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Motion Control – Select the Low Cost, Economical, Pull-type Latching Solenoid Best Suited for Your Application!

March 31, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Latching Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –A Series of Latching Pull-type Motion Control Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The compact S-18-100T Pull-type Latching Solenoids are: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 0.313 in diameter plunger.

Motion Control – New! Compact Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor with Built-in Shaft and Bearing Features: Zero Cogging, High Force-to-Size Ratio, and 0.500 in. Stroke!

March 17, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The GVCM-032-025-02M Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, is the first of a new series, released by Moticont.

Motion Control – Compact Rotary Solenoids Available in OEM Quantities, Can Be Performance Matched To An Application!

February 25, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The R-09-150 CCWM Series of Counter Clockwise, Forward Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application.

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages Feature 1.20 Inches of Travel and Resolutions of 29.95 and 25.4 Microns!

February 11, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The Moticont’s HCDS-051-064 Series of Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages are linear DC motor (also called voice coil) driven stages. Designed for closed loop servo operation, an integral quadrature optical encoder with differential outputs is standard.

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller for Non-Commutated Motors!

January 27, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller

Forestville, CA, – Motion Control – The SCA814 Linear Servo Controller was specifically designed to control single phase, non-commutated devices like voice coil motors.

Motion Control – Select from the S-70-300H Series of 3 Inch Dia. Push Type Solenoids to Meet the High Force Requirements of an Application!

January 13, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Solenoids – The S-70-300H Series of high force Push Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS).

Motion Control – Electric Cylinder Has Zero Cogging and High Throughput!

December 31, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Zero Cogging Electric Cylinder

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Components -– Moticont has added another non-commutated linear actuator to its DDLM series of low cost actuators. This new DDLM-019-070-01 Linear Actuator can develop 10.1 oz (2.8 N) of continuous force and 32.1 oz (8.9 N) of peak force at 10% duty cycle. Having a stroke of 0.960 in. (24.4 mm), this clean, fully enclosed linear actuator, also referred to as an electric cylinder is ideal for use in critical medical applications.

Motion Control – Select from a Series of Compact Electromagnets to Meet Holding Force and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

November 26, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Electromagnets

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A powerful series of compact, low cost electromagnets has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Their E-22-150 Series of Tubular Electromagnets 1.5 in. in diameter x 2.15 in. feature 19 different windings to select from based on the duty cycle and holding force requirements of the application.

Motion Control – Half Inch Stroke, and High Force-to-Size Ratio, Are Features of Miniature Voice Coil Servo Motor!

November 12, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor!

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Newly released from Moticont, the miniature GVCM-019-022-02 Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, is just three-fourths of an inch (19.0 mm) in diameter and features a half inch (12.7 mm) stroke. This very small linear actuator, also referred to as an electric cylinder, features 8.4 ounces (2.3 N) of continuous force and 26.6 ounces (7.4 N) of peak force at a 10 percent duty cycle. This non-commutated brushless servo motor features: High reliability, high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, and repeatability when used in a servo loop, and zero cogging.

Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

November 03, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

Solenoid Construction

A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding.

When carrying a current “i “, the Solenoid becomes an electro-mechanical device, in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical work.

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nano Meters Repeatability!

October 29, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – 200 Nano Meters Repeatability Actuator!

Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This LFA-0604 Linear Focus Actuator: Flexture guidance system, 6 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 90 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 24mm, 80 grams

Motion Control – Rotary Solenoids Matched to An Application Are Available in OEM Quantities!

October 15, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Spotlights – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The R-09-150 CWN Series of Clockwise, Reverse Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application.

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.

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 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.

Category Archives: Actuators

Motion Control – Latching Solenoids

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!

Motion Control – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller

Motion Control – Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Zero Cogging Electric Cylinder

Motion Control – Electromagnets

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor!

Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

Solenoid Construction

Motion Control – 200 Nano Meters Repeatability Actuator!

Motion Control Spotlights – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Miniature Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor!

Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Motion Control Technology Newsletter – Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control Linear Actuator

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Motion Control – Push Type Open Frame Solenoid

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

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