Actuator Helps Provide Quadriplegics the Power to Move
January 6, 2006 11:04 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsInvacare Corp., headquartered in Elyria, OH, is a global supplier of home healthcare products and the world’s largest manufacturer of wheelchairs. Power wheelchairs range from standard models to those customized specifically for the needs of a particular user.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Actuators
Absolute Wire Draw Encoders
November 2, 2005 6:41 am | Stegmann, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBTF absolute wire draw encoders provide resolution up to 0.025 mm and are designed for measuring lengths up to 50 m. The combination of the wire draw mechanism and absolute encoder enables made-to-measure solutions for almost any application profile.
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Anti-Backlash Nuts
November 2, 2005 6:41 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.. | Product Releases | CommentsA series of anti-backlash nuts are designed for applications that require precise positioning as they eliminate the minimal backlash between the lead screw and nut interface on external linear actuators.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Actuators | Actuators
Microstepping Driver
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe upgraded IM481H Plus microstepping driver includes the patented motion control chip that adds active anti-resonance, ultra smooth low speed motion, and precise current control to perform demanding motion control applications. It drives stepping motors up to NEMA size 23. The driver measures 1.
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November 2, 2005 5:56 am | Medical Design Technology | Product Releases | CommentsRobots are starting to move into the OR. This article presents an overview of how the pioneers in this evolving field are bringing innovative techniques to surgeons. On the cover: The majority of surgical robots are better described as teleoperators.
LISTED UNDER: Other Motors | Actuators | Actuators
Brush-Commutated DC Motors
September 30, 2005 11:38 am | Pennengineering Motion Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsPittman brand Series 6000 22-mm brush-commutated iron-core DC motors are designed for applications requiring the power of an ironless core or coreless motor without the associated cost.
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Gas Spring
August 31, 2005 11:15 am | Stabilus | Product Releases | CommentsIdeally suited for medical applications such as recline and vertical height adjustment of hospital beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers, the rigid locking Bloc-O-Lift gas spring promises safe and reliable position adjustment.
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Valves Website
August 31, 2005 9:19 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsMead Fluid Dynamics, a leader in the field of pneumatic components, has redesigned and re-launched its website. The new site has been designed for easy navigation and provides technical information on control valves, cylinders, specialty valves, and production devices.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Control
Hybrid Bearings
August 15, 2005 8:36 am | Mrc Bearing Services | Product Releases | CommentsHybrid ceramic ball bearings serve in large variable-speed electric motor applications and offer key performance benefits over standard steel ball bearings.
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Wire Stripper (2203)
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | The Eraser Company (Always Moving Forwardâ®) | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model K8A rotary blade wire stripper uses four high speed rotating carbide blades which open and close concentrically around the material to be stripped. The blade closing is controlled by an electrical foot switch that activates an air cylinder.
LISTED UNDER: Wire & Cable Cutters | Cylinders
Gearmotor
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | Bodine Electric Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type 3RD gearmotor is designed for applications that require very slow rotation and high torque. They are available with the 30R AC, 24A DC, and 22B brushless DC motors.
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Electromechanical Cylinders
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | Skf Motion Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsElectromechanical cylinders (EMC) offer an all-electric plug-and-play alternative to hydraulic or pneumatic technologies for countless linear motion applications where high acceleration and high force are required.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Cylinders
Brushless Motor Controller
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DECV 50/5 is a compact digital velocity controller designed for controlling brushless motors up to 250 watts equipped with hall sensors. The controller has a speed range of 1,000 to 60,000 RPM for two-pole motors.
LISTED UNDER: Motor Speed Controllers
Brushless DC Motor (2181)
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | Servo Magnetics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 000-0356 high performance brushless DC frameless motor is designed for low voltage applications where a high acceleration, high torque motor is required at low speeds. At 48 volts, this motor operates at 1,300 rpm and comfortably delivers 70 oz-in. of torque with an efficiency of 80 percent.
LISTED UNDER: Brushless DC Motors
Brushless Servo Motor
August 11, 2005 8:20 am | Automotion, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe BLT-040 low voltage brushless servo motors measure only 41 mm square by 112 mm long. Construction is IP65 and all motors come with a built-in high-resolution encoder (2000 line typical) as standard.
LISTED UNDER: DC Servo Motors
