CNC components retailer in Canada ?

[Danno]

I hate the hassle of buying stuff in the US only to anxiously wait to see what kind of raping I'm going to get with the shipping, taxes, brokerage etc. Would anyone know of a supplier where I can purchase items like VFDs, servo drivers, power supplies etc, in Canada?
Thanks for any replies. Dan

[Al_The_Man]

Most Electrical suppliers carry at least one make of VFD.
ElectroMate carry motion control products.
Electrosonic have power supplies and electronic components.
Al.

[ataxy]

were are you exactly in canada

[Danno]

I'm located in Newcastle Ontario. About 1 hour east of Toronto. I don't mind mail ordering, as long as it's in Canada. Thanks

[grahamshere]

I feel the same way, try buying multi start acme here, no were. Graham

[MachMan]

Here's another place: MotionTek (motiontek.ca)
They are in Toronto.
MM

[ataxy]

Originally Posted by MachMan Here's another place: MotionTek (motiontek.ca) They are in Toronto. MM

wow there expensive cost alot less to order them from the states i just calculated there price compared to the kit i got from keling and i would have paid in excess of 300$

[New2CNCPaul]

Originally Posted by grahamshere I feel the same way, try buying multi start acme here, no were. Graham

Try Brafasco they ordered multi start rod for me from the US...

It has also been suggested to try Canadian Bearing for Multi Start Acme Rods

Fastenall can also get multi start rod

[grahamshere]

Thanks Paul, I tried Canadian bearings and fastenall, they did,nt even know what I was talking about, I did get a quote from one place, $1000,00 for 18 ft, no thanks. have not tried brasfasco but I got some from Roton. I just do not understand why it can not be made here. Graham

[New2CNCPaul]

Most don't know what Multi start is. Brafasco ordered the rod I wanted from McMaster-Carr. If you really want multi start and have a part # from McMaster give it to Brafasco and get a quote. I did however pay $$$. So don't expect a deal. LOL

[ataxy]

try also gbs (genereal bearing service) this is where i got my ballscrew

[raynjer]

You might want to consider calling Electrozad Electric Supply in Windsor, ON.
I believe they may be able to help you out.
Do try hard to find in Canada - brokerage fees alone will kill you.
Sometimes you won't find out about the brokerage fees for a month or two after you have received the item if shipped by FedEx or UPS. I have found out the hard way.