Robotics, considered to be one of the drivers of the so-called fourth industrial revolution, is starting to find no limitations in regards to the variety of applications. Electrical actuators or gear motors are key when controlling positions and speeds demanded by several mechanisms and actuations for each robot. In this article, we go over some robotics innovations and the role actuators play in each of them.
Success story: Actuator for thermal magnetic circuit breakers and differential automatic resetting
CLR has a long track record in the development of displacement mechanisms in the electromechanical sector. Today we tell you about one of our latest projects on this field: an actuator for differential automatic resetting and thermal-magnetic circuit breakers in our homes. This solution comes very handy when there is a power outage and we are not home to manually turn the power back on. Would you like to know more about this interesting electromechanical solution? Then read on.
Applications of adaptive headlights in the automotive industry
When speaking of actuators or moving mechanisms in the automotive industry, headlights and lighting systems are an unavoidable topic. Static headlights with light bulbs are now a thing of the past. Nowadays, manufacturers do their best efforts to improve driving comfort, and in this regard, automatic adaptive headlights are increasingly gaining ground. Do you know how those motions are achieved? And which benefits they offer when driving?
5 keys to optimise your Tier 1 automotive project
Achieving success in the creation, manufacturing and deployment of a Tier 1 project requires a gathering of forces involving a number of suppliers and industrial levels. The success of any OEM project is commonly related to the skills of Tier 1 automotive companies when selecting the most appropriate suppliers in the face of each requirement. Do you work in the Tier 1 automotive industry? Are you finding difficulties to push your ideas or designs forward? Always keep in mind these simple tips.
Step motor: When to use it, and why
When undertaking an electromechanical project, selection of the type of motor tends to be one of the most critical aspects for any Project Manager. Depending on the mechanical motion required, there are many solutions that range from universal motors, to step motors and servomotors (for more complex applications). Do you know when a universal motor will be suffice? Do you know under what circumstances you should opt for a step motor? Let’s take it from the start.
Volkswagen Beetle: history, design, and relationship with CLR
1937. Ferdinand Porsche founds Volkswagen, which translates into “the people’s car”. After presenting Hitler with about thirty prototypes, Ferdinand presents the star of our article: the “Kdf-Wagen” –soon to be known as the Volkswagen Beetle. Nothing and no one would have told its designer that he was facing what would be the highest-selling, longest-running vehicle in the history of the automotive industry. A vehicle that revolutionised the automotive sector and has already left its mark on four generations. How did this super-seller start? How did it evolve? What does CLR provide to its new model? Interesting questions that you will be able to answer after reading this article. Let’s begin!
“Surface treatments in mechanical components increase gear motor running times by 30%”
The quality of gears and other mechanical components of the gear motor guarantee the best performance under long operation times. CLR Sales Engineer Juan Miguel Navarro acknowledges that in order to achieve such a quality, surface treatments are the added value that turn a good product into the ideal solution to every need. Do you want to find out why? Then pay attention to this interview.
Success story: air flow control system
An important company of the air conditioning sector contacts CLR in 2010 to design an actuator for the grilles of its air flow control system. It needed to overhaul its systems with a more silent, lighter solution which maintained the highest standards of quality for its air conditioning systems.
Advantages of using planetary gear motors in your projects
There are many types of geared motors that can be used in search for the perfect movement in an engineering project. Taking into account the technical specifications, the required performance or space limitations of our design, you should ask yourself to use one or the other. In this article we will delve on the planetary gear motors or epicyclical gear, so you will know thoroughly what its advantages are and discover some successful applications.
Actuators in vending machines: tips to avoid mistakes
Vending machines have some peculiarities that make them special when choosing the most appropriate components for their operation. The small size of work, the presence of heat and cooling systems, or the rules for each piece of machinery, can influence the development of a vending project. Follow the advices in this article and get to know the keys to ensure the proper operation of the drives within vending machines.