Micromech Supplies Linear Actuator Unit

Micromech has supplied linear motion and rotary drive systems for use in a remote-controlled clay pigeon launching system. When designing his clay pigeon launching system, Joe Hubbard required advice and assistance in selecting the mechanical actuators and various motion control parts. Hubbard's invention was also a solid platform for a future business enterprise for clay shooting enthusiasts in which he also has a participating interest. To get things started, Micromech was able to loan special parts to assist with the design and development.

The design required suitable linear motion and rotary drive systems to suit elevation and angular movement of the clay pigeon launcher unit. Intended to be a field-powered device it was necessary for these drives to be compatible with a 12V DC battery power system. Micromech also provided ideas for expansion of the remote control platform for future enhancements such as precise rotary and angular positioning using intelligent remote networking.

Micromech also agreed to support Hubbard by giving some time for meetings and providing technical data for selection of parts suitable for his design. In addition, Micromech specified a linear actuator unit for the elevation axis and advised him regarding the best method of utilising the rotary axis. For Hubbard, the merits of solution provided was first the assistance given for design concept offering the low-cost advantages of a Danaher linear actuator unit with integration instructions.

Second was the loaned equipment made available for rapid delivery so the project could progress efficiently in line with his A-level course-work programme. Third that the solution could be developed and enhanced further as the product range matures through business development and customer input is received.

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