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Rollon Unveils TLS Series Telescoping Linear Actuators for Space-Constrained Applications

August 4, 2023

Rollon has introduced its TLS Series of telescoping linear actuators. The new series is designed to maximize productivity for applications where space is limited — especially for applications with minimal vertical clearance, such as between the machine and ceiling, or horizontally between machines.

Moticont Extends Linear Voice Coil Actuator Line

April 4, 2022

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Moticont has added a high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, non-cogging, high resolution, high force-to-size electric cylinder to their line of linear voice coil actuators.

RNWBL Purchases Gearbox Express

March 28, 2022

TKO Miller recently announced the sale of Gearbox Express, LLC to RNWBL, LLC (RNWBL).

Autonomy and 3D Printing Cross Paths at Ford's Advanced Manufacturing Center

March 24, 2022

At Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, Javier is tasked with operating the 3D printers completely on his own. He is always on time, very precise in his movements, and he works most of the day – taking only a short break to charge up. This innovative robot on wheels from supplier KUKA, called Javier by Ford’s additive manufacturing operators, is integral to the company’s development of an industry-first process to operate 3D Carbon printers with an autonomous mobile robot rather than a fixed, stationary unit.

Effect of Assembly Errors in Back-to-Back Gear Efficiency Testing

December 1, 2015

As gear efficiency is improved in small steps, it is important to be able to distinguish actual improvements from scatter that can occur while testing. An FZG back-to-back gear test rig was used to investigate how the assembly and re-assembly of the same test setup affects the measurements. A spread in torque loss between one assembly and another of the same test setup were observed. Rig conditions also affected the spread in input torque. With knowledge of how the spread in torque loss varies due to assembly, test results could be distinguished between changes due to assembly and actual differences between tests.

Setting Techniques for Tapered Roller Bearings

September 1, 2015

Tapered roller bearings can be set at initial machine assembly to any desired axial or radial clearance. This unique feature enables a designer to control bearings to meet anticipated application operating conditions, and thereby provide optimum bearing and system performance.