The SST-400 industrial steam...

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New Scale Creates New Rotary Piezo Micro Motors with High Torque, Extreme Precision for NASA JPL

New Scale Creates New Rotary Piezo Micro Motors with High Torque, Extreme Precision for NASA JPL

Custom rotary SQUIGGLE motors developed for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Cobra fiber positioner to be deployed in ground-based telescope at Mauna Kea Victor, NY - April 8, 2009 - New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com), creator of the world's smallest linear motors, today announced that it has developed new rotary piezoelectric motors using its patented SQUIGGLE micro motor technology. The...

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ABB's System 800xA Will Help Double Production at Europe's Largest Copper Mine

ABB's Extended Automation System 800xA is part of a comprehensive solution that will help double annual production capacity at Boliden's Aitik copper mine in Sweden and extend the productive life of the site by an additional 25 years Zurich, Switzerland, April 8, 2009 - A comprehensive ABB power and automation solution - including the world's most powerful gearless mill drives, and System 800xA...

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Kluber Offers Innovative Lubrication Solution for Wind Power

Kluber Offers Innovative Lubrication Solution for Wind Power

Londonderry, NH - (March 25, 2009) - Kluber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase three innovative, specialty lubricants for the wind power industry at the WINDPOWER 2009 trade show May 4-7 in Chicago, IL. The lubricants are KluberplexÂ-® BEM 41-141, KluberplexÂ-® AG 11-462 and KlubersynthÂ-® GEM 4-320 N. Kluberplex BEM 41-141 is high-performance...

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