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Tolomatic RSX-096 linear rod actuator

February 7, 2017

The Tolomatic RSX-096 hydraulic-class electric linear rod actuator includes tie-rods and Type III hard-coat anodized aluminum or zinc-plated steel construction.

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Hayward HRS Series electric actuators

October 19, 2016

Hayward HRS Series quarter-turn electric actuators feature a powder-coated aluminum alloy housing, ISO 5211-compliant mounting with a double-square drive socket, on/off or proportional control, integrated local control stations and visual position indicators.

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Siko AG26 actuator

October 19, 2016

The Siko AG26 actuator includes Ethernet/IP, Profinet and EtherCAT and POWERLINK industrial Fieldbus interfaces; a brushless EC motor; power and control electronics; a position controller; and M12 connection technology.

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Plant automation: Finding the right fit

Do what makes sense when installing automation in your facility, considering your budget and business goals. Understanding your application can help you fine-tune your equipment purchase.

Wayne Labs

November 19, 2015

While the trend for large manufacturers is to automate a new plant in its entirety, small and medium-sized food and beverage processors rarely have the funds to automate their plants, turning them into lights-out facilities. Even some tier-one processors may find areas in certain operations where it may not make sense to over-automate.

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Linear actuator

September 16, 2015

Providing an advanced positioning capability, the Duff-Norton CMLA linear actuator features IP66 protection for interior and exterior applications, a stainless steel translating tube for corrosion resistance, an anti-rotational outer tube and lightweight cast aluminum housing.

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Hollow core rotary actuators

August 27, 2015

The JVL HDCT-100 hollow core rotary actuator has a nominal output torque of 6.8 Nm (963 oz.-in.), a maximum speed of 167 or 200 rpm (motor dependent) and axial load of 150 N (33.7 lb.), while the HDCT-130 model has a 12 Nm (1,699 oz.-in.) nominal output torque, a 167 or 200 rpm (motor dependent) maximum speed and a 200 N (45-lb.) axial load.

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Stainless steel linear actuators

June 19, 2015

Designed for food processing applications where daily caustic washdowns are required, E•Drive ELIMINATOR ST stainless steel linear actuators have thrust ratings from 2,000 to 25,000 lb.

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Quarter-turn electric actuators

April 10, 2015

Featuring an IP67-rated glass-filled polypropylene housing, Hayward ECP Series thermoplastic quarter-turn electric actuators come in a variety of sizes with 115/230V and 12/24V voltages.

Rich McDonnell, Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division N.A.

Engineering R&D

Get a grip: The light touch

Wayne Labs

February 5, 2015

Technically inclined people in the baby boom generation no doubt remember the crystal (more properly known as piezoelectric) phonograph cartridge or microphone.

Discovery Channelâ??s â??mythbusterâ?? joins Bimba

Discovery Channel’s ‘mythbuster’ joins Bimba

Jeremy Gerrard

October 30, 2014

Jamie Hyneman, star of the popular Mythbusters television series and president of M5 Industries, will join actuation technology innovator Bimba Manufacturing, the company announced.