Motion Control Buyers Guide

Motion Control – Pan-Tilt Stage   Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – High Resolution, Motorized, Pan-Tilt Stages have been added to the extensive line of OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) motion control products. These motorized Pan-Tilt Stages are available in two sizes. The PT60-1 Pan-Tilt Stage is a combination of two 60 mm […]

Motion Control –  Six-axis Robot!       Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Mecademic is a Canadian robotics manufacturer that builds the world’s smallest, most precise, and easy-to-use industrial robotic arm, the Meca500. The Meca500 robot excels in the precise and repetitive manipulation of small parts and tools in a variety of […]

Motion Control – Linear Bearings Compared E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76’s high speed, “Black Racer,” ceramic coated linear bearings out perform linear ball bushing and linear polymer bearings in high speed and high acceleration/deceleration applications. These drop in replacement linear bearings are designed to be used in standard open and closed pillow blocks. “Black Racer” […]

Motion Control – Linear Voice Coil Motor Tolerates Tilting     Van Nuys, CA — Motion Control – Moticont has added a new 1.25 in (31.8 mm) stroke linear DC motor to its series of LVCM Linear Voice Coil Motors. The new LVCM-051-051-06 Linear Voice Coil Motor has been designed with a larger radial air […]

Motion Control – 1.0 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motors! Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – Moticont has added to it’s line of Linear Voice Coil Motors, LVCM, two 1.000 in. (25.4 mm) diameter motors. The LVCM-025-022-01 has a stroke length of 0.375 in. (9.5 mm) a mid-stroke length of 1.30 in. (33 mm) […]

Motion Control – Servo Motor Three-axis Gimbal Mount! Van Nuys, CA – The New AU300-AER-02 Three-axis Gimbal Mount from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) with Three-Phase Brushless Servo Motors and Quadrature Incremental Encoders features very high resolution and high speed. Each axis features: Low backlash worm gear drives and precision “V” groove and cross roller […]

Motion Control – Hollow Shaft Harmonic Drive   Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — The new FBS-2UH gear unit series from Harmonic Drive® features a large, hollow shaft with a compact outer diameter. The extra large hollow shaft is ideal for robots and machines requiring complex cabling to pass through the axis of […]

Motion Control –  Electric Cylinders!     Van Nuys, CA — Motion Control – The SDLM Series of Electric Cylinders from Moticont now includes a 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) stroke actuator in their compact 0.750 in. (19.1 mm) diameter series of linear actuators. The new SDLM-019-095-01-01 actuator features a continuous force of 6.8 oz (1.9 […]

Motion Control – Servo Motor Drivers Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – This series of drivers is a high performance, cost effective servo motor driver to implement intelligent motion control. The driver incorporates an advanced architecture and surface mount technology to achieve an exceptional power density. This series is designed to drive voice coil, brush-type […]

Motion Control – Absolute Encoder for Harsh Environments   Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Netzer VLX encoders are ideal for OEM applications. Featuring an open frame, 2 plate design, the sensor is lightweight, highly tolerant to temperature, shock, EMI, RFI and magnetic fields. It offers a unique combination of high performance at […]

Motion Control – 3/4 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motor! Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has introduced the GVCM-019-016-02 Linear Voice Coil Actuator (Linear DC Motor). This small 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) diameter actuator, also called an Electric Cylinder, has a high force to size ratio of 7.4 oz (2.1 N) continuous force and 23.7 oz […]

Motion Control – Electric Cylinder has Increased Throughput!   Van Nuys, CA — The Compact SDLM-051-070-01-01 Direct Drive Linear Actuator with integrated position and temperature sensors is the latest addition to the patented series of zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, long life actuators from Moticont. This direct drive linear Actuator, […]

Motion Control – Linear Actuator Cost-competitive Alternative to Pneumatics, Starting at $300 US/ea     Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — The LDL has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics. A common trend in industrial automation is that users are looking for electric alternatives to their pneumatic components for a number […]

Motion Control – Yaw and Pitch Stages Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has introduced three high accuracy Yaw-Pitch stages. The YP110-10-01 (stepper motor driven), the YP110-10-02 (brushless servo motor driven) and the YP110-10-03 (DC servo motor driven). The Yaw-Pitch stages are ideal for the precise measurement of angles or the curvature […]

Motion Control – Multi Axis Motion Controller Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — The DMC-21×5 is the latest addition to the Econo family and is an easy upgrade path from the long running DMC-21×3 series. The DMC-21×5 utilizes nearly all of the same peripherals as the DMC-21×3 controller, making the transition simple. The […]

Control – Miniature Electric Cylinder Van Nuys, CA — Motion Control – Moticont’s GVCM-016-010-01 Miniature Linear Voice Coil Motor (Linear DC Motor) has a high force to size ratio with 5.0 oz (1.4) continuous force and 15.7 oz (4.4 N) of peak force with a housing measuring just 0.625 in. (15.9 mm) dia. by 0.375 […]

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller   Forestville, CA, – Motion Control – The SCA814 Linear Servo Controller was specifically designed to control single phase, non-comutated devices like voice coil motors. like it’s field proven predecessor the SCA754 is a high performance single axis DC motor controller and amplifier system. It is comprised of a […]

Motion Control – High Force Actuator to 50,000 Lbs!   Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control — Tolomatic’s expanded extreme-force electric actuator family now includes the RSX128 actuator, rated up to 50,000 pounds of force (222.4 kN). Designed for replacing hydraulic cylinders and designed for 100 percent duty cycle, the RSX actuator features Tolomatic’s precision-ground […]

Motion Control – High Speed Integrated Bearing and Drive System E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – LM76 is the Exclusive North American Distributor of a new high speed integrated bearing and drive system featuring +/- 5 micron repeatability, and zero backlash! This new X-Axis BE125-10 Open Screw Drive System sets new standards for: Length of […]

Motion Control – Elevator Stages     Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control- Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released two new high precision Z-Axis Elevator Stages. The AZV9010 and the AZV9020 Motorized Z-Axis Linear Positioning Stages have vertical travels of 10 mm and 20 mm respectively. The vertical motion of each Z-Axis Stage […]