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Motion Control/Power Transmission
By Design News Staff -- Design News, June 27, 2005
ROTARY STAGES
Ultralow profile
The ACS LP Series ultralow profile rotary stage with integrated ER collet chuck provides automated material handling capability for a variety of materials and applications. ER collets are designed to provide excellent run-out characteristics for applications requiring high-precision gripping of tubular material. The collet is retained with a threaded retaining cap that enables quick changeover, and is configured in a "fail safe" normally closed mode where full clamping force is applied when no air pressure is present. Aerotech Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-598
LINEAR GUIDANCE SYSTEM
For a variety of operations
The Speedi-Roll linear guidance system is suited for applications requiring long strokes and/or high speeds. Typical applications for the lightweight cam roller type rail guide system include equipment used for automation, pick-and-place, and robotics operations; packaging; material handling; and vending, among others. It offers high load-carrying capacity, rigidity, and torque resistance. It is designed to operate effortlessly and quietly. SKF Motion Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4393-599
ROTARY ACTUATOR
For easy implementation
Employing both high-load capacities and many technological advances, the company's SRU rotary actuator features innovative piston guidance using sleeves in the optimized aluminum housing. The radial clamped end stop adjustments are designed to easily access and fully adjust to rotation angles from 0-180 degrees. The housing is light and has mounting patterns on both the bottom and side for easy implementation. Bore sizes range from diameter 20-60 mm. SCHUNK Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-600
SERVO CONTROL SYSTEM
With 16,000 count/revolution encoders
The 34 Frame I-Grade SilverNugget N3 controller/driver is designed for servo control of the company's NEMA 34-frame step motors. Also included in the system is one of six 34-frame step motors with attached encoder. The 34 frame I-Grade motor/encoders range in torque from 500 to over 3,200 oz/inch. All have 16,000 count/revolution encoders. The system handles inertial mismatches of 100×1, making it fit for direct-driving large loads in applications such as labeling, packaging, and web handling. QuickSilver Controls Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-601
DYNAMIC ROD LOCK
Safe on soft rod material
The Dynamic Rod Lock is engineered to function as a braking and holding mechanism for pneumatic cylinders and guide rods. It provides pneumatic cylinder users the ability to slow and stop loads in all axes without relying solely on the cylinder itself. Features include integrally molded friction materials, safety on soft rod material, a manual release feature, and IP67 rating for wash down. It also can be used as a stand-alone device or with ISO/NFPA cylinders. Nexen Group Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-602
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE
Easy-to-use command set
Easy-Step 3000 is an advanced stepper motor drive and control system that is designed to offer an easy way to control unipolar stepper motors up to 35V and 3A per phase. Its small size makes it fit for incorporating in robots and other industrial control equipment. At 63.6 × 26.4 mm, the product can drive unipolar stepper motors in full two-phase, full one-phase, and half-step modes using an easy-to-use command set. Four modes of operation are supported: direct command set, slave/remote, voltage mode, and teach mode. Saelig Co. Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-603
ENERGY CHAIN SYSTEMS
In more than 600 styles
The company's Energy Chain Systems® accommodate various installation designs and all forms of data cables, energy supplies, and hoses by using interior separators that isolate the conductors to keep them bending freely and prevent tangling. Chainflex® continuous-flex cables are designed specifically for installation in an Energy Chain System; they are available in more than 600 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses, data cables, servo cables, and fiber-optic cables. igus inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-604
CLUTCH BRAKE
Dependable operation
The EC20 long-life clutch brake is engineered to provide stopping and holding torque, as well as clutching. It features dependable operation and low power consumption for use in a range of OEM applications. It is suited for paper-feed operations in copiers, collators, and sorters. The product is rated for 1 million actuations at its dynamic load capacity of 20 lbs/inch. It is based on the company's patented wrap spring clutch design. Reell Precision Mfg.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-605
INDUSTRIAL PANEL COMPUTER
Rugged and robust design
The IPPC-9120G is a rugged 12.1-inch SVGA TFT-LCD display computer. The robust design and compact size of the series makes the product fit for almost any industrial HMI application. Constructed with a stainless steel chassis and a heavy-duty aluminum front panel, it stands up to tough industrial environments. The strengthened glass is designed to protect the front panel from shock, and it is NEMA4/IP65-compliant for water and dust protection. Advantech Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-606
ACTUATORS
Hollow shaft
The DG Series hollow-shaft rotary actuators combine the precision of the AlphaStep stepping motor and driver with a large-diameter, hollow output table, and gearhead. They are available in three sizes: 60, 85, and 130 mm. The output table of the product enables the user to directly couple to the application load. A single-stage reduction gear mechanism enables a large through hole configuration. Oriental Motors U.S.A. Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-607
MOTOR AND ENCODER
For applications with space constraints
Suited for medical, robotics, communications, and semiconductor industries, the new 1.8 degree NEMA 11, bipolar stepper and miniature E4 encoder are designed for flexibility in applications with limited space, providing high torque in a small package. Measuring only 1.1 inches square, the 211 series motors are available in three lengths; 1.24, 1.75, and 1.99 inches. The E4 encoder provides digital quadrature encoder feedback of motor position as well as stall detection for applications with space constraints. Capable of tracking 100 to 300 cycles per revolution, the E4 encoder only adds 0.9 inches of length to the 211 motor. Lin Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4393-608
OPEN-FRAME SOLENOID MODELS
Six models available
The RD series of six open-frame solenoid models provide flexible production with fast turnaround delivery. While the open-frame solenoid features a simple configuration, a maximum performance is achieved through the use of better magnetic steels and manufacturing techniques. All six products are available in 6, 12, and 24V dc winding configurations. They can be supplied in production quantities subject to existing production tooling. Customized open-frame versions can also be supplied to fit specific applications. Gee Plus Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-609
EXTENSION PLUG
Doubles conveyer belt length
The AS-i extension plug is designed to allow each segment of a conveyer belt to reach 200m before a repeater is used, doubling the potential length of a conveyer with a single AS-Interface network to 600m, and eliminating the need for multiple networks. It can be installed at the furthest point from the AS-Interface power supply and is suitable for all network topologies, including tree, line, and star. It is equipped with an integrated under voltage detection circuit. Siemens Energy & Automationhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4393-610
SERIAL CONFIGURATION CABLE
With fully molded connector ends
Designed as an entire "off the shelf" servo system solution, Add-A-Motor™ serial configuration cable—with SmartMotors—is ready to plug and play. The fully molded cable connects SmartMotor to SmartMotor in a daisy-chain configuration for serial operation, thus eliminating the need to create custom, multiaxis cable configurations for each application. They are designed to provide dc power and RS-232 communications to multiple SmartMotor 1700 and 2300 Series motors. They feature fully molded connector ends and high-flex cable. Animaticshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4393-611
MINIATURE DISK COUPLINGS
Remains rigid under torque loadsOffered in both single and double disk styles, the company has expanded its zero-backlash motion control coupling line to include Discflex miniature disk couplings. They are an assembly of two anodized aluminum hubs, a center spacer (double disk style only), and multiple flat stainless steel disk springs to transmit torque. The thin disks are designed to allow for a substantial amount of misalignment between shafts while remaining rigid under torque loads. Ruland Mfg. Co. Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/4393-612
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