It is very important to select the correct motor, when determining linear or rotary motion.
Rotary motion requires accurate torque analysis in applications whereas, in linear actuators,
attention also has to be paid to the force required and the function of the lead screw hold position.
Our linear solutions offer customised designs and a large range of standard options.
We offer Motors, Drive Electronics
and Controllers, Gear Drives
or Special Environment for tough applications.
Linear Motion Systems
If you want to install a linear motion system in the shortest possible timeframe
with quality assurance, choose digital technology.
Software packages, D.C. motors, stepping, servo motors, controllers and a variety
of mechanical accessories, such as linear sliders can be assembled ready
to operate immediately as an engineered system from your PC.
Engineered systems are standard in 4-axis and 8-axis configurations. They are
fully equipped with cables, plugs and connectors, power supplies, regeneration clamps,
programmable controllers, MMI tools, motors, gearboxes, encoders, brakes,
and many other accessories that can be built into the system as required.
Programming the electronics is simple and we used our unique graphics to avoid
numeric programming errors on the shop floor during busy machine changes, etc.
The software has many features and enables a whole variety of motion control profiles,
tuning facilities, data control and can also be adapted to a wide range of applications.
Our servo motors or gearmotors have integral encoders and are available in sizes 28, 40, 60 and 80 mm.
Selecting a motor package is the first process and, once the torque has been determined
for your specific motion profile, we will match this data to the mechanics
or linear slide system, pre-engineered for your chosen motor package.
Basic design criteria have to be established to develop your linear motion system:
- Environment
- Envelope limits
- Actuator load capacity
- Accuracy and repeatability
- Acceleration and speed
- System demands:
- Stroke length
- Limits
- Load
- Drive controls
Variables that have an effect on performance:
The position of the load and center of gravity can greatly influence the choice of mechanics.
It is important to evaluate the forces present in your system to obtain the best results:
| Action | Movement | Distance | Force |
| 1 | Horizontal position | Between center lines of load carriers | In the X axis direction |
| 2 | Side mounted position | Between center lines of shafts | In the Y axis direction |
| 3 | Vertical application | Between center lines of carriers to load action position | In the Z axis direction |
Application evaluation
- Description and objective of the application
- Space availability (L x H x W)
- Weight of load (lbs or N)
- Stroke length
- Support structure
- Velocity performance (in/s or m/s)
- Acceleration (in/s2 or m/s2)
- Straightess of travel (accuracy: in/ft or µm/300mm)
- Positioning (accuracy: in or µm)
- Repeatability (in or µm)
- Life demands (in or km)
- Cycle operations (ins/year or km/year)
- Environmental conditions
The system needs to meet the demands of your application, including your timeframe
to develop the project. All the variables have to be evaluated and basic criteria established
with your application design. Our way of assisting engineers is through exhaustive tests
on sets of components linked as a system design, so that they conform and perform well
as a system and meet our reliability test laboratory's rigid approval process.
Purchasing our software packages, programmable electronics, motors, gears, sliders,
feedback devices and accessories as an established system with known performance
and reliability curves saves months of trials and testing.
Call us for more support and assistance with your Linear Motion System design
or send us a mail.