
14 October 2007
Halstrup-Walcher – Integrated Positioning Solutions available from HMK. Designed for the quick and easy setting of axes on production machines, these H-W solutions offer an integrated brushless motor, 24v drive, precision gearbox and absolute encoder in a compact easy to fit package. We have some exclusive design more

15 October 2007
Siemens S120 AC Servodrive available from HMK. The S120 is a modular drive that can be used stand alone or as part of a larger Simotion application. These drives are fed directly from the mains rather than from a common rectifier. In stand alone configuration using a PM340 power module and CU320 control module, the drive more

16 October 2007
Parker Compax3 – PLC Drive available from HMK. The concept of a PLC and motion control in a drive format is not new, however the Parker Compax3 now takes this to the next level. The CoDeSys programmed Compax3 features a full PLC Open motion library, supporting every conceivable motion format up to electronic CAMs more

17 October 2007
New Neugart PLV – Deep Spigot available from HMK When designing planetary gearboxes within production machines, there is often the requirement to mount the gearbox through side plates. In these situations there is a preference to get the bearings close to the pulley / gear and also to gain full use of the shaft more

27 November 2007
HMK to supply Siemens Simotion D410, the Drive-based Motion Control for Single-Axis Applications Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has expanded its scalable motion control system more

28 November 2007
HMK Automation and Drives launch new interactive website www.hmkdirect.com HMK, the UK's leading independent supplier of drives and motion control equipment and solutions to the machine building and factory automation markets have launched a new 330 page interactive website. Working with our key global supplier partners - more

29 November 2007
HMK is the exclusive UK technology partner for Siemens Motion Control and Drives Siemens has chosen HMK to be their exclusive technology partner for motion control and drives in the UK. HMK's 12 year relationship with Siemens enables us to provide our customers with expert commercial and technical knowledge more

13 December 2007
HMK to supply new Trilogy I-Force positioners from Parker Using ironless motors, linear positioners achieve high performance at an economical cost while having the design flexibility to accommodate customisation. Parker, a leading supplier of motion control technology, has added to its family of Trilogy I-Force more

28 February 2008
Now a stock item for HMK - Sinamics S120, the flexible, modular drive system for sophisticated tasks. The Siemens SINAMICS S120 drive system is the basis for industrial, high-performance applications in the fields of mechanical and system engineering. Numerous harmonized components and functions are available to design optimal more

3 March 2008
Ethernet Power Link provides ideal solutions to small integrated projects HMK are now supplying the new Parker Aries and Acro Loop Servo Drive. ETHERNET Powerlink expands the Aries family by adding real-time motion control over standard Ethernet. The high-speed digital communications network enhances machine performance and more