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Portescap makes DC-motor prototypes in 24 hours
Portescap, a Danaher Motion company, is running a 24-hour prototyping programme for its high-speed brushless DC slotted-motor family.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 May 2009
Motors provide a 40% power boost
35GLT motors can be customised with a proprietary fibre wrap insulation to minimise heat dissipation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 July 2008
Amplifier provides accurate motor control
A broad supply-voltage range of 5.5 - 50V enables accurate control of Portescap's 16-30mm brushless motors at speeds up to 90,000rev/min.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 July 2008
Electric steering provides hydraulic feedback
The Danaher Motion Torque Feedback Device (TFD) delivers the performance and maintenance benefits of electric or steer-by-wire systems, with the tactile response of a hydraulic system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 May 2008
Step motors provide torque boost
The h3 allows machine builders to reduce the size and weight of their machine by using a smaller motor to deliver the same performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2008
Direct-drive motors come in smaller sizes
With virtually no limitation in terms of the motor to load inertia torque ratio there is no need for mechanical gearing systems between the motor and load.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 December 2007
Lifting cylinders ease maintenance
Depending on the screw lead, the MA900 series offers a peak thrust of 65,000N and a peak speed of 240cm/s.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 October 2007
Bearings range receives new sizes
Thomson Super Ball Bushing bearings' low co-efficient of friction lets users employ smaller and less expensive motors, belts, gears and ball screws when replacing high friction, plain bearings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2007
Motors suit miniature applications
A high-speed slotless design significantly reduces vibration and eliminates cogging to provide smoother operation and better accuracy for maintaining a stable speed.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2007
Carbon brush commutation extends motor life
25mm Brushed Ironless DC Motors from Portescap offer a rotational spring that delivers constant spring force.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2007
Ball screws reduce torque variation
Danaher Motion's standard range of Thomson ball screws offers precision of between 12um on a length of 300mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 June 2007
Slotless motors reduce inertia
22mm brushless motors provide fast acceleration and deceleration thanks to low inertia and a low mechanical time constant.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2007
Motion control solution developed for robots
The Khepera III robot is designed for robotic demonstrations and experiments in training future engineers and designers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 May 2007
Electronic indexer allows easy programming
Danaher Motion's Rotary Indexer Product Set is quickly and easily programmed to go in any direction, at any speed, and at any angle.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 April 2007
Miniature motors boast more power
Brushless motors weigh just 33g but provide 50W power at up to 60,000rev/min in a compact 16mm housing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 April 2007
Electric linear actuators offer simple operation
Danaher Motion's EC series of electric linear actuators offers simple operation with minimum maintenance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 April 2007
Motor company receives supplier award
Portescap, a provider of miniature and specialty motors, recently received the Supplier Award for excellent performance from Sick.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 April 2007
Website gives access to inventory bargains
Excess inventory of motors, gears and other motion control components is available at competitive prices from the Portescap website.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 March 2007
Hybrid motors increase output torque
The improved performanceof the CT series of hybrid stepper motors has been achieved by improved stator, neodymium iron boron magnets that guarantee optimum torque density.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 March 2007
Linear actuator is ideal for medical equipment
Linear actuators are available in captive and noncaptive versions, with unipolar or bipolar coil construction and industry-standard frame sizes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 February 2007
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