Videos

One size does not fit all! Join Frank Morton, Director of Research & Development at HKP, as he discusses the endless mechanical, electrical and feedback ‘Possibilities’ available with our linear actuators, tailored specifically for your application.

Excessive noise and vibration are common challenges with some lead screw assemblies, depending on mechanical arrangement. Join Brian Regan, Development Engineer at HKP, as he discusses solutions with ultra-quiet performance, including our patented centralizer noise reduction system.

Watch this quick video from Design World about Haydon Kerk's BGS Linear Rail System and how it combines many technologies into a single integrated linear motion platform.

Join Keith Knight, Manager New Product Innovation at Haydon Kerk Pittman, as he discusses the new Z-Theta, an ultra-compact 2-axis design. Designed for easy integration in OEM assemblies, the Z-Theta offers linear + rotary point to point motion in an compact footprint.

The highly configurable Z-Theta provides flexibility, value, durability and performance suited for a host of lab automation, semiconductor and light factory automation applications. Watch this video to learn about why the Z-Theta might be the right fit for your application!

Join Steve Hann, Mold/Tool Designer at HKP, as he discusses how HKP is “breaking the mold” on what’s possible with molding capabilities and Kerk nut customizations.

Join Phil Faluotico, Vice President of Engineering at HKP, as he discusses the endless ‘Possibilities’ available with our Pittman motors, tailored specifically for your application.

Each person at AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman contributes to quality in their own way. Watch this video to see what quality means from different perspectives throughout HKP.

Measuring lead screw thread forms using Zygo's ZeGage™ Pro 3D optical profiler, is yet another step Haydon Kerk Pittman takes to ensure quality.

Join Mike Tetmeyer, Engineering Lead in Research/Development at Haydon Kerk Pittman, as he discusses the EC042B series brushless motor. This high torque density 4 pole model was designed as an economical yet higher performance general purpose servo motor. The EC042B is an excellent choice for both power transmission and precision motion control applications. Watch this video to learn more!

Watch this display of Pittman Brush & Brushless DC Motors, showing examples of the limitless options available, including 13mm brushless motors, motors with integrated IDEA® drives, custom harnesses, industrial connectors, NEMA Mounts, low-cogging motors and much more.

Haydon Kerk Pittman at MD&M 2019 - See our newest and smallest Brushless DC Motor offering, the 13mm.

Haydon Kerk Pittman at MD&M 2019 - See our new Brushless DC Motor with IDEA Drive

Haydon Kerk Pittman at MD&M 2019 - See our new Mini Stage

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Watch this display of Haydon Kerk lead screw & nut assemblies showing examples of the limitless options available, including custom coatings, custom molded nuts, complex machined features, and much more.

Watch this display of Haydon Kerk linear actuators, showing examples of the limitless options available, including the world's smallest linear actuators, custom mounting flanges, custom connectors, and much more.

Watch this display of Haydon Kerk linear rail systems, showing examples of the limitless options available, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel material options, proprietary Teflon TFE coatings, fully customized stages, and much more.

Haydon Kerk Pittman offers a variety of custom compounded Kerkite® thermoplastic polymers, formulated to provide optimum performance. When maximum performance is required, Kerkote® and Black Ice® Teflon TFE coatings provide unmatched results in the most demanding applications.

What Is a Dual Motion Hybrid Actuator?

See a dual motion linear actuator in action to fully understand what dual motion means and see a few examples of the many types of applications it could be used for.

Watch this quick 1-2-3 step video demonstration of how to use the Kerk® 3DP nut with your 3D printed prototype.

This depends on the class of the cleanroom, as well as other factors at play. Watch this quick video to find out more!

This depends on the motor. Watch this video to learn why and what you can do to minimize this issue.

Watch this informative video from Design World about the tribology and material selection for Haydon Kerk's polymer leadscrew nuts, and lubrication options.

Watch this video to see what factors you need to consider before running a linear actuator into a hard stop.

Watch this demonstration showing the technology behind Haydon Kerk's captive linear actuators, how they work, and the benefits it can offer.

Watch this demonstration showing the technology behind Haydon Kerk's non-captive linear actuators, how they work, and the benefits it can offer.

Watch this demonstration showing the technology behind Haydon Kerk's external linear actuators, how they work, and the benefits it can offer.

Watch this demonstration showing the key differences between external linear, non-captive and captive linear actuators.

The 43000 Series size 17 linear actuator is Haydon Kerk's best selling frame size. Watch this video by Design World to learn more about this popular product!

The Pittman PBL4850E IDEA Drive brushless motor controller is a servo drive and fully programmable control unit which will simplify your machine building experience. Watch this demonstration on how to connect several different types of motors to this drive.

Watch this video to understand the reasons for using gearboxes. Learn about the two different types of gearboxes, see a comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of each, and gain an understanding of the type of gearbox that should be used for different applications.

Watch this video to see the range of sizes and configurations available with Haydon Kerk's stepper motor linear actuators and the unique technology behind them. Learn about the advantages of a plastic nut over a traditional bronze nut, including some impressive life test data.

Watch this video for an explanation on how to create torque speed and torque current curves, what they mean and how to use them.

Learn how to use the software interface designed to program the IDEA Drive. This intuitive graphical interface allows you to get your stepper motor in motion within minutes.

Join David Kosewski, Haydon Kek Sr. Product Line Manager as he discusses the new compact, low profile MiniSlide™ MSA Series that saves engineering time. Perfect for small lab, medical equipment and optical stage applications.

Watch this demonstration of how to close a loop on a stepper motor system using an IDEA Drive.

With robotic and laparoscopic procedures on the rise, the need for excellence in precision medical equipment has never been greater. Join Russ Barrow, Northwest Sales Engineer at AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman, as he dives into the many solutions that HKP can provide, including passivation, autoclavability, sterilization, medical grade plastics, and low outgassing grease.

Watch this video from Design World about Haydon Kerk's IDEA programmable stepper motor controller series key features, available in several different configurations.

When specifying a motor or gearmotor, it is important to select the bearing type that is best suited to the application. In this video, we discuss the selection of bearings, and the strengths and weaknesses of sleeve bearings vs. ball bearings.

Watch this demonstration of how heat transfer effects a Pittman DC motor and how our strategy ensures that a customer's motor is built for worst case conditions. Performance and specifications are also discussed.