Design by objective: LIFETIME & RELIABILITY

Oct. 1, 2005
Servo welding actuator SW series servo welding actuators extend service life to more than 10 million cycles (roller screw models) and 5 million cycles

Servo welding actuator

SW series servo welding actuators extend service life to more than 10 million cycles (roller screw models) and 5 million cycles (ball screws).

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 8-pole Nd-Fe-B hollow-core rotor with skewed stator laminations offers low cogging torque
  • Force repeatability of ±3% over millions of weld cycles, with field results of ±1.5% independent of position
  • Weld force to 2,500 lb and peak force of 4,400 lb
  • 6 in. stroke

TOL-O-MATIC INC.
Hamel, Minn.
(800) 328-2174
www.tolomatic.comCircle 178

Shock absorbers

Xtreme series shock absorbers offer high energy capacity and reliability for safely and efficiently decelerating loads.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Adjustable and non-adjustable units in ¾ to 1⅛ in. bores and stroke lengths to 6 in.
  • One-piece cylinder construction with solid back-end for high energy performance
  • Designed for maximum cycle life to increase productivity
  • Integrated positive stop provides reliable positioning for moving loads

ENIDINE INC.
Orchard Park, N.Y.
(716) 662-1900
www.enidine.comCircle 179

Gear drive lubricant

GMax 6000 enclosed gear drive lubricant provides wear protection, thermal and oxidation stability, and extended operating life.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Extends operating life to 15,000 hr between changes
  • Operating temperature of -30° to 235° F reduces seasonal changeouts
  • Available as factory fill on all company gear drives

FALK CORP.
Milwaukee, Wis.
(414) 937-4686
www.falkcorp.com
Circle 180

Shaft grounding brush

Aegis SGR shaft grounding brushes prevent electrical damage to ac motor bearings and extend motor life by safely channeling harmful shaft currents to ground.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 9 sizes for NEMA motors ranging from 1 to 150 hp with shaft diameters of 0.775 to 2.395 in.
  • Conductive microfibers work without friction and wear, lasting the life of the motor
  • Unaffected by dirt, grease, and contaminants

ELECTRO STATIC TECHNOLOGY
Mechanic Falls, Maine
(866) 738-1857
www.est-aegis.com
Circle 181

Mini screwrails

Mini ScrewRails are designed for semiconductor manufacturing applications, offering quick set-up, ease of operation, accuracy, and reliability.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 3.75 in. O.D.
  • Available with many screw leads in standard and self-compensating anti-backlash assemblies
  • Precision rolled leadscrew, sealed bearings, concentric steel guide rail, integrated nut/bushing
  • Kerkote TFE coating minimizes drag torque and extends wear life

KERK MOTION PRODUCTS INC.
Hollis, N.H.
(603) 465-7227
www.kerkmotion.com
Circle 182

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