Thomson WhisperTrak(TM) Linear Actuators Named 2012 Design News Golden Mousetrap Finalist
WhisperTrak enables OEMs to build quieter, more compact and better performing equipment WOOD DALE, IL – WhisperTrak™ Electric Linear Actuators from Thomson Industries, Inc. have been named a 2012 Design News Golden Mousetrap Finalist in the Automation and Control: Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category. Through quiet (
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Wind energy will power 30 percent of facility, as part of Nestle Waters North America's long-term renewable energy plan STAMFORD, Conn. - Nestle is celebrating its first wind energy project in the world today with the hosting of two wind turbines at its Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) bottling plant in Cabazon, Calif. The turbines will provide wind power for 30 percent of the facility where...
Read More »Surface Finishing Discs work with range of materials, equipment.
Made of non-woven nylon impregnated with abrasive grain and smear-free resin, Norton Rapid Prep surface conditioning discs is suitable for surface finishing applications such as removing surface defects, oxides and corrosion, deburring, mold cleaning, and blending uneven edges and marks. Products work with right-angle grinders, in-line grinders, and die grinders and have open structure that...
Read More »Calnetix Technologies Adds Another Magnetic Bearings Patent to Its Portfolio
Cerritos, Calif.Ã- - Calnetix Technologies, a pioneer in developing and manufacturing high-speed permanent magnet motor generators, power electronics and magnetic bearings for a variety of applications and industries, recently received a patent on the company’s radial magnetic bearing invention.Ã- It is the fifth patent spearheaded by Principal Research Engineer Alexei Filatov. “Our...
Read More »Direct Acting High Speed Servo Valve (DASV)
Download this paper to learn about how high performance servo valve's can be used in your most demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
Read More »BorgWarner Turbochargers Power New Series of Diesel Engines for Commercial Vehicles
BorgWarner's Turbocharging Technologies Help Increase Fuel Economy, Reduce Emissions and Improve Performance for New Medium-Duty Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - BorgWarner supplies its latest turbocharging technology for a new generation of medium-duty engines from Mercedes-Benz, the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to achieve Euro VI compliance for all of its medium- and heavy-duty engines....
Read More »Gear Reducer is optimized for precision and torque handling.
Available for OEMs, Able VRB delivers precision and torque handling capabilities suited for packaging machinery, medical equipment, and assembly cell automation. Nominal output torque ranges from 238–13,276 lb-in., and backlash rating is less than 3 arc-min as standard. There are 6 basic sizes, available as single and double reduction units, which offer input range from 30–5,000 W, input...
Read More »Custom Bearings run submerged in low-viscosity liquids.
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Read More »Double C-Face Coupler Brakes use oil shear technology.
Mounting between reducer and standard C-Face motor, Double C-Face Coupler BrakesÃ- are suitable for palletizers, packaging machinery, airline baggage handling systems, and cranes. Air actuated Posistop and electrically actuated MagnaShear brakes never need adjustment and require only annual fluid change. Using layer of automatic transmission fluid between brake disc and drive plate, oil shear...
Read More »Montalvo to Offer Innovative Web Control Products at Ice Trade Show in Orlando in April 2013
Ã- Gorham, Maine - The Montalvo Corporation, international specialists in industrial web control systems, will be in BOOTH # 511 at the ICE (International Converting Exhibition) Trade Show, April 9-11, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. Montalvo is also participating in ICE Europe in Munich in March 2013. Montalvo will showcase a variety of products and live demonstrations. Live demonstrations...
Read More »Energy Savings with E-motion
Servo-electric pump drive optimizes hydraulic presses — from a technical and energy efficiency perspective A hydraulic pump directly coupled with a servomotor is an energy-efficient solution that delivers a highly dynamic performance with double-digit energy savings typical.Ã- The press manufacturer Lasco uses this servo-electric pump drive for solid and sheet metal forming presses.Ã- ...
Read More »Reduce Time to Market, Improve System Uptime with Dedicated Computing Medical Solutions
Embedded computing solutions from Dedicated Computing are designed to meet unique and specific requirements. As the preferred supplier to leading healthcare OEMs, the Dedicated Computing team of expert engineers gets your product out to the market faster while helping your company avoid costly validation and verification steps. Check out our video to learn more.
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