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Linear motors are a type of electric motor in which the converted mechanical energy provides motion to the equipment or machinery solely upon a single linear-axis. Generally categorized as either high-acceleration or low-acceleration motors, linear motors are a type of alternating current (AC) motor and are also at times referred to as linear induction motors and operates on the same principle of electromagnetic induction as typical induction motors (although they are normally rotational).

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.
Waterbury, CT
800-243-2715
Haydon Kerk provides access to the broadest range of linear & rotary motion solutions from a single source for a wide variety of high-tech industries. Our line of compact stepper motor linear actuators offers high performance and exceptional endurance in very small packages, plus canstack & pancake rotary motors, drives, etc. Immediate standard parts or custom prototypes in a matter of days!
 
AMETEK Prestolite Motors
Kent, OH
330-673-3451
With over 90 years of delivering innovative air moving & drive motors, AMETEK is a World Leader in Electric Motor Technology™ for OEMs in floor care, outdoor power equipment, household appliances and industrial automation. Trusted brands include Lamb Electric, Air Watt, Flotek, Infin-a-tek, Advantek, Acustek, & Prestolite. We set standards for engineering, design, testing & production excellence.
 
McMillan Electric Company
Woodville, WI
715-698-2488
McMillan Electric is a custom designer and manufacturer of high-quality precision electric motors. Shaded Pole, Permanent Split Capacitor, Permanent Magnet and Brushless DC are examples of our motors. We've been making motors since 1976 and continue to do our best. Shipping our products to customers across America, we would like to demonstrate our capabilities to you as well. ISO 9001 certified.
 
AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products
Kent, OH
330-673-3452
AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products makes your choice easy when it comes to motor selection. With our wide variety in products, many different motor families are available in standard configurations. Brushless DC Servo Motors, Automation Grade Brushless DC Servo motors and Slotless Brushless DC Servo Motors are examples of our products. Visit our website soon to see further information.
 
Specialty Motors, Inc.
Valencia, CA
800-232-2612
Specialty Motors is a designer and manufacturer of a complete line of electric motors. Our product line includes DC motors, AC motors, synchronous motors and stepper motors. We are a complete motor solutions provider, with in-house capabilities that rival some of the largest companies in the industry. Check out our website for more information.
 
Hansen Corporation
Princeton, IN
812-385-3415
Total Quality is built into each Hansen motor. Reliable custom motor designs & exceptional customer satisfaction for 100 years & counting. Whether you need one or 1 million on time, on spec, you can count on our variety of DC motors, synchronous motors & stepper motors for precision & accuracy in automotive, HVAC systems, instrumentation, office & medical equipment. ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified.
 
Ramco Electric Motors, Inc.
Greenville, OH
937-548-2525
Ramco Electric Motors produces special electric motors used in military, industrial, and aerospace applications. Supplying OEMs with quality motor products, we build complete motors to custom designs and offer types such as DC brush-type motors, AC induction motors, fractional horse power motors, DC brushless motors, AC motors and motor assemblies. Call today! ISO9001:2000, AS9100:2004 certified.
 
MET Motors - Minnesota Electric Technology
Mankato, MN
800-373-3166
MET MOTORS is an OEM manufacturer of 3.3", 3.6" & 6" diameter PMDC motors: 12 to 240 volts, 1/50HP to 5HP, 400 to 10,000RPM, battery or rectified AC powered, variable speed and reversible, in standard or custom designs for OEMs worldwide. We design and manufacture custom 6" motors for the U.S. Army. Call MET today for your motor solutions!
 
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Linear Motor

Some advantageous characteristics of linear motors include the ability to provide both very high and very low speeds, require almost zero maintenance (not having any contacting parts), and providing high accuracy without any sort of backlash. As a result of the many benefits of this type of electrical motor, many applications and industries are beginning to more commonly utilize linear motors including: industrial manufacturing, for use in the powering of material handling and processing equipment such as conveyor systems; medical, in order to power patient care equipment such as adjustable medical beds, wheel chairs, patient hoists and more; automotive, in which 12 voltage (V) linear motors are often used for power-operated hoods, trunks and more; and semiconductor, in order to power equipment and devices used in wafer testing and inspection applications. 

Linear motors can come in a couple of different designs, although there is a general type of construction. At its most basic, linear motors consist of the essential components of an "unrolled" stator, a power source and a moving magnet. The stator is "unrolled" meaning that it instead of being coiled up it is straightened out into a linear straight line to direct the mechanical energy provided by the motor. The stator consists of a coil-core combination, both of which remain stationary when the motor is in motion. The moving magnet functions to move back and forth across the magnetic path provided by the coil-core assembly of the stator. With the power source providing the current to the coils, the force produced by the linear motor is directly proportional to the coil's current. There are many different types of linear motors, which include tubular linear motors, u-channel linear motors and flat linear motors. Tubular linear motors have a cylindrically-shaped bar that houses the moving magnet and are often larger than other types of linear motors. U-channel linear motors have two parallel stators instead of having just one, and are typically three-phase motors instead of single-phase. Lastly, flat linear motors can be further divided into either slotless ironless linear motors, slotless iron linear motors and slotted iron linear motors, all of which are brushless in design.