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Motion Control – Miniature Hollow Core Voice Coil Servo Motor is Only 1 Inch in Diameter, has a 0.375 Inch Stroke and High Force-to-Size Ratio!

October 01, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Moticont has released the HVCM-025-022-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, featuring an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This miniature Linear DC Servo Motor has a continuous force rating of 16.9 oz. (4.7 N) and a peak force of 53.5 oz (14.9 N) at a 10% duty cycle.

The extended length of the motor is 1.31 inch (33.3 mm) at mid-stroke, and has a 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) diameter open aperture for optics, illumination, laser beams, or passage of cables. Clean and quiet, this non-commutated, miniature brushless servo motor features: Zero cogging and zero backlash (when connected directly to a load), high acceleration, deceleration and high speed.

Motion Control – Hybrid Linear Bearings for the Times Bearing Failure Just Can Not be Allowed to Happen!

September 24, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Ceramic Hybrid Linear Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Pegasus Hybrid Linear Bearings for the times Bearing Failure just can not be allowed to Happen! That is the the time when Down-Time is more costly then the price of the bearings.

Motion Control – Measure Very Small Angular Displacements of Very Small Components with Low Cost Digital Autocollimator!

September 17, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Forestville, CA, — The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.

The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.

Motion Control – NEW! A Series of 600 mm to 1000 mm High Precision Ball Bearing Linear Guide Stages Available from OES!

September 10, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Long Travel Linear Stages

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – A series of long travel, low cost, low profile, motorized, profile rail positioning stages are now available from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). The AQ140 Series of linear stages are available off-the-shelf in travel lengths of: 600 mm, 700 mm, 800 mm, 900 mm, and 1000 mm. These high precision stages can be ordered with a Two-Phase Stepper Motor (pictured) which feature resolutions of 2 micron and 1.25 micron (achieved with a 10 or 20 micro-steps per step stepper motor driver), and up to 80 mm per sec of travel.

Motion Control – The S-63-38 Series of 0.38 Inch Dia. Pull Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!

September 03, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Technology Newsletter – Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control Technology – Van Nuys, CA – The S-63-38 Series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). This series of 0.38 in. diameter solenoids features 16 standard off-the-shelf solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.

These miniature solenoids featuring a 0.38 in. diameter have a 0.66 in. long housing and when retracted are just 0.80 in. long.

Motion Control – Kollmorgen expands AKD2G versatility with the launch of new synchronized communication protocols

August 27, 2024 Editor

Innovations in Motion Control – Kollmorgen Servo Drives

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Innovations in Motion Control – Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen®*, EtherCAT®*, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with a variety of motion controllers and certified by industry standards organizations.

The AKD2G servo drive update allows for synchronized motion between multiple drives using a wide variety of control architectures. Thanks to its flexibility and high performance, AKD2G is the ideal drive for use in applications that require highly precise coordination across multiple axes of motion.

The drive features industry-leading power density in a compact package and is easy to mount — with one- and two-axis variants available. Engineers can leverage single-cable Smart Feedback Device (SFD) or HIPERFACE®* DSL connections, or choose from a wide range of other feedback devices.

Finally, the drive features an optional SafeMotion®™ Monitor (SMM) firmware with a safety level of SIL3/PLe to meet functional safety needs and enable a wider range of applications.

The AKD2G paired with AKM2G motors is part of the 2G Motion System, a suite of motion products designed to work together for ultimate ease of setup and higher performance.

Engineers also can take advantage of the drive’s compatibility with a wider range of controllers and feedback devices — or with other motors, as needed.

For more information, visit https://www.electromate.com/akd2g-series-servo-drive/

About Electromate:

Electromate specializes in robotic, mechatronic, and motion control solutions. We focus on high-performance and precision applications for the industrial automation sector.

Electromate’s Core Purpose is to help Manufacturers build better machines using differentiated automation technology.

