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Two New PHu Models from Geeplus Allow Customers to Maximize Solenoid Performance

Beckenham, UK – Invaluable as a development tool, two new PHu modules, the 50 and 150, have been added to the Geeplus range. Operating with supply voltage from 8vDC to 50vDC, this user-friendly interface enables the designer to… Read More

Geeplus Making Good Vibrations at Medica 2022: Stand 11/E10

Beckenham, UK – Geeplus will be exhibiting at Medica 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany for the first time this November. Visitors can find the world’s leading supplier of actuators in medical ventilator applications at stand 11E10… Read More

Geeplus Introduces Bigger, More Powerful Voice Coil Motor

Beckenham, UK – In response to customer applications requiring even higher controllable force, Geeplus has developed an even bigger voice coil motor. The new VM75P2, like its predecessors, uses a highly optimised magnet assembly to produce ..Read More

Geeplus Makes Switch to Renewable Energy

Beckenham, UK – Geeplus has considerably reduced both energy costs and carbon footprint by switching to a renewable and sustainable energy source. Solar panels, which now cover the roof of our UK manufacturing and distribution center in Beckenham, UK...Read More

VMXY80 multi-axis Voice Coil Actuator from Geeplus

New Voice Coil Actuator from Geeplus Provides Multi-axis Motion

Beckenham, UK – Geeplus has added a new, multi-axis voice coil actuator to its menu of world class actuation devices. Although designed for a specific purpose – namely steering laser and light beams – the new VMXY80 voice coil actuator could have additional applications in industrial, military, or special effects lighting...Read More

New Coil Winding Machine at Geeplus Maintains Highest Quality

Beckenham, UK – In order to both maintain the supply chain and uphold quality control, Geeplus has invested in a new multi-headed coil winding machine.The new equipment gives Geeplus complete control of the many different types and sizes of coil required for use in their growing range of products, including their world class voice coil motors....Read More

Geeplus incorporates new Vapour degreaser

Geeplus Installs Low-Emission Solvent Degreaser for Spotless Finish

Beckenham, UK – Because the slightest speck of contaminant of any kind can completely alter the intended function of high-precision components, Geeplus has installed a new low emission solvent degreaser at their London manufacturing facility...Read More

Geeplus Invests in High-Accuracy Measurement System

Beckenham, UK – Due to the increased demand for Geeplus products for use in medical equipment applications during the Pandemic, Geeplus has been looking for ways to increase the speed of measurements without compromising quality assurance…Read More

New Bipolar Pick and Hold Device from Geeplus Switches up to 24A

Beckenham, UK – Responding to requests from customers who want to test their solenoids with current of either polarity, Geeplus has introduced a new Pick and Hold unit (PHu) that will switch up to 24A.....Read More

New Moulding Machine Boosts Efficiency and Accuracy at Geeplus

Beckenham, UK – Aware that maintaining the supply chain is essential to customers’ ability to keep their manufacturing processes running smoothly (particularly in the medical equipment sector), Geeplus has invested in brand new advanced moulding equipment as part of....Read More

Geeplus Achieves IPC Certification for Soldering Processes

Beckenham, UK –As part of our continuing commitment to training, product improvement and manufacturing reliability, Geeplus has now achieved IPC A-620 status relating to soldering standards….Read More

Geeplus Expands Manufacturing Facility; Doubles Size, TRIPLES Production Capacity

Beckenham, UK –In order to maintain global supplies of their highly sought after electro-mechanical products used in the manufacture of medical equipment, Geeplus has doubled the size of their UK manufacturing facility in London.
The Covid-19 pandemic created an unprecedented…Read More

