Voice Coil Actuators : - linear and rotary devices - short and fast movements - high accelerations, high bandwidth - control : force, position, speed - linear force characteristics - several standard executions - custom design possibilities - adapted drivers available Applications: Z-axis for bonding or SMD placement machines, optic, radar antenna's, dynamic vibration compensation, textile, medical More information : www.beikimco.com *********************
Solenoids : - linear and rotary devices - permanent magnet - bistable - proportional - open frame - customised designs Applications: locking, valves, cutting, applicators, More information : http://www.geeplus.biz ********************
Clutches : - electromagnetic spring-wrap couplings - torque : 0,57 - 2,2 Nm - small size - combination possible with brake Applications: paper transport (copiers, printers...), door locks, sequential drives More information : http://www.geeplus.biz/ ********************
Electromagnets : - holding force : 150 - 2100 N - diameter : 25 - 80 mm - combination with permanent magnet possible Applications: holding of workpieces, door latching, holdback devices, selectors... More information : http://www.geeplus.biz/ *******************     Linear stepping actuators: - Tin-can (PM) or hybrid steppingmotors - Build-in spindle (different pitches available) - internal or external nut - ACME- or ballscrew More information: http://www.nipponpulse.com/Products/Motors/LinearStepper.cfm  of http://www.sanyodenki.eu *********************      Voice Coil Actuator systems: - linear and combined linear/rotary actuators - grippers and stages - max. stroke of 150mm; max force of 250N; best precision of 0.5µ - complete with housing, bearings, encoder, limit switches... - controllers with "soft landing" capability for non disturbing quality control on fragile or deformable targets. More information: http://www.smac-mca.com ***********************    SQUIGGLE® ultrasonic piezo linear actuator : The SQUIGGLE motor is a revolutionary linear motor that sets a new benchmark for small size and high performance. The patented ultrasonic motor creates high force and speed with only a few parts. It replaces complex electromagnetic gearhead motors which have hundreds of parts.        Precise: nanometer resolution        Fast: variable speed from 1 µm/second to 10 mm/second        Strong: 5 Newton force        Tiny: as small as 1.5 x 1.5 x 6 mm        Quiet and smooth        Non-magnetic        Vacuum compatible        Cryogenic compatible More info: http://newscaletech.com      Amplified Piezo-electric Actuator - Multilayer piezo-electric actuator placed in a deformable metal frame - Amplification of movement due to the structure of the frame - Low voltage actuation (<170V) due to the multilayer piezo's - High forces: up till 1900 N - High resonance frequencies: up till 24500 Hz and hence high bandwidth - Well suited to high dynamic apps like active vibration damping - Infinite resolution: used in nanopositioning Info: http://www.cedrat.com ***********************      Parallel Prestressed Actuator - Stack of multilayer piezo actuators in a parallel prestressed housing - High forces: up till 7000N - Stroke: up till 114 µ - High resonance frequencies: up till 32500 Hz Info: http://www.cedrat.com **********************      Piezo-electric mechanisms Cedrat develops nanopositioning mechanisms based on their piezo actuators for different markets: - Optics, space, research, laser and X-ray etc.. - Drivers and controllers can also be quoted for a systems approach Info: http://www.cedrat.com **********************
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