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Machine Design
Linear Tracks Declare Independence
Linear servo track systems free machines from fixed mechanical constraints, shortening changeovers and shrinking machine footprints.
January 19, 2018
Machine control
Diametral pitch gearing
These diametral pitch spur gears have the same quality, performance, and cost as traditional stock metric gears.
September 6, 2017
Robotics
Move loads in two-dimensional plane
Employing a two-axis system, the unit features a single continuous belt that serpentines around the two axes eliminating the need for a motor in the Z- or Y-axis while driving a pair of coordinated motors in the X-axis.
August 31, 2017
Drives & Motors
New gear motors mesh with high torque applications
A new set of gearheads have been designed to pair with every servo motor in the full Sigma-7 range, creating complete gear motor solutions rated from a low of 50 watts to as high as 15 kilowatts.
May 8, 2017
Linear motion
Corrosion-resistant roller pinion system
Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant roller pinion system provides alternative to traditional drive systems.
March 20, 2017
Linear motion
Linear servo motors power vf/f/s bagger
From ‘zipper crush’ to the actuation of a tear-notch-cutting assembly, these linear servo motors are just the ticket. They also minimize up-front cost and ongoing energy consumption.
March 17, 2017
Linear motion
Versatile encoders for machine axes
Quickly commission SICK's new DUS60 encoder using built-in DIP switches. No additional programming tool or laptop required.
March 4, 2017
Drives & Motors
Bernie Hurda joins Brother Gearmotors as director of sales
Brother Gearmotors hired Bernie Hurda to help expand the company’s sub-fractional AC gearmotor & reducer business.
February 7, 2017
Machine Design
Lenze targets commission-time reduction
Alongside an attention-grabbing ball-toss demo, Lenze focused on reduced commission time via demonstrations packed into short timeframes of three, five or seven minutes.
November 8, 2016
Drives & Motors
Linear actuator ideal for high linear force
Portescap's 20DBM Can Stack Linear Actuators feature an optimized magnetic circuit and performance.
October 20, 2016
Drives & Motors
New variable frequency drives reduce energy consumption
As an add-on to existing gearmotors portfolio, VFDs provide increased operations control and reduced energy consumption
October 5, 2016
Drives & Motors
Gearboxes reduce output speed, increase torque
IronHorse Helical gearboxes feature C-face and TC-face inputs, inline outputs, and are available in five frame sizes ranging from 56C up to 254/6TC with six nominal ratios of 5:1 to 60:1.
June 15, 2016
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