Motion Control Features

Electric versus pneumatic actuation: the energy implications

Olsen Engineering purports that electromechanical actuators are some ten times more energy efficient than pneumatic actuators and over four times more efficient than hydraulic actuators.

Precision ring track simplifies turret mechanism

An off-the-shelf ring track system allowed a label converting and finishing machinery manufacturer to create a more cost efficient mechanism for its new turret rewinder module.

Guiding a snake-arm robot into a tight spot

OC Robotics' snake-arm robots are, as their name suggests, long, slender and flexible enough to fit through small openings and move around obstacles effortlessly with no prominent elbows to snag or cause damage to surrounding equipment. They are easily manoeuvred into position and are just as easily retracted without disturbing their environment - features that make them very attractive for certain duties at the Sellafield nuclear waste processing site.

Integrated actuator provides simple all-in-one motion

Olsen Engineering has introduced the new Exlar Tritex II dc TDM/X integrated actuator to the UK market. Already available in ac rotary and linear versions, this new product operates from 12V, 24V, 48V and 60V dc supplies in five different motion modes. The standard package features a fully integrated energy efficient permanent magnet (PM) motor, high resolution position controller and amplifier.

More Motion Control Features Features

Smooth, consistent linear motion for inkjet printing(18/12/2012)

A sector that has consistently taken advantage of turnkey motion control products provided by the R A Rodriguez/IEF Werner partnership is the dairy industry. A number of prominent yoghurt and dessert food producers have specified the German manufacturer, IEF Werner’s product handling and linear positioning systems, which are installed and supported here in the UK by R A Rodriguez.
Steadying the business end of a bomb disposal robot(18/12/2012)

A high performance linear actuator is helping bomb disposal teams to cope with the increasingly complex problems they are encountering in theatre and during counter-terrorism missions. The actuator is a vital part of Coventry based Remotec UK’s new Cutlass – the latest generation of vehicle-mounted robots for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), which is currently being supplied to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and security services.
Precision, eco-friendly sealing technology(21/11/2012)

ElringKlinger (GB) has designed and developed a sophisticated precision manufacturing process to seal automotive parts, significantly increasing the production rate for these components, as well as reducing energy emissions and providing a potential replacement for traditional metal gaskets.
Test system gets straight to the point(14/09/2012)

Actuators that switch railway points are clearly mechanisms that are highly safety-critical. Proof that these actuators meet the requirements of exacting railway standards is one of the main functions of a new test system designed by QM Systems with some motion technology help from Lenze.
Keeping to the straight and narrow(02/08/2012)

Whether you need a linear guide or stage for precision positioning in a laboratory, a heavy load bearing system for industrial assembly or even a positioning system that is certified for use in a hazardous environment, there may be something here for you. Les Hunt reports.