09.01.09

Analysis of Linear Drives Highlights Energy Efficiencies in Motion Control

The operating efficiency of linear drives is of growing concern to machine designers. One of the editorial features in the inaugural issue of Penton's Energy Efficiency and Technology spotlights this topic.

EET has partnered with Wittenstein's Andrew Stock to provide the motion market with an in-depth view of three common linear actuators - linear induction motors, rolled and ground ball screws, and rack and pinions - and how they impact a machine's overall efficiency. Wittenstein has been active in the linear motion market for over two decades, supplying the world's first precision planetary gear reducer and subsequently developing rack and pinion solutions as well as electromechanical servo actuator solutions.

Andrew Stock, North American Product Manager of the TPM+ servo actuator, educates the market on the do's and don'ts of linear motion as well as key engineering requirements that would point to the best solution.

Read the full article online in the July/August 2009 issue of Energy Efficiency and Technology. As well, check out EET's website for more article on energy efficiency: www.eetweb.com.

 

 

 

 

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