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Rail car door systems are historically one of the most complex, inconsistently performing, and potentially unsafe components in rail transit systems worldwide. Yet safety is of utmost importance when human lives are at stake in accidents that may result in injury and/or death.

Linear motion by its very definition is motion along a line or linear path. Linear motion solutions take advantage of this movement to accomplish many tasks. However, selecting the right screw is not always easy albeit it necessary to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

When it comes to actuators for motion control applications, there are several types to choose from. These include pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or electro-mechanical.

Comfortable and cost-effective airline seating is in the cross hairs of major aircraft manufacturers around the globe.

Engineers can choose from various technologies such as electrical (electro-mechanical), hydraulic or pneumatic technologies when selecting linear actuators for motion control applications. In nearly all cases, an electrical actuator will prove to be the better choice due to a unique combination of characteristics.

The only thing constant is change, especially for medical device manufacturers, which face ongoing pressures to introduce new products or highly modified versions of existing devices at a faster pace than any other industry.

Until the recent emergence of new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) demands for green buildings, the HVAC industry historically developed systems and supporting ductwork that were designed for overcapacity.

Globally, rail car systems build-out is projected for strong growth well into the foreseeable future. The design of rail car components has seen similar steady movement.

The number of medical imaging systems continues to grow at a projected annual rate of 6.8 percent, and linear motion control systems have become vital to the successful development, advancement, and deployment of these important pieces of medical equipment.

Ensuring optimal performance of acme screws and other types of lead screw assemblies often requires pairing the right screw and nut materials with the most suitable lubricant for a particular job