Motion and Controls Reference Materials
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Clutches and Brakes
From: Warner ElectricDescription: Warner Electric Precision Tork magnetic particle clutches and brakes are the ideal solution for controlling and maintaining torque. If the application is tensioning, load simulation, torque limiting, ...
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DC Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart
Description: Caution: 1. Disconnect power to the motor before performing service or maintenance. 2. Discharge all capacitors before servicing motor. 3. Always keep hands and clothing away from moving parts. 4. Be ...
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EPACT & Energy Efficient Electric Motors
Description: Today is truly an exciting and challenging time for specifiers, buyers, users and manufacturers of industrial electric motors. It is a time of change in the motor industry rivaled, in recent times, ...
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General Information Clutches and Brakes
From: Boston Gear
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Hybrid Linear Actuators: Technical Overview
Description: Converting the rotary motion of a stepping motor into linear motion can be accomplished by several mechanical means, including rack and pinion, belts and pulleys and other mechanical linkages. All of ...
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Mechanical Torque Limiters Still Make Sense
From: Mayr Corporation
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Motors in Radiation-Intensive Environments
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.Description: Motion control in radiation-intensive environments poses a serious challenge to the design engineer. Conventional step and microstepping motors are susceptible to high-energy gamma radiation particles ...
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Motors Terms Glossary
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.
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Paperboard Web Unwinds with Ease (.pdf)
Description: A&F Corporation, a machinery builder for the paper industry, recently completed the start-up of a slitter/ rewinder machine at a North American paper mill. The slitter/ rewinder is used for processing ...
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Piezoelectrics in Positioning
Description: The piezoelectric effect is often encountered in daily life. For example, in small butane cigarette or gas grill lighters, a lever applies pressure to a piezo-electric ceramic creating an electric ...
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Selecting the Proper Stepper Motor or Linear Actuator
Description: In order to select the proper motor several factors must be considered. Is linear or rotary motion required? Following is a list of some of the basic requirements to consider when choosing a motor. ...
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Stepper Motor Theory
Description: Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. A stepper motor converts electrical pulses into specific rotational movements. The movement created by each pulse is precise and repeatable, ...
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Vacuum Motors
From: Empire Magnetics Inc.Description: Operating a motor in a vacuum is often perceived as a design challenge. Among engineers, the problems - outgassing, contamination and temperature - are well known. What is less well known is that ...
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Wrap Spring Clutches: Basic Design
From: Warner Electric