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Identifying Best-Value Linear Motion Technologies

November 22, 2019 By

Miniature linear guides are indispensable in myriad motion designs. They impart precision and performance to machine axes in everything from semiconductor manufacture and test and measurement installations to packaging setups and even large industrial machinery. Chieftek Precision USA and Chieftek … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chieftek Precision Co, Linear Motion, Motion Control, White Papers

Learn how to reduce noise and distortion in encoders’ signals

November 8, 2019 By

To ensure clarity of signal from your encoder, and avoid excessive electrical noise, there are several options and installation considerations to take into account. This white paper will focus on strategies and ways to reduce noise and signal distortions to ensure the signal from your encoder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Encoder Products, Encoders

Helical Planetary Gearboxes: Understanding The Tradeoffs

September 11, 2019 By

      The choice between helical and spur gears in planetary gearboxes may seem straightforward. Go with helical gears if you want the gearbox to run as smoothly and quietly as possible. Choose spur gears when you need to maximize the gearbox’s torque density or working life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gear Motors, Gears, Neugart, White Papers

Miniature Linear Bearings Offer Maximum Performance

April 9, 2019 By

In the semiconductor, medical, surgical, robotics and precision machinery industries, components must sometimes be sized to the smallest dimensions possible to meet demanding performance criteria. When bearing sizes range from 1 to 25mm, load capacity and maintenance can become more of an issue than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bearings, Iko, White Papers

TC-ER tray cables eliminate installation burdens for servo systems

March 6, 2019 By

In large factories, running cable from servo motors to equipment over long distances, to code, can present material and labor burdens or require intermediate cables and connections to accommodate flexing. Durable, flexible, tray cable exposed run (TC-ER) rated cables avoid compliance and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cables, Motion Control, White Papers

What are dual-motion hybrid actuators and where do they excel?

May 1, 2018 By

Some motion applications need axes to deliver both linear and rotary motion. Conventional designs for such functionality are often complicated and bulky. What’s more, rotary motors put to linear motion often have output shafts that are inadequate for supporting heavy side loads. Download the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Actuators, Ametek, Haydon Kerk, Linear Motion, Pittman, White Papers

Noise and vibration in leadscrew-driven motion designs and how to avoid them

April 30, 2018 By

Leadscrews — especially those with high-accuracy threads — can be a low-vibration alternative to other linear-motion options. That’s in part because of the consistent contact between their load-bearing mating subcomponents. Download the white paper from Ametek … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ametek, Haydon Kerk, Lead Screws, White Papers

Advancements in Servomotor Coupling Technology

March 5, 2018 By

The semiconductor, robotics, automation, medical, and precision machinery industries have equipment with the latest servomotor technology possible to meet demanding performance criteria. As gain settings are increased, precision accuracy and speed are critical aspects in which coupling technology … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motion Control, NBK America

Considerations for adding Linear Guide Features to Industrial equipment

December 7, 2017 By

Bishop-Wisecarver understands the difficulties you may face when designing and building a machine. A properly selected product such as QuickTrak®, reduces design and installation costs by easily integrating into machine configurations and helping to eliminate or reduce manual processes resulting in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop-Wisecarver, Linear Motion

Springs Perform Many Key Functions in Aerospace Applications

September 22, 2017 By

From jet engines to cargo doors, springs play a critical role in aerospace motion control applications. Read this FAQ to learn about the strength, material and durability considerations for designing springs that can withstand the extreme conditions inherent in the science of flight. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Atlantic Spring, Motion Control

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