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 … [Read more...] about Electromechanical Lock Cylinders for Automatically Controlled Locking Function
Motion Control
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 … [Read more...] about Improving High-Speed Performance Of Hybrid Stepper Motors
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 … [Read more...] about Not all thin-section bearings are created equal
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 … [Read more...] about Encoder Outputs Should Not Fail
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 … [Read more...] about Rotary Encoders for Highly Dynamic Servo Drives
Candy Coup-Link® Brochure
Coup-Link® features a complete line of zero-backlash, flexible-shaft couplings for precise, high-speed automation applications. The product line includes Beam, Bellows, Curved Jaw, Disc, Encoder, … [Read more...] about Candy Coup-Link® Brochure
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 … [Read more...] about Crash-free Linear Motion
Understanding Linear Bearing Speed & Acceleration
Engineers focused on fast, light automation systems may pay too much attention to speed specs when acceleration is what really counts. Look through the specifications of any linear bearing, and … [Read more...] about Understanding Linear Bearing Speed & Acceleration
Managing Misalignment In Linear Motion Systems
Of all the factors that contribute to the premature failure of linear bearings, misalignment ranks near the top of the list. Here’s how to cope without breaking the bank. When design engineers … [Read more...] about Managing Misalignment In Linear Motion Systems
Rotary Encoder Selection :: Consider accuracy, position or velocity control, speed stability, power loss, and ban width, other attributes when selecting a rotary encoder or encoder technology.
Controlled servo drives are used in many areas of automation technology, converting, printing, handling, and robotics including production machines and machine tools. The selection of a rotary encoder … [Read more...] about Rotary Encoder Selection :: Consider accuracy, position or velocity control, speed stability, power loss, and ban width, other attributes when selecting a rotary encoder or encoder technology.