Machine Tool Accessories

Thomson Industries Inc. offers users of its industry leading PC series precision linear actuators an optional, pre-mounted and pre-tested servomotor. Bundling linear actuators with servomotors simplifies ordering, reduces the need for additional validation after installation, increases reliability, and reduces the total cost of owning and operating an actuator system, according to the company.

Dorner’s new 2200 series Precision Move conveyor is engineered for accurate movement of product at specific times, distances and intervals that are critical for components in the manufacturing and packaging processes of small- to medium-sized parts. Precision Move gives greater product control and accuracy to automated applications, including machine integration, robotic pick-n-place, precision indexing, accurate part positioning, timed conveying, vision inspection and part handling.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 2280 bull's-eye levels, adjustable, with mounting threads. The GN 2280 bull's-eye levels, which are RoHS compliant, are used to check the horizontal position of jigs, machines, devices, appliances and instruments.

Aerotech’s HexGen hexapods represent a significant advance in six-degree-of-freedom positioning performance. The newest member of the HexGen family, the HEX300-230HL, is targeted at medium-load, ultraprecision applications ranging from sensor testing to synchrotron sample manipulation.

Jergens Inc. introduces its new forged line of center pull hoist rings to expand the company’s range of lifting products. The compact, high strength construction delivers reliable performance, economy and is ideal for OEM and industrial use.

The Illinois Lock Co. RapidCam spring bolt cam adapter replaces the flat steel cam used on traditional cam locks with a glass-filled Nylon 66 latch. The spring-loaded latch features an angled design, so that when in locked position, closing action simply moves the latch down, avoiding damage, then immediately moves it back into locked position.

GTI Predictive Technology announces the next generation USB digital accelerometer. This product reportedly provides a major leap forward from other USB accelerometers in the market.

Amacoil-Uhing Model RG linear drives now feature an option for fine adjustment of maximum travel distance. On the standard Amacoil-Uhing drive assembly, the end stops limiting travel distance are set by hand. With the new option, the end stops ride on threaded rods with control knobs on both ends.

Mencom SQUICH spring terminal rectangular connectors are known for their convenient tool-free solutions that significantly reduce the connection time by utilizing spring terminals with actuator buttons. The cabling time of the SQUICH connector can be 50% quicker than the screw-type connection and 20% quicker than the conventional spring-type connection.