October 2, 2008–BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced a new compact sized, high force, cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator in response to market demand for improved consistency and precision in valve control and beam steering applications. Typical uses include analytical/test and measurement equipment for the pharmaceutical, R&D, laboratories, and medical industries.

Voice Coil ActuatorDesigned with high force sensitivity in a lightweight housing. The new actuator is available in small sizes from 1-inch OD to 1-1/2-inch OD for installation into products with tight space constraints.

BEI Kimco Magnetics, 2470 Coral Street, Bldg. D, Vista, CA 92081-8430, USA, Tel: (760) 597-7042; Toll-free: (800) 572-7560; Fax: (760) 597-6320; email: sales@beikimco.com

For more on linear voice coil manufacturers of actuators (VCA), see our cylindrical actuators product page
http://www.beikimco.com/actuators_linear.php

About BEI Kimco Magnetics:
BEI Kimco is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). BEI Kimco is a leading manufacturer of bldc motors, voice coil actuators, smart voice coil actuators and bldc motor controllers for the Transportation, Industrial, and Aerospace & Defense markets. www.beikimco.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies:
Headquartered in Moorpark, CA - Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is comprised of industry-leading brands including Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, and former divisions of BEI Technologies – Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the Transportation, Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. www.cstsensors.com