R+W America
R+W America

The widest selection of high performance shaft couplings, torque limiters and line shafting systems available. Visit us for technical resources, product specifications, contact information, & 2D and 3D models of all R+W products.

Smalley Steel Ring Company
Smalley Steel Ring Company

3D models of Smalley Spiral Retaining Rings and Wave Springs are available for download in almost all native CAD formats. Download wave springs at application specific work heights to meet your requirements. Wave springs can reduce spring height by up to 50% with the same force and deflection as coil springs.

Dynetic Systems
Configure Your Motor in a 3D Solid Model

Land, Sea or Air, we have developed over 40,000 motor designs available to choose from. Over the past 30 years we have designed motors and actuators for robotic drives, unmanned vehicle controls, military assault weapons, radar systems, UUV propulsion drives, positioning gearmotors for gimble mounts and CNC machine centers.

Specializing in building Fractional HP DC Motors to our customers' specifications. With our 3D CAD program, we are able to be flexible enough to build to print or customize one of our standard motor designs per your application request. http://www.dynetic.com.

Guden
Guden

Guden is one the largest suppliers of hinges and associated lid & door hardware in the country. With this offering, engineers will have means of faster component integration design solutions. In seconds users can download files into their designs including, continuous hinges, slip and butt hinges, gas springs, dampers, associated brackets and accessories. Guden's CAD files are easily imported into all major CAD systems.

Whittet-Higgins
Whittet-Higgins

Commercial and precision retaining devices for bearing, power transmission and other machinery and equipment assemblies, including mechanical lock, prevailing torque, locknuts with lockwashers, adapter sets, collars - plain and threaded.

Sealcon
Sealcon

2D / 3D CAD DOWNLOADS Now Available! All Formats! All Versions! All Products! Powered by 3DSolidWorks
Liquid Tight Strain Relief, Cord Grip Fittings, Circular Connectors, Conduit System, Push-In & Turn-To-Seal Fittings, Nylon 6/6 Corrugated Conduit
We carry a Wide Selection of Accessories that included the following. Locking Nuts, Thread Reducers, Thread Enlargers, Adapters, O-Rings, Seal Rings, Dome Plugs, Hex Plugs & Socket Wrenches.
Other Product information also available!

Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth

Our on-line CAD library contains 2D files in .dwg for AutoCAD and .dxf for other systems; and 3D files for Pro/Engineer and STEP. Access to our other on-line CAD drawings is now integrated into our on-line catalog.

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
The Market Leader for Guided Motion Technology

Bishop-Wisecarver, manufacturer of the ORIGINAL DualVee guide wheel, is the recognized market leader for guided motion technology. In 1967, Bud Wisecarver invented and patented DualVee Motion Technology® to provide a solution for harsh environment applications where other technologies were ineffective. DualVee® also proved excellent for long length, smooth motion and low noise requirements. More than 40 years later, our wide range of linear motion components and systems are engineered into critical and extreme applications worldwide. Visit www.bwc.com to select, configure and download Bishop-Wisecarver systems and components in native 2D and 3D CAD file formats.

Omron STI
Machine Safeguarding Products in 2D & 3D

Omron STI offers downloadable CAD drawings for all safety products
including: Light Curtains; Laser Scanners; Safety Mats; Interlock Switches; Monitoring Relays; Enabling Switches, Contact Switches & Edges, Two-Hand Controls.

Making Safety Simple-- Omron STI's Concept for the Future

Bimba Manufacturing
Bimba Manufacturing

Bimba Manufacturing has an online tool that enables you to download ready-to-insert native SolidWorks and ProE 3D CAD files for all of our pneumatic actuators. It's easy, fast, free and gives you the ability to put Bimba products right into your designs. Just click the link, select a product, enter dimensions and bore size and begin downloading files in seconds. It's the industry's most convenient way to specify pneumatic actuators online. New products are always being added, so be sure to check back for updates.

PIC Design
PIC Design

Comprehensive, easy-to-use format for over 50,000 components: bearings, belts & pulleys, shafts, couplers, gears, hardware, slides, lead screws & nuts, positioning tables, linear motion systems and more. Call for application engineering assistance. Call for a free catalog or visit our interactive web site featuring design calculators, application guides, e-commerce and 3D CAD models.

ControlAir
ControlAir

ControlAir offers downloadable CAD files of our general and precision air pressure regulators, I/P transducers, E/P transducers and frictionless diaphragm air cylinders. Vistit www.controlair.com to get your drawings now.

BEI Industrial Encoders
BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies


Get the most out of your optical encoder!

Whether you're a novice or expert on industrial encoders, you can discover more about these multipurpose gadgets from this book. Find out how encoders work, what makes a quality encoder, and what environmental and electrical concerns to assess before they become an issue in your system.

With BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies you'll discover how to:

- Choose a suitable encoder for your application
- Recognize a quality encoder & manufacturer
- Install an encoder
- Address environmental and electrical concerns

Zero-max
Zero-Max Launches New Configurable 3D CAD Downloads For Its Latest Generation CD® Composite Disc Couplings & Entire Product Line

Now you can select and configure the exact CD® coupling solution for your coupling application with 3D Partstream, the configurable 3D CAD downloads at www.zero-max.com.

