Motors & Drives

The DryLin W range from igus offers a complete modular linear guide system which is low in cost, provides flexibility and is offered in both single and double rail configurations. One great advantage of this linear slide system is that the assembly is simple: the housing can be attached just by the turn of a screw.

The new Exlar K Series of linear actuators from INMOCO are designed to improve OEM competitiveness, with a range that offers multiple model types, enabling users to chose the option best suited to their application and budgetary requirements. Providing a truly universal solution for rod style actuator applications, the K Series actuators use Exlar’s patented roller screw technology, with its proven reliability and superior load carrying capacity, and allow the user the choice of multiple - and lower cost - motor technologies.

Measurement Specialties, Inc. has just released its Model 8032-01 accelerometer to production. Specifically designed for machine monitoring applications, this rugged, low-cost device features a stainless steel housing and an integral cable with molded strain relief.

Inmoco has launched the smallest EtherCAT-ready digital servo drive, the Gold Whistle from Elmo Motion Control. The Gold Whistle is a super miniature network-based servo drive offering high power-density. The drive is PCB-mounted and delivers up to 1.6 kW of continuous power and 3.2 kW of peak power in a remarkably compact package that measures just 55 x 46 x 15 mm, and weighs a mere 55 g.

ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a complete range of standard Rack & Pinion Drive Systems , which are available in five levels of precision, including ultra-high precision zero backlash axis drives. They are perfect for a wide range of applications, including axis drives requiring precise positioning & repeatability, traveling gantries & columns, pick & place robots, CNC routers and material handling systems. Heavy loads and duty cycles can also be easily handled with this drives. Industries served include Material Handling, Automation, Aerospace, Woodworking, Machine Tool and Robotics.

Bargteheide – As a major supplier of large gear units, NORD Drivesystems offers high-performance industrial power transmission solutions for elevated torque and power ratings. With several years of experience across all industry sectors, NORD application experts help users to choose and adapt suitable drive systems.

• EtherCAT provides one of the fastest systems available – well suited to high speed, multi-axis motion and machine automation • Open standard EtherCAT further increases customers’ freedom to select from a rapidly growing list of manufacturers motor and drive combination

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the Programmable Motorized SplineRail Linear Actuator. The Programmable SplineRail combines mechanical drive, guidance, and control in a single, compact component. The system uses a Size 17 single stack or double stack stepper motor with the integrated Haydon IDEA Drive.

* approach eliminates gearbox and delivers optimised variable fan speed control Bristol, UK, December 8, 2010 --- Baldor has extended the range of its novel direct drive technology for controlling cooling tower fans to higher power ratings that can handle very large applications in power generating plants and heavy processing industries.

Danfoss introduces the VLT® Automation VT Drive. These drives are specifically engineered to save energy, reduce up front and operating costs, and maximize uptime in industrial variable torque fan, pump, blower and compressor applications. They are available for 240 and 480 VAC single and three phase, or 575 and 690 VAC three phase operation with ½ up to 1400 HP, along with a wide range of industrial enclosure options, to support varied performance needs.