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Motion Control – AMC’s Family of Servo Amplifiers!

October 11th, 2017

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AMC's Motion Control Servo Amplifierss Available from Servo2Go

Greenville, DE –— Motion Control – Advanced Motion Controls (AMC) is a world leading servo drive manufacturer providing solutions for motion control. Today, servo drives are an essential part of motion control systems, and AMC servos are an excellent foundation for high performance. Advanced Motion Controls has become synonymous with servo solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, customer specified and delivered on time.

Currently, AMC offers hundreds of standard servo drive and amplifier models, accept various command signals, communicate over several networks and operate in many different modes. For instance, the digital product line supports several different interface options including: analog input, step and direction, encoder following, RS-232/485, CANopen or SynqNet™. These same interfaces can be found on servo drives with power output capabilities ranging from 20W up to 40KW of peak output!

Available AMC Products by Network connections (centralized or distributed servo systems):

CANopen
RS232, RS485
EtherCAT
EPL
Ethernet PowerLink
SynqNet

We also have technology to support the following interfaces: DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, FireWire, Profibus, USB, Universal Serial Bus and Sercos.

Products include:

Brush DC Servo Drives
Trapezoidal Brushless Servo Drives
Digital Input Sinusoidal Brushless Servo Drives
Analog Input Sinusoidal Brushless Servo Drives
PWM Input Servo Drives
CANopen Brushless Servo Drives
SynqNet Brushless Servo Drives
Single Phase Input Models
Power Supplies & Accessories
PCB mounted Extended Environment Models available in both digital and analog varieties

The family of AMC’s Servo Amplifiers can be viewed at: https://www.servo2go.com/supplier.php?id=1031080098

These and other Motion Control Products are available through www.Servo2Go.com

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 FREE or e-mail Warren Osak atwarren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com

Motion Control – XYZ Voice Coil Positioning Stage from H2W Technologies!

October 6th, 2017

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H2W Technologies XYZ Voice Coil Positioning Stage

Santa Clarita, CA —– Motion Control Components – H2W Technologies designed the VCS20-20-03-MC-01-XYZ as a 3-axis positioning solution where compact size and cost were important. Using voice coil motors, instead of 3-phase brushless linear motors, significantly reduced the overall size, weight, and cost of the system.

The VCS20-20-03-MC-01-XYZ is a closed loop voice coil driven XYZ positioning stage. It is ideal for three axis positioning applications. It uses H2W voice coil motors NCC20-18-020-1A (XY Horizontal Axis) and NCC03-15-050-2X (Vertical Z-Axis). The XY Horizontal Axis motors have a 2.00″ [50.8 mm] stroke; generate 2.0 lbs [8.9 N] of continuous force and 6.0 lbs [26.7 N] of peak force. The Vertical Z-Axis motor has a 0.25″ [6.4 mm] stroke; generates 5.0 lbs [22.3 N] of continuous force and 15.0 lbs [66.8 N] of peak force. The 1.0-micron resolution encoders allow for precise positioning. It comes supplied with precise linear bearings that allow for smooth and rigid motion. The motor coil is the moving part of the assembly in order to reduce the moving mass of the system. Power is supplied to the motor via a high flex, high reliability flat ribbon cable.

Features include:

Compact, small footprint positioning stage
Light moving mass
Three axes of coordinated motion
Custom strokes, forces, and feedback resolution configurations available

About H2W Technologies, Inc

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.

Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.

With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.

See Video at Youtube: https://youtu.be/IGy9d2L0TAA

See Product: https://www.h2wtech.com/page/xyz-voice-coil-positioning-stage”

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26380 Ferry Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

Motion Control – Endless Torque… …The EC-i 52 DC Motor by Maxon Motor!

October 5th, 2017

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Maxon motion control ECi25 high torque DC brushless motors

Fall River, MA — Motion Control – With their optimized magnetic circuit and special rotor, the new brushless DC motors from maxon deliver an impressive amount of torque. The EC-i 52 drives are considered to be high quality at an attractive price.

There is an increasing demand for DC motors that are powerful and compact, especially in applications such as robotics and industrial automation. Swiss drive specialist, maxon motor, has developed a range of brushless DC motors that meet these special requirements: the EC-i High Torque. The latest addition to these drives is the largest and most powerful model, with a diameter of 52 millimeters and a continuous torque of up to 440 mNm.

Matching gearhead and controller also available

The housing and flange of the EC-i 52 High Torque are made of steel, which makes the motor extremely robust. It also does not heat up so quickly. It is manufactured in maxon’s plant in South Korea, which guarantees an excellent price/performance ratio. If required, the EC-i 52 brushless DC motor can be combined with an encoder, gearhead and controller from maxon. Check out our easy to use online shop at shop.maxonmotor.com

Comprehensive documentation and software are included with every delivery, and are also available for you to download from our website at www.shop.maxonmotor.com.

