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Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stage

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – The compact HCDS-025-038-02-B1-01 Voice Coil Stage from Moticont has a foot print of just 2.000 in. (54.0 mm) wide by 5.000 in (127.0 mm) long and features a positioning resolution of 1 micron and a 0.125 in. (3.175 mm) open aperture. This precision cross roller stage has a 0.97 in. (24.6 mm) range of motion with 1.0 lb. (4.4 N) of continuous force and 3.2 lb (14.2 N) peak force. The zero cogging, clean, quiet, efficient, low inertia, high acceleration, high speed voice coil driven stage has a built-in home switch for accurate initialization.

Motion Control Web – Multi-turn Encoder

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Web – Netzer is proud to introduce the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space.

Motion Control Web – Hybrid Ceramic Ball Radial Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control Web – CERAMICSPEED Hybrid Radial Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings are designed for environments of high humidity, have been approved in accordance with FDA 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation covering medicine and food), and have an EC No. 1935/2004 authorization. Superior life and performance when compared to bearings made from just stainless steel, Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings feature Stainless Steel races with CorroCoat, a coating with extremely high corrosion resistance and friction suppressant properties, hard, very smooth ceramic balls that will not deform or spall under high loads, and synthetic material ball cages.

Motion Control Web – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Stage

Motion Control Web- VCS-35 Voice Coil Stage: 35mm of linear motion; Optional clear aperture; Recirculating ball bearing guidance system; 200 nanometer position repeatability; 37 G’s acceleration; Direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility; 38 x 41 x 102mm, 320 grams

Forestville, CA – Motion Control Web – Products – Equipment Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. ESI specializes in the design and production of automation and instrumentation products including motion control components and sub systems.

Motion Control Web – Latching Solenoids

Motion Control Web – Van Nuys, CA –Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push/Pull plungers. 

The plungers have a travel of 0.19 in. and in the extended position are 0.50 in. long, two 8-32 (or optional M4) threaded mounting holes are located on the underside of the solenoids.

Linear Motion Actuator – 1.0 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motors!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Moticont has added a 0.750 in. (19.1 mm) diameter (smaller than a US Quarter) Linear Voice Coil Motor, to their expanding line of voice coil or moving coil motors. The LVCM-019-048-02 Linear Voice Coil Motor is a true servo motor featuring zero cogging, high accuracy, and high repeatability when operated in a closed position loop. Voice Coil Motors (also referred to as actuators) are clean, quiet, efficient, brushless high speed linear servo motors. This small LVCM-019-048-02 diameter actuator has a 1.500 in (38.1 mm) stroke length and a high-force-to-size ratio of 7.4 oz (2.1 N) and a peak force of 23.5 oz. (6.5 N) at 10% duty cycle.

This efficient, low inertia, high acceleration, brushless, high speed linear motor has zero cogging and features high accuracy, and high repeatability. It is ideal for: Work holding and clamping, medical devices, haptic feedback, assembly, testing, laser machining and drilling, wafer handling, optical focusing, dynamic vibration absorption, scanners and laser beam steering and filtering.

Motion Control –  XY-Theta Alignment Stages!

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – Two new XY-Theta Alignment Stages have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). The XYR-15-60-01 and the XYR-15-60-04 Alignment Stages feature 15 mm (0.58 in.) of travel in both the X and Y axes and 360 degrees of continuous rotation on the rotary axis. The new XY-Theta Alignment Stages are driven by Two Phase Stepper Motors featuring 0.25 micron resolution (20 Micro-steps per Step Motor Driver in use).

Motion Control – EtherNet/IP Servo Drives

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – The FlexPro® drive series is AMC’s latest family of digital servo drives designed for high power, small size, and reliable servo motor control. The drive architecture allows for higher power densities while still maintaining reliability and versatility. The advanced processing and storage capabilities ensure that the drives are more intelligent and operationally flexible than ever before

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 – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA – Motion Control – The LFA-1205 Linear Focus Actuator is a high performance compact positioning system.  It was specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.  

The LFA-1205 is well suited for optical focusing and other micropositioning applications such as scanning interferometry, surface structure analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy, bio-technology, semiconductor test equipment.

Motion Control – Compact Push/Pull Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released 18 low-profile Push/Pull Clapper Solenoids with the ampere turns (windings) adjusted to meet the specific force and duty cycle requirements of an application. The S-66-100 Series of Low-Profile Clapper Push/Pull Type Solenoids from MSS are just 1.00 in. in diameter and 0.66 in. deep.

These compact solenoids have a 0.40 in. stroke and can be operated at a variety of duty cycles (voltage dependent) and are the ideal choice for: Medical dispensing, plotters, clutches, switches, mixing, valve control, vending machines, games, fire suppression systems, cabinet locks, door controls, and sorting equipment.

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-016-013-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, features an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This miniature Linear DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 5.7 oz. (1.6 N) and a peak force of 17.9 oz (5.0 N) at a 10% duty cycle. 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 – Stepper Motor Motion Control Systems

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – To complement the Optimal Engineering Systems’ (OES) expanding line of single and multi-axis motion control stages, OES has added the ADAGIO-X-STPR Series of Motion Control Systems.

Motion Control -Micro Sized Servo Drives

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – µZ’s are the smallest off-the-shelf servo drives from ADVANCED Motion Controls. Pronounced ‘Micro-Z’ these plug-in drives are designed for embedded applications in a wide range of industries including: Robotics, Lab Automation, Homeland Security/Military, Electric Mobility, Medical and Packaging.

Motion Control – SLT Dry Lube

E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – Lubrication, Lubrication Systems have always been a required – but less than desirable – facet of bearing life. What if you could go Lube-Free. For more information, call Mike Quinn 617-538-8756 email: mquinn@LM76.com

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 – Miniature Positioning Stage!

Forestville, CA, – — The motion control SMS12 Linear Stepper Motor stage is an ultra compact stage that provides up to 12 millimeters of linear motion. This stage offers near sub-micron resolution with the ability to accelerate a small load at 2G’s. A non-contact home sensor provides a reference position with repeatability of a couple microns. It was specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and modest-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

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 – 0.03 micron Resolution Elevator Stage!

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – Two new motorized elevator stages, the DAG20-120-01 and the DAG20-120-04 have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES).  These high resolution, compact, low profile elevator stages feature high stability 120 mm x 120 mm tables and 20 mm of vertical travel.  High precision ball bearing profile rails assure very high parallelism and smooth motion throughout the raising and lowering of the table.  These Z-Axis Stages are ideal for: Microscopy, inspection, metrology, positioning, photonics, sampling, and laser drilling and machining.