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Tolomatic adds capacity to high-force electric actuator family

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The Tolomatic RSX080 actuator, the latest addition to the Tolomatic family of high-force electric actuators, is an economical actuator solution with forces up to 18,000 lbf (80 kN) ideal for replacing hydraulic cylinders. Designed and tested for 100% duty cycle, the RSX080 actuator is roller-screw driven for long, consistent life in demanding environments. Applications include […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, tolomatic

Closed-loop linear actuator operates at high torque for high acceleration applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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A new closed-loop linear actuator from Applied Motion Products offers greater acceleration rates, shorter move times and higher throughput than conventional step motor-based linear actuators. Creating peak torques up to 50% higher than holding torque, TBSM11 Linear Actuators accelerate and decelerate faster, making them ideal for high throughput processes that require linear actuators to start […]

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New integrated motor/actuator series from Curtiss-Wright

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Curtiss-Wright’s Sensors & Controls Division recently announced the release of the Exlar GTX080 next-generation integrated motor/actuator. The GTX080’s latest design offers substantial performance improvements over its predecessor. Incorporating Curtiss-Wright’s patented inverted roller screw technology, the GTX080’s high power density and compact form factor make it an ideal replacement for hydraulic cylinders. The GTX Series actuators […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Actuators, Linear Actuators

H2W develops highest force voice-coil actuator

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H2W Technologies has developed what it says is the world’s highest force commercially available non-commutated DC linear actuator, otherwise known as a direct drive voice coil actuator. The model NCC08-75-3000-3X is capable of generating a continuous force of 300 lb (1,330 N) and a peak force of 900 lb (4,000 N) at a duty cycle […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: Linear Actuators

What are planetary roller screws?

★ By Miles Budimir 1 Comment

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Screw drives are some of the most common methods of mechanical linear actuation. And planetary roller screws are one of several screw types, including lead screws and ball screws. Planetary roller screws use threaded rollers that are toothed to mesh with geared rings at each end of a nut. The rollers spin on their axes […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators

SMAC Moving Coil Actuators announces IP-rated products

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SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has revealed the details for their dustproof and waterproof, IP65/IP67 product line. SMAC’s IP-rated products include the CBL35/CBL35C series electric cylinder, the CBL50/CBL50C series electric cylinder, the LAL95 series linear actuator, and the LCA50 series linear actuator.  All dustproof and waterproof SMAC moving coil actuators include the ability to do work […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil, Uncategorized Tagged With: Linear Actuators

Gen 2 linear slide actuators from AutomationDirect

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AutomationDirect has added second generation (Gen 2) linear motion slide actuators to its SureMotion line of motion control products. The SureMotion lineup includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a wide variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. The new Gen 2 Compact […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, Linear Slides

New mid-size, compact linear actuator from LINAK U.S.

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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LINAK has launched a powerful new actuator, the LA33. The electric linear actuator is a mid-range powerhouse built upon 35 years of specialized knowledge accumulated at LINAK. The LA33 shares the same advantageous features of all the actuators in the LINAK family including the LINAK Integrated Controller, Hall sensors for relative and absolute feedback, proportional […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators

Linear encoders for motion applications

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Whether a linear system uses servo or stepper motors, adding a linear encoder can improve the performance of the machine and the quality of the process. In servo applications, the motor’s rotary encoder monitors its speed and direction, but a linear encoder monitors the load’s actual position. When stepper motors are used, position monitoring is especially important, […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: balluff, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, linear encoder, Linear Encoders

A user’s guide to sensors and switches

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Users have an array of choices when it comes to choosing sensors for electromechanical actuators. Some actuator manufactures offer one or two varieties of sensors as standard options, depending on the construction of the actuator and its most common uses, while others leave the selection entirely to the user. Whether you’re choosing among the options […]

Filed Under: Applications, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, sensor, switch

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