SAIBO’s LGV Curved and Straight Block and Rail Systems are Featured in YouTube Video Produced by Design World Magazine!

September 26th, 2017

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SAIBO’s LGV Curved and Straight Block and Rail Systems Available from LM76 are Featured in YouTube Video Produced by Design World Magazine!

In this product spotlight video, Design World Senior Editor Miles Budimir and Associate Editor Mike Santora have a look at the SB-LGV linear motion system from LM76. The rails come in straight, curved, and ring geometries and the four-roller carriage blocks feature two eccentric rollers for preload adjustment.

Play The Video

E. Longmeadow, MA –Linear Motion Control – Low cost, SAIBO SB-LGV Straight and Curved Rail & Roller Block Systems are available exclusively from LM76 in three widths, and two styles to meet load requirements up to 7200 N. (1619 lbs). These low profile linear and curved rail systems feature: Low noise, smooth travel, high speed, low weight, high accuracy, sealed radial low friction bearings, low cost, and easy installation into new and existing applications. Long life, SB-LGV Straight and Curved Rail & Roller Block Systems are available in lengths to 2000 mm (79 in.) and curved sections with radiuses from 79.5 mm (3.13 in.) to 516.5 mm (20.3 in.) in 90O, 180O, and 360O sections. With operating temperatures of -40O to +120O C (-40O to +248O F) they are ideal for use in: Robotics, laser cutting, wafer handling, and other precision applications, as well as assembly, pick-and-place, sorting, manufacturing, sampling, or packaging in refrigerated or high heat areas.

Linear Motion Control - LM76 SAIBO SB-LGV bearing System!

SAIBO SB-LGV Roller Blocks have an adjustable preload system to control the required level of precision needed for most applications, additionally Rail & Block Systems be mounted horizontally or vertically. There are 9 sizes of roller blocks for straight rails and 7 sizes for applications incorporating straight and curved rails. Each block has drilled and tapped holes for mounting tooling, cameras, test equipment, etc. The blocks’ rollers are available in harden steel to 60+ RC or in AISI 440 C Stainless. Straight and curved rails are precision ground from high carbon bearing steel hardened to 50 RC, straightness is to ≤ 0.05 mm/1000 mm.

Linear Motion Control - LM76 SAIBO SB-LGV Powered Bearing System!

LM76, the exclusive US distributor of SAIBO linear motion components, and also manufacturers a broad variety of FDA & USDA compliant bearings and shafting, in inch sizes of .25 inches to 1.5 inches, and a FDA & USDA compliant profile rail and slide system that can easily be integrated into new and existing applications. The bearing options include: Self-lubricating FDA & USDA compliant Teflon® composite bearings in a 304 stainless steel shell, and lower cost bearings with a ceramic coated shell and FDA & USDA compliant liner. Bearings are available in closed and open configurations, and are drop-in replacements for all inch sized linear ball bearings.

To go to the LM76-SAIBO Master Catalog Click Here!

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

Motion Control – EtherCAT Servo Amplifiers feature High speed, Deterministic Control!

September 22nd, 2017

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Motion Control AMC EtherSAT Drives from Servo2Go

AMC Extends the popular DigiFlex® Performancex product line. Their EtherCAT communication servo drives now provides for multiple feedback devices in a variety of power platforms.

Greenville, DE —– Motion Control Components – Advanced Motion Controls provides products for the fastest, most flexible form of industrial Ethernet control – EtherCAT®. High speed, deterministic control with standard 100 base-T hardware, EtherCAT Servo Amplifiers are industry proven to achieve blazing fast, consistent results in demanding applications.

Extending the popular DigiFlex® Performance™ product line our EtherCAT communication servo drives provide for multiple feedback devices in a variety of power platforms. Advanced Motion Controls EtherCAT products consist of panel mount and plug-in servo drives to allow for quick prototyping and ease of system integration. Panel mount DPE drives serve as nodes in single or multi-axis EtherCAT networks, while plug-in DZE/DZS drives utilize AMC’s unique, proprietary high speed multi-axis communication interface and I/O expansion capabilities (‘DxM’™ and ‘DxI/O’™ Technologies). Now a single EtherCAT node can accommodate a combination of up to 4 axes of motion with 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs each. The result is a highly integrated high value motion control solution for single or multi-axis applications.