They specialize in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions for the Industrial Automation marketplace. Respected by customers as a premiere source for High Performance Automation and Motion Control Components & Systems, Electromate® specializes in AC & DC Servo and Stepper Motors & Drives, Motion & Automation Controllers, Positioning Systems & Actuators, Feedback Devices, Gearing Products and HMI’s & Operator Displays, all supported via extensive product selection, just-in-time delivery, dedicated customer service and technical engineering support.
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Motion Control – 0.5 Inch Stroke Voice Coil Motor Features High Force to Size Ratio!

August 20, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Linear Actuator

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – Moticont’s GVCM-051-025-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor features: High acceleration/deceleration, high speed, high reliability, zero backlash, high accuracy, high repeatability, and a 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) stroke length! Also referred to as an Electric Cylinder, this linear actuator is an ideal low cost, high accuracy replacement for hydraulic and pneumatic linear actuators.

This clean, compact, voice coil motor has a high force to size ratio with 5.3 lbs (23.5 N) continuous force and 16.7 lb (74.4 N) of peak force at 10% duty cycle with a housing measuring just 2.00 in. (50.8 mm) dia. x 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) long.

Motion Control – USDA Certified Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks with Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Hybrid Bearings, Set New Standard for Performance and Hygienics!

August 13, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – USDA Certified Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – FDA/USDA Certified, two, three and four post, Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks are setting a new standard for performance and Hygienics. These new Stand-off bearing flange blocks now available from LM76 reduce the surface area where mold and bacteria can thrive, even from the most through sanitizing operations. Long life Hybrid Stainless Steel Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Ceramic Ball Bearings in Stainless Steel bearing blocks are coated with a smooth non-water absorbing polyamide coating certified by EHEDG, USDA, and 3-A.

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator Features, 20 mm Clear Optical Path, <50 nanometer Repeatability, and <3 miliseconds Response Time!

August 06, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA –The LFA-2010 Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions is a high performance compact motion control positioner, specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and high speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

The LFA-2010 actuator has a 10 mm range of motion with <50 nanometer positioning repeatability, and a small step response of time of <3 milliseconds.

Motion Control – High Precision, Low Profile, Compact 40 mm Motorized Rotary Stages!

July 30, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – 40 mm Diameter Rotary Stage!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The AY110-40-01 Rotary Stage (pictured) from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers the users a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage. This precision stage with a diameter of 40 mm (1.575 in.) table is just 30 mm (1.181 in.) high and the footprint is only 133 mm by 57.5 mm (5.236 in. by 2.264 in.). The stage has an 8 mm (0.314 in.) aperture, a vernier scale, and a pattern of threaded mounting holes in the rotary table, and holes in the base for easy integration into new and existing applications.

Motion Control – Meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Many Applications with a Series of 18 Push Type Open Frame Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke!

July 23, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Push Type Open Frame Solenoid

Motion Control Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA — Push Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes a series of 18 different low-cost open frame solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force of up to 96 oz (26.7 N) and stroke requirements of the user. These clean, high efficiency, low-cost S-18-100-QH Open Frame Push Type Solenoids can be operated at a variety of duty cycles (voltage dependent) and are the ideal choice for: Medical dispensing, mixing, valve control, disconnects, vending machines, farm machinery, transmission shifting, fire suppression systems, cabinet locks, door controls, assembly and sorting equipment.

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Servo Motors have Sub-Micron Resolution, High Acceleration, High Speed, and 37.6 oz. of Continuous Force!

July 09, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The LVCM-025-029-02 and the LVCM-025-029-02M (Metric version) have been added to the Moticont’s line of Linear Voice Coil Servo Motors. These miniature 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter brushless high speed linear servo motors feature high force-to-size ratios, and zero cogging. Clean, quiet, and efficient they feature high accuracy and high repeatability, and sub-micron resolution when operated in a closed loop as a DC servo motor. Featuring low inertia and high acceleration/deceleration for high throughput, these new linear servo motors have a stroke length of 0.313 in. (7.9mm), a high-force-to-size ratio of 37.6 oz. (10.5 N) and a peak force of 118.9 oz. (33.1N) at 10% duty cycle.

