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Easy-to-Clean, Durable Motion Systems for Food Processing and Packaging
The food processing and packaging industry plays a major role in ensuring that the final product is safe to consume. While food safety is a serious requirement, it also presents significant challenges for manufacturers. Frequent, high-pressure washdowns are essential to keep machines free from pathogens, yet these washdowns are often incomplete, ineffective and...
RTA X-PLUS S Stepper Drives with STO (Safe Torque Off) function from Micromech
RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC) The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor. Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability. Key Features: STO function (SIL3) Error detection...
Akribis SGR Rod Motor Modules With Optical Encoder Deliver Submicron Positioning Accuracy
In rapidly evolving sectors such as semiconductor, biotechnology, precision assembly, and battery manufacturing, the trend towards smaller and faster equipment and systems necessitates that positioning stages evolve accordingly. These stages must not only achieve higher operational speeds but also deliver the micron-level precision that these increasingly...
Akribis ACR Arc Motors, precise angular motion
The Akribis ACR series ironless arc motors are designed for angular motion with constrained rotation up to 360 degrees. Compared with DDR motors the ACR series arc motors feature larger centre holes, lower profile, and higher stiffness. When coupled with larger radius circular encoder scales and arc bearings, ACR motors can achieve better positioning,...
Micromech is excited to announce the addition of SPINEA TwinSpin® High Precision Compact Gearheads to our range of motion control products.
Established 1994 in Slovakia, SPINEA is a technology leader in the manufacturer of high precision compact gearheads. SPINEA gearheads were initially designed for the robotic industry and are used in robots such as KUKA and ABB but soon began to supply other markets including moulding machinery, food and beverage manufacturing, machine tool, security and...
Success Story from Kollmorgen – Food Processor Meets Hygienic Requirements with Innovative Motor Design
Patented Kollmorgen Motors Prevent Ingress in Washdown EnvironmentsChallengeIn the food processing industry, washdown procedures are one of the principal causes of motor failure. Even though they are needed to maintain strict hygienic requirements, the harsh environment and constant use mean that the motors must be frequently cleaned and maintained to stay at peak...
RTA X-PLUS MT Stepper Drives with Modbus interface and optional STO (Safe Torque Off) function available from Micromech
Introduction: The RTA X-PLUS MT is a series of stepping motor drives with Modbus interface STO (Safe Torque Off function) Direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC). Auto-Sync function available. Auto-Sync is a new function featuring a Closed Loop positioning of the motor, now embedded in all RTA EtherCAT and Modbus TCP/IP drives (Release 3). Optimised for Sanyo Denki...
Getting Started Sizing and Selecting Servos: Understanding the Need for a System Solution
Servo systems incorporate a feedback device that reports rotor position to the drive so that it can continuously adjust the current it delivers for precise control of motor speed, torque and position. Properly configured and tuned to the application requirements, servo systems can be extremely accurate. But there are many variables that can compromise this desired...
High quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT from top Italian manufacturer R.T.A. available from Micromech
R.T.A.’s excellent range of stepper drives is available from Micromech. Apart from being high quality and extremely cost-effective, R.T.A’.s stepper drives offer EtherCat among a host of other features. R.T.A. has produced stepping motor drives since 1976: since then more than 750.000 stepping motor drives have been sold in Italy and in more than 39 countries...