Zero-Max’s latest generation CD couplings are easier and faster to evaluate and specify than ever before. The new CD couplings feature zero backlash precision and high torsional stiffness required in today’s demanding servo motor applications with high reverse loads and positioning requirements. The complete Zero-Max product line includes: CD Couplings, ServoClass Couplings. Schmidt Couplings, ETP Bushings, Posi-Lok Shaft Bushings, Zero-Max Drives, Overhung Load Adaptors, Crown Right Angle Drives, Roh’lix Linear Actuators, Phas-lok, Torque Limiters.

Gates Power Transmission
Gates Power Transmission Design View® Software
A fast, easy way to obtain 2D drawings and 3D solid models of Gates hardware for import directly into CAD and other design programs. Detailed information sheets for most Gates standard catalog V-belts.
Engineering drawings for synchronous hardware:
  • Details 3D solid models as native Pro/e files
  • Available in .dwg, .doc, .dxf, .dwf, and .igs formats
Beswick Engineering Co., Inc.
Beswick Engineering Co., Inc.

Need a leak-tight, corrosion resistant, space saving valve or fitting? Beswick specializes in miniature valves, fittings, quick disconnects, regulators, orifice, tubing, filters and custom designs. New Beswick website offers 3D models for download. Get Beswick's 2007 catalog with 200 new products and benefit from high-performance ultra-miniature designs and engineering support.

Mead Fluid Dynamics
Mead Fluid Dynamics

Since 1939, Mead Fluid Dynamics, Inc. has introduced a stream of innovative technological advances to the field of pneumatic components - including control valves, cylinders, specialty valves, and production devices.

Mead now offers configurable, downloadable CAD files for its cylinder products. 29 different file formats with multiple versions are available. For complete product information, or to order a Free Catalog visit our website at www.mead-usa.com

Nexen Group
Nexen Group

Nexen Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of motion control components including brakes, clutches, torque limiters, linear locks and brakes, linear drive systems and web tension controls for applications in the material handling, industrial machining, packaging, and material converting industries.
Nexen is strongly focused on customized motion control for its customers and is committed to providing outstanding quality and overall satisfaction. For complete product information and related CAD files, visit Nexen at www.nexengroup.com, and select "Find Products".

Setco
SETCO Precision 3D Dovetail Modeling

3D model and download ALL standard SETCO PRECISION DOVETAIL SLIDES from the SETCO website. Choose from 167 standard models or configure your own to meet application needs. Select from standard DS-Express and customizable DS-Select and M-series machine slides, TS and HTS-series Tooling and Utility slides. Standard slide widths from 2 to 16". Standard single-axis, compound and vertical angle plate models. Standard travels/base/saddle length ups to 64 inches. Standard manual feed and power feed options. After you build your slide, you can download your model for fit-and-form in your application. For more details, product specifications, and catalog downloads visit our website: www.setcousa.com

Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion & Assembly Technology
3D & 2D CAD Files

Bosch Rexroth provides an online 3D & 2D CAD Files and Solid Models Library using a new technology called 3DPartStream.Net by SolidWorks. With this helpful tool, 3D & 2D CAD files and solid model drawings for many of our products can easily be downloaded in almost any format needed.

alpha gear
alpha gear

The alpha servo-rated™ gear reducers and mechatronic systems are the solutions for servo applications that offer the most reliable and innovative choices for designers of high performing production equipment. alpha's solutions portfolio includes precision gear reducers, couplings and rack & pinion systems for any application. alpha and WITTENSTEIN motion control are members of WITTENSTEIN, recognized globally as a leader in motion control.

Rittal
Rittal

Rittal manufactures a wide range of enclosures and accessories to provide the ultimate in protection and mounting capabilities - there are more than 13,000 different products included in our offering and literally hundreds of innovative new items added each year. Rittal can offer more than 6,500 drawings provide important dimensional information for reference or incorporated into your application. Many of these files are provided in both 3D and DWG format for easy viewing in most CAD programs.

Pacific Bearing
Pacific Bearing

Pacific Bearing specializes in the development, manufacture and sales of linear motion solutions and offers a full-line of bearings, parts, and accessories. Pacific Bearing offers speed and convenience with 3D PartStream CAD modeling to configure, view, and download our products into your design. To learn more visit www.pacific-bearing.com.

THK America, Inc.
THK America, Inc.

Download 2D & 3D CAD files for THK's linear motion guides, actuators, linear motors, cross roller rings, link balls, ball splines, ball screws, rod ends and more. THK's Caged Technology Linear Motion Products separate rolling elements with a synthetic resin cage allowing for increased speed and accuracy, decreased noise and long term, maintenance free operation.

HOERBIGER-ORIGA
CAD Files and 3D Models

Hoerbiger Origa, the leading manufacturer of rodless air cylinders, allows you to download 2 or 3D CAD drawings. We offer pneumatic rodless and electric actuators along with aluminum roller guides and cassettes for a complete solution to your machine design. Our enhanced program also creates the part number for easy ordering.

