For linear motion applications such as pick-and-place, series GC and GS pneumatic guided actuators provide high positioning accuracy. Actuators feature standard industrial bearings, piston magnets, and optional sensors that are widely available. Mechanical collars ease stroke adjustment. The GC series is designed for simple “push” operations. The GS series have superior rigidity and accuracy. This series comes standard with integrated shock absorbers and infinite stroke adjustment. Both models are available in three sizes: ¾-in. bore with 8-in. stroke; 1-1/16 –in. bore with 12-in. stroke; and 1½-in. bore with 16-in. stroke. The precision-machined body and tool plates on the actuators have key slots and a universal mounting hole pattern for easy precise mounting.
Humphrey Products Co, Kalamazoo, MI. www.rsleads.com/206df-200
Displacement transducers. At 40% shorter than other LVDTs with the same measuring range, the WA-Electronic series of inductive displacement transducers can handle up to 150°C, in harsh industrial environments and wash-down situations.
HBM Inc, Marlborough, MA. www.rsleads.com/206df-201
Miniature position transducers. Series D60, D61 and D62 digital output position transducers offer measurement ranges up to 43 in. Initial applications for these high-res string encoders include machine control and medical device feedback.
Space Age Control, Palmdale, CA. www.rsleads.com/206df-202
Custom actuators. This company’s engineers offer their expertise in designing and assembling precision positioning systems. They combine their CagedBall design with expertise in structural design and finite element analysis. Three levels of design services are available: custom, modified standard and semi-standard. For severe corrosive environments, options include stainless steel components to chrome plating.
THK America Inc, Schaumburg, IL. www.rsleads.com/206df-203
Linear position sensor. Designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and actuators, the DC-operated HydraStar variable inductance, non-contact position sensor is capable of measuring 2- to 24-in. in pressures up to 3500 psi.
Sentech Inc, North Hills, PA. www.rsleads.com/206df-204
Encoders. Synthesizing custom-designed OPTO-AIC technology with a modular mechanical design, the CoreTech encoder line offers incremental and absolute encoder solutions with different mechanical interfaces, housing styles and resolutions.
Stegmann, Dayton, OH. www.rsleads.com/206df-205
Position scanning.The LS-1M100 high-speed, high-precision 2D laser scanner system is suited for PC board manufacturing, particularly in portable electronic devices. The unit features a high scanning angle of 25 degrees with rotor inertia of 35.3 g-cm², providing a positioning resolution of 0.02 arc-seconds or less. The ultra-compact design controls the laser beam’s scanning in miniaturized environments.
Canon Semiconductor Division, Lake Success, NY. www.rsleads.com/206df-206
Linear solenoid. Model SD1240N pull-type linear DC sole-noid features a rugged D-type 2-piece frame for extra rigidity and double mounting surfaces. IT is rated at 84 oz maximum force at a 0.08-in. stroke (10% duty cycle).
Bicron Electronics, Canaan, CT. www.rsleads.com/206df-207
Short-stroke actuators. This line of miniature, short-stroke hydraulic actuators features threaded bodies that isolate lines and fittings from work areas in limited spaces. Force output ranges from 1 to 3 tons in five standard models rated at 3,000 psi.
Mack Corp, Flagstaff, AZ. www.rsleads.com/206df-208
6-axis positioning. Designed for fiber-optic assembly applications, the SixShooter compact 6-axis positioning system consists of 3 dual-axis modules, including a patented vertical elevator stage: Y-axis with an integrated Y, theta rotary axis; an integral compounded XZ horizontal dual axis stage; topeed with a dual tilt ZX Phi Tilt stage. All axes are equipped with high translation speedservo drives and digital servo control for short settling time.
NUTEC Components Inc, Deer Park, NY. www.rsleads.com/206df-209
Absolute encoder. The ProCoder multi-turn absolute optical rotary encoder employs a modular bus cover that allows the freely programmable controller to integrate easily into a variety of popular bus systems and operates at –20 to 85°C.
Baumer Electric, Southington, CT. www.rsleads.com/206df-210
Linear actuators. The CATR modular range electromechanical linear actuators are designed to be custom-built using standard internal and external components, such as standard sliding screw, high-speed ACME screw and high-load ball screw.
