Roller Screws aid in linear actuation.

Roller Screws aid in linear actuation.

Planetary and Recirculating SKFÂ-® roller screws can sustain static loads up to 1,000 tons and dynamic loads up to 200 tons. Planetary Roller Screws feature long lead and symmetrical nut design to permit high linear speeds. Recirculating roller screws utilize lead threads as small as 1 mm for precise positioning. All Roller Screws are available in multiple styles, diameters, leads, surface...

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Remote Actuation Systems and Push/Pull Control Cables

CMA has pioneered the design, development and manufacture of a complete line of products for the remote actuation of latches, catches, mechanisms and locking gas springs. Consisting of custom designed actuators, cable controls and operators, the products provide a complete system for a wide range of mechanical applications. These systems offer many benefits when compared to conventional rods,...

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Norfolk Southern and BNSF Railway to Test New Train Brake Technology

NORFOLK, Va. and FORT WORTH, Texas, March 29 -- Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) will begin testing a new braking system that may reduce the amount of time it takes to stop a train. The project, authorized by the Federal Railroad Administration, calls for NS and BNSF to equip and test certain locomotives and freight cars with electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP)...

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FEV Engine Technology, Inc. Displays Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection with Variable Compression Ratio Engine at SAE

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 - FEV Engine Technology, Inc. (FEV) today announced that it will display a developmental gasoline/E85 turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine that also features variable compression ratio (VCR) at the 2007 SAE World Congress. The engine is being developed in-house, in tandem with several other DI engine projects that FEV is working on with various automakers. The...

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Electric Linear Actuators suit off-highway applications.

Electric Linear Actuators suit off-highway applications.

Supplied in IP66/IP67 die-cast aluminum housing, ElecTrak Pro Series provides zero-maintenance solution that promotes control over critical mobile machine operations. Micropprocessor offers Electronic Load Monitoring and Signal Follower features. Integrated into housing, electrical connections are available in ball screw and acme lead screw configurations with respective max thrust ratings to...

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Polyurethane Timing Belts suit wide range of applications.

Available in straight-tooth, offset-tooth, or helical styles, Polyurethane Timing Belts suit linear motion, product conveyance, and power transmission applications. Steel-cord reinforced belts come in 3 configurations: open-end rolls in 325 ft lengths; welded or jointed belts made from roll material cut to length and spliced; and endless types made from long continuous cord with no splice or...

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Z-Flex Designs New Z-Vent(TM) Drain-Backflow Adapter for Takagi On-Demand Water Heaters

Z-Flex Designs New Z-Vent(TM) Drain-Backflow Adapter for Takagi On-Demand Water Heaters

Etobicoke, Ontario - Z-Flex has designed a brand new drain-backflow adapter for Takagi on-demand water heaters. This new, all-in-one part incorporates individual design improvements made with multiple parts through extensive product research and development and has patent(s) pending. As OEM supplier to Takagi for the venting of their innovative and industry-leading on-demand water heaters, Z-Flex...

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Underground Dodge Ram with Low-Emissions 175-hp Cummins Turbo Diesel Offers up to $18,000 Savings in Mine Ventilation Costs

COLUMBUS, Ind. (June 21, 2006) - Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) today released a 175-hp low-emissions Turbo Diesel engine rating specifically developed for Dodge Ram trucks used for underground mining applications. The Cummins-powered Dodge Ram is currently the only pickup truck produced in North America with an MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) approved engine for both coal and...

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Lynx Mold Mount Piezo Adapter

Lynx Mold Mount Piezo Adapter

RJG announces the release of the Lynx Mold Mount Piezo Adapter. The Lynx Mold Mount Piezo Adapter can be used to interface the eDART System(TM) with all major manufacturers' piezoelectric sensors. By mounting to the mold, customers avoid the use of costly extension cables and reduce the opportunity for connector contamination (a major source of problems with piezoelectric sensors). The potential...

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Linear Actuator features electromechanical operation.

Linear Actuator features electromechanical operation.

Designed to accept NEMA size 17, 23, and 34 motors, rod-type Kerk Linear Actuator offers alternative to pneumatic actuators. It uses KerkoteÂ-® TFE coating and KerkiteÂ-® composite polymers in combination with KerkÂ-® precision lead screws. Ability to move actuator to any position and vary speeds within stroke allows for adjustability to accommodate various sizes, shapes, and package...

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