AMC’s EtherCAT Servo Drives feature:

Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation
Space Vector Modulation (SVM) Technology
Fully Digital State-of-the-art Design
Programmable Gain Settings
Fully Configurable Current, Voltage, Velocity and Position Limits
PIDF Velocity Loop and PID + FF Position Loop
Compact Size, High Power Density
12-bit Analog to Digital Hardware
Supports Advanced MotionControls’ ‘DxM’ Technology
On-the-Fly Mode Switching and On-the-Fly Gain Set Switching

More information on the EtherCAT Servo Amplifiers from Advanced Motion Controls available from Servo2Go.com can be viewed at: https://www.electromate.com/advanced-motion-controls.html

These and other Motion Control Products are available through www.Servo2Go.com

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.comor visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com

Motion Control Components – ServoBelt Rotary Stages are Available from Electromate!

September 20th, 2017

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ServoBelt Rotary Stage Family from Bell Everman is Available from Electromate!

Electromate offers Bell Everman Motion Control Rotary Stages

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control — ServoBelt Rotary Stages from Bell Everman are compact, high-torque rotary stages that offer through hole size and speed comparable to direct-drive rotary tables costing thousands more.

Features include:

Room in the Middle. ServoBelt Rotary stages offer two different through hole configurations. Available with 50-, 100- or 200-mm center openings, our large through hole stages accommodate large bundles of power, signal and pnuematic conductors. They also make it easy to integrate laser and optical systems. Standard-sized models with 16- or 25-mm through holes offer a more economical choice when fewer utilities need to pass through the center of the stage.

Direct Drive Performance. Designed for NEMA 23 and 34 motors, the ServoBelt rotary stages offer speeds up to 1,000 rpm, continuous torque to 6.6 N-m and resolution down to 0.16 arc-sec with Renishaw ring encoders or tape scales for partial rotation.

Application Flexibility. ServoBelt Rotary stages support both continuous rotation and variable indexing applications

Robust, Lubed-for-Life Bearings. ServoBelt Rotary stages incorporate large full duplex, angular contact bearings, imparting moment and load capacities far in excess of its usual application requirements. This excess load capacity translates into virtually limitless bearing life.

Cost Effective. ServoBelt Rotary stages offer an economical solution for a variety of medium-duty rotary motion jobs such as driving carousel tables on packaging and assembly machines and providing fourth-axis rotary motion for laser cutting and mini CNC machines.

CLICK HERE to view the Bell Everman ServoBelt Rotary Stages Brochure

CLICK HERE to view all of the Bell Everman Motion Control Components available from Electromate

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1-877-SERVO99 (737-8699) or e-mail Warren Osak at sales@electromate.comor visit Electromate at: www.electromate.com

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Motion Control – Cooled Ball Screws from Steinmeyer!

September 19th, 2017

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Motion Control Components - Steinmeyer Cooled Ball Screws

Steinmeyer Ball Screws are specially manufactured for dynamic performance

BURLINGTON, MA –Motion Control Components – When manufacturers use CNC milling machines or machine tools to serially manufacture parts, they expect gage accuracy to be maintained for all manufactured parts and, at the same time, a reduction in the machine’s total non-productive time. For the ball screw drive as a performing part in the power flow, this implies repetitive motion with high rapid traverse speeds and acceleration values. These high dynamic stresses cause unequal heating of the ball screw drive. Preloading increases this heating which seriously reduces the lifetime of the ball screw drive. The transfer of heat to other machine tool parts can adversely affect the accuracy of the work piece. These inaccuracies accumulate during the course of production, with very undesirable impact.

Separate consideration of shaft cooling

Gage accuracy with simultaneous high dynamic performance can only be maintained if operating temperatures are kept constant. It is not always the best solution to cool just one component in the ball screw. The non-uniform temperature rise in the components is accompanied by expansion in diverse directions. The shaft and nut cooling, as well as the type of preloading are separately considered in the initial design phase to ensure the options are correctly combined with the load requirements during the second stage of the design. As a longstanding development partner of renowned machine manufacturers, Steinmeyer offers production-proven solutions.

About Steinmeyer

Steinmeyer is the world’s longest continuously-operating manufacturer of commercial ball screws. In the realm of linear motion control, our company has become synonymous with precision, innovation, and exacting standards of quality.

Steinmeyer’s extensive product line is used widely in drive systems for industrial machines as well as precision positioning in optical instruments, medical devices, and other mechatronic applications. www.steinmeyer.com

For further information on Steinmeyer our extensive product portfolio, call 1-781-273-6220 or e-mail Rosmary Belt at rosmary.belt@steinmeyer.com or visit the Steinmeyer FMD group at: www.steinmeyer.com

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Motion Control – High Speed, High Precision, Dual Axis Positioning Stage from H2W Tech

September 19th, 2017

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H2W Technologies High Speed Dual Axis LSS Positioning System

Santa Clarita, CA —– Linear Motion Control – The high speed, high precision LSS-012-12-060-XY-01A-M dual axis, low profile linear stepper positioning stage generates a force of 6.0 lbs [26.7 N] with a total stroke length of 12.5 in. [318mm] for each axis. This compact, low profile dual axis stage measures 17.0 in. x 19.0 in. [432 mm x 483 mm] and is just 4.2 in. [108 mm] high. Featuring repeatability of ±0.0004. in [±10 microns] and accuracy of ±0.0007 in/ft [±58 micron/meter], this dual axis linear stage is ideal for: Assembly, testing, metrology, scanning, laser cutting, and plotting in industrial, laboratory, and medical applications.

