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MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, SERVO2GO, JVL, H2W TECHNOLOGIES, DANAHER MOTION, STEINMEYER, MICROMO and other Motion Control Componet Manufacturers
Updated 1-10-2010
“Compact New 12 Volt DC Gearmotor Develops 375 LB-IN. Torque at 103 RPM” from Midwest Motion Products (MMP)!
"“Powerful, 3/4 HP‟ Unit provides benefits for battery powered Electric Vehicles , Robotics & Automation Applications ”"
Midwest Motion Products of Watertown, Minnesota, is pleased to announce the release of a new motion control DC Gear Motor, the Model No. MMP-D40-675A-12V GP81-019. Accepting any 12 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust Gear Motor measures just 4.0” (max) Diameter, by 11.5” long, and has a keyed output shaft of 1 9mm diameter by 40mm long. Easy mounting is accomplished with 4 “facemount” M 6 threaded holes, equally spaced on a 65mm Dia. B.C. The output of this reversible gearmotor is rated for 385 IN LBS continuous torque, at 103 RPM, and 1065 IN LBS Peak. Despite its compact size, and weight of approximately 12 pounds, it ’s an efficient design, requiring just 57 Amps at 12 Volts DC to generate its Full Load Torque. That translates into long life battery charge, relative to the power available, very LOW NOISE operation, and lower cost drive electronics. Motor windings for 24v, 36v, 48v, 60v & 90 Volts are available. This unique design is rated at an “IP 54” protection level for operation in harsh environments. The Gearmotor Design is Encoder Compatible, and the series can also be fitted with a 12V Failsafe Brake. Both options are readily available, in limited Quantities. Samples are available FROM STOCK for rapid prototyping needs. An up to date listing of Finished Products available from Stock can be found at http://www.midwestmotion.com/inventory.pdf ... Typical options available from the company include Servo Motors with integral Optical Encoders, Failsafe Brakes, Analog Tachometers, and Planetary Gearheads, with standard ratios ranging from 3:1 to 2653:1, and standard or low backlash precision gearing available. Motor Winding Options include 24V, 36V, 48V, 60V and 90 Volts DC. The company offers a variety of standard ancillary equipment including DC power supplies, DC Servomotors, PWM Servo Amplifiers, Motor Speed Controls, Linear Actuators and a wide variety of DC gear-motors. Custom Motor Shaft and mounting configurations are also available. Typical applications include Battery Operated Motors & E.V. drives, Medical, Mobility / Accessibility products, Robotics & Automation including (Military) Unmanned Guided Vehicles, Solar Tracking Equipment, Actuators, Packaging & Labeling Machines, Metalworking Machines, and many other applications requiring precise motion control.
The company offers a variety of standard ancillary equipment including DC power supplies, DC Servomotors, PWM Servo Amplifiers, Motor Speed Controls, Linear Actuators and a wide variety of DC gear-motors. Custom Motor Shaft and mounting configurations are also available. Typical applications include Battery Operated Robots & E.V. drives, Medical, Mobility / Accessibility products, Robotics & Automation including (Military) Unmanned Guided Vehicles, Solar Tracking Equipment, Actuators, Packaging & Labeling Machines, Metalworking Machines, and many other applications requiring precise motion control.
For further details, please contact:
Randy Cordes, Sales & Service
Midwest Motion Products 10761 Ahern Avenue SE, Watertown, MN. 55388
New Motorized Rotary Stage From Servo2Go Features Compact Design!
Greenville, DE- Servo2Go has just added a new high performance rotary stage to its broad range of positioning systems.
Manufactured by Zaber Technologies Inc., the new T-RS60 rotary stage provides precise, continuous 360° rotation in a compact package. The robust bearing design allows the stage to handle up to 45 kg (99 lb) of load. A precision worm gear provides a 120:1 ratio allowing a stage resolution of 0.00023°. The built-in controller makes set-up a snap: just connect the stage to a computer and it is ready to use.
Zaber's T-RS Series of precision motorized rotary stages are stepper motor driven, worm gear rotary stages capable of a full 360° rotation. Each rotary stage has an integrated microstepping stepper motor controller, offering high resolution daisy-chainable operation. RoHS Status: Compliant .
