Motion Control Features

Air casters vs. other load moving solutions

In a manufacturing setting, there are constant needs to move heavy tooling equipment. Whether an assembly line setup or fixed machinery, moving 3,000kg isn’t simply a matter of getting a bunch of guys together and pushing really hard.

Independent cart technology helps OEMs and end users keep pace with data-driven manufacturing paradigm

Independent cart technology is, without a doubt, the future of high-agility manufacturing systems. Able to exploit the almost constant levels of change required for modern manufacturing, processing and packaging operations, its agility is complemented by a raft of additional benefits, including higher throughput, OEE and uptime and lower energy costs, wear and floor space.

Know your pneumatics – rodless cylinders with integrated directional control valves

Any engineer tasked with specifying a linear actuator for an industrial automation application will look for products able to deliver reliability, precision and speed. However, there are numerous other, often overlooked, factors that should feature in the purchase decision.

Innovative motion control solutions for aerospace applications

The aerospace industry in the UK provides many challenging applications for motion control products. Many applications are “behind the scenes” in supporting work in the telecommunications industry, earth observation and scientific satellite applications.

More Motion Control Features Features

Linear guides – considerations on whether to roll or slide(03/08/2018)

There are two common linear guide concepts – the first is based on plain linear bearings, the second on ball bearings. But when to choose one over the other? In this article, Robert Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus, surveys some of the points to consider when deciding on which type of bearing to use.
Hostile glass seaming application requires heavy duty, corrosion resistant modular solution(03/08/2018)

Glass processing is particularly demanding on linear motion components with its abrasive environment and high production rates. Glass edge grinding is a common process where the sharp edges of cut raw glass are finished for safe handling and to reduce chipping defects that can lead to breakages.
On-board electronics make linear actuators safer and smarter(05/07/2018)

Where traditional electric linear actuators have provided the most basic machine functionality, the increasing integration of advanced electronics is making today’s actuators safer, smarter and easier to network with agricultural, construction and mobile off-highway equipment.
The everyman guide to motion engineering(05/07/2018)

Machine designers and specifiers increasingly have to look at creating motion control systems. It is quite a complex specialism, so Gerard Bush of INMOCO has compiled the following guide.
Helping boost machine design IQ for Tribine Harvester(28/06/2018)

Thomson Industries has created a video that details how its smart linear actuators have benefited Tribine Harvester, LLC, a recent entrant into the grain harvester market.