This XY axis linear stage also features high speed and high acceleration, and can be mounted horizontally or vertically. For precision closed loop operation, H2W integrates a 1.0-micron absolute linear encoder and linear stepper motor, running it as a 2-phase brushless linear motor. Additionally, using absolute encoders eliminates the need for the stages to return to a home position.

Other features include: High-flex power cables in a cable carrier with room for additional cables. This stage is available with a complete plug-and-play electronics package and custom mounting holes in the base and top stage for easy integration into new or existing applications.

About H2W Technologies, Inc

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.

Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.

With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.

See Article: http://www.h2wtech.com/article/dual-axis-closed-loop-linear-stepper-stage

See Video at Youtube: https://youtu.be/kEOt0BDd7hE

See Product: http://www.h2wtech.com/product/linear-stepper-stages/LSS-012-12-060-XY-01A-M”

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26380 Ferry Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

Motion Control – DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT Master. Galil’s First 32 Axis Motion Controller!

September 19th, 2017

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Electromate offers 32 Axis Controller

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — motion control – Galil Motion Control introduces the DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT master, Galil’s first 32 axis motion controller. This new addition to Galil’s EtherCAT family is a pure EtherCAT controller with the ability to control up to 32 drives and 2 I/O modules. This space efficient package also provides uncommitted I/O for easy integration into any EtherCAT application.

The DMC-52xx0 is offered in 2, 4, 8, and 16 axis formats (32 axis coming soon). Coordinated moves can be done within banks of up to 8 axes allowing for minimal changes of Galil’s programming language. The DMC-52xx0 operates in Cyclic Synchronous Position mode (CSP). In this mode, the servo control loop is closed on the EtherCAT drive while the Galil controller sends motion profile commands at a rate of 1 kHz. Galil supports a host of EtherCAT devices for virtually any application. See the list below for more details.

Designed to solve complex motion problems, the DMC-52xx0 can be used for applications involving jogging, point-to-point positioning, position tracking, contouring, linear and circular interpolation, electronic gearing, ECAM and PVT. The DMC-52xx0 makes configuration and programming easy with just a handful of EtherCAT configuration commands and Galil’s intuitive, two-letter programming language.

The DMC-52xx0 comes with one Ethernet port for communication with a host PC and one EtherCAT port to communicate with EtherCAT drives. Multiple EtherCAT drives can be linked together in a daisy chain configuration and connected to the controller’s EtherCAT port, simplifying wiring and decreasing setup time. One USB port is also provided for alternative communication with a host PC. The DMC-52xx0 is packaged in a compact metal enclosure measuring 9.75” x 5.00” x 1.60” and is powered by a single 90-250 VAC supply.

More information oinformation on the DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT Master Controller from Galil can be viewed at –
http://www.electromate.com/assets/catalog-library/pdfs/galil-motion-control/Galil_DMC-52000_Brochure.pdf

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1-877-SERVO99 (737-8699) or e-mail Warren Osak atsales@electromate.com or visit Electromate at: www.electromate.com

Low-cost Tin-Can Stepper Motors from Nippon Pulse feature high torque and compact size!

September 18th, 2017

Editor

Motion Control Low Cost Tin Can Steppers available from Servo2Go

Greenville, DE —-Motion Control Components – The PF/PFC series tin-can stepping motors are conventional magnet-driven rotary stepper motors with a permanent magnet in their rotor core. Rotating in proportion to the number of pulses sent to the motor, the stepper motor is frequency synchronized and can change speed depending on the frequency of the pulse signal.

Because of its high torque output and low profile construction, applications for tin-can stepper motors include, but are not limited to, printing, packaging, and medical devices.

PF/PFC series tin-can stepping motors are also available with optional gearheads offering increased torque in a small package. Nippon Pulse geared tin-can stepping motors can achieve up to a 2500mN·m maximum torque.

Geared motors from Nippon Pulse are well-suited for fluid dispensing, pumps, valves and a host of other applications that require high torque and smoother motion.

More information on Low-cost Tin-Can Stepper Motors from Nippon Pulse feature high torque and compact size, available from Servo2Go.com can be viewed at: https://www.servo2go.com/search.php?search=Tin-Can%20Stepper%20Motors&D=PROD

These and other Motion Control Products are available through www.Servo2Go.com

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com