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High-performance DC drives installed easily

High-performance DC drives are designed for easy installation and all controllers have guided commissioning included as standard, which means the drive can be installed by the end user.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) (11 April 2006)

Gearbox boosts CNC lathe productivity

User application article gearboxes are playing a vital role in an automated part loader, developed by a machine tool builder for use with its range of CNC lathes, in precision production machining.

News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 6 April 2006)

Planetery and bevel/helical technologies combined

Combining planetery and bevel/helical gearbox technologies has resulted in a flexible power transmission for machine tools, conveyors, metal-forming machines and process plant

News from Brevini UK ( 6 April 2006)

Precision timing belt has shorter length options

Timing belts feature improved tooth-pitch accuracy for unsurpassed precision and are now available in shorter lengths to suit positioning applications requiring smaller travel distances.

News from Transmission Developments Co (GB) ( 4 April 2006)

Stepper motors can offer servo performance

A stepper motor drive from a Canadian designer and manufacturer of advanced motion control technology brings servo motor performance to conventional stepper motor systems.

News from LG Motion ( 4 April 2006)

CAN card completes distributed motion control

Smart CAN card provides an interface between Copley's distributed motion control software and its CANopen servo and stepper drives - card provides seamless CANopen system evaluation.

News from Copley Motion Systems (29 March 2006)

Motion controller has built-in isolation

Position (pulse) command motion controller with built-in isolation offers direct connectivity to popular motion drives, including Yaskawa Sigma II, Mitsubishi MR-J2S and Panasonic Minas A. Brochure available

News from National Instruments (29 March 2006)

Catalogue details drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW

A 40-page colour catalogue of drives and motors provides technical details on ABB's range of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW as well as motors from 0.06 to 710kW.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) (28 March 2006)

Wing jig has coordinated motion control

User application article A new jig having 186 servo drives with tightly coordinated motion control for testing critical wing components has allowed an airliner wing builder to increase throughput by 75%. Brochure available

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 March 2006)

Gearboxes have three-point fixing

Three-point fixing gearboxes in ratings up to 350W and torques up to 45Nm, are designed to meet international fixing dimensions and are compact and easy to install.

News from Parvalux Electric Motors (27 March 2006)

High performance planetary gearboxes are compact

High performance planetary gearboxes feature an innovative two-stage drive gear arrangement, which results in an exceptionally compact design, with low mechanical inertia.

News from Gudel UK (24 March 2006)

Motor/worm gearbox package has SS housings

A stainless steel bodied motor/gearbox has been developed specially for industries that make heavy demands on hygienic, easy-to-clean designs free from potential contamination hazards.

News from Marlin Stainless (23 March 2006)

Circuit breaker switch gives fuseless motor starts

Just 45mm wide, a motor protection circuit breaker switch - for motors rated at up to 32A,- gives cost-effective fuseless starting for most motors used in industrial applications.

News from Moeller Electric (22 March 2006)

Intelligent universal drives embed motion control

High-performance intelligent universal drives for brushless, DC, linear and step motors embed motion control, drive and PLC functionalities in a single frame unit of different sizes.

News from Technosoft (22 March 2006)

Direct drive motors need no speed reducers

Powerful direct drive torque motors have a very high torque to size ratio, and so eliminate the need for gear reducers and are designed to be an integral part of a machine.

News from Micromech (21 March 2006)

Converting rotary torque into linear motion

Technical background article A planetary roller screw is a mechanism for converting rotary torque into linear motion, and can carry heavy loads for long periods in the most arduous conditions, writes Bruce Hamper. Brochure available

News from Power Jacks (21 March 2006)

Synchronous belts range offer more torque

A synchronous belts range offers cost effective high torque drives that operate in a small space envelope, is quieter, and transmits significantly higher loads than a standard V-belt. Brochure available

News from Wyko Industrial Services (20 March 2006)

Heavy duty conveyor indexed by AC geared motor

User application article A specially designed indexing roller conveyor, capable of holding and transferring up to 90 tonne of press tooling, is indexed accurately and reliably with three AC geared motors. Brochure available

News from Lenze (15 March 2006)

Optimise belt drive systems at design stage

Optimising belt drive systems at the design stage can contribute significantly to the operating life, reliability and overall efficiency of a belt drive system. Brochure available