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Selecting gearboxes for servo motors

Selecting gearboxes for servo motors

Servo gearboxes differ from standard industrial gearboxes in that they are designed to operate with higher peak input speeds together with a wide operating range. Other factors such as low inertia, backlash and exact numeric ratios can also be important. A common choice to be paired up with servo motors is the planetary design which has compact dimensions and high performance. However planetary is not the only option and other factors such as the mounting arrangement can lead to selection of alternatives. They key decision factors here are the required torques, gear ratio, level of backlash that is acceptable and the mounting configuration.

22nd November 2015
Geared motors key in new seismometer design

Geared motors key in new seismometer design

Unbelievable precision is being achieved with the latest high performance seismometers from Swiss company Streckeisen. Micro geared motors make an important contribution to making these highly sensitive sensors carry out their work reliably.

22nd November 2015
How efficient are your motors really?

How efficient are your motors really?

Around the world, legislation relating to electric motor efficiency is tightening in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions and damage to the environment. However, far less attention is paid to some of the practicalities. Lucie Hodkova of Exico looks at how best to determine the efficiency of an installed motor.

22nd November 2015
A smart solution for a complex product

A smart solution for a complex product

Based in Devon and part of the CliniMed group of companies, CareFlex has produced specialist seating in the UK since 1995. Recognising that each user has specific and problematical needs, the innovative specialist makes seating for a range of people with different requirements. This includes those recovering after a fall and those with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. The company has a clear understanding of the challenges in balancing comfort, pressure relief, posture control and independence.

22nd November 2015
Ball transfer units improved

Ball transfer units improved

Alwayse Engineering has announced performance improvements across its range of Mini Ball Transfer Units, including reduced friction, increased longevity and greater capability in all orientations. For some units, the load capacity has also been increased by 50% from 10kg to 15kg.

22nd November 2015
Modular and stackable recording system

Modular and stackable recording system

If you want a compact and easy to use measurement and recording system, where it’s simple to add channels and where the expansion modules all snap together to form a single handy unit, then look no further than the Kyowa EDX-10A from Sensors UK.

22nd November 2015
Lightweight and versatile alternative to corrugated tube

Lightweight and versatile alternative to corrugated tube

Igus has extended its range of energy supply systems with the introduction of ‘e-skin’, which provides a lightweight, versatile alternative to conventional corrugated tubes. The easy-to-open hose is suitable for a variety of delicate applications, where demands on the energy supply systems are not particularly high, and can even be used in the clean-room for short unsupported lengths.

22nd November 2015
ElectroCraft launches Hansen motors in Europe

ElectroCraft launches Hansen motors in Europe

Following its acquisition of Hansen Corporation, ElectroCraft is now releasing the full range of Hansen products in Europe, including a variety of DC motors synchronous motors and clock movements. 

22nd November 2015
iTrak transport solution from Rockwell Automation

iTrak transport solution from Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation’s iTRAK is a modular, scalable motion control system that provides independent control of multiple magnetically propelled movers on a track. The simple configuration and patented pitch-less technology solves different motion and speed needs. It enables production/handling systems and assembly lines to be readily designed with the aid of a number of accurately positioned carriages.

22nd November 2015
Improved transport system for heavy duty applications

Improved transport system for heavy duty applications

HepcoMotion has brought its own expertise in guidance systems to complement the Beckhoff linear motor transport system. The upgraded transport system uses HepcoMotion’s PRT2 and 1-Track guidance systems to work with Beckhoff’s XTS circuit linear system to meet the needs of higher duty XTS applications where motion profiles and long term durability requirements are particularly demanding.

22nd November 2015
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