	Geeplus Implements 100% Renewable Electricity Recognizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions in 2019, Geeplus Europe has made the transition to using 100% renewable electricity at the company’s home base and manufacturing hub in the United Kingdom……Read More
	New Leadscrew Actuator Range Exemplifies Efficiency Finding applications in a wide range of industries, the new and versatile leadscrew actuator range from Geeplus is particularly well-suited for position adjustment of hospital beds and furniture, machine tool actuation, valve actuation, and others…..Read More
	New Geeplus Pinch Valves Suit Wide Range of Applications In response to the growing demand for small size low power control components, the new range of pinch valves will suit a wide number of applications required in the control of water, air and other non-aggressive fluids across a wide range of industries…..Read More
	Geeplus Push/Pull Solenoids Approved for Aviation Use Having met the demands of aerospace qualification Part 21, Geeplus M401 push/pull solenoids are now being used by a leading commercial air frame manufacturer as part of a door control system….Read More
	Added Manufacturing Sites Speed Up Delivery Times for Geeplus Open Frame Solenoids Now being manufactured in three different production facilities to increase availability, the Geeplus range of open frame solenoids are now available with a four week delivery time for specific models….Read More
	New Solenoid from Geeplus Offers Semi-Proportional Control at a Fraction of the Price Geeplus Europe has taken an innovative approach to an old established product and created a cost effective alternative to many other proportional control solutions…Read More
	New Bistable Rotary Solenoid From Geeplus Offers New Levels of Power and Torque While Retaining Efficiency The innovative BRS6045G—the latest Bistable Rotary Solenoid from Geeplus—sets a new benchmark for power, performance and energy efficiency. Because Bistable Rotary Solenoids require NO power to hold in either end position and…Read More
	Fast-Response Rotary Solenoid Redefines Dependability; Life Cycle Exceeds 10M Cycles The new BRS4036G‐10 bistable rotary solenoid from Geeplus offers exceptional life expectancy and lightning quick response times as low as 10ms. This advanced rotary solenoid is perfectly suited to…Read More
	New Brushless DC Motors from Geeplus are Perfect Stepper Motor Replacements A new range of four dc brushless motors from Geeplus provide a direct replacement for 42mm NEMA size 17 devices which have similar applications. Although physically compatible with a stepping motor of the same size, the Geeplus alternative provides higher speed and higher reliability…Read More
	Geeplus Adapts Pick and Hold Unit for Wire Bonding Tests Although initially designed to assist the user in optimising excitation conditions for a solenoid device, Geeplus have designed a new software package and enclosure for their Pick and Hold unit in order to provide highly accurate and repeatable heating for use in coil winding and related manufacturing techniques…Read More

	The Versatile BRS1212 From Geeplus: Tiny but NOT Delicate Small enough to fit inside the barrel of a standard Euro lock, the BRS1212 solenoid from Geeplus is not susceptible to force, making it ideal for security applications. In battery operated situations, the BRS1212 excels due to its…Read More
	Geeplus Launches Compatible Components Selector Service Aware that changes in business trends which result in lost sources for solenoids can cause major problems for both designers and manufacturing companies, leading solenoid manufacturer Geeplus International now offers…Read More
	Geeplus Launches a Tiny, Resilient and Competitive Solenoid An ultra‐small latching solenoid from Geeplus has no respect for size. Although it only measures 12x8x7mm at its widest points, their new S1L‐0211 provides more than 2N of holding force. Geeplus says that this, the smallest solenoid they manufacture, is normally used in…Read More
	New High Voltage Pick and Hold Test Device From Geeplus Switches up to 25A Responding to customers who want to test their solenoids at higher voltages than were previously available, Geeplus have introduced a new Pick and Hold module which will switch up to 25A with a peak current of >4kW. Now capable of operating up to…Read More
	Geeplus Responds to Customer Requests for Circular Movement Following the successful launch of their VIBRO 1 linear actuator at Compamed, Geeplus have responded to customer interest for an actuator which provides a circular movement with the VIBRO 2. By combining a pair of their…Read More
	Geeplus Adds Direct Mounted Lead Screws to Stepper Motors For applications requiring longer drives or a different pitch, Geeplus are now supplying some of their stepping motor range with direct mounted lead screws. Having adapted components for specific purposes in the past, especially in their…Read More
	Major Voice Coil Enhancements: Covers and Flexi-Circuits Added to Geeplus Voice Coil Motors Making their voice coil motors even more robust and reliable, Geeplus has added the option of specifying dust covers and flexi‐circuits as standard on their VM6340L models. The flexi‐circuits provide a simple and reliable electrical connection, which in turn has a consistent influence on…Read More
	Geeplus Adds Overmoulding to World Class Coice Coil Motors In addition to winding their own coils, Geeplus are now able to overmould the coils used in their voice coil motors. Being an in-house facility, Geeplus can now offer even greater levels of quality control. One of the first standard products to benefit from this improvement is the…Read More
	New Bearing Race Design Launches Geeplus Voice Coil Motor Life Cycle to More Than 100 Million Cycles In order to provide even smoother and considerably longer operation of their VM38 voice coil motor, Geeplus has developed a new version which incorporates redesigned bearing races in order to provide the shaft with a virtually friction free movement…Read More
	New Design in Innovative Super Stroke Solenoid Now Reduces Noise In addition to doubling the useful stroke of a standard solenoid, Geeplus has now developed a Super Stroke Solenoid suitable for applications where noise is an issue. There are certain situations, such as those encountered when…Read More

