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Power Transmission

Electric Actuators

Electric Actuators

Push and pull loads with more precise positioning than air and hydraulic cylinders

Air Cylinders

Extend and retract light duty loads with compressed air

Air Slides

Convey grippers, printing heads, and other loads back and forth on a carriage

Solenoids

Extend, retract, or rotate to actuate switches, valves, locks, and other components

Air Actuators

Turn loads in clockwise and counterclockwise directions with compressed air

Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic Cylinders

Push and pull heavy loads to operate forklifts, compactors, and other machinery

Stopper Cylinders

Stopper Cylinders

Extend to stop loads on a conveyor and retract to let them pass

Hydraulic Actuators

Hydraulic Actuators

Turn heavy loads to do everything from opening tank doors to pivoting conveyors

Rod Alignment Couplers

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

Parts Metering Cylinders

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

Cylinder Rod Glands

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

Cylinder Rod Locks

Cylinder Rod Locks

Hold the piston's position during an emergency stop or power loss to keep the load safely in place

Stepper Motors

The motor shaft turns in small, equal increments for precise positioning

Electric Gearmotors

Electric Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in AC- or DC- power applications

Electric Motors

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

Servomotors

Create rotary motion with accurate positioning and fine control over speed and torque

Stepper Gearmotors

Stepper Gearmotors

Stepper motor and gearbox in one for high torque in areas large motors won’t fit

Air-Powered Motors

Air-Powered Motors

A safe alternative to electric motors for harsh areas since they won’t spark or overheat

Hydraulic Motors

Hydraulic Motors

Power equipment where electric motors aren't safe and air-powered motors aren't strong enough

Air-Powered Gearmotors

Air-Powered Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in air-powered applications

Positioning Slides

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

Ball Screws and Nuts

Ball Screws and Nuts

Internal ball bearings roll on screws for low friction when moving components at high speeds

Roller Screws and Nuts

Roller Screws and Nuts

More contact points to move heavier loads than ball and lead screw assemblies

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

Fluid Handling

Valve Actuators

Valve Actuators

Automatically start and stop flow to your valve

Valve Manifolds

Valve Manifolds

Control flow to multiple points from one source

Flow-Adjustment Valves

Flow-Adjustment Valves

Gradually open and close to control the volume of air and liquids though a line

On-Off Valves

Start and stop flow through a line

Directional Control Valves

Directional Control Valves

Manage the flow of fluids to move equipment in air- and hydraulic-powered systems

Manifolds

Distribute air or fluid to multiple places from a single source; also called headers

Hose and Hose Fittings

Hose and Hose Fittings

Flexible and stronger than tubing; often used to convey liquids and gases under pressure

Gear Pumps

Create fixed liquid flow rates to cool engines, power hydraulic equipment, and extract liquids

Rotary Vane Pumps

Rotary Vane Pumps

Evenly move water or hydraulic fluids at high pressures in low-flow applications

Pressure Gauges

Pressure Gauges

Measure pressure in pumps, filters, regulators, and process lines

Material Handling

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

Screw Jack Mounts

Screw Jack Mounts

Stabilize screw jacks to support loads

Screw Jack End Fittings

Screw Jack End Fittings

Thread onto screw jacks to create pivot points with clevis rod ends and other linkages

Jack Rams

Attach to jack pumps to lift, push, or pry apart objects with hydraulic power

Jack Pumps

Pump hydraulic oil into jack rams to create hydraulic jacks

Jack Mounts

Thread onto jack rams to secure them to a surface

Pick-and-Place Grippers

Pick-and-Place Grippers

Join grippers with fingers to grasp and move items in pick-and-place applications

Vacuum Cups

Connect to vacuum lifters to grip, lift, and move items

Vacuum Cup Levelers

Vacuum Cup Levelers

Adjust vacuum cups to lift items with variable heights; also known as spring plungers

Vacuum Cup Swivels

Vacuum Cup Swivels

Rotate and flex so your vacuum cups can grip items at an angle

Vacuum Lifters

Power vacuum cups with compressed air instead of a vacuum system to move objects

Vacuum Lifter Dampers

Vacuum Lifter Dampers

Stick onto vacuum lifters to create a soft surface for moving delicate parts

Vacuum Lifter Accessory and Replacement Parts

Vacuum Lifter Accessory and Replacement Parts

Add accessories such as sensors or replace cups and other parts on your vacuum lifter

Suction-Cup Lifters

Suction-Cup Lifters

Use suction to manually lift and carry objects

Vacuum Fittings

Vacuum Fittings

Connect to vacuum cups and compressed air to create suction; also known as venturi devices

Vacuum Pads

Add to vacuum cups to move textured items that standard cups can’t pick up

Robot Positioning Slides

Robot Positioning Slides

Extend the horizontal reach of your Universal Robots arm

Robot Bases

Elevate robot arms so they can reach raised surfaces, such as conveyor belts and workstations

Robot Vacuum Lifters

Robot Vacuum Lifters

Use suction to grip, lift, and move objects with a robot arm

Electrical

Manual Switches

Manual Switches

Everything from toggle, push-button, and rocker switches to foot switches

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

Mount to switches to control electrical circuits as you move the switch

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

Control Panels

Connect and monitor your fire alarm system

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Duct Damper Actuators

Duct Damper Actuators

Automatically adjust duct dampers to regulate airflow

HVAC Switches

Control and monitor airflow in HVAC systems automatically

Fan Motors

Replace fan motors or build your own fan

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Tool Holders

Mount brooms, cordless drills, flashlights, and other tools

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

Raw Materials

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

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