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Actuation Mechanism

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Maximum Speed

1 in/sec to 1.99 in/sec

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Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

10,167 Products

Power Transmission

Electric Actuators

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

103 products

Air Cylinders

Push and pull loads to do everything from stamping materials to sorting parts on conveyors

3,560 products

Air Cylinder Mounts

Secure air cylinders to surfaces with brackets, rod clevises, and flanges

168 products

Air Slides

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

449 products

Solenoids

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

81 products

Air Actuators

Turn loads in clockwise and counterclockwise directions with compressed air

47 products

Hydraulic Cylinders

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

213 products

Stopper Cylinders

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

8 products

Hydraulic Actuators

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

16 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

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

94 products

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

12 products

Cylinder Rod Locks

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

6 products

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

15 products

Stepper Motors

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

197 products

Stepper Gearmotors

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

20 products

Servomotors

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

96 products

Electric Gearmotors

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

304 products

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

361 products

Air-Powered Gearmotors

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

16 products

Air-Powered Motors

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

23 products

Hydraulic Motors

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

6 products

Positioning Slides

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

115 products

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

962 products

Precision Lead Screw Nut Flanges

Pair with precision lead screw nuts to make custom flange nuts that move items along lead screws

18 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

200 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

8 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

Move components in a straight line in clamping and heavy duty lifting and lowering applications

838 products

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

Brace and secure the ends of ball screws and precision lead screws

16 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Fluid Handling

Valve Actuators

Automatically start and stop flow to your valve

47 products

Valve Manifolds

Control flow to multiple points from one source

1 product

Flow-Adjustment Valves

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

2 products

On-Off Valves

Start and stop flow through a line

5 products

Directional Control Valves

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

23 products

Manifolds

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

1 product

Hose and Hose Fittings

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

21 products

Rotary Vane Pumps

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

2 products

Gear Pumps

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

19 products

Pressure Gauges

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

2 products

Electrical

Limit Switches

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

149 products

Manual Switches

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

120 products

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

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

40 products

Control Panels

Connect and monitor your fire alarm system

1 product

Relays

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

1 product

Material Handling

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

157 products

Screw Jack Mounts

Stabilize screw jacks to support loads

4 products

Jack Rams

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

32 products

Screw Jack End Fittings

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

4 products

Jack Pumps

Pump hydraulic oil into jack rams to create hydraulic jacks

8 products

Jack Mounts

Thread onto jack rams to secure them to a surface

2 products

Pick-and-Place Grippers

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

81 products

Mounts for Vacuum Cups and Lifters

Mount vacuum cups or vacuum lifters to surfaces

2 products

Suction-Cup Lifters

Manually grip and move flat objects using suction cups

33 products

Vacuum Cups

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

588 products

Vacuum Cup Levelers

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

17 products

Vacuum Cup Swivels

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

2 products

Vacuum Lifters

Grip and move objects with air- or electric-powered suction

79 products

Vacuum Lifter Dampers

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

2 products

Vacuum Lifter Accessory and Replacement Parts

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

23 products

Vacuum Fittings

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

14 products

Vacuum Pads

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

22 products

Robot Pedestals

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

4 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Duct Damper Actuators

Automatically adjust duct dampers to regulate airflow

5 products

HVAC Switches

Control and monitor airflow in HVAC systems automatically

3 products

Fan Motors

Replace fan motors or build your own fan

22 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Tool Holders

Mount brooms, cordless drills, flashlights, and other tools

1 product

Raw Materials

Foam

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

1 product