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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

Tolomatic electric actuators with longer strokes (to replace fluid-power cylinders)

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Tolomatic high force electric rod-style actuators now feature stroke lengths to 1.5 m (60 in.) for more flexibility for converting motion control applications with hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to electric linear motion. Designed for high duty-cycle performance in demanding applications, the RSX, RSA and ERD electric rod-style product families use planetary roller screws for longer […]

Filed Under: Applications, Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: tolomatic

Tolomatic integrated servo motor and drive (with PROFINET) automates simple motion axes

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The Tolomatic ACSI integrated servo/motor/controller is now available with PROFINET Industrial Ethernet protocol — to let engineers design easy-to-use and cost-effective electric actuator setups for single-axis applications. The integrated package is suitable for replacing pneumatic cylinders and automating any simple axis of motion with Siemens or other PROFINET enabled PLCs. With built-in configurations for Tolomatic […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: tolomatic

Tolomatic food-grade servo actuator for food and beverage processing

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The Tolomatic IMA electric linear actuator, the company’s most powerful integrated servomotor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry. The compact, durable IMA actuator series integrates a servomotor and a ball or roller screw for long service life […]

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

ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic for automotive resistance spot welding

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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New ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic are redesigned for higher performance and are lighter weight compared to other screw technologies. Featuring roller screws designed and manufactured by Tolomatic, the ServoWeld actuators are made especially for resistance spot welding (RSW) applications in the automotive industry. The ServoWeld actuators deliver 20 million welds or more, much longer than […]

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

Hygienic, stainless-steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Tolomatic ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69K rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs. ERD hygienic actuators are also available with a 3A- and USDA-approved option that meets requirements for over-food production in meat (livestock), poultry and dairy processing. Designed with roller screw and ball screw options, the hygienic ERD […]

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

Tolomatic adds extreme-force capability to electric linear rod actuator offering

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Tolomatic’s new RSX hydraulic-class electric linear rod actuator meets the need for extreme forces and is a good choice for replacing hydraulic cylinders. Designed and tested for 100% duty cycle, the actuator’s roller-screw drive ensures long, consistent life. Applications include pressing, punching, stamping; riveting, fastening, joining; injection molding; and sawmilling. The Tolomatic RSX family of […]

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

The good old days…they were terrible!

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

That was the mantra of my Technology and Society professor in college. And in many cases, I have to agree with him. While we like to romanticize the “good old days,” when things were simpler and more straightforward, how many of us would really want to go back and work in the era of slide rules […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured Tagged With: bishop wisecarver, Bosch Rexroth, rollon, tolomatic

Tolomatic belt-drive actuator handles harsh environments

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Tolomatic’s family of MXB electric belt-drive actuators includes a new solid bearing load-carrying design ideal for harsh environments. The trapezoidal solid bearing provides a rigid, long-lasting bearing system capable of operating in environments that roller bearings would not be able to withstand. With loads up to 520 lