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Technology
14/04/2011
Linear motion off the shelf
Tom Shelley reports on some of the plethora of linear motion systems available from specialist suppliers.
With so many high-quality, competitively-priced linear actuators of different types, it makes no sense for an OEM engineer to try to design their own or manufacture them from bought-in parts. In addition to the cost of the parts, there is also cost of obtaining and assembling them, plus the cost of the time spent designing the actuator.
If the unit is to work as intended, it ...
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03/05/2011
Mitsubishi Electric has built this demonstration rig that graphically illustrates six axes of high-speed, high-accuracy, synchronised motion. The rig contains three linear servo axes driving carriages on a common axis. On each carriage is mounted a rotary servo axis. Operator control and monitoring ...
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08/04/2010
John Loonam, linear product specialist at Schaeffler (UK) Ltd speaks with Eureka TV about the company's position in the linear motion market.
To download a pdf of the Top Ten Linear Motion Myths click the pdf below.
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23/09/2011
HepcoMotion has developed a simple mechanism to allow linear motion systems to be manually locked at any position along the rail.
The Bishop-Wisecarver UtiliTrak Carriage Brake System uses twin brake arms that straddle the rail and are engaged and disengaged by turning the handle. ...
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23/09/2011
Macro Sensors is to offer a complete 'out of the box' solution for linear position gauging that combines spring-loaded, AC-operated linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) position sensors with an Eazy-Cal Mini-Module LVDT Signal Conditioner.
The bundle takes the guesswork out ...
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06/09/2011
Using a wide range of linear guidance systems, radial components, direct drive systems and complex bearing assemblies, The Schaeffler Group has developed a number of system solutions for laboratory automation applications.
In laboratory automation, suppliers need to think in terms of ...
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