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Photoelectric Proximity Switches Have a Long Sensing Distance
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Contrinex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese photoelectric proximity switches are designed to provide users with a high level of performance at competitive prices. The 5050 series is built in the widely used 50 x 50 mm format and is available in diffuse, retro-reflective (reflex), and through-beam versions.
Proportional Pressure Control Valve Designed for Roughest Environments
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Proportionair | Product Releases | CommentsThe QPV ultra high resolution, closed loop, electronic proportional pressure control valves are made for the toughest environments. The QPV maintains its impressive resolution of +/-0.005% F.S. in any orientation without the need for recalibration.
Angular Bearings Used to Support Heavy Thrust/Radial Loads
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Misumi Usa, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsA line of angular bearings with housings is used to support heavy thrust loads in combinations with radial loads in the same application.
USP Class VI Approved Medical Adhesive Has Quick Set Time
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis low viscosity medical epoxy—EP41SMED—has a handling time of as little as 10-15 minutes and forms resistant bonds to cold sterilants such as EtO and gamma radiation as well as water, oil, and many organic solvents.
Plug-In Enables Direct Scan to Software Functionality
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Laser Design & Gks Global Services | Product Releases | CommentsThe Rapidform liveScan plug-in is available for the company's line of Faro portable 3D laser scanners.
Brushless Motor Constructed With No Adhesives-Bonded Joints
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsWith the introduction of the BX4 series of brushless DC servomotors, the company has come up with a modular design that is limited to just a few components and entirely eliminates the need for adhesive-bonded joints.
Step Motors Suited for Multi-Axis Applications
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Technosoft Sa | Product Releases | CommentsThe IS23x-MA Intelligent Step Motors, based on the MotionChip DSP Control Technology, is specially adapted to distributed motion control applications with integrated intelligence.
DC Motor Offered in a Small Size
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RE 8 motor has a diameter of 8.0 mm, length of 16 mm, and weighs less than 4.0 grams. The motor shaft is as thin as pencil lead at only 0.8 mm in diameter and turns in two sleeve bearings.
Micro Manipulator System Provides High Precision
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Steinmeyer, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsManufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, this high precision micro manipulator stage—MT 105-50-LM—offers a travel of 50 mm and offers a positional accuracy of 1.0 µm, straightness/flatness runout of ±1.0 µm, and repeatability of ±0.2 µm.
Brush DC Servo Motors Provide More Power in Smaller Package
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPittman brand Series 6000 brush-commutated DC servo motors have been engineered to deliver more power than most other DC motors of similar size.
DC Actuators Suited for Devices Requiring Continuous Rotational Operation
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Johnson Electric (Usa) | Product Releases | CommentsThese DC actuators are suited for medical devices that require continuous rotational operation, such as circulatory assist devices, breathing apparatus, metering pumps, surgical tools, and imaging equipment. The EFB series is ideal for high speed mode applications.
Metric Clutches and Brakes are Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solution
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Danaher Motion | Product Releases | CommentsDeltran MCS/MBF series metric clutches and brakes are RoHS-compliant. They are available off-the-shelf in diameters from 63 to 280 mm, torque ratings from 5.5 to 500 Nm, seven different frame sizes, and a wide selection of DIN 6885/1-compliant metric bores and standard metric keyways.
Motor/Drive Technology Offer Array of Step Functionality
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDrivePlus product line, with its proven leading integrated motor and drive technology, expands its smallest and lowest cost all-in-one motion control product offering with two new step & direction solutions: the MDrive14Plus Microstepping and the MDrive14Plus Half/Full Step.
Linear Voice Coil Actuators Provide High Safety
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Bei Kimco Magnetics | Product Releases | CommentsA family of linear voice coil actuators provides increased safety and long service life. The family features two patented spring designs based on magnetic, rather than mechanical, technology.
Optical Surface Metrology System Provides 3D Measurement in Seconds
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing white light interferometry in a compact design, the MarSurf WS 1 optical surface metrology system offers vertical resolution of 0.1 nm and provides 3D measurement in only a few seconds.
