Thomson Industries has introduced a new Linear MOTIONEERING online tool that helps design engineers accurately size and select electric linear actuators.

Güdel UK’s Will Bourn explains how the design characteristics of the company’s TrackMotion products enable them to withstand the most challenging operating conditions.

Generally, there is an interest when studying materials to understand their dynamic modulus (elasticity, tensile strength, etc.) that describes the relationship between stress and strain in the material. When studying widgets (shock absorbers, rubber mounts, etc.), interest is usually in the durability of the widget in a variety of operating conditions. Both of these tests consider specific operating points and ranges of frequencies, temperatures, and/or displacements.

Recently introduced by Thomson Industries Inc., and available with full support from its UK premier partner Heason Technology, T-CaseTM LinearRace cylindrical shafting is an affordable linear bearing solution for medium-precision motion systems.

With the recently announced increase in maximum dynamic load from 10 kN to16 kN for stroke lengths to 500 mm, and with static loads to 18 kN, Thomson’s Electrak HD series linear actuators are now an even more compelling alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for positioning tasks on heavy-duty machinery and equipment.

Reliance announce the launch of a new product, the RLMA11 – Miniature Actuator, to complement their existing Motorised Actuators range.

Parker Hannifin will present a number of new technology innovations for system solutions, components and services to support and drive sustainable and competitive industrial production at this year’s Hannover Messe.

HepcoMotion has recently upgraded its core blacking process system with the use of its own HDS2 rack driven gantry system to dip its slides, rings and track system into a multi-station chemical finishing dipping plant.