There is no “one size fits all” drive train linear actuator technology for every application. In reality, the selection depends entirely on what is most critical to a specific application. While choosing to use a lead screw seems straight forward, choosing between ball and roller screws can be daunting. You can simplify the selection process … Continue reading Choosing the Right Screw Drive Train
Parker’s Electromechanical and Drives Division ‒ North America is pleased to announce the release of the mPR (miniature precision rotary) stage. The mPR series is a miniature, precision direct-drive rotary stage with integrated high-precision rotary bearing, high-resolution rotary encoder, and 3-phase AC servo motor. It has been engineered to deliver a combination of modularity, flexibility, … Continue reading Introducing the mPR
Posted by Electromechanical Team on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Do you have a stack of t-slot aluminum framing catalogs or a folder of pdf datasheets from extrusion manufacturers that contains an almost endless amount of data on the material? For a person who specializes in this area, deciphering the material specifications for t-slot aluminum structural … Continue reading Aluminum Alloys: Do You Know the Difference?
The most popular of the OSPE family, the BHD offers an extremely high-capacity belt-driven actuator in a low-profile package. The integrated square rail bearing design captures the bearing and drive train completely within the IP54 sealed unit and creates extensive environmental protection for the internal components. The OSPE…BHD is optimally designed for both point-to-point and dynamic … Continue reading Meet the BHD Belt Driven Actuator