Schaumburg, IL –THK’s new TY Series Linear Actuator is designed to reach super high speeds of up to 5 m/sec. (16.4 ft./sec.), and accelerations up to 5Gs. Integrated with THK’s own Type SHS LM guide, as well as the QZ lubricator, the TY Series operates long-term and maintenance-free. The TY Series features a compact cross […]
Actuators
Bishop-Wisecarver SRX-150 Heavy Duty Linear Actuator
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee®guide wheels and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced its newest product line, the heavy duty SRX-150. The company unveiled the high precision, compact aluminum profile linear actuator at IMTS 2006 in Chicago, IL. Available in belt or ball screw driven versions, (ball screw available […]
Digital Linear Actuators from Portescap
West Chester, PA – Portescap, a Danaher Motion company, introduces 26DAM Series Digital Linear Actuators. They provide linear force to 120 oz (33 N); linear step resolution of .001 in., .002 in., and .004 in.; and 3.4 w of power for quick response and precise positioning. “The Portescap 26DAM series complements and strengthens […]
THK Earns AMT Eligibility
Schaumburg, IL – (February 16, 2007) THK Manufacturing of America, Inc. (TMA), Hebron, Ohio) has earned prestigious Association for Manufacturing Technology AMT) member status. THK’s U.S. manufacturing facility also celebrates its 10th anniversary of manufacturing high quality THK products in the U.S. THK, through its manufacturing of actuators and related products, met the AMT’s […]
Del-Tron DL Series Linear Actuators
New Del-Tron DL series linear actuators save space, have a fast and simple assembly, long life, and competitive price. The rigid enclosed aluminum box structure provides a compact envelope that incorporates the linear bearing and drive mechanism. Integrating all components into a single unit that includes the motor mount saves assembly time and eliminates jobbing […]
Next Generation of Thomson Linear Actuators
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson introduces ElecTrak Pro Series Electric Linear Actuators. ElecTrak Pro linear actuators are a zero-maintenance hand have quick and easy installation, superior accuracy, repeatability, reliability and advanced control over critical machine operations, with maximized machine uptime, and at an extremely attractive price point. “ElecTrak Pro Series linear actuators allow mobile off […]
Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuators
Moving magnet voice coil linear actuators have acceleration to 20 gs, zero cogging, resolution to 8.3 µm/m (0.0001 in. /ft), repeatability to 5 µm (0.0002 in.), and long life. Ideal applications include mirror tilt and focusing, laser beam steering, position control, and Z axis for pick-and-place equipment. Other suitable applications are robotics, testing, medical diagnostic […]
Linear Actuators from J.W. Winco
Linear actuators have guide tubes of chrome plated precision steel, with gunmetal follower nuts and plastic end caps. The tubes are also available in stainless steel. Tubes come in a variety of diameters and travel lengths from 65 to 315 mm. The actuators may be ordered in right hand thread, one or two shaft ends; […]
High-Speed Linear Actuators
A new line of DB series actuators operates at speeds to 5.1 m/sec and does not require lubrication or maintenance under normal operating conditions. They provide travel lengths to 6 m and maintain repeatability of +/- 0.025 mm and linear accuracy of +/- 0.083 mm/m. DB series planetary gearheads provide gear geometry for planetary systems […]
Lifetime Monitoring System for Actuators
The onboard SKF actuator lifetime monitoring system continuously tracks actuator service-life status while in operation and signals when the actuator needs to be replaced. The system displays remaining service life via a simple LED color code display, using specific calculations. Green indicates more than 10% service life and orange indicates that only 10% remains. When […]