Stepper motors, gear trains and timing belts from old ScanJets can be found for pocket change any day of the week. For cheap and accurate linear motion, we couldn’t come up with a build that ...

Stepper-based linear actuators Oct. 1, 2009 Rotary motor motion is usually converted to linear through rack and pinion sets, belts and pulleys, and other mechanical linkages.

The L2018 mini linear actuator from Nanotec Electronic is now available with linear slide.

We’ve seen plenty of motor projects, but [Jeremy]’s DIY Tubular Linear Motor is a really neat variety of stepper motor in a format we certainly don’t see every day. It started as … ...

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc introduces the MotoDrive(tm) PDE Captive Linear Actuator, available in size 17 single or double stack.

The M-228 and M-229 series motorized captive linear actuators provide a travel range of 10, resp. 25 mm, and are equipped with high-resolution stepper motors. The stepper mikes can push or pull loads ...

Stepper Motor Linear Actuators 101. ... The most effective way to accomplish rotary-to-linear motion, however, is within the motor itself. ... Guide to Drive Technology in Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Stepper motor linear actuators (SMLAs) combine a stepper motor, precision lead screw and nut in one compact envelope, providing a highly configurable, customizable and robust system for linear motion.

The IDEA platform also has added the capability of communication using an RS-485 data protocol, overcoming the limitations of other drive communication methods and making the RS-485 IDEA programmable ...