Empire Magnetics Inc. (Rohnert Park, CA) announced its new stainless motors for deep-sea and marine applications. These motors are built to customer specifications based on specific application requirements. They are available in three frame sizes with minor dimensional increases. Size 23, 34 and 42 motors feature industry-standard shaft, pilot and bolt circle dimensions with a […]
GE Fanuc (Charlottesville, VA) recently debuted the new Series 0i-MA CNC, a compact controller designed for entry-level machine tools. The Series 0i-MA...
GE Fanuc (Charlottesville, VA) reports that it has enhanced its Series 15i CNC to provide new multiple five-axis machining features, permitting high-speed...
GE Fanuc Automation (Charlottesville, VA) has released the new Series 90-30 solenoid valve output module, which integrates dc switching circuitry, solenoid-controlled valves and the valve manifold in a single package. It is suitable for OEMs and end users in the semiconductor, gas and chemical industries. The new Series 90-30 solenoid module provides 11 pneumatic outputs […]
Micromech (UK) recently debuted the new H and L Series of DIN rail stepper drive indexers, featuring integral CANbus interface with over 50 protocols. The drives are configurable in simple multi-axis docking stations that mechanically and electrically interlock. The drives come in 75V and 170V versions, with up to 1HP of shaft power available. There […]
Animatics Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a new controller, amplifier and encoder built into a brushless dc motor, the new Animatics SM2315. At the heart of the SM2315 is the Animatics motion control chip, a single microcontroller that handles all processing functions of the SmartMotor, including the PID loop, the trajectory generator, the user program […]
Parker Hannifin's (UK) electromechanical division is offering its new XL25i stepper drive and indexer, together with a compatible 23" frame motor and PC-based motion control software. XL Series drives are housed in a metal case that has a width of 30mm, a height of 175mm and a front-to-back measurement of 130mm. Designed for panel mounting, […]
Baldor (UK) has increased the power level of its ac and dc explosion-proof motor line, and now offers ratings extending up to 224kW. Offered in NEMA frame sizes from 48 to 449, the new range meets UL/CSA explosion-proof ratings and is suitable for equipment builders exporting to North American markets, or worldwide for certain industry […]
Thomson Industries (Port Washington, NY) added a new member to its BLX brushless servo motor series. Called the BLX173C2E000 Size 17, it...
Thomson Airpax Mechatronics (Cheshire, CT) introduced a newly developed, high-torque 55mm permanent magnet stepper motor, the Series 55M. The 7.5 degree motor, which measures 2.2" x 1.1", is claimed to outperform Thomson Airpax Mechatronic's larger permanent magnet stepper motors. The device is available in both a unipolar and bipolar version. It produces 176.5mNm pull-out torque […]
Thomson Airpax Mechatronics (Cheshire, CT) released its newly developed, high-torque 44mm permanent magnet stepper motor, Series 44M100D. The new motor, which weighs...
Thomson Airpax Mechatronics (Cheshire, CT) announced a new 58mm series of brushless dc motors that they claim is 30 percent more efficient...
Maxon Motor (UK) launched their biggest product in the Maxon Motor RE Series, the 250W RE 75. Developed for industrial use, including machine tools and production machinery, the unit utilizes neodymium magnets. The RE 75 is splash-proof and suitable for use in damp, or even wet, working environments. This mechanically commutated motor features four-pole operation. […]
Micromech Ltd. (UK) has introduced a new range of in-line torque limiter couplings for use with stepper motor, servo motor and gearbox transmission applications. The new Torque-Limiter (TL) range is designed to set the maximum torque capability of a coupling within the working limits of the weakest link in the transmission system. The new TL […]
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) announced new, higher-torque AlphaStep stepping motor systems, in round shaft and electromagnetic brake types. The AS911...