Tech Briefs Magazine - December 2021 - MD-19

Motors/Actuators
Exlar Automation - Actuation Division,
Curtiss-Wright (Chanhassen,
MN) released the Exlar®
SA-R080
rotary and SA-L080 linear actuators
with integral controls. The SA-L080
is capable of continuous force ratings up to 2330 lb-f (linear) and the
SA-R080 is capable of torque up to 24.7l-in (rotary). Utilizing 18-32
VDC input voltage, the actuators can be applied across a range of automation
applications. Features include a corrosion-resistant and sealed
housing, stainless-steel output shaft, and a wide operating temperature
range for use in rugged environments. They are suited for defense,
industrial, and commercial applications where distributed motion control
and the need to operate in harsh environments is required.
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Suspension Arms
ROLEC Enclosures (Bridgeville, PA)
offers taraSMART modular suspension
arms that support light to medium displays,
HMI enclosures, and panel PCs
weighing up to 100 pounds. The arm
system offers rectangular or round aluminum
profiles with capacity for routing
HDMI, DVI, and USB cables and network plugs. Each profile shape
is available in lengths of 10 " , 19 " , 29 " , and 39 " . Four couplings can be
specified for pivoting, hanging, and upright installations. The couplings
and system elements are diecast from aluminum silicon alloy;
profiles are manufactured from silver-anodized extruded aluminum.
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Slit Couplings
Slit couplings for robotic systems are available
from Ruland (Marlborough, MA). The zero-backlash,
lightweight couplings are manufactured with
intermittent slit cuts, making them suitable for robotic
system designers. The proprietary slit pattern
with radiused edges reduces stresses that build up
during misalignment and under torque loads. The
couplings are offered in RL and RS series for a range of outer diameter
and length combinations. RL series have longer lengths and RS series
are designed to fit in compact spaces. Both have a balanced design
allowing for speeds up to 70,000 rpm.
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Variable Frequency Drives
NORDAC FLEX SK 205E variable
frequency drives from NORD Gear
Corp. (Waunakee, WI) feature a power
range of 0.33 - 30 HP for synchronous
and positioning applications via integrated
POSICON control. The drives
can be installed close to drives in the
field or integrated onto their motors. Plug-and-play power and data
cable connections are available. The decentralized system enables
short motor/encoder cables and short supply cables to sensors. They
come in four sizes and can be used to control standard asynchronous
motors, high-efficiency synchronous motors, and brake motors. They
offer six digital and two analog interfaces, two encoder interfaces, and
one integrated PLC for programming functions close to the drive.
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Digital Servo Drives
ADVANCED Motion Controls®
(Camarillo,
CA) offers FE100-50-CM and FE10050-EM
FlexPro®
mini digital servo drives
capable of outputting 50 amps continuous
current and 100 amps peak. They
feature input voltage range of 20-90 VDC,
allowing them to run in higher power applications. The FE10050-CM
supports CANopen communications; the FE100-50-EM offers
EtherCAT. Other features include torque, velocity, and position operating
modes; configuration and full loop tuning; and Safe Torque Off.
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Gear Meters
AW-Lake Process Flow Measurement
(Oak Creek, WI) introduced the NextGeneration
Gear Meter Series that offers
high chemical resistance to operate
in abrasive or filled fluids, +0.1% repeatability,
and +0.5% standard accuracy.
The positive displacement gear meters work in bi-directional flow applications
and are unaffected by changing viscosities. Features include
multiple output options including pulse, analog, or Modbus to deliver
data in required formats for PLCs, PCs, and remote displays.
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Positioning Stages
Optimal Engineering Systems (Van Nuys, CA)
offers XZ110 motorized dual-axis XZ positioning
stages available with X axis and Z axis travel
lengths of 15 mm (0.590 in), 30 mm (1.181
in), 50 mm (1.968 in), and 75 mm (2.952 in).
Precision ground lead screws with 2 microns
of backlash and cross-roller linear travel guides
enable repeatability of 3 microns and positional
accuracy of 10 microns. Open loop resolution
of each stepper motor-driven axis is 0.5 microns using a 10 mircosteps-per-step
stepper motor driver. Each of the tables has a precision
pattern of 16 threaded mounting holes for the addition of custom
tooling. The base has drilled and countersunk holes for integration
into new and existing applications.
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Haptic Feedback Actuator
The IHPT-1411AF-AB0 customizable
haptic feedback actuator from Vishay
Intertechnology (Malvern, PA) is designed
for touchscreens, joysticks, and
touch switch panels in commercial applications.
The electromagnetic device
converts electrical energy into a mechanical pulse or vibration for
touch-based interaction that can be varied by power amplitude and
duty cycle of the input voltage. The haptic coil assembly, when energized
by a DC voltage pulse, creates a magnetic field that attracts the
mounted dynamic core piece. When de-energized, the core piece
is returned to its original position by the customer-supplied spring
assembly. The device features response time of <5 ms that can be
varied to produce multiple high-definition (HD) haptic effects with
a nominal operating voltage of 12 V and a maximum voltage rating
to 16 V.
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