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 Rust-free brakes
This company’s brakes have new friction elements that eliminate rust. Friction material composition and surface coatings have been developed to provide a rust-free surface treatment that enhances durability and appearance while avoiding corrosion-related brake locking. As designs require increasingly smaller drive packages, demands are increased concomitantly on the holding brake to produce more torque for its size. These aggressive surface coatings increase friction, thereby allowing smaller elements to provide equal performance to their larger counterparts — without increasing cost.
Stromag Inc, Dayton, OH. www.rsleads.com/304df-197
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 Web-based motion control
The RMC 100 family of web-based motion controllers uses an interactive Configuration Tool accessible via the company’s website. The family offers five communications modules supporting over twenty-five protocols and eight interface modules to connect to a wide variety of axis types. Servo, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic or stepper applications can be accommodated with or without feedback. Mix-and-match capability for the interface modules results in over 500 possible configurations for 2 to 8 axles.
Delta Computer Systems Inc, Vancouver, WA. www.rsleads.com/304df-198
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 Semiconductor servo
Suited for semiconductor applications, the zero-maintenance Goldline DDR system consists of a servomotor and Servostar CD series digital amplifier. These motors extend the peak torque capability up to 100 lb-ft and continuous torque up to 250 lb-ft. Eliminating the need, cost and space for a transformer in most applications, 480 VAC versions are available. Simplified construction, reduced parts and direct coupling eliminates problems associated with belts and gearboxes while providing a cleaner mechanical assembly. The large diameter, short length and high number of magnetic poles achieve very high torque density.
Kollmorgen, Radford, VA. www.rsleads.com/304df-202
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 Automation control
Combining Microsoft embedded operating systems with this company’s TwinCAT CE PLC and motion control software, the CX1000 Automation Control is a modular, DIN-rail mounted industrial PC suitable for use in various industrial control and machine tool applications. It is rated to operate in ambient temperatures up to 130°F without forced cooling. With its runtime system, the PLC can handle up to four PLC tasks and run 1000 PLC commands in 52 µsec. An application programmer can develop and test sequential programs on a desktop PC for later Ethernet download.
Beckoff USA, Minneapolis, MN. www.rsleads.com/304df-199
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 Servo gearmotor
This company’s servo gearmotor features a low backlash, singles stage gearbox integrated with a high performance servomotor, with lifetime lubrication. It is available in 55, 70 and 100 mm frame sizes with 2 defined gear ratios per frame size, combined with 4 motor stack lengths. The integrated design minimizes size and weight. Elimination of couplings also reduces drive train inertia, offering higher throughputs and productivity. A special gear tool manufacturing process enables smooth gear movement and provides nominal efficiencies up to 98%. A special membrane keeps internal pressure constant, thereby reducing contamination.
Moog Inc, East Aurora, NY. www.rsleads.com/304df-203
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