actuators
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Shell Selects Emerson as Sole Supplier of On/Off Valve Actuators
Shell and Emerson Process Management have signed a five-year Enterprise Framework Agreement that makes Emerson the single-source supplier of on/off valve actuators to Shell and its affiliates. Under the agreement, Emerson will provide products fr…
actuators | 17 August 2011
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Exlar Tritex II Actuators Support Ethernet/IP Between Industrial Control Systems and Components
Exlar announces the implementation of EtherNet/IP with its Tritex II linear and rotary actuators and the accompanying ODVA Declaration of Conformity to the EtherNet/IP Specification. EtherNet/IP is an industrial protocol operating over the Ethernet …
actuators | 08 July 2010
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PI Released Paper on Piezo Actuators
PI released a new paper on piezo actuator lifetime and reliability. The paper describes the development and lifetime tests of ceramic encapsulated actuators in comparision with conventional polymer coated piezo actuators. Dynamic operation with a ne…
actuators | 08 October 2009
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Emerson Releases Rugged Rotary Control Valve
Emerson Process Management says that its new Fisher 8580 rotary valve that delivers rugged reliability and high cycle life, increasing plant availability. Laboratory verification performed on the Fisher 8580 included mechanical tests to determine cy…
actuators | 12 May 2009
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Emerson Control Module for FieldQ Actuators and Controls
Emerson Process Management announces a new FieldQcontrol module for use in conventionally wired applications. This module now covers multiple applications from simple switching to high end busses with diagnostic capability. The new module for co…
actuators | 30 March 2009
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The Final Element
Poor product quality or plant inefficiency can often be traced back to this control valve and how it is selected and maintained.
actuators | 01 March 2009
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SMAC Introduces Linear Motor for XY Measurement in Automotive Part Manufacturing
SMAC Moving Coil Actuators LXY25 series, a 50 nanometer resolution linear motor based XY stage incorporating cross roller linear bearing, has been used to solve a critical automotive part problem at a major Asian automobile manufacturer. The par…
actuators | 28 January 2009
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Tolomatic Releases MXB-U Unguided Belt-driven Actuators
The MXB-U actuator belt-driven linear actuator from Tolomatic features an unguided carriage system that is capable of velocities of up to 200 inches/second and accelerations of up to 1,200 inches/second. The MXB-U features a polyurethane high-torque …
actuators | 13 January 2009
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OMEGA Pneumatic Rotary Actuators Feature Rack and Pinion Drive
The DIRECTCONNECT Series of pneumatic rotary actuators from OMEGA Engineering has a rugged design featuring a rack and pinion drive enclosed in a case hardened turntable for extended wear and life. The piston consists of Delrin® a lightweight, low-fr…
actuators | 03 July 2008
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Haydon Switch Improves Linear Actuators
Haydon Switch & Instrument announces that its size 11 hybrid linear actuators are now available with an integrated connector. Offered alone or with a harness assembly, this connector is RoHS compliant and features a positive latch in order for high …
actuators | 20 June 2007