Motion Controllers – Galil Achieves Prestigious UL/CSA Certification for its Range of Controller Series

July 02, 2024 Editor

Motion Controllers – Galil Achieves Prestigious Certification!

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Controllers – Galil Motion Control, a renowned industry leader in the motion control market, is proud to announce the successful attainment of UL/CSA certification for several of its premier controller series. This milestone exemplifies Galil’s undying commitment to advancing safety, reliability, and quality in the products it delivers to customers globally.

The prestigious certifications attained are UL 61800-5-1/CAN CSA C22.2 No. 274, which governs adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, and UL 61010-1/CAN CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1, which stipulates safety requirements for electrical equipment utilized for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

Motion Control – Hollow Core Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor Features 19.1 mm Stroke, High Force-to-Size Ratio!

June 25, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor released by Moticont, features a high force-to-size ratio and a 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) stroke. A low inertia, high acceleration/deceleration, high speed, clean and quiet, non-commutated, hollow core brushless servo motor, the HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is ideal for applications such as: Testing, optical focusing, positioning, laser beam steering, laser drilling, cutting and machining, medical diagnostic equipment, scanning, wafer handling, dynamic vibration absorption, sorting, and assembly applications.

Motion Control – 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) Diameter Miniature Linear Voice Coil Servo Motors Have 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) of Travel!

June 18, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Long Stroke Miniature Voice Coil Motor!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control in XYZ & Theta – Moticont is releasing two 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) diameter Linear Voice Coil Motors, the LVCM-013-032-02M (Metric) and the LVCM-013-032-02 (Imperial). These brushless high speed linear servo motors have a 25.4 mm 1.000 in. long stroke, and a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.70 N (2.5 oz.) and a peak force of 2.20 N (7.9 oz.) at 10% duty cycle.

Known also as moving coil motors or linear actuators they are ideal for: Dispensing, work holding and clamping, assembly, testing, wafer handling, animation, dynamic vibration absorption, scanners and laser beam steering and filtering. Featuring low inertia and high acceleration/deceleration they are: Clean, quiet, efficient, and have high accuracy and high repeatability when operated in a closed loop as a DC Servo Motor.

Motion Control Application – Polishing Machine’s Linear Ball Bearing Failures Solved by LM76!

June 11, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Application – Truck Wheel Buffing Machines

The Application –

Motion Control – Polishing Aluminum Truck Wheels is done with a polishing machine that has a 36″ vertical stroke indexer, having a 2500 pound load moving @ 4″ per second. The polishing media is like toothpaste with glass in it. It is extremely abrasive, and sticky/tacky.

The Problem –

The industrial buffing system is chewing-up motion control linear ball bearings and spitting them out every 2 weeks! This is the situation one of customers found themselves in while for years accepting lost production and costly maintenance shutdowns. When LM76 got a call from a proactive new maintenance manager, we were eager to try a scraper seal design we had recently had success with on another application.

Originally, these systems came with protective bellows which helped keep polishing media from contaminating the 2″ linear ball bearing pillow blocks. According to our maintenance manager, once a bellow was damaged, it was removed and thrown away. Maintenance personnel so disliked having to take off and reinstall bellows that they mysteriously disappeared. Even with protective bellows, aluminum dust mixed with polishing media formed what one mechanic termed, “toothpaste with glass in it.”This abrasive “lapping compound”would stick to shafting, dry and semi-harden. As a bearing rolled along, polishing media would penetrate it’s seals “sliming” balls and clogging ball tracks. This would quickly lead to bearing failure and shaft brinneling (grooving). Needless to mention, routinely replacing linear ball bearings and more costly shafting was too much for the new maintenance manager who called LM76 for help.

The Solution –

For this application, we chose our motion control Black Racer Ceramic Coated Linear Bearing. This bearing is extremely tough, is of one piece construction (no mechanical components, no catastrophic failure mode or shaft grooving) and has the longest life test we know of on record. Like linear ball bearings, Black Racer requires lubrication.

