Bottle Rejecting, Diverting, and Multi-lane Sorting

SMAC electric actuators can reject or divert a single container only, at line speeds over 1200 containers/minute. Movement of container is smooth, fast, and gentle with unique Soft-Land™ feature. Container will not tip over because of force and velocity control. First the actuator must slowly make contact and start the bottle moving then do the … Continue reading Bottle Rejecting, Diverting, and Multi-lane Sorting

How Answering 6 Key Questions Will Improve Your Motion Control Strategy

By Brian Handerhan, Business Development Manager – Electromechanical & Drives Division Whether searching for a partner or planning to do the work internally, to bring motion and control value to your next development project, verify that the team has the right tools and skills to guarantee success. To facilitate a successful motion control strategy, use … Continue reading How Answering 6 Key Questions Will Improve Your Motion Control Strategy

Machine Design in the 21st Century

By Travis Schneider, Product Manager – Automation Group • Parker Hannifin   When commercial electromechanical actuators or stages first became available, a new machine’s design was often dictated by the limited number of products available to designers with very rigid designs that did not allow for customization. More than four decades later, however, the “one … Continue reading Machine Design in the 21st Century

Update your profile with Parker T-Slot Aluminum Framing

Meet the versatile modular T-Slot aluminum profile system ideally suited for machine bases and frames, linear slide systems, safety guarding and enclosures, worktables, structural framing, and material handling. Parker’s T-Slot Aluminum Framing has a comprehensive offering of metric- and inch-based profiles. 100+ individual high-strength aluminum profiles Unique T-slot design for reliable connection and easy modification … Continue reading Update your profile with Parker T-Slot Aluminum Framing