Products

Linear guides

Type RSR1M and RSR2M linear motion guides are just a few millimeters in width.

Features & benefits

RSR1M rail is 1 mm wide; RSR2M is 2 to 4 mm wide
Minimal rolling resistance; four-way equal load ratings
Martensitic stainless-steel blocks, rails, and balls withstand harsh environments
Heights range from 2.5 to 4 mm; block widths from 4 to 10 mm; block lengths from 6.2 to 17 mm
Load ratings from 37 to 307 N (dynamic) and from 58 to 435 N (static)

THK America Inc.
Schaumburg, Ill.
(847) 310-1111
www.thk.com
Circle 211

Digital controller card

VT-HACD-1 digital amplifier accepts analog voltage/current and digital SSI or incremental feedback with algorithms for controlling electrohydraulic drives.

Features & benefits

Used as a closed-loop control card or command-value generator
Pre-programmed for servo and proportional valves with 32 predefined function blocks
Supports six software-switchable analog inputs and three outputs, eight programmable digital inputs, and seven configurable digital outputs

Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Lehigh Valley, Pa.
(610) 694-8298
www.boschrexroth-us.com
Circle 212

Linear stages

The FB series stage utilizes ceramic servomotors and comes in many sizes.

Features & benefits

Slides from 50 to 150 mm wide
Based on crossed roller bearings; contain a non-contact linear encoder
Position resolution ranges from 1 m to 10 nm
Compatible with single and multiaxis configurations with xy or xyz mounting options
Vacuum rated and non-magnetic versions available

Nanomotion Inc.
Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
(800) 821-6266
www.nanomotion.com
Circle 213

Single-piece flexible couplings

Single-piece couplings compensate for mechanical movement irregularities such as angular and skewed misalignment, parallel offset, and axial motion.

Features & benefits

⅜ to 3 in. OD; 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 mm available
Made from aluminum or stainless steel
No maintenance, backlash, or lubrication
Provide constant rotational velocity and smooth bearing loads

Helical Products Co. Inc.
Santa Maria, Calif.
(805) 928-3851
www.heli-cal.com
Circle 215

Compact position sensors

TEX series of position sensors combine a compact housing — 18 mm diameter — with pressure equalization.

Features & benefits

Stroke lengths to 300 mm
Linearity of ±0.05%; resolution better than 0.01 mm
Pivot heads provide a large angle of free movement to eliminate side-load error
Operating life of up to 20 million movements

Novotechnik US Inc.
Southborough, Mass.
(508) 485-2244
www. novotechnik.com
Circle 214

Helical planetary gearheads

Helical planetary precision gearheads attach directly to servo and stepper motors.

Features & benefits

Planet carrier; input and output sealing design
Heat and surface-treated
Black anodized aluminum or epoxy-coated housings; stainless-steel gearhead parts

Boston Gear, div. of Altra Industrial Motion
Quincy, Mass.
(888) 999-9860
www.bostongear.com
Circle 216

Interface box

EIB 192 external interface box changes signals from analog to digital.

Features & benefits

Input frequency is less than or equal to 400 kHz
Converts sine/cosine signals to EnDat 2.2
Lets incremental encoders with 1-Vpp signals be used as part of an absolute system

Heidenhain Corp.
Schaumburg, Ill.
(847) 490-1191
www.heidenhain.com
Circle 217

Ring slide and track system

HDRT heavy-duty system combines flexibility and function of the PRT ring track system with size and strength of the HDS slide system.

Features & benefits

Supports loads up to 40 kN
Single edge rings from 512 to 1656 mm diameter, with optional integral gear
Internal and external V rings suit three bearing sizes and two lubricators; available in seven sizes, and two precision grades
High-strength aluminum alloy fixed center or bogie carriages are available with 64 or 95 mm diameter; 120 mm optional

Bishop-Wisecarver Corp.
Pittsburg, Calif.
(888) 580-8272
www.bwc.com
Circle 218

Bus terminal controllers

BX9000 bus terminal controller is DIN rail mountable, with direct connection to bus terminal I/O system of more than 180 terminal designs.

Features & benefits

256 Kbyte program memory and a 256 Kbyte data memory
Display has 2 lines of 16 characters each and joystick switch for user interaction or diagnostic information
Interfaces with ModbusTCP, ADS/TCP, ADS/UDP, BootP, DHCP, SNTP, and SMTP
RS232 and RS232/RS485 serial interfaces are integrated for programming and connecting more serial devices

Beckhoff Automation LLC
Burnsville, Minn.
(952) 890-0000
www.beckhoffautomation.com
Circle 219

Programming software

LabView 8.20 graphical programming system supports text-based math with MathScript, improves control design and simulation performance, and accelerates development of real-time system prototypes.

Features & benefits

Allows mix-and-match of m-files and LabView scripts
Incorporates algorithms from standard math packages such as Maple, Mathcad, and Scilab
Improves PID and advanced control bandwidth by a factor of 19 and execution of simulations by a factor of nine
Integrates control algorithms and plant models from third-party platforms
FPGA Wizard automatically generates I/O code and timing structures for quick prototype designs

National Instruments Corp.
Austin, Tex.
(800) 258-7022
www.ni.com
Circle 220

Anti-backlash nuts

C-series nuts optimize system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque.

Features & benefits

Eliminate clearance between threads of nut and threads of leadscrew
Eliminate backlash by pushing two nuts away from each other
Self-lubricating polyacetal and precision-rolled 303 stainless-steel screw material provides smooth operation
Available in many diameters and leads

Haydon Switch & Instrument Inc.
Waterbury, Conn.
(203) 756-7441
www.hsi-inc.com
Circle 221