New Mechanical Power Transmission Products

Axial Piston Pumps offer torque limiting option.

Designed for open circuit mobile equipment and industrial applications, P1/PD Variable Displacement Pumps are rated for continuous operation at 2,600 rpm and pressures to 4,060 psi. Torque limiter adjusts flow in circuit to keep prime mover from stalling under heavy loads. Available in 5 configurations, single spring unit monitors pressure and displacement as measured by pump's hanger angle. As...

Oil Well Pump Motors are available from 3-100 hp power.

Featuring motor running at speed of 1,200 rpm, Elektrimax Design D oil well pump motors are suited for beam pumping units, punch presses, and applications demanding high slip and torque motor solutions. IP55 protected, dust and water resistant units have oversized regreasable bearings on both drive end and opposite drive end. Epoxy coated motors are rust and corrosion resistant, and are VPI...

Single-Axis Actuators offer ballscrew lead options.

Available with 5 mm pitch, Models LX20 and LX26 feature travel rates of 250 mm/s, and include low dust raise grease, which significantly minimizes particle generation. Models come in standard or cover type with brackets that allow combination of 2 units on different axis. With 1,000 possible configurations, actuators can provide precision linear motion to packaging, medical, semiconductor,...

Smart Grids Make Sustainable Cities

ABB and a consortium of partners in southern Germany are trying to create a sustainable power network, integrating clean energy generated by solar panels, wind turbines, fuel cells and other sources of distributed generation, and giving grid operators real-time information about supply and demand throughout the entire power network. Zurich, Switzerland, February 20, 2009 ---ABB is a partner in an...

How To Engineer Precision Miniature Components

This white paper provides an overview into engineering precision miniature components. Design considerations for miniature metal parts include size, shape, and material, precision and finishing.

Cable Carriers Minimize Downtime Costs

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - February 18, 2009 - GUDEL Inc. uses reinforced plastic cable carriers from igus-® across its range of automated systems-from multi-axis robots and press-transfer systems, to factory-automation equipment and gantry robots. The cable carriers guide and protect moving cables and hoses, helping to reduce the risk of cable failure and minimizing downtime for GUDEL's customers....

Integrated AC Servo Motor offers Bluetooth connectivity.

Featuring modular design can be adapted to various applications, MAC integrated servo motor can incorporate Module MAC00-FB4 for completely cable-free and wireless control. Motor can be set-up and controlled over BlueTooth link via mobile phone or PC through module, which can be programmed via MacTalk software. Module also offers possibility for connection of local zero-set sensor and provides...

Simplicity-®: Nailing its Place in the Woodworking Industry for 27 years

Rockford, IL - February 6, 2009 Antifricion linear bearing systems are crutial to the production output, accuracy and repeability on todays modern CNC routers and waterjet cutters. The woodworking industry relies on these machines to rapidly mass produce products ranging from door panels to structural framing for cabinets. Also prominent in the woodworking industry is sawdust. Sawdust build-up...

Viastore Systems, a Leading Automated Material Handling Provider, Introduces the ARC

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN --- FEBRUARY 2009 viastore systems, a leading automated material handling provider, introduces the ARC: a reliable power turn that is priced comparably to the competition and significantly reduces maintenance time. o viastore systems patented belt guidance system allows for belt changes in less than 15 minutes! o The patented guide system minimizes wear by allowing for...

Brushless DC Ring Motor suits direct drive applications.

Achieving up to 80% efficiency, TG8260 supplies 2,075 oz-in. peak torque and 1,534 W continuous power from 2.03 in. length by 8.386 in. dia package that weighs only 45 oz. It provides quiet operation and conserves energy with gyroscopic effect that reduces vibration. In vehicle propulsion systems, unit may be mounted inside wheel hub for reducing space requirements and weight. Applications...

Integrated Brushless Servo Motor comes in 400 W version.

Offering 1.3 Nm up to 3,000 rpm for medium power range applications, modular MAC400 integrates driver, controller, encoder, and Hall sensor in splash-proof housing. It accepts operating commands from PC/PLC via RS232/422/485 as well as pulse/direction or quadrature inputs for electronic gearing. Along with A+B encoder output and 2-channel power dump circuit, features include velocity and torque...

Precision Fabricating with Over 40 Years of Experience

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