Various takes on maintenance-free linear guides have been around for years, but not all of them are created equal. Some focus on achieving the longest possible maintenance-free intervals. Others focus on adding as little as possible to the size of the bearing's mechanical package. The C-Lube linear … [Read more...]
White Paper: Calculations & Formulas for Coreless DC Motors
When selecting a brush DC motor for an application, there are several basic motor physics principles to consider to produce a safe, well-functioning, sufficiently-powered precision drive system. In this guide, we've provided important methods, formulas & calculations to determine power output of a … [Read more...]
Implementing Position Sensors for Hazardous Areas & Safety
A significant proportion of industrial equipment will be deployed in what are described as hazardous areas, or possibly applications that require a functional safety assessment. Hazardous areas include locations where there is the risk of exposure to flammable or even explosive substances. In such … [Read more...]
Rotary Ball Spline Technologies And The Effective Differences of Two Rotational Nut Technologies
Before you specify a rotary ball spline, ask the question, “Should the rotary spline nut be riding on angular contact ball bearings or crossed roller bearings?” After ascertaining your application’s requirements - stroke length; velocity; applied load; mounting space; duty cycle; required life; … [Read more...]
How to Transport up to 5,000 tons of Rocket from Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to the Launch Pad Safely
NASA Crawler Transporters have been a long-time veteran moving America’s rocket ships a distance of four miles to the launch pad safely. Here is how NASA and Hunger Hydraulics solved the stablization challenge utilizing special designed hydraulic cylinders. Download the white paper from Hunger … [Read more...]
Timing Belts for Special Conveying and Packaging Applications
Conveying applications in the packaging and food processing industry require high precision timing belts with specific properties to get the job done. Getting accurate information and knowing all of the factors to consider will lead you to the best options and design solutions. Download the white … [Read more...]
Whitepaper on using electromechanical design to streamline the design process
Today’s products have become ultra-sophisticated cyber-physical systems. They have software, interconnected circuits and attached sensors, actuators and communications interfaces. Download this whitepaper to learn how working on an integrated platform with cross-domain technologies, common data … [Read more...]
White Paper: Guide for Implementing Solid or Stranded Cables
Identifying various Ethernet cable categories, classes and types and their distinctions is critical. When should they be used? Learn how to recognize classifications, uses and purposes for stranded and solid cables. Select the ideal cable to meet your requirements. Download this white paper … [Read more...]
Superposition vs. True-Balanced: What’s Required for Your Signal Integrity Application
Signal integrity applications commonly utilize balanced/differential transmission lines that are typically characterized using vector network analyzers (VNAs). This white paper offers guidance to signal integrity designers on the differences between the superposition and true-balanced approaches and … [Read more...]
Drum motors and gear motors in conveyor belt systems for the food industry. A system comparison.
University of Parma in Italy, in collaboration with the Interroll Group, has carried out a comprehensive system comparison between two distinct drive technologies in the food processing industry: traditional gear motors against Interroll drum motors. The results speak loud and clear. Download … [Read more...]
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