Motion Control Categories
Actuators
Mechanical devices that introduce motion. Types include pneumatic actuators, hydraulic actuators, linear actuators and piezoelectric actuators.
Amplifiers
Motion control amplifiers change the power of a motion controller signal into a higher power voltage/electrical current and then present it to the actuator.
Controllers
Motion controllers are used to control an object's motion via the implementation of analog components or digital computers.
Drives
Motion control drives change the motion controller's control signal into a voltage or high powered electrical current that is then passed to the actuator.
Ball & Lead Screws
Ball screws are mechanical devices that translate rotational motion to linear motion while maintaining a low level of friction.
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Ball Splines
Type of linear motion bearing used for nearly frictionless linear motion while allowing the member to transmit simultaneous torque.
Cables
Motion control systems use a wide variety of cables for a multitude of applications including brake cables, insulated cables and more.
Feedback Devices
Used in the motion control industry to provide critical data to motion control systems.
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Gantry Systems
Gantry systems are motion control machines that can guide components along multiple axis with tracks that run in multiple directions.
Guides/Rails
Rails and guides are used in a variety of motion control applications to guide moving parts in automated systems.
Linear Shafting
Shafting is a linear drive component that is critical for motion transfer in motion control systems and machinery.
Motion Control Systems
Systems that use some type of hydraulic pump, linear actuator or actuator to control position or velocity of other components.
Motors
Many different industrial motor types are used in motion control applications.
Nano/Micro Positioning
Micropositioners are designed for positioning applications requiring accurate positioning on a micro scale.
Positioning Tables
Used for a linear motion applications with features including direct-drive air bearing, mechanical bearing deisng and worm-gear-driven mechanical bearings.
Power Supplies
Supply electrical energy to output loads. Power supplies include a power distribution system as well as a primary source of energy.
Slides
Motion control slides are used in positioning systems to provide smooth linear motion for a variety of applications.
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Software
Motion control software can be used to increase usability of a variety of motion control systems including PLCs, positioning equipment and more.
Stages
Designed to restrict an object to a single axis of motion. These stages can be computer controlled for extreme precision.
Distributors
A searchable collection of motion control product distributors across the globe.