Rail Systems With Custom Adjustments and Carriages
January 4, 2008 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Switch & Instrument Inc.'s Linear Rail Systems product line uses a precision leadscrew assembly to provide controlled positioning along the axis of a linear slide. The system consists of a stationary base with a load-bearing carriage that travels along an extruded, wear-resistant aluminum rail. Motion comes from a standard or double-stack external linear actuator
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSmall Linear Motor Pushes Up to 200-times Its Own Weight
December 17, 2007 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsNew Scale Technologies added to its SQL Series of piezoelectric SQUIGGLE motors, said to be the world’s smallest linear motors. The SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE motor travels as fast as 7 mm per second and pushes axial loads of up to 30 g -- nearly 200 times its own weight of 0.16 g. At 1.8 × 1.8 × 6 mm, the SQL-1.8 is still less than half the size of competing micro-motors, according to the company.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesPump Family Utilizes An Integral Electro-hydraulic Servo Piston Assembly
December 17, 2007 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsSauer-Danfoss announced the release of its H1 45/53cc and 78cc single pumps, joining the 147/165cc single pump and the 45/53cc integral tandem pump for a variety of propel and non-propel applications. The H1 family of closed-circuit variable displacement axial piston pumps is compact and features high power density. All the units use an integral electro-hydraulic servo piston assembly that controls rate (speed) and direction of hydraulic flow.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesShort Stoke Pneumatic Cylinders Provide Maintenance-Free Operation
December 17, 2007 5:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsParker Hannifin Corporation introduced their C05 and C05S Short Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder Series. They feature compact, short stroke cylinders in single- and double-acting versions, suited for clamping and locking operations in a variety of industrial markets. Stainless steel piston rods are standard for corrosion resistance. The double-acting C05 pneumatic cylinder is available in 12, 20, 32, 50 and 63 bore sizes with strokes up to 25 mm.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSugar Cube Relay for HVAC and Home Appliances
December 13, 2007 6:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announced the G5LA relay series which is a cost effective alternative to industry standard sugar cube style relays. This relay offers a switching capacity of 10A at 250V AC/24V DC on the normally open contacts and 5A at 125V AC / 24V DC on the normally closed contacts with a typical electrical life of 100,000 operations at those rated loads. The relays have a resistive load rating of 5A at 250V AC / 24V DC on the normally closed contacts.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesHybrid Stepper Motors Provide Maximum Acceleration
December 13, 2007 5:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsAMETEK Technical & Industrial Products announced the MAE brand “HY Series” hybrid stepper motors which exhibit low rotor inertia to promote maximum possible acceleration. These motors can provide accurate open-loop control and high-speed operation suitable for a wide range of positioning applications. The hybrid stepper motors are offered in four standard NEMA frame sizes (16, 17, 23, and 42) with step resolutions of 1.8º (200 steps per rev) in full-step mode.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesSlotless Brushless DC Motors
December 10, 2007 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmetek Technical & Industrial Products introduced its Pittman size 04 slotless brushless DC motors that can perform with virtually no noise or vibration at the highest speeds. Their Parallex coil-winding geometry is engineered to generate more power using less energy for maximized operation and efficiency. Their compact size can accommodate a range of applications characterized by small design
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesFull Line Catalog of Switches
December 10, 2007 10:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components launched a full line catalog that contains over 40,000,000 possible part numbers of standard switch products that include pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlocks and thumbwheels. Low-profile surface mount tactile switches, ultra-miniature detect switches and navigation switches are also included. The format of the catalog features selector guides to help users find the most suitable switch series easily.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesMotor Mounts Supplied as a Kit
December 10, 2007 10:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsBishop-Wisecarver Corp. announced its line of motor mounts that are supplied as a kit complete with shaft coupling and mounting hardware. They are available to fit any manufacturer’s motor or gearbox. Engineering and design services, including CAD drawings, are available for each motor mount.
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesElectromechanical Relays for 5 kV Switching
December 10, 2007 10:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Electronic Components, Inc. announced its Durakool brand of electromechanical relays. The range includes industry standard relays for both industrial and printed circuit board applications with switching ranges from 8A to 30A/230V AC or more. The range also includes relays for up to 5 kV switching
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesMiniature Slide Switches Feature Low Profile
December 10, 2007 10:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components developed its JS Slide Series of low-profile miniature slide switches that are suitable for applications with limited PC board space and height restrictions, including mobile telecommunications, computers and remote control equipment. One- or two-pole miniature switches feature 2 mm high actuators (some l mm models), making them easy to operate. Available in single-, double- and triple-throw circuits
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesRocker Switches with Numerous Options
December 10, 2007 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsApem Components, Inc. introduced its 2600 Series of rocker switches for power applications with capacitive and inductive circuits as well as common resistive circuits. These switches are suitable for a variety of industries that include commercial and business equipment, medical, security, industrial controls, transportation and automotive, and appliances. The switches satisfy power ratings up to 15A at 250V AC
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesVHD for High Load Motion Control Applications
December 10, 2007 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsKerk Motion Products announced its VHD series for eliminating drag and wear associated with high pre-load forces. The anti-backlash assembly provides maximum load-carrying capability and high axial and radial stiffness. Designed for smooth, quiet operation and long life, the assembly provides low drag torque
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesCompact Speed Controller for Brushless DC Motors
December 10, 2007 8:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon Precision Motors introduced its DECS 50/5 (digital EC controller sensorless) controller for driving brushless DC motors without Hall sensors. Typical sensorless drives such as pumps and fan applications can be created because of integrated controlling algorithms. The input voltage range of 10V to 50V enables flexibility and adaptability. In continuous operation, an output current of 5A of the power stage is permissible
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesReduced-Size Relay Saves Space
December 10, 2007 8:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsGlobal Components & Controls reduced the overall size of its G71 relay by 33 percent while retaining the universal footprint. Two versions are available with ratings of either 5A at 120V AC/28V DC, 7A at 240V AC or 10A at 120V AC/28V DC, 12A at 240V AC. The relay is offered with 1 Form A or 1 Form C configurations in a sealed enclosure. Dielectric strength is 1,500V AC between coil and contacts
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