Linear Actuator & Custom Mechanical Motion Systems Engineering | Macron Dynamics

Pleasantries Into a Business Conversation

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:29:56 +0000

A great way to transition from preliminary pleasantries into a business conversation is using an Agenda Statement. This 45-second piece of magic lets your prospect know the purpose of the meeting, what you’re going to cover, and how they’ll benefit from your time together. This creates focus and sets the meeting up for [...]

New MacSTANDARD Actuators & Belt Drives from Macron Dynamics Offer Industrial Quality Linear Motion in an ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Solution

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:54:13 +0000

Croydon, PA – Macron Dynamics Inc., a manufacturer of belt driven linear actuators and custom multi-axis automation systems, today announced the new MacSTANDARD line of linear actuators and belt drives designed to provide an ‘off-the-shelf’ product suitable for industrial linear motion, robotics, and automation applications. “Our new MacSTANDARD actuators and belt drives offer the same quality, [...]

Macron Plans to Offer Actuator Selection Guide & Order Online Actuators

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:56:16 +0000

Macron Dynamics is currently working through a website facelift that will provide more organized product details along with a line of standard actuators and belt drives that will be available for purchase online. In addition, Macron is implementing a Selection Guide to help users determine which actuator or belt drive is recommended for an application. “A large [...]

The Mysterious Powers of WD-40 | Lubrication of Macron Linear Actuators Makes the Cut

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:11:42 +0000

Before you read to the end, do you know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don’t lie and don’t cheat. WD-40. Who knew? I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around [...]

Macron 6 Linear Actuators Used in Pick and Place Packaging Automation System

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:37:01 +0000

This system was developed as a prototype to replace an existing pick and place automation system from a competitor. The pick and place system is used in the clothing manufacturing industry and is an integral part of the clients packaging automation. Multiple Macron 6 belt driven linear actuators were used along with customized MacFRAME machinery framing.

Macron Dual Rail Positioning Table Used For Aerospace Industry

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:36:22 +0000

In the aerospace industry, inspection of components is vital to success and safety. This ball screw positioning table was developed when a client in the aerospace industry approached Macron engineers about designing a table for inspecting panels. The system utilized a Macron XY dual rail positioning table which had a device attached to it to [...]

Large Automated Calibrating and Inspection System Uses Macron 14 Linear Actuator X-Y Gantry

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:29:35 +0000

This large automated gantry system spans a grid of 45 feet by 27 feet of travel. Developed by Macron for use as a calibrating and inspection tool, the gantry masks a large military tracking system used to monitor the location of fighter jets. In order to calibrate and check the accuracy of the tracking system, [...]

Macron 14 H Heavy Duty Linear Actuator Used In Automated Glass Cutting System

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:28:52 +0000

The Macron 14 H linear actuator is designed for heavy duty automation applications found in different industries. This automation system was designed for use in an industrial shop environment where large, heavy pieces of glass are cut. The glass cutting process where this system was installed had previously been carried out by hand. In order to [...]

Macron 14 Linear Actuators Help Move Heavy Loads in Automotive Automated Manufacturing

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:28:24 +0000

This automated motion system was designed for use in the automotive industry for moving very heavy loads from one area to another during the manufacturing process. The actuator cart for this application was a completely custom designed and manufactured by Macron mechanical motion engineers to accommodate very heavy loads. The motion system uses custom Macron 14 [...]

Macron Dual 14 Linear Actuator XY Motion System For Very Tight Accuracy Specifications

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:28:00 +0000

This XY motion system used dual Macron 14 linear actuators to ensure extremely tight accuracy specifications were maintained in the manufacturing of window frames. The smooth operating, zero backlash belt driven actuators allowed that each part of the window frame would be brought together consistently and accurately each time for welding. The motion system was [...]