This issue of The "Linear Motion Newsletter" features:

Valencia, CA -- H2W has released NCM Actuators that are available from stock with strokes up to 3 inches, and longer strokes are available upon request. Although Voice Coil Actuators are traditionally shorter strokes, H2W now offers longer stroke actuators from stock. The moving magnet style actuator is provided with supplied internal bushings and a hardened steel shaft. H2W currently stocks actuators up to 3 inches of stroke, and has built moving magnet actuators with a stroke as long as 5 inches, and up to 12 inches can be built upon request.

Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA — Choose an easily integrated, low cost, high performance, 2-phase or 4-phase, linear stepper motor from H2W Technologies to improve the performance of an existing motion control system or create a new high speed, high accuracy system. These, compact, industry standard, “12 lb. Linear Steppers” (53 N continuous Force, 16 lbs, 71 N peak force) travel at 80 in/sec. [2 m/sec.], with 1 micron [0.00004 in.] resolution, and can operate in any axis. Additionally, these “12 lb. Linear Steppers” feature 1G acceleration and are the ideal choice for any of the following: New and existing gantry robots, pick-and-place systems, wire bonders, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, medical, and other precision robotic applications.

Available with a hard chrome, solid or hollow “platen” (track) in lengths up to 144 inches (3.65 meters), longer travels can be achieved by supplying the platens in sections, the H2W Technologies, industry standard, “12 lb. Linear Stepper” is capable of very precise position, velocity and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. The resolution of these 2-phase or 4-phase motors is determined by the driver. One full step equals .010 in. [250 microns] and one microstep equals .00004 in. [1 micron]. Ideal for open loop positioning applications with moderate payloads, the “12 lb. Linear Stepper” can also be operated as a brushless linear servo with up to 5 Gs of acceleration and no loss of accuracy.

Capable of generating 12 lbs. [53 N] of continuous force these single axis linear steppers have a forcer [motor], air bearings, side guide bearings, and platen [track] integrated into a compact, low-profile, package. The forcer connects to a motion control system via flying leads or “D” connector. Multiple forcers can operate on a single platen at the same time. Linear steppers can also be custom designed to meet a particular application’s requirements. Complete motion control packages including and indexer and driver for open loop operation or encoder, motion controller, and driver for closed loop brushless servo motor operation are available from H2W Technologies.

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.

Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.

With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26470 Ruether Avenue #102, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

Multi-axis Crossed Roller Positioning Stages From H2W Technologies Is Designed for Harsh Environments

Santa Clarita, CA -- H2W has released a number of custom designed Multi-axis Crossed Roller Positioning Stages, or XRS, capable of producing high speeds in unique motion profiles. The photo above shows a XRS designed to operate at -200C. The XR Positioning Stage is a compact, small cross section open or enclosed positioning stage for short stroke linear servo applications (up to 12 inch stroke). It is driven by either an iron core or ironless core 3-phase brushless linear motor and guided by 2 sets of parallel cross roller bearings. The dual parallel rail sets offer excellent load carrying capability. XR Positioning Stages are used in the following applications: Pick and Place, Vision Inspection, Parts Transfer, or Clean Room Environments.

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. We are committed to providing every customer with the optimal solution for their motion application in the shortest possible time, at the lowest possible cost using only the highest quality products.

We offer a complete line of linear electric motors including; single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Other motion control products include; limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for failsafe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides. H2W also offers design services for various types of electromagnetic devices such as magnetic latches, solenoids and rotary motion devices.

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26470 Ruether Avenue #102, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

High Performance, Low Cost Closed Loop Linear Stepper Stages from H2W Technologies

Santa Clarita, CA -- A new series of closed loop linear steppers is now available from H2W Technologies. These low cost linear stepper motor stages with an integral linear encoder features high resolution to .00004 in. (1micron), repeatability to .0004 in/ft (.033mm/m), and accuracy to .001 in/ft. (.0833 mm/m). Capable of speeds to 118 in/sec (3 m/s) and acceleration up to 5 G’s the linear stepper stages are ideal for: assembly, sampling, and inspection operations, robotics, pick-and-place, testing, medical lab, and optical applications.

This new series of linear stepper stages is available in travel lengths to 144 inches (3.6 m) and forces of 6 lbs. (27 N), 10 Lbs. (45 N), and 20 lbs. (89 N). When installed as a system which includes a motion control package from H2W Technologies the performance is equal to a 2-phase, zero backlash, brushless motor in speed, acceleration, and smoothness.

