Selecting the Optimum Motion Control Solution for the Application
A machine with optimum motion control will help the end user improve the bottom line through labour reduction, higher throughput and faster return on investment. Motion control that is easy to use and set up, straightforward to troubleshoot, and backed by a quality support team adds to the advantages of the physical solution. Click [...]
Electromechanical Lock Cylinders for Automatically Controlled Locking Function
The ultimate in convenience Modern locking systems are not just designed for security and convenience but also have to consider the increasing role played by automation in building management. Click here to download & read.
How To Evaluate Actuators For Washdown In Food And Beverage Applications.
Materials, design, fabrication and maintenance affect actuator performance and compliance with food safety guidelines in food and beverage processing and packaging. Read our white paper to learn how to select the most appropriate actuators for these challenging environments. Click here to download this white paper.
Improving High-Speed Performance Of Hybrid Stepper Motors
Bipolar drives supply steppermotor windings with current waveforms that look like square waves when fully stepping or sine waves when micro-stepping at a high resolution. The waveforms shown in the oscilloscope displays illustrate the drive current in a half-stepping mode, which is two discrete steps for every pulse delivered to the stepper motor over a [...]
Not all thin-section bearings are created equal
ABMA standard 9 and ISO 281 give equations for calculating the “Basic Dynamic Radial Load Rating” for ball bearings. These equations are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are not valid for thin section bearings (ref. ABMA Standard 26.2). A white paper from Kaydon Bearings explains a better method for calculating Dynamic [...]
Encoder Outputs Should Not Fail
Where did your encoder feedback system go wrong? Download this whitepaper from Avtron Industrial Automation to learn methods of correcting encoder output problems. These problems can be eliminated at the design and implementation phases. Troubleshooting guidance for existing installations is also provided. Click here to read the rest of this white paper,
Electric rod-style actuators: Ten tips for maximizing performance
Reduce cost and design time! Learn 10 tips for achieving optimal performance, reliability and efficiency in applications using electric rod-style actuators. White paper covers how to calculate loads precisely; estimate duty cycle, force and velocity; employ proper guides to avoid side loading; critical screw speed, peak thrust, and environmental considerations. Click here to view [...]
High Precision Gear Reducers, Couplings & Linear Slide Kits GAM
If you need high precision gear reducers at a reasonable cost and you value innovation and excellent service, take a close look at our product line. You will find a wide range of products all created to minimize your design and installation time, minimize space requirements and maximize your machine’s performance. As you look [...]
Rotary Encoders for Highly Dynamic Servo Drives
Controlled servo drives are used in many areas of automation technology, robotics and handling systems as well as in the drive technology of production machines and machine tools. The requirements regarding dynamics, speed stability and rigidity necessitate ever increasing gain factors in the control loops. The position encoders used are an important factor in the [...]
Crash-free Linear Motion
One of the greatest threats to the long life of a linear motion system usually occurs on its very first stroke. How do you know when a linear bearing has reached its end of travel? When the carriage hits the wall. At least, that is how the old engineering joke goes. But in reality, crashes [...]