	Vibrating Actuator From Geeplus Now Scaleable Geeplus has taken the VIBRO1 actuator to a new stage of development by revising the housing and making it scaleable, offering new opportunities to designers who require a variety of sizes to suit the application…Read More
	New Design for Small Versatile Solenoid Provides Savings up to 50% Responding to market demands for miniature components with prices to match, Geeplus has altered the manufacturing process of their popular 12mm bistable rotary solenoid in order to provide savings of up to 50% for volume applications…Read More
	New Super Stroke Solenoid From Geeplus Changes the Game Doubling the useful stroke of a standard solenoid, Geeplus have developed a super stroke solenoid with applications in gas or fluid control systems or as an aid to tension control in filament or web handling machinery. The result of a special implementation of their tubular solenoid design, Geeplus has modified the…Read More
	Geeplus Pick and Hold Device Helps Users Optimize Solenoids Not only does the new PHu-ANA module from Geeplus help the user to optimise excitation conditions for a solenoid device, in situations where large numbers of solenoids are being tested, cost savings in terms of labour, equipment and energy can be achieved by fulfilling the functions of a PWM current regulator and oscilloscope. By determining…Read More
	Geeplus VIBRO1 Haptic Actuator: Shakin’ All Over Designed to provide the sensitive control of linear vibration in delicate laboratory mixing or separating applications, the new VIBRO1 from Geeplus incorporates their HAP56 actuator in an easily mounted cast body with steel flexures for support…Read More
	Geeplus Pick and Hold Module Saves Development Time A new ‘pick and hold’ circuit module has been designed by Geeplus to determine appropriate supply voltage, device, and current parameters for many applications, and particularly in designs where solenoid devices are used…Read More
	Geeplus Adds Flexible Circuits to Three More Voice Coil Motors Due to the successful introduction of a flexible circuit and cover on their VM2836 and VM5050 voice coil motors, Geeplus has now extended these same benefits to three other models…Read More
	Geeplus Launches Miniature Rotary Actuator Range A range of small rotary actuators designed to suit the actuation of small shutter mechanisms has been launched by Geeplus. Perfect for the control of small shutter mechanisms where the mass of moving elements is small…Read More
	Geeplus Provides Solution to Weakened Electromagnets Electromagnets used as safety or security devices in fire doors, material handling, cash drawers, key control systems or trolley cabinets for example, have always been considered ‘fit and forget’ devices that will always activate when required. However, recent tests…Read More
	Miniature Push/Pull Solenoids From Geeplus Offer High Force Using Low Power Ideally suited to remote or renewable energy applications where rechargeable or standard batteries or capacitors are used, the new Geeplus range of small Push-Pull solenoids provides a robust solution for a number of applications requiring…Read More

	Geeplus Develops Voice Coil Motor with Friction-Free Shaft Movement…Using Air Bearings! Giving resolution down to one µmtr, a voice coil motor with a built in positioning encoder developed by Geeplus, is now available with an almost limitless lifespan thanks to the incorporation of an air bearing…Read More
	Enhanced Geeplus Magnet Assembly Increases Performance Using a highly optimised magnet assembly to produce exceptional force / mass ratio for high acceleration in dynamic applications, the new VM6340 is one of a new generation of voice coil motors from Geeplus capable of providing an increase of 30-50% in performance…Read More
	Voice Coil Motor From Geeplus Incorporates Flex Circuit Technology for More Consistent Force Based on their VM2618 voice coil motor, the new VM2836 from Geeplus benefits from a flex circuit termination and cover. This provides a simple and reliable electrical connection, which in turn has a consistent influence on force behavior…Read More
	Geeplus Announces World’s Smallest Bistable Rotary Solenoid Claimed to be the world’s smallest bistable rotary solenoid, Geeplus has launched the tiny S1020 which measures a miniscule 2cms long and just 1cm in diameter…Read More