Zaber’s T-RS60 rotation stage provides precise, continuous 360° rotation in a compact package. The compact bearing design allows the stage to handle up to 45 kg (99 lb) of load. A precision worm gear provides a 120:1 ratio allowing a stage resolution of 0.00023 deg. The built-in controller makes set-up a snap; just plug it into a computer and it is ready to use.
For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com
New: EPLAN-Macros for JVL-Products!
Electro configuration made easy!
Birkerød, Denmark, For some time, JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, manufacturer of integrated servo and stepper motors has provided 3D data in all major CAD formats of all JVL catalogue products. To facilitate mechanical design, this CAD data has been freely available for download from www.jvl.dk. Now, the company also supports the users of electrical engineering software EPLAN P8.
Planners and designers can now freely download EPlan macros of JVL products to implement in their construction. The macros contain all necessary graphical, technical and commercial information for electro-technical design and documentation. In contrast to previous procedure, the result is significant time- and cost savings for the user. With full redundancy-free data, a smooth transition of various engineering phases, such as pre-and detailed planning, documentation or even maintenance is guaranteed — shortening project duration and increasing quality.
Whether technical macros for schematic capture, order codes for procurement, or thumbnails etc. are required, everything can be done via drag & drop into the CAE project. This free service is available to all users of EPLAN P8.
And since the commercial database is directly integrated in the database of the software, the use of the existing coupling of ERP systems to manage the article can be continued.
New, Fully Sealed, “POTTED” Speed Controls for Battery Powered Motion Control Applications from Midwest Motion Products (MMP)!
Midwest Motion Products of Watertown, Minnesota, is pleased to announce the release of the new motion control "MMP 25A-12V ” Motor Speed Control Module. This unique Modular design, a solid state PWM switching device, provides unidirectional DC Motor Speed control, and is ideal for all battery-powered applications that require adjustable speed of a DC Motor or Gear Motor... Able to deliver 25 Amps continuous current at 12 V DC, this c ompac t (1 x 2 x 4 ”) control delivers the current required to power most Brushed DC Motors, by delivering 300 watts of continuous output power.
Now, along with the latest environmental design enhancements, this device is capable of delivering up to 40 Amps of PEAK (momentary) current, for a PEAK output power capacity of 480 Watts. The design is fully encapsulated (potted) enabling it to meet the "IP-66" standard rating for resistance to the elements and harsh environments. The outer casing is brushed aluminum, and two1/4” (6.35mm) diameter thru-holes are provided for easy mounting to any flat (heatsinking) surface.
A set of 7 “Quick Connect” terminals is provided for connecting to power, motor leads, and a potentiometer, one of which is provided with each unit. This design is also capable of accepting a 5-0 VDC Analog Command Signal. The MMP 25A-12V has been designed to be compatible with any of the Company’s 12V DC Motors and Gearmotors, for successful operation in numerous applications that include Grounds-Keeping Equipment, Agricultural, Hydrogen Generators, Sign Motion, Pop-up Training Targets, Power Winches, Robotics, Portable Iinstruments, Air Moving devices, Automated Guided Vehicles, Ventilators, Compressors, Pumps, Conveyors, RV/Trailer Range Hoods, Food Processing, Automotive & Transportation Industry, Chemical Feeders, Pumps, Gear Motors, Wire Feeders, Photo Processing, Paper Processing, Hose & Cable take-up Reels, and Vibratory Feeders.
The company offers a variety of standard ancillary equipment including DC power supplies, DC Servomotors, PWM Servo Amplifiers, Motor Speed Controls, Linear Actuators and a wide variety of DC gear-motors. Custom Motor Shaft and mounting configurations are also available. Typical applications include Battery Operated Robots & E.V. drives, Medical, Mobility / Accessibility products, Robotics & Automation including (Military) Unmanned Guided Vehicles, Solar Tracking Equipment, Actuators, Packaging & Labeling Machines, Metalworking Machines, and many other applications requiring precise motion control.
For further details, please contact:
Randy Cordes, Sales & Service
Midwest Motion Products 10761 Ahern Avenue SE, Watertown, MN. 55388
Birkerød, Denmark and Morrow, OH (USA) -- JVL, now represented in Ohio, USA, presents a step motor controller with RS485 and CANbus serial interface. 8 IO´s can be configured as inputs, outputs, or analogue input that can be controlled via a nanoPLC and MacTalk graphic programming. The very compact 57x57mm PCB contains everything required to solve a modern control task either as a stand-alone controller or controlled from a PLC or PC via serial commands or IO. MODBUS RTU and CANopen give the possibility for easy and fast connection to a PLC. For PC or IPC an ActiveX/OCX driver is available for simple interfacing to LABview, Excel, VB or other Windows programs. The SMC75 uses the same protocol as the MAC motors and can therefore be connected to the same RS485 bus system.