Santa Clarita, CA -- A low cost, high performance, 2-phase, linear stepper motor from H2W Technologies with 1 micron [0.00004 in.] resolution is designed for easy integration into new and existing applications. This, compact, industry standard, “5 lb. Linear Stepper” travels at 80 in/sec. [2 m/sec.], can operate in any axis, and features 1 G acceleration. It is the ideal choice for: New and existing pick-and-place, wire bonder, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, and other precision robotic applications.

The H2W Technologies, industry standard, “5 lb. Linear Stepper” is capable of very precise position, velocity and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. The resolution of this 2-phase motor is, one full step equals .010 in. [250 microns] and one microstep equals .00004 in. [1 micron]. Ideal for open loop positioning applications with light payloads, the “5 lb. Linear Stepper” can also be operated as a brushless linear servo with 5Gs of acceleration and no loss of accuracy

Capable of 5 lbs. [22 N] of continuous force this single axis linear stepper has the forcer [motor], bearings and platen [track] integrated into a compact, low profile, package. The forcer connects to motion control system via flying leads or “D” connector. The hard chrome plated “Platen” [track] is available in lengths to 144 inches. For longer travel the platen can be supplied in sections, also, more than one forcer can operated on a platen at the same time. Linear steppers can also be custom designed to meet particular applications requirements. A complete packages including and indexer and driver for open loop operation or controller and driver for closed loop brushless servo motor operation are available from H2W Technologies.

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.

Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.

With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26470 Ruether Avenue #102, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

Santa Clarita, CA -- The XR^TM Positioning Stages are a new series of very stable linear motor stages are now available from H2W Technologies. These wide footprint, crossed roller bearing, brushless linear motor stages have large load capabilities (200 lbs/90 Kg), high resolution ( 0.000003937 in./0.1 micron), high velocity 100 In/sec./2.5 m/sec), and high acceleration (9 G’s). The large footprint can be mounted on any flat surface. The large, low profile stage with it’s smooth motion, makes the XR Positioning Stages ideal for use as the base or “X” axis in stacked multi-stage (X-Y) applications and for: Inspection, pick-and-place, robotics, part transfer, testing, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean room applications.

The XR Positioning Stages are supplied with an iron core, non-cogging linear motor with sinusoidal or trapezoidal commutation, or an ironless core 3-phase brushless linear motor for higher acceleration. Available options include: Matching servo amplifiers and controllers, a high resolution glass scale encoder (a metallic optical scale encoder with A and B square wave signals is standard, however sinusoidal output is available), folded way covers (bellows), custom mounting holes (base and stage), and a large easy access cable carrier to accommodate additional cables and hoses. These high performance stages are low cost and have very short lead times.

Santa Clarita, CA -- Compact, low cost, two axis linear stepper motor gantries from H2W Technologies, Inc. offer low force, high speed, high repeatability, zero backlash, and long system life. Capable of very precise position, velocity, and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. These 2-axis motion control gantries are ideal for precision applications such as: laser marking, medical testing equipment, inspection systems, pick and place, assembly, rapid prototyping, wire bonding, and fiber optics.

Available in travel lengths up to 72 inches (both X and Y axis) these two axis linear stepper motor gantries feature an open loop accuracy of .001 in/ft (85 microns/m and repeatability of 0.0004 in. (10 microns). For closed loop operation an optional encoder is available. Full step resolution is 0.010 (250 microns), however, when microstepped, step size resolution can be as small as 0.00004 in. (10 microns). Continuous force on both X and Y-axis is 6 lb. (27 N), peak force is 8 lb. (36 N).

For easy integration custom mounting holes in the base plate and the Y-axis stage are available. A complete package including an indexer and driver for open loop operation or controller and driver for closed loop operation are available from H2W Technologies.

H2W Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the design and manufacture of linear and rotary motion products that are used in the motion control industry. The complete line of linear electric motors includes: Single and dual axis linear steppers, DC brush and brushless linear motors, voice coil actuators, and AC induction motors. Also offered is a complete line of ball screw, lead screw and belt driven positioning stages.

Other motion control products include: Limited angle torque motors for compact, limited angular excursion rotary servo applications, 3 phase brushless rotary servo motors with matching digital servo amplifiers and permanent magnet linear brakes for fail-safe, zero power braking for baggage handling and people moving applications as well as amusement park rides.

With over 75 years combined experience in the linear and rotary motion field, the H2W Technologies team of engineers offers the optimal solution to the most demanding motion control, requirements.

For additional information contact Mark Wilson at H2W Technologies, 26470 Ruether Avenue #102, Santa Clarita, CA 91350; Tel: 888-702-0540, Fax: 661-251-2067, E-Mail: info@h2wtech.com or visit the website at http://www.h2wtech.com

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