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Linear Bearings
Take your automation and robotics projects to the next level with durable, reliable linear bearings from JHFOSTER. Our superior selection of bearings comes from the top manufacturers in the industry, ensuring that you get a quality product every time. No matter what kind of project you’re undertaking, our experienced technicians can help you choose the […]
Machine Tending Robots
What is a Machining Robot? Machine tending is the process of loading a machine with the necessary materials, unloading finished parts, and performing other tasks such as cleaning and inspections. Today, machine tending is typically done by humans, but machine tending robots are quickly becoming the most popular type of collaborative robot, aka “cobot,” on […]
Pick & Place Robots
What is Pick & Place Automation? Pick and place robots are either collaborative robots, aka “cobots,” or industrial robots that are used across industries to automate material handling and part assembling processes. This technology has been popular to implement as automation has grown more essential in everyday manufacturing. Pick and place automation has helped free […]
Palletizing Robots
What is a Palletizing Machine? Palletizing is the process of stacking and arranging goods and products onto a pallet for transportation. Depalletizing is the process of removing items from a pallet and placing them onto a conveyor belt, into a fixture, or inside a workspace for later use. Palletizing has traditionally been done by hand […]
Gear Motors
JHFOSTER, the industry’s leading gear motor distributor, carries a wide variety of gear motor sizes, power ratings, and ratios – you are sure to find one that fits your specific application. Choose from our extensive selection of high-quality gear motors from top manufacturers, and get the power and performance you need without spending more than […]
Gearboxes
As a leading gearbox distributor, JHFOSTER carries high-precision gearboxes in various customizations, including lightweight, low noise, and compact designs. Manufactured from the latest technology, our gearboxes guarantee long operational life and low maintenance costs. We are constantly striving to be at the forefront of industry innovation with new designs that will accommodate advances in machinery […]
Servo Reducers & Couplings
Speed reducers are gearboxes used to increase torque and lower rotational speed simultaneously. Servo reducers are just a special type of speed reducer meant to be used with servo motors. Servo reducers (or gearboxes) are employed in high-torque and low-speed applications. They can also be used to match the load’s inertia to the motor’s, so […]
Motion Control
Motion control systems are used across various industries to build more comprehensive automated systems. These systems use a wide array of components that allow for precise motion sequence control. This function helps engineering teams develop automated systems with exact speeds, positions, and torques. How Do Motion Control Systems Work? In a motion automation system, the […]