Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces the imminent publication of its 2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog, featuring new single axis products and components suitable for a wide range of motion control and assembly machinery and other automation devices. Featured prominently in the catalog are: •The new Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators, which offer […]
Components
AutomationDirect adds Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switches
The NITRA™ line of pneumatics products now includes the CPS series of pneumatic position switches and accessories to offer a robust interface between pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems. The solid-state electronic switches are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN normally open and PNP normally closed configurations and can be purchased with an M8 […]
Electric Servoactuator
An electric linear servoactuator is an alternative to hydraulic actuation. The design of the ball screw translates rotational motion to linear motion inside the servoactuator, extending its life. Plus, it draws less power than hydraulic alternatives. Three versions are available. The Standard Electric Linear Servoactuator works with most linear actuation applications. Maximum force of 70 […]
Nexen Pneumatic Torque Limiter
Vadnais Heights, MN — Nexen announces TL Series pneumatically engaged, single-position torque limiters, delivering superior overload protection for industrial machinery. The TL Series uses a ball/detent interface and proximity sensor to immediately disengage the machine shaft when excessive torque or a machine jam occurs, effectively protecting downstream equipment and product from damage and decreasing downtime. […]
Bending Equipment Turns Electric
Aerospace is among the more demanding applications for tube bending with manufacturing tolerances becoming tighter. Yet it’s still commonplace to see older-style hydraulically actuated benders in use. All-electric bending equipment from Unison Ltd. has helped GKN Aerospace produce tubular parts with as many as 19 bends, complex shapes with multi-radius coils, and bending titanium tubing […]
Beyond Business as Usual
Whether you work in aerospace, electronics, energy, industrial, medical, or telecommunications, the Design & Manufacturing Midwest show and conference in Rosemont Ill., is the place to be. Located in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center during September 22-24, the conference offers a comprehensive array of resources. Explore and compare the latest developments in computer-aided design […]
Misumi Expands LX Series Single Axis Actuator Line
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. has further expanded its LX Series Single Axis Actuators with two new product lines: High Precision Class Actuators for use in ultra-precise positioning and indexing applications, and Motorized Actuators, which significantly reduce time and labor required to design, source and assemble actuators with motorized capabilities. Misumi’s LX Series Actuators […]
Pneumatic Heavy Duty unwind stand
CTC International introduces its Model SHDL-900-EG Edge Guided Heavy Duty Constant Tension Unwind Stand. The unwind stand can handle a variety of materials including tag, label, board, film, paper, foil and other materials used in packaging and converting applications. The Heavy-duty double end supported design allows rolls as large as 40″ diameter to easily be […]
AutomationDirect Extends Pneumatics Line
The NITRA line of pneumatic components now includes additional fittings and valves for use with polyurethane and nylon tubing. The ME and MS series fittings include two additional male straight and two male elbows with #10-32 thread. Added sizes include 5/32” and ¼” and are sold in packages of five starting at $4.25. The MEL […]
IER Fujikura Umbrella Check Valves
IER Fujikura Umbrella Check Valves are designed to be a normally-closed valve, allowing flow in one direction. The valve opens and closes at present pressures for each rubber material option. We offer a wide range of pre-engineered sizes and can custom design a valve to meet your specific application needs. Typical applications for the valves […]