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The Truth About Actuator Life: Screw Drive Survival
6-page document covers causes of fatigue failures in screw actuators and how to predict life by factoring in dynamic, varying and static load ratings. Formulas on how to compare screw performance are
By: Tolomatic | Published Date: 2/24/2010
Pneumatic Rodless Actuators Sizing Mistakes
This white paper discusses the 10 most common errors with regard to sizing pneumatic rodless band type actuators -- and how to avoid them by Tolomatic.
By: Tolomatic | Published Date: 2/24/2010
Traditional vs. Integrated Rod-style Linear Actuators
This white paper will explore the advantages and disadvantages of rod-style pneumatic cylinders , electric actuators and integrated electric actuators in motion control applications. It will also comp
By: Tolomatic | Published Date: 2/24/2010
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing Automation
Buying a piece of automation can be a very long and difficult process. Here is a list of the 10 most common mistakes made when purchasing automation equipment.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
Smart Motion Cheat Sheet
Smart Motion Systems
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
Selecting A Brush-Commutated DC Motor
Permanent magnet direct current (DC) motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy through the interaction of two magnetic fields.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
Introduction to Step Motors
A Step Motor is defined as a device whose normal shaft motion consists of discrete angular movements of essentially uniform magnitude when driven from sequentially switched DC power supply.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
The Basics Of Optical Encoders
One method to generate reliable position feedback is with two- or three-channel optical incremental encoders.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
High Speed Performance Limitations of Step Motors
There are cases where step motors fail at some frequencies. The main causes are
resonance and insufficient voltage.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
Understanding Torque Ripple
Before specifying torque ripple for a servo system, the mode of operation for the system should be determined: closed torque or closed velocity loop.
By: Servo2Go.com Ltd. | Published Date: 3/2/2010
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