We work through a basic actuator sizing example with basic requirements to show what the process is like.

When a stepper motor makes a move from one step to the next, the rotor doesn't immediately stop. the rotor actually passes the final position, is drawn back, passes the final in the opposite direction and continues to move back and forth until it finally comes to a rest. We call this "ringing" and it occurs every single step the motor takes.

The AlphaStep AZ Series stepper motors offers high efficiency, low vibration and incorporates our newly developed Mechanical Absolute Encoder for absolute-type positioning without battery back-up or external sensors to buy.

Flat type stepper motors are light weight and reduce footprint for applications where space is limited, such as an index table.? Both round-shaft and geared versions are available.

High resolution type stepper motors double the full step resolution of standard motors and provides smoother rotation as well as better stop accuracy.? See how they can help in a dispensing and an imaging application.

The electromagnetic brake is located in the back and operates separately from the motor.

Equipped with Oriental Motor's compact reflective encoder technology, these stepper motors can provide feedback for motor position, speed, and direction for high accuracy closed loop operation.? See how they can help in a diverting conveyor application.

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Out with the old, in with the new. Intuition: Introducing the next generation of water treatment controllers.

Avoiding unnecessary downtime is critical and part of keeping operations running as efficiently as possible is having a good handle on the inventory required. From valves and gauges to sensors and filters, there is a multitude of different parts and pieces of equipment associated with an industrial environment.

These are the four most important questions to ask when selecting either a servo or stepper motor for your application: speed, torque, inertia and power.

These are the four most important questions to ask when selecting either a servo or stepper motor for your application: speed, torque, inertia and power.

What is the difference between a direct drive and worm-gear driven rotary stage?? Which is better?

When sizing a motor, what is the load-to-motor inertia ratio?? And why does it matter?? What is an acceptable value?

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Understanding the blend of electric and hydraulic technologies.

How a hydraulic actuator is similar, yet different, from pneumatic actuators.

How a pneumatic actuator moves, creates force, various types and constructions, what is required in a system, and the pros and cons.

The basics of what an electric or electromechanical actuator is and the various technologies that this encompasses.

Linear motor actuators are great…but we hesitate before using them in vertical applications.? We discuss why and what some solutions are.

Multi-axis applications, applications where two or more actuators are connected together, do not necessarily need customized actuators.? But, we do a lot of engineering on how they go together.? We discuss factors and lessons to learn.

xplosive materials and flammable gases can be a danger, especially if the equipment could ignite it.? So there are certain things we want to take a look at and understand for the actuators.

Wet environments may include caustic chemicals.? Sometimes all we have to do is protect the actuators.? Other times we have to modify the design a little bit or the materials used.? We take a look at the factors well ask about.

Cleanroom applications have particular requirements for keeping the environment that they are in super clean in order to keep the products from being contaminated.? We discuss the various factors to consider in selecting the right actuator for the application.