201 press releases : Mechanical Transmission, Actuators

The linear modules MLT 410 provides a self-supporting frame to be easily integrated into the customer’s systems. They are made of solid aluminium alloy profile with linea guide function. A special treatment makes the rails’ surface hard like the hardened steel and resistant against wear, dust and damp. The movement is realized through rollers with plastic compound shelle whic slide on ha...

Nowaday we are aware of the fact that actual Energy Sources (mainly Hydrocarbons & Nuclear) are not everlasting and they are very hazardous and pollutant. Renewable Energies (mainly Hydroelectric, Solar and Wind) can be a valid alternative but they are not enough to satisfy the enormous need for energy worldwide. For the above reasons the maximum Energy saving must be one of the key points in en...

Aerotech has released a new and substantially revised version of its Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining brochure. Following the recent introduction of several new products and an ever increasing application expertise within the fast moving laser machining industry, the new brochure is bigger and more comprehensive than ever before and will serve as an excellent resource for all tho...

New, dynamic linear brake according to the Trade Association inspection principles The aim of the new "Machine safety" standard is the avoidance of risks to human life. Risks are generated, for example, if vertical axes sink inadvertently. mayr power transmission have launched various brake construction series for the securement of gravity loaded axes onto the market. Their latest development is...

Tuthill Controls introduces Cablecraft’s new high performance Push-Pull Blue Max™ control cable series for applications such as marine throttle controls, marine trim controls, marine fuel shut off and various chassis and high performance racing applications. It’s excellent for long runs with complicated cable routing, while also providing unparalleled efficiency for shorter runs. Cable lengths an...

Third Generation Plus “III+” - EPR Nuclear Power Plants are among the highest and difficult challenges of Human Engineering of Twentyfirst Century. An European Consortium is currently undergoing the construction of the “Flamanville 3” EPR “III+” Nuclear Power Plant in Flamanville (France). In beginning of 2009 Setec Spa supplied almost 40 electric actuators High Efficiency ECO2S (featuring Ball-S...

Your drive is our strength. Your strength is our drive. This is the motto under which we heartily invite you to visit our exhibition stand. Convince yourself of the innovative output of our activities. Come and see a highly interesting selection of the latest coupling engineering solutions and fields of application: • in engine test benches for prototype testing • in research and development...

New Catalog M-210 from Mijno presents three categories of Gear Drive Solutions for Motion Control applications: (1) Complete precision gearboxes -- Standard or Custom; (2) Precision Racks and Pinions -- Standard or Custom; (3) Made to order precision components with gear features. The gearbox section features four families of general-purpose gearboxes. Standard gearing types are Low-Backlash pl...

Small but strong – Miniature beam couplings for micro component applications Marlborough, Massachusetts, May 2009. For micro component applications, Ruland now offers miniature beam couplings. Available with outer diameters of 9.5 and 12.7 mm and bore diameters of 3 mm, the couplings are made from a single piece of aluminum or stainless steel with overlapping spiral cuts. Common applications for...

The CF4 INDEX and OSCILLATING DRIVES are globoidal cam mechanisms that transform a uniform rotary input motion into a smooth indexing or oscillating output motion. The range comprises of nine standard sizes from 50 to 315 (mm) centers between input and output shafts. Torque capacity range from 30 to 13.000 (Nm). In the CF4 INDEX DRIVES the standard number of stops range from 2 to 24 and with inde...

Intersolar 2009: Solar drive with force sensor protects modules from wind and snow damage Pößneck, June 2009 – 365 days of cloudless skies and sunshine – the dream of many a solar park operator. But whether in Germany, California or Spain: The large-format panels often have to contend with strong winds and – depending on the location – also heavy snow loads. elero Linearantriebstechnik has now d...

If you need a locking unit as a restraint device and fast and reliable emergency brake for linear axes in machine tools, a special version KFHW of the well known SITEMA Locking Units is now available. At this unit all the external parts and sealing surfaces are made of stainless steel. More infos on www.sitema.com

Disc Couplings Advantages • Maintenance free • No wearing parts • No lubrication required • Zero backlash • Torsionally rigid • Resistant to harsh environments • Can be inspected without disassembly • Power intensive couplings in small packages • Close coupled models or spacer designs These are all features of Lovejoy’s wide variety of superior disc couplings. Whether your project ...

Spindle Drive for Sunscreen 103985 Sommertime is barbecue time - and the bbq-donut® is here, with its colorful look and its offer of unlimited potential, an unusually round boat for unique barbecue and party moments on any lake or pool! A large parasol, which provides protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun, can be minutely adjusted with a simple adjustment mechanism. This mechanism...

MISUMI Europa GmbH, with its headquarters in Schwalbach, Germany, has expanded the rollers & conveyor components product group to in-clude magnetic clutches in two designs. The components enable non-contact, low-wear, magnetic power transmission to transport devices, for example in clean room applications. The TM magnetic drives (magnetic clutches) provide non-contact power transmission via a ma...

SMAC has announced the launch of the CAL36, the latest addition to its CA series of electric cylinders. The actuator was initially designed to replace CAMs on a high-speed CAM indexer. The CAL36 series has a 36mm diameter, with stroke lengths of 15mm, 25mm and 50mm. The design of a round-centred coil and guide results in no internal moment. Low friction allows the application of very l...

PoultryTecno is Transtecno’s new business-sector brand, addressed specifically to poultry-farm feeding systems and featuring a double product line. The models in its PX and PU series have identical reducer ratios and performance characteristics but differ in their approach: the PX series is available in a single model with built-in 71 B5 motor flange, while the PU series foresees interchangeable mo...

Pößneck, May 2009 – The new building in Neubiberg, Bavaria, that accommodates the town’s new elementary school has a futuristic look about it. Above all, the large glass façades of the elementary school immediately catch the eye and lend the building a transparent character. With its large-format vertical slats the upper storey clearly stands out from the rest of the building – and almost appears t...

Backlash-free disk pack coupling in Formula 1 driving simulator The world-wide patented backlash-free ROBA-DS shaft couplings produced by mayr Antriebstechnik transmit the torque with high torsional rigidity and compensate for axial, angular and radial shaft misalignments. They have proved themselves as the ideal couplings for many direct-powered servo axes and are constantly being tried out wit...

Where other protective measures fail - EAS-torque limiting clutches won’t let you down Damages caused by collisions and production downtimes are expensive and detrimental to the company image, and must therefore be prevented or minimised whenever possible. There are several concepts for damage prevention or early detection on the market. However, the continuing trend towards higher working speed...