Category Archives: Linear Motion Control – Suppliers and Manufacturers

Motion Control – High Force-to-Size Solenoid Series Features 18 different AWG Windings to Meet Force, Stroke Length, Voltage, and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

Motion Control – Pull Type Tubular Solenoids

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Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A series of 1.250 in. diameter tubular solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 1.00 inch, the S-20-125 series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids feature 18 different solenoids with 23 AWG to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings. This broad range of solenoids allows the user to select the best solenoid for an application based on the force, stroke length, voltage, and duty cycle requirements. If needed, MSS solenoids with higher temperature class coil and lead wire insulation can be specified.

Motion Control – 30 MM Vertical Lift Motorized Stages Feature 0.2 Sub-micron Resolution, Very High Parallelism!

Motion Control –  Precision Lift Motiorized Stages

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Motion Control Van Nuys, CA – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released the AT20-30 series of Motorized Vertical Lift Stages featuring sub-micron resolution, very high parallelism and a vertical lift of 30 mm.

Motion Control – New LDL Programmable Linear Actuator from SMAC

Motion Control – A Great Place to Work!

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Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – The New LDL Programmable Electric Linear Actuator from SMAC has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics.  A common trend in industrial automation is that users are looking for electric alternatives to their pneumatic components for a number of reasons: increased control, improved cycle life, and reduced operating cost.

The LDL series actuator features several innovative cost reduction elements that result in a list price starting at $300 US/ea. 

Motion Control – Electroless Nickel Plated Stainless Steel, 0.5 Micron Resolution Linear Positioning Stages Offer a NEW Level of Cleanness!

Motion Control – Electroless Nickel Plated Linear Stages

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Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added two Stainless Steel Electroless Nickel plated Linear Single-axis Stages to their extensive line of high resolution stages. The AX40-F1VR-ND and the AX40-F1VL-ND Linear (X-axis) Stages have a 40 mm (1.575 in.) by 40 mm (1.575 in.) table and a stroke length of 15 mm (0.590 in.).

Motion Control – 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) Diameter Miniature Linear Voice Coil Servo Motors Have 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) of Travel!

Motion Control – Long Stroke Miniature Voice Coil Motor!

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Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Moticont is releasing two 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) diameter Linear Voice Coil Motors, the LVCM-013-032-02M (Metric) and the LVCM-013-032-02 (Imperial). These brushless high speed linear servo motors have a 25.4 mm 1.000 in. long stroke, and a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.70 N (2.5 oz.) and a peak force of 2.20 N (7.9 oz.) at 10% duty cycle.

Motion Control – High Precision Linear Focus Actuator, the LFA-2014 from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nanometer Positioning Repeatability!

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

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Forestville, CA, – — The motion control – LFA-2014 Linear Focus Actuator has a 20 millimeter clear aperture, 14 millimeters of linear motion, 200 nanometer positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic analog position sensor, fully integrated SCA814 Servo Amplifier, integrated heat sink, motor coil temperature sensor, and integrated stage motion brake.