High-speed actuator
KLM actuator achieves high accuracy with an optic linear encoder, caged ball LM guide, and linear motor.
Features & benefits
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Operates at speeds to 2 m/sec and accelerations to 4.7 g
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Direct drive and fully closed control
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Positioning accuracy of 10 µm/500 mm and positioning repeatability of ±0.3 µm
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Synthetic resin cage with curvature cradles each ball and separates it from the next
THK America Inc.
Schaumburg, Ill.
(800) 763-5459
www.thk.com
Circle 171
Bearing greases
Isoflex LDS 18 special A and NBU 15 withstand high speeds and offer corrosion protection and resistance to oxidation, aging, and water.
Features & benefits
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LDS 18 is light; used for long term and low noise at low temperatures and high speeds
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Biodegradable LDS 18 consists of ester oil, mineral oil, and lithium soap
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NBU 15 offers high pressure absorption on high-speed plain and rolling bearings
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NBU is resistant to wear and ambient media; contains ester oil, synthetic hydrocarbon oil, mineral oil, and barium complex soap
Klüber Lubrication
Londonderry, N.H.
(603) 647-4104
www.kluber.com
Circle 172
Brushless motor
EC-10 brushless motor is compact, electrically commutated for long life, and available with or without hall effect sensors for fast-running, high-powered applications.
Features & benefits
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Speeds to 80,000 rpm
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Continuous output power of 8 W
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Neodymium magnets provide mechanical time constant of 3.5 msec
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Coils on outside of rotor provide heat dissipation and high overload capability
Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, Mass.
(650) 697-9614
www.maxonmotorusa.com
Circle 173
Linear slides
Screw-driven RGS 10000 slides offer high linear speeds, accurate positioning, and long life because they are not limited by critical screw speed.
Features & benefits
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Handle dynamic axial loads to 100 lb at speeds of more than 60 in./sec
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0.100, 0.200, 0.500, and 1-in. standard leads
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Precision aluminum guide and carriage
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Compact, self-contained, and backlash and maintenance-free
Kerk Motion Products
Hollis, N.H.
(603) 465-7227
www.kerkmotion.com
Circle 174
Magnetic rotary sensors
New 13-bit magnetic rotary sensors provide zero-wear operation at high speeds with multiple outputs and choice of chip, chip-on-board, or ready-to-mount models.
Features & benefits
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8,192 counts/rev
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0.3° positioning accuracy at high acceleration/deceleration with speeds to 30,000 rpm
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Solid-state, non-contact design with integrated circuit chip senses position of separate two-pole permanent magnet
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Absolute, incremental, analog, digital, and simultaneous SSI and incremental outputs
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-40° to 125° C; resist shock and vibration
Renishaw Inc.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
(847) 286-9953
www.renishaw.com
Circle 175
