Explosion-proof actuator.(Motion Spotlight: Positioning
Components)
Rated for Class I Div 1 Groups B, C and D hazardous environments,
the EL series linear actuator offers an inverted roller screw design
that offers 15x the travel life of comparable ball screws and . . .
Small-size magnetostrictive sensor.(Motion Spotlight: Top
Product)
* high-volume
* modular architecture
The Temposonics C-Series linear-position sensor is designed for use
in high-volume OEM products such as medical devices and small
cutting/fastening/ forming . . .
Step motor controller.(Innovations)
The IBC-400E intelligent step motor controller offers encoder
feedback for closed-loop control in precision-critical applications.
Other features include: NV Ram for stand-alone operations; . . .
AC gearmotors.(Innovations)
The 880 series of parallel-shaft AC gearmotors is available in 5
gear ratios, from 5.8:1 to 42.8:1, and provide up to 1060 in.-lbs of
continuous-duty torque. Two 1.5 hp motor options offer a . . .
Piezoelectric motor.(Innovations)
The tiny, high-resolution SQ-306s Squiggle piezoelectric motor is
50% shorter than previous models, with improved resolution and higher
electrical efficiency for long battery life. Suitable for . . .
Servo driver.(Innovations)
Purported to be the smallest fully programmable DC servo
driver/controller, the EZSV10 brush model measures just 0.95- x 1.4- x
0.6-in. Smaller than a standard quadrature encoder, . . .
Solid drive shaft.(Innovations)
Unlike multi-component drive shafts, the Sani-Drive solid drive
shaft's smooth finish and single-piece construction eliminate
hiding places for contaminants such as pathogens and germs. The . . .
Flexible finishing: robotic tool satisfies automated work cell
requirements.
The finish of a product--including surface improvements, luster and
cleanliness--expresses immense volumes of information to a consumer,
both in the perception of quality that is seen, and the . . .
Eyeing the needle: combining motion and machine vision expands
inspection capabilities.
Motion control and machine vision are used throughout the
semiconductor manufacturing process, from monitoring the diameter of
ingots as they are being formed from a crystal seed to aligning a . . .
Engineering plastic replaces metal in chain tensioner.(Materials:
Application Xtra)
* high durability
* reduces noise
Looking to replace metal, consolidate parts, and reduce system
costs in their chain tensioner, a division of the Schaeffler Group
turned to Stanyl TW341 . . .
Acoustic materials.(Materials)
This company's acoustic materials are available in a variety
of thicknesses and airflow resistances. Featuring uniform fiber
distribution, the material's fine fibers create many microscopic
air . . .
Ceramic coating-sealant.(Materials)
Used to seal corrosion protective thermal spray coatings,
Ceramacoat 503-VFG-C high-temperature ceramicbased sealant fills the
microporosity of the coatings. The single-part, . . .
Custom cosmetic finish.(Materials)
This company offers custom cosmetically finished metal parts for
applications such as enclosures, faceplates, high-end consumer
electronics, PCs, storage devices and telecommunication . . .
Urethane foams.(Materials)
Foam urethane products are available from this company in a wide
range of formulations. There are two basic product lines: Durethane M, a
mechanically mixed, microcellular foam with a uniform, . . .
High impact surface.(Materials)
SkatePlate 3000 is a composite made by fusing a weather resistant
resin system into a natural fiber reinforced core under heat and
pressure, creating a tough, non-splintering surface that is . . .
Hollow glass micro-spheres.(Materials: Top Product)
* high strength-to-weight ratio
* syntactic foam buoyancy
Sphericel 34P30 hollow glass micro-spheres are used in the
manufacture of syntactic foam buoyancy modules and thermal . . .
Synthetic diesel fuel.(News From The Green File)
Pipes and columns snaking across the Qatar desert harbor a secret
process that will use cobalt to turn natural gas into a powerful,
clean-burning diesel fuel. Rulers of this tiny desert sheikdom . . .
RoHS-compliant fasteners.(News From The Green File)
PennEngineering Fastening Technologies offers an online tool to
ascertain whether a selected fastener type and plating complies with the
European Union's RoHS restrictions on lead and other . . .
Foam additive.(News From The Green File)
With the government-mandated complete phase-out of all HCFC-141b
rigid polyurethane foams by July 1, 2005, the building and construction
industry, as well as a host of other industries, now looks . . .
Air wave inventions.(TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT)
Elwood "Woody" Norris is an unusual inventor. Without the
benefit of a college degree, he has 47 US patents and has recently
earned the Lemelson-MIT Prize. Among his brainchildren (he has . . .
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