Paneloc
Paneloc

Paneloc hinges and latches are manufactured to deliver maximum performance characteristics under a wide range of operating conditions. 2D CAD drawings for spring latches, slam latches, heavy-duty latches, spring release hinges, butt hinges and slip joint hinges are available for download at our website, www.paneloc.com.

Contrinex
Contrinex

CONTRINEX specializes exclusively in the development, manufacture and sales of positioning sensors for industrial use. Our products include a full line of Standard Inductive, Photoelectric and Ultrasonic Proximity Switches, Miniature diffuse sensors with cylindrical light beam, Miniature and Ultra-miniature Inductive Proximity Switches, Miniature Photoelectric Proximity Switches, Stainless Steel Inductive Proximity Switches, Ultrasonic Proximity Switches, and Laser Through-Beam Sensors. In addition, we offer sensors designed specifically for industries such as food processing, welding, assembly, and marine.

Nook Industries
Nook Industries

Save Development Time - eliminate the time consuming process of recreating or requesting CAD models. Nookindustries.com offers the first fully configurable and downloadable native CAD formats for 2D drawings and 3D models for linear motion components on-line. Configure, view and download the assembly directly into your CAD program to determine how it fits into your overall design. Inch and metric Ball Screw Assemblies, Acme Screw Assemblies, End Machining, End Bearing Supports, Linear Slide Systems, Linear Components, Worm Gear Screw Jacks and Electric Cylinder Actuators. Start saving time - visit our website at www.nookindustries.com

Bison Gear & Engineering
Bison Gear & Engineering

Bison Gear & Engineering is a leading manufacturer of gearmotors, reducers and motors for use in heavy-duty commercial products for more than 45 years. Bison standard gearmotors are available up to 3hp/2.2kw, in both U.S. and European Union frequencies and voltages. A Bison gearmotor typically produces more torque than other gearmotors in their physical size and price range. Bison's power transmission and motion control products are now available for immediate download from www.bisongear.com and www.3DContentCentral.net. The 3D PartStream.NET® software allows design engineers to configure, view and download 3D models for use in their designs in wide range of CAD file formats. In addition to 3D CAD formats, JPG, TIFF and PDF files are also downloadable along with several 2D CAD formats.

NSK Precision America
NSK Precision America

Provides users with 2 or 3D CAD files for NSK standard
products(Ball Screws, Linear Guides, Monocarriers,
Rotary Motors, Linear Motors and Robot Modules).

FABCO-AIR, Inc.
FABCO-AIR, Inc.

The responsive company solving design problems... with engineered pneumatics!

Pancake® cylinders • Pancake® II composite body air cylinders • Metric cylinders • NFPA composite body cylinders • Interchangeable stainless steel body cylinders • Square body air cylinders • Multi-Power® force multiplying cylinders • Linear slides • Pick and place units • Grippers, both parallel jaw and angular jaw motion types • Swing clamp cylinders • Stopper cylinders • Control valves • Solenoid valves • Specialty valves

Igus Inc.
Igus Inc.

Igus® Inc. develops and manufactures industry-leading, Energy Chain® plastic-based cable carriers, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide® plastic plain bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems. With more than 28,000 products, the company markets its motion control and automated machinery solutions worldwide. Visit igus online to download free 2D and 3D CAD drawings and speed up your design. Igus also provides free design consultation to make sure you choose the right solution for your project. Services include full in-house harnessing, design consultation, on-site consultation, guarantee and warranty. To learn more visit www.igus.com.

SCHUNK Inc.
SCHUNK Inc.

Schunk offers FREE CAD drawings in 2D & 3D. Product lines include:Automation components, Toolholding components, Stationary Workholding systems, Chuck Jaws and Lathe Jaws. Drawings are available in over 90 native and neutral formats. Visit us at www.schunk-usa.com

Reid Supply Company
Reid Supply Company

Did you know that Reid Supply has one of the most extensive CAD libraries in the industry? That's amazing. Did you know what's even more amazing? We offer our entire CAD library of over 41,000 files to our customers for FREE! That's right, we have done a lot of the work for you so you can incorporate any of our CAD drawings into your design specs.

There are two ways to get the CAD drawings.

You can either go to ReidSupply.com and click on the CAD drawing link on the home page or use the Reid Supply CAD library on CD-ROM.

  • There are over 41,000 2D and 3D drawings available in most native file formats on ReidSupply.com
  • Over 90% of the parts in our catalog are available in 2D and/or 3D
  • Save time and money by inserting our CAD drawings into your design project
MISUMI
MISUMI

MISUMI is known world-wide for its ability to provide Metric and Inch configurable mechanical components used in factory automation. MISUMI acts as a purchasing agent on behalf of customers, employing outside machine shops to manufacturer components to exact customer specifications with delivery times as low as 1 day.

W.L. Gore & Associates
W.L. Gore & Associates

Gore is a leading manufacturer of high flex-life cables and cable assemblies for demanding environments now offers GORE™ High Flex Flat Cable and GORE™ Trackless Cable with no miminum order quantities and 5 day lead times. Gore's new on-line cable design tool provides easy step-by-step instructions to configure cables from standard components, and simplifies the cable design process by generating 3D downloadable CAD models.

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