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The iPolymer Sub-miniature Solenoid Valves, offered in 2-Way NC, 2-Way NO, and 3-Way designs, perform under extreme conditions and are ideally suited for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, bio-medical, and chemical process applications.

When manufacturing engineers are tasked with automating a process that is currently done manually, their main question for an automation supplier is "Have you ever automated this specific process before?" In complex applications, the answer is typically "no." Learn more.

What is specmanship?  Why do we care?  Well, in case you havent noticed, the catalog specs are not always straight forward as they appear.  Let's look at a couple examples.

Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed-loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease. The AlphaStep features a unique control system combining the benefits of "open loop control" and "closed loop control".

Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease.

The AlphaStep AZD-K Stepper Motor Drivers offer 24/48 VDC input voltage, high functionality and closed loop control.

Within any of the semiconductor manufacturing processes that utilize gases, filtration is one of the most critical elements. Whether discussing inert or specialty gases, this holds true from the bulk source all the way through to the final point of use. In this white paper you will learn about recent improvements in filter performance that have come to the forefront in just the last couple years.

Replacing standard alloy fittings on a pressure gauge with gall resistant fittings is a minor change, but doing so eliminates the major issues associated with standard fittings. Fittings in a gall resistant material ensure a leak-tight seal, prevent particulate contamination from silver flaking, and minimize damage to the equipment caused by cross-threaded and/or seized fittings.

This overview will help you to understand the differences between industrial automation manufacturers, representatives, distributors and integrators…and who you want to reach out to for help.

We've been talking about a lot of different basic terminology.  Now we're going to talk about just some basic types of linear mechanics.

We're continuing on with talking about some of the basic terminology and things you need to know in order to be able to size your own mechanics and gantry. We cover motion requirements and a summary at the end of the last several episodes.

As we dive further into sizing and selecting mechanics, there are a couple of terms that are extremely important in understanding the requirements of an application.

Before we dive into the meat of the matter of sizing and selecting mechanics, there are some basic concepts we need to understand: namely the force, torque, moment, inertia, and axes of motion.

You may be wondering what the main components are that you need to make a motion control system. What are the minimum number of components you need?

WIKA's mini diaphragm gauge was developed for high-purity applications with limited space requirements, such as smaller integrated gas sticks and gas box assemblies. The nominal sizes of 1" and 1.3" are ideal for applications involving gaseous, liquid, and corrosive media up to 160 psi.

Closed-loop stepper motors may be the best choice for tasks typically done by servos because traditional steppers couldn't handle them.

High-purity metering pumps are provided for on-tool chemical generation and chemical concentration management. As the leader in surface preparation recirculation pumps, Iwaki's high-purity pumps are the choice for CMP, etch/strip, and copper solution handling.

Vibration and noise control for stepper motors have been a focus of machine builders in recent years. Too much vibration can cause missed steps, and minimization of noise can widen applications outside of factory automation. The good news is that recent advances in driver technology can help.

Ideally, stepper motors should operate smoothly without vibration throughout all speed ranges. In reality, they run with some vibration at low, mid, or high speeds, causing unwanted noise. This type of vibration is called "rotation vibration" and developing the suppression system for the rotation vibration is a major challenge.

The new 2-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor CVD Driver offers superior performance and value and is ideal for OEM or single axis machines. T

It can be challenging for OEMs, system integrators, and distributors to find invisible noise. Unwanted EMI and RFI noise can degrade the performance of communication systems and cause false triggering and faulty readings in sensor circuits.

EMI and RFI are types of electric or electronic emission that can degrade, impair, or prevent electrical circuit performance. To protect and optimize equipment performance, Enerdoor offers one of the largest ranges of solutions to reduce electromagnetic/radio-frequency interference.

Mechanical rotary power given from a motor must be driven by an appropriate amount of electrical power provided by the drive. Rotary power is provided for by the electrical input power and the rotary power cannot exceed the electrical. Therefore, it is important to verify the power throughout the system from power supply all the way to the motor or gearbox output shaft.

The Parker P Series servo system combines compact, flexible, advanced functionality drives with high-performance motors for a superior servo system, providing unique value to machine builders.