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BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced the uniquely designed LA15-16-043Z Voice Coil Actuator featuring a large diameter clear aperture, compact size, and force high capabilities. Design engineers will find the new actuator an ideal solution where space savings through system integration is critical.

The actuator's aperture can be used for product feed-through, laser beams or other illumination delivery, as well as for other application-specific functions. This design lends itself to merging the actuator into the customer assembly for a completely integrated system, resulting in reduced weigh, fewer components and a more overall compact product.

In addition to the space-savings through system integration, the through-hole actuator's small size of only 1.5" diameter and 1.6" in length (at mid-stroke), offers space-saving by itself. Other outstanding product characteristics include a total stroke of 0.25" and a peak force of 15 LB - a high strength, given that the center opening means less magnetic material to conduct magnetic flux.

The new offering was developed to meet specific requirements for an optical application. In this instance, the laser beam passes through the middle hole of the actuator and a lens is assembled to the coil, becoming an integral part of the system. When the coil/lens moves, the actuator changes the focus and dithers the laser beam. The concept can be used for a variety of other industrial applications where integration and simplicity can be adapted for volume and cost savings.

"The new actuator demonstrates how product customization is really our forte," says Miguel Hermosillo, BEI Kimco Application Engineer. "To our knowledge, we are the only one on the market offering an actuator with this clear aperture design, and without sacrificing too much force," he adds.

Common applications for the new actuator family include valve actuation, pick and place, mirror steering, pumps, and metering and dosing for a wide range of equipment found in such industries as industrial, medical, scientific, semiconductor/electronics, military, and aerospace.

Pricing for the LA15-16-043Z Voice Coil Actuator is from the $200's in production quantities with delivery in 6-8 weeks.

For more information contact BEI Kimco Magnetics, 2470 Coral Street, Bldg. D, Vista, CA 92081-8430, USA, Tel: (760) 597-7042; Toll-free: (800) 572-7560; Fax: (760) 597-6320; email: sales@beikimco.com; www.beikimco.com

About BEI Kimco Magnetics:

BEI Kimco Magnetics is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). BEI Kimco Magnetics was founded in 1974 and specializes in rotary and linear motion control products. The company's precision motion control products include high-speed performance Brushless DC motors, Cylindrical and Flat Voice Coil Actuators, and Linear Motors. These products are used across a wide range of applications including medical and scientific, factory and office automation, optics, semiconductor/electronics, military, aviation, space systems, and security. Kimco merges leading-edge capabilities and cost-effective manufacturing know-how with highly customized applications expertise. www.beikimco.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies:

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a specialist in sensing, control and motion products.

Through its brands, BEI Kimco, BEI Sensors, BEI PSSC, Crouzet, Crydom, Kavlico, Newall and Systron Donner, CST offers customizable, reliable and efficient components for mission-critical systems in Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, and Transportation markets. Focused on premium value offers and committed to excellence, CST, with more than 4,000 employees worldwide and sales of $530M US in 2009, is the dependable and adaptable partner for the most demanding customers. www.cstsensors.com