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Cost and time efficient linear motion: Thomson MLA series hybrid stepper motor actuators available from Heason Technology

Typical stepper motor driven positioning mechanics, including stepper actuators, drive a lead screw that translates the motor’s rotary motion into linear motion and force by way of a captive nut. This requires additional support components and an external anti-rotational device for the...

High power density, safe motion and unparalleled servo performance: Kollmorgen AKD2G dual axis Servo Drive and AKM2G Servo Motor

The drive’s novel modular design includes expandable I/O and expandable memory, multiple choice servo feedback and fieldbus interfacing plus Kollmorgen’s unique single-cable technology - offering optimal choice and flexibility for user-specified motion tasks. Time and cost saving...

Variohm Group expands with the acquisition of displacement sensor specialist Positek

Positek Limited will bring its highly specialised linear and rotary voltage displacement sensor technologies (LVDT/RVDT) and customised design expertise to the Variohm Group as well as expand the overall production and customer support capability; taking the Group head count over 190,...

Expert motion control: Elmo Motion Control modify Gold Twitter Servo Drive for 700 bar deep-sea equipment tasks

The Gold Twitter is a miniature yet highly powerful servo drive - capable of up to 2 kW continuous power output from a nominal voltage input of 48 to 170 VDC in a package size of just 35 x 30 x 14.4 mm. Weighing less than 18-22 grams, the Gold Twitter has minimal mass effect when integrated on...

Building block components for affordable linear motion systems: Thomson T-Case - LinearRace® shafting

The new T-Case shafting range is available in a wide choice of diameters from 8 to 80 mm - in solid and tubular sections, with many sizes available pre-drilled for straightforward installation. Through the range, lengths from 3 to 6 metres are available with cutting and end-machining services....

Thomson Linear's Electrak® HD series linear actuators offer advantages over fluidpower cylinders

Available in the UK, with full support from Heason Technology, the Thomson Linear Electrak HD range covers six load-rated models with stroke lengths from 100 mm to 1 metre (in 50 mm increments). With 12 or 24 VDC operation, a wide choice of built-in control options include J1939 CANbus, open or...