SKF Motion Technologies, Bethlehem, PA. www.rsleads.com/206df-211
Self-centering encoder. Model 121 self-centering modular encoder requires no calibration, gapping or special tools to install. Its all-metal construction will not warp or deflect. Up to 12-pole commutation and extended temperature range up to 100°C are available. These modular encoders are compact and can be incorporated easily into basic motor designs, with increased reliability in fielded applications than comparable products.
Encoder Products Co, Sandpoint, ID. www.rsleads.com/206df-212
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Displacement transducers. At 40% shorter than other LVDTs with the same measuring range, the WA-Electronic series of inductive displacement transducers can handle up to 150°C, in harsh industrial environments and wash-down situations.
HBM Inc, Marlborough, MA. 
Miniature position transducers. Series D60, D61 and D62 digital output position transducers offer measurement ranges up to 43 in. Initial applications for these high-res string encoders include machine control and medical device feedback.
Space Age Control, Palmdale, CA. 
Custom actuators. This company’s engineers offer their expertise in designing and assembling precision positioning systems. They combine their CagedBall design with expertise in structural design and finite element analysis. Three levels of design services are available: custom, modified standard and semi-standard. For severe corrosive environments, options include stainless steel components to chrome plating.
THK America Inc, Schaumburg, IL. 
Linear position sensor. Designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and actuators, the DC-operated HydraStar variable inductance, non-contact position sensor is capable of measuring 2- to 24-in. in pressures up to 3500 psi.
Sentech Inc, North Hills, PA. 
Encoders. Synthesizing custom-designed OPTO-AIC technology with a modular mechanical design, the CoreTech encoder line offers incremental and absolute encoder solutions with different mechanical interfaces, housing styles and resolutions.
Stegmann, Dayton, OH. 
Position scanning.The LS-1M100 high-speed, high-precision 2D laser scanner system is suited for PC board manufacturing, particularly in portable electronic devices. The unit features a high scanning angle of 
25 degrees with rotor inertia of 35.3 g-cm², providing a positioning resolution of 0.02 arc-seconds or less. The ultra-compact design controls the laser beam’s scanning in miniaturized environments.
Canon Semiconductor Division, Lake Success, NY. 
Linear solenoid. Model SD1240N pull-type linear DC sole-noid features a rugged D-type 2-piece frame for extra rigidity and double mounting surfaces. IT is rated at 84 oz maximum force at a 0.08-in. stroke (10% duty cycle).
Bicron Electronics, Canaan, CT. 
Short-stroke actuators. This line of miniature, short-stroke hydraulic actuators features threaded bodies that isolate lines and fittings from work areas in limited spaces. Force output ranges from 1 to 3 tons in five standard models rated at 3,000 psi.
Mack Corp, Flagstaff, AZ. 
6-axis positioning. Designed for fiber-optic assembly applications, the SixShooter compact 6-axis positioning system consists of 3 dual-axis modules, including a patented vertical elevator stage: Y-axis with an integrated 
Y, theta rotary axis; an integral compounded XZ horizontal dual axis stage; topeed with a dual tilt 
ZX Phi Tilt stage. All axes are equipped with high translation speedservo drives and digital servo control for short settling time.
NUTEC Components Inc, Deer Park, NY. 
Absolute encoder. The ProCoder multi-turn absolute optical rotary encoder employs a modular bus cover that allows the freely programmable controller to integrate easily into a variety of popular bus systems and operates at –20 to 85°C.
Baumer Electric, Southington, CT. 
Linear actuators. The CATR modular range electromechanical linear actuators are designed to be custom-built using standard internal and external components, such as standard sliding screw, high-speed ACME screw and high-load ball screw.
SKF Motion Technologies, Bethlehem, PA. 
Self-centering encoder. Model 121 self-centering modular encoder requires no calibration, gapping or special tools to install. Its all-metal construction will not warp or deflect. Up to 12-pole commutation and extended temperature range up to 100°C are available. These modular encoders are compact and can be incorporated easily into basic motor designs, with increased reliability in fielded applications than comparable products.
Encoder Products Co, Sandpoint, ID.