You've selected your guide type, now it's time to choose the drive mechanism that powers your linear actuator. Drive type dramatically impacts speed, load capacity, travel length, and overall system performance. This guide explores everything from budget-friendly belt drives to precision ball screws and premium linear motors.
Not all actuators are created equal. Explore the key differences between belt, screw, and chain-driven systems, and find out which is best for your application.
Operational efficiency is often thought of in terms of speed, precision, and cost savings. But there's another factor that directly impacts all three: how easy it is to install and maintain your equipment. When choosing motion solutions, simplified installation and fast part change-outs should be top priorities that drive measurable business results.
Rotary motion isn’t just for gears and wheels, it's revolutionizing manufacturing, packaging, and even food production. Here are five unexpected ways rotary systems are transforming the industries you depend on every day.
What’s the hidden cost of an unreliable motion system? Learn how smart choices in vee guide wheel and track design can cut downtime, extend machine life, and lower your total cost of ownership.
Looking to simplify your next automation build? Here are 3 practical ways engineers use LoPro® Gantry Kits for fast, flexible automation.
Not all actuators are created equal. Explore the key differences between belt, screw, and chain-driven systems—and find out which is best for your application.
Are you confident your bearings can withstand the rigorous demands of your industrial operations? This 4-step checklist covers the essential criteria designed to help engineers and manufacturers source components that deliver reliable, high-performance results.