• NanoPLC with 8 IO at 24V
• RS485 up to 962 kbit
• CANopen DSP 402
• MODBUS RTU
• Resolution 1600 step/rev.
• Pulse/Direction mode
• Supply 12-48V DC
• Motor current 0-3Amp RMS
• Dual supply for safe emergency stop
• ActiveX/OCX driver available
The PCB can be built into a separate instrument or mounted directly on the back of the motor thus providing a cost-effective solution. Alternatively it can be delivered by JVL in a box with cables or M12 connectors, for mounting in a bottom plate or DIN rails.
Low Cost, High Performance, Industry Standard, Air Bearing Linear Stepper Motors For New and Existing Applications from H2W Technology
Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA — Choose an easily integrated, low cost, high performance, 2-phase or 4-phase, linear stepper motor from H2W Technologies to improve the performance of an existing motion control system or create a new high speed, high accuracy system. These, compact, industry standard, “12 lb. Linear Steppers” (53 N continuous Force, 16 lbs, 71 N peak force) travel at 80 in/sec. [2 m/sec.], with 1 micron [0.00004 in.] resolution, and can operate in any axis. Additionally, these “12 lb. Linear Steppers” feature 1G acceleration and are the ideal choice for any of the following: New and existing gantry robots, pick-and-place systems, wire bonders, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, medical, and other precision robotic applications.
Available with a hard chrome, solid or hollow “platen” (track) in lengths up to 144 inches (3.65 meters), longer travels can be achieved by supplying the platens in sections, the H2W Technologies, industry standard, “12 lb. Linear Stepper” is capable of very precise position, velocity and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. The resolution of these 2-phase or 4-phase motors is determined by the driver. One full step equals .010 in. [250 microns] and one microstep equals .00004 in. [1 micron]. Ideal for open loop positioning applications with moderate payloads, the “12 lb. Linear Stepper” can also be operated as a brushless linear servo with up to 5 Gs of acceleration and no loss of accuracy.
Capable of generating 12 lbs. [53 N] of continuous force these single axis linear steppers have a forcer [motor], air bearings, side guide bearings, and platen [track] integrated into a compact, low-profile, package. The forcer connects to a motion control system via flying leads or “D” connector. Multiple forcers can operate on a single platen at the same time. Linear steppers can also be custom designed to meet a particular application’s requirements. Complete motion control packages including and indexer and driver for open loop operation or encoder, motion controller, and driver for closed loop brushless servo motor operation are available from H2W Technologies.
H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.
Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.
With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.
For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 28310-C Avenue Crocker, Valencia, CA 91355; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-702-9348, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com
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Danaher Motion Introduces the Motion Resource Center!
Danaher Motion -- Every solution requires the right tools to get the job done correctly.
Danaher Motion has created a motion control web page with descriptions and access to motor sizing/selection software, on-line servo technology database, an engineering toolbar for various calculations and more. The site even has more details concerning a Motion Control Handbook that will be a great resource even when a computer with web access is available. To access these tools Click Here
Motioneering® Application: This Windows®-based motor-sizing program takes a systems approach to the selection of brushless, DC servomotor, stepper motors and drives. It uses a project concept for the collection and saving of multiple axes of load information. This provides the user the flexibility to sum the effects of multiple axes of motion for power supply and shunt regeneration sizing. Click Here
Engineering Calculation Toolbar: You’ll quickly find this to be an indispensable tool to calculate key variables in your motion control application. The toolbar is easy to use and will always be right there where you need it. Toolbar Features Include: - unit conversion; - densities of materials; - 28 parameters, hundreds of units; - intertial calculations; ... and much, much more! Click Here
NEW MINATURE BALL SCREW SERIES FROM STEINMEYER!