John Tarbell (President of LM76), specified a zero clearance beryllium copper scraper seal. Beryllium copper is exceptionally ridgid, extremely hard and wear resistant. The Beryllium copper would trap lubricant and distribute it as a fine, uniform film on the shaft. This film reduces friction, disperses heat and wets shafting. The wetted shaft surface forms a barrier between media and steel – keeping polishing media from cleating into disparities on the shaft (remaining peaks and valleys). Tarbel, said, “A Zamboni doesn’t lay down an inch of ice, it fills in the skate marks.” When the scraper travels on the shaft, it easily lifts the media and moves it along to the end of the stroke. Unlike linear ball bearings, Black Racer has no balls so some residual “slime” is easily accommodated. (Seen below, the beryllium scraper seal is captured between the bearing counter-bored face and the machined steel end cap.) Admittedly, a heavy interference fit dramatically raised system friction but was mitigated because the system is hydraulically driven – driving force is not an issue.

Staying within the form factor of the original OEM design–standard roundway pillow block and shafting–we chose our direct drop-in 2″ closed pillow block and Black Racer Ceramic Coated bearing coupled with our 2″, Class L Rc60 Case Hardened Shafting. Tarbell then designed a steel end cap retainer ring that pinned the beryllium scraper seal against the bearing face.

Note: The bearing leading and trailing faces have machined counter-bores to locate and capture the back of the scraper seal. To keep the retainer ring secured to the pillow block, set screws were positioned on both sides and driven into a slot machined into the OD surface.

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About LM76

Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman PTFE Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.

For additional information contact Mike Quinn at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: mquinn@lm76.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com

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Motion Control – Open Frame Series of 18 Pull Type Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke Can Meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Many Applications!

June 04, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Open Frame Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The S-18-100 Series of Open Frame Pull Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Attractive Force (up to 100 oz) and Stroke requirements of the user. MSS Solenoid coils typically utilize 23 to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings with Class “F” insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles.

The S-18-100 Series solenoids are 1.000 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.74 long and have a 1.00 stroke. The noncaptive plunger or actuator is 0.312 in. in diameter with a clevis end for load attachment.

Motion Control – New! Large Three-axis Gimbal Mounts Feature High Resolution, and Four Motor Options

May 28, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Solenoid Drivers

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Designed for larger cameras, tracking devices, telescopes, optics, and other devices, four new, high resolution, three axis gimbal mounts have been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). This new series of Three Axis Gimbal Mounts are 588 mm wide by 463 mm high, and handle loads up to 10 kg. The AU400-AER (Azimuth, Elevation, and Roll) Series of Three Axis Gimbal Mounts feature high precision 180:1 worm gear driven “V” groove rotary stages.

Motion Control – Rotational Voice Coil Stage Offers Galvo Like Performance at a Fraction of the Size and Cost!

May 21, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Rotational Scanner

The Motion Control RVC-9025 Rotational Voice Coil Stage provides a means to quickly and repeatably steer an optical beam with a diameter of up to 25 millimeters over 90° with 25 microradians of resolution.

Forestville, CA, — The motion control RVC-9025 provides galvo like performance at a fraction of the size and cost. It is capable of positioning a mirror anywhere within its ±22.5° mechanical range in about a millisecond with micro-radian resolution.

Motion Control – Electromate Recognized as: “A Great Place to Work!”

May 14, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – A Great Place to Work!

Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Company News – Electromate Inc. is proud to be Recertified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 8^th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Electromate. This year, 86% of employees said Electromate is a great place To Work – 26 points higher than the typical Canadian company.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

Motion Control – Miniature Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor!

Motion Control – Ceramic Hybrid Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Motion Control – Long Travel Linear Stages

Motion Control Technology Newsletter – Tubular Solenoids

Innovations in Motion Control – Kollmorgen Servo Drives

About Electromate:

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