All posts by Sean Gately

Specifying a Motor for a Hazardous Location? What You Need to Know

By Jeff Nazzaro, product manager for gearheads and motors Electromechanical and Drives Division North America Parker Hannifin Corporation Hazardous locations are operating environments in which explosive or ignitable vapors or dust are present, or are likely to become present. It is normal for various processing applications where gas, liquid or dust will be present in … Continue reading Specifying a Motor for a Hazardous Location? What You Need to Know

Can’t Find an Off-the-Shelf Solution to Your Application?

  As OEMs of various industries continue to develop new technology and methods of inspection, their application requirements for motion control solutions are more demanding than ever. Parker’s dedicated electromechanical business is an industry leader in solving positioning applications, including those that require linear motor stages. From initial design concept to production level manufacturing, Parker … Continue reading Can’t Find an Off-the-Shelf Solution to Your Application?

How to Specify Precision Linear Mechanics for a Cleanroom Environment

By Patrick Lehr, product manager for precision mechanics A cleanroom is an environment maintained to ensure minimal levels of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, and chemical vapors. It is critical for many applications, including life science testing, semiconductor, inspection, and electronics manufacturing, where contamination must be avoided. To ensure this happens, … Continue reading How to Specify Precision Linear Mechanics for a Cleanroom Environment