BURLINGTON,MA, November 12, 2009 --Steinmeyer, Inc. has announced a new product addition to its extensive line of miniature motion control ball screws. These 5mm diameter screws are the perfect solution in applications such as micromanipulators, miniature robotics and compact actuators! Available in four nut styles, series 1112 single nut with connecting thread without wipers, series 1412 is a single nut with double flange and wipers on both ends, series 1214 is a cylindrical nut without wipers and series 2422 is our “quiet line” series, with a single nut that uses end-cap ball returns manufactured from plastic rather than metal tubes, making the screw virtually noiseless! All are available with leads ranging from 0.5 mm-3 mm and offer a maximum speed of 4500 RPM.
The Steinmeyer group is comprised of two manufacturing divisions located in Germany. August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (located in Albstadt) has been setting standards for high precision ball screws for over 40 years and prides itself on high quality, innovative designs to meet demanding customer requirements. Our Feinmess Dresden (FMD) division has been producing an extensive line of high precision positioning systems for well over 130 years.
For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1-781-273-6220 or e-mail John Skaltsas at jskaltsas@steinmeyer.com or visit the Steinmeyer FMD group at: www.steinmeyer.com
New Powerful Ethernet I/O Controller Features Compact Size & Low-cost From Servo2Go!
Greenville, DE — Servo2Go.com has just added a remarkable new addition to its broad range of high performance cost effective ethernet based I/O controllers.
The RIO-471x0 from Galil Motion Control of Rocklin, CA is an intelligent input and output controller for the Ethernet and can communicate with multiple devices including other RIO controllers, PLCs, and Galil's Ethernet motion controllers. The RIO-471x0 contains a fast RISC processor for handling I/O logic and is programmed using Galil's easy-to-use, two-letter command language. A software tool is available for converting standard relay ladder logic into Galil RIO code. The RIO provides numerous analog and digital I/O plus intelligence in a cost-effective, compact package.
Each RIO-47100 unit is self-contained with numerous analog and digital I/O including: 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 16 optically isolated inputs, 8 high-power isolated outputs and 8 low-power isolated outputs. Multiple RIO-471x0 units can be distributed on an Ethernet network allowing I/O expansion.
Like all Galil controllers, programming the RIO-471x0 is simplified with two-letter, intuitive commands and a full set of software tools such as GalilTools for programming, and a Ladder Interface Software tool for converting standard relay ladder logic into Galil code.
Features include:
• Intelligent, Remote Ethernet I/O Controller
• (1) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
• (1) RS232 port up to 115/19.2 kbaud
• 8 analog inputs with 12-bit ADC (16-bit option), +/-10V, +/-5V, 0-5V, 0-10V
• 8 analog outputs with 12-bit DAC (16-bit option), +/-10V, +/-5V, 0-5V, 0-10V
• 16 optically isolated inputs
• 8 high-power, isolated outputs rated at 500 mA per output
• 8 isolated outputs rated at 25mA max per output
• 2 Analog Process Control loops
• Multitasking for concurrent execution of up to four application programs
• LED indicators for all digital I/O points
• Contains RISC processor and memory for programming I/O events
• Easy-to-use, 2-letter Galil programming language
• Easy integration with Galil DMC-40x0 motion controller
• Web interface and email capability for sending messages
• Powered by Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) or external 18-36V DC input
For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com
NEW ULTRA COMPACT MULTI-AXIS MANIPULATOR FROM STEINMEYER!
BURLINGTON,MA -- October 1, 2009 --Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new multi-axis modular assembly designed specifically for 3D target positioning and alignment. Typical applications include R&D and scientific uses such as synchrotrons. For example, the new system is ideal for beam positioning and sample manipulation.
The assembly utilizes the compact Steinmeyer type MT130 linear stage together with a type DT110 rotary stage to yield two to four axes of motion – XY, X-rotary, XYZ, XY-rotary, or XYZ-rotary. Each of the MT130 stages offers 50 mm stroke with standard flatness/straightness/repeatibility of +/- 1 micron. Maximum speed is 50 mm/sec. The linear stage is driven by a miniature Steinmeyer precision ball screw and includes crossed roller bearings, limit switches, dc servomotor and rotary encoder.
The DT110 rotary stage has a +/- 1 micron flatness of rotation and repeatability of +/- 0.002 degrees. Maximum speed is 200 degrees per second. Precision brackets are used, where necessary, to easily connect the various stages to achieve the final multi-axis configuration. A compact 2 to 4-axis DC-Controller is available with “plug- and play” characteristics, including LabVIEW® compatibility. Standard options include joystick control and direct reading scales for higher accuracy.
The Steinmeyer group is comprised of two manufacturing divisions located in Germany. August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (located in Albstadt) has been setting standards for high precision ball screws for over 40 years and prides itself on high quality, innovative designs to meet demanding customer requirements. Our Feinmess Dresden (FMD) division has been producing an extensive line of high precision positioning systems for well over 130 years.
For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1-781-273-6220 or e-mail John Skaltsas at jskaltsas@steinmeyer.com or visit the Steinmeyer FMD group at: www.steinmeyer.com
New in USA!
JVL Offers Geared Motors For Any Application!
Easy connection of JVL integrated motors to a wide range of gear boxes - worm, low cost planetary, high performance planetary and backlash free robot gear reducers
Birkerød, Denmark and Morrow, OH (USA) -- JVL is a world leader in integrated servo- and stepper motors. Their integrated motors are the most compact and versatile on the market today, offering connection to a wide range of bus systems such as CANopen, Devicenet and Profibus as well as Wireless Bluetooth, WLAN and Zigbee systems.
JVL is however not only motors. They offer complete motion control solutions. This also includes a wide range of gears that fit directly on the motors for any application:
Low Cost Planetary
If the application is cost sensitive and high performance is not needed the HMGH series is the right choice.
Worm Gears
If cost is important and a 90° angle is also needed - then Worm gear boxes, the HFOS series, should be the first choice.
High Performance Planetary
When an honest hard working Planetary gear box is needed think of the HTRG series. They provide standard backlash of 15 or 10 arcmin (1+2 stage) and also high precision reduced backlash of either 5 or 3 arcmin.
Backlash free Robot Gears
Combine bearing and backlash free gear box into one ultra compact unit - the HSPG reducer. These gears offer unbeatable specs and performance.
High torque in compact format... Specify the 2237 series … CXR ...DC-Micromotors from MicroMo
Clearwater, Florida - With the DC-Micromotor series 2237 ... CXR, FAULHABER has added a new generation of graphite commutated motors to its drive range. The CXR series was developed on the basis of the tried and proven CR series concept. Its outstanding features are long life and extreme robustness. In its compact format – 37 mm long and 22 mm in diameter the drive is able to utilize its full dynamic range with a continuous torque of 11 mNm in many different applications.
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Easy speed control and positioning are provided by the Speed Controller SC 2804 or the Motion Controller MCDC 3006 from FAULHABER. A coordinated range of accessories incorporating matching-diameter gearing and three-channel encoders rounds off the package on offer along with the newly developed drive series. Long life, excellent power density and an attractive price make the new 2237 ... CXR drive series an interesting option for all industrial sectors.
For additional information contact MicroMo Electronics, Inc., Clearwater,FL ; Tel: 800-807-9166, 727-572-0131; E-Mail: info@micromo.com or visit the Website at http://www.micromo.com
New Line Of High Performance Stepper Gearmotors From Servo2Go!
Greenville, DE -- Servo2Go.com has just added remarkable new additions to it’s broad range of high performance cost effective stepper motor product family.
The SP Series from Applied Motion Products of Watsonville, CA are NEMA standard 2 phase 1.8 degree hybrid stepper gearmotors which provide high torque in a compact lightweight housing. These offset light duty gearmotors are ideal for rotary indexing and positioning applications.
Available in Nema 17 & Nema 23 frame sizes, the SP Series Stepper Gearmotors produce up to 320 oz-in continuous torque in a cost-effective compact package. 5:1, 10:1 and 18:1 reductions are available.
The SP series feature fast damping and high slew rates for better control in full/half or microstep mode. The torque levels reached with this stepper gearmotor line makes them a cost effective alternative to servo motors in many applications.
For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com
Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA — Choose an easily integrated, low cost, high performance, 2-phase or 4-phase, linear stepper motor from H2W Technologies to improve the performance of an existing motion control system or create a new high speed, high accuracy system. These, compact, industry standard, “12 lb. Linear Steppers” (53 N continuous Force, 16 lbs, 71 N peak force) travel at 80 in/sec. [2 m/sec.], with 1 micron [0.00004 in.] resolution, and can operate in any axis. Additionally, these “12 lb. Linear Steppers” feature 1G acceleration and are the ideal choice for any of the following: New and existing gantry robots, pick-and-place systems, wire bonders, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, medical, and other precision robotic applications.
