Feature

Efficiency and performance in harsh environments

ANCA Motion’s LinX range of tubular linear motors has features that match a vast range of automation applications. This includes packaging, food and beverage manufacturing, printing, pharmaceutical, rollforming, textile production, and test and measurement.

01/08/2019 14:27:56

ANCA CNC Machines first introduced ANCA Motion’s tubular linear motors in 2014, with the FX Linear and MX Linear tool-grinding machines.

These direct drive motors have since demonstrated some clear advantages over ball screw and flatbed linear motors. To satisfy the increasing market needs, ANCA Motion developed the LinX M-series linear motor.

Indirect drive systems like belt and ball screw drives, are common ways to convert rotary movement to linear movement. They are, however, slow and liable to wear due to their moving parts. Direct drive linear motors can be more expensive initially but offer a quick return on investment – as well as precise positional control, speed, and other benefits.

Read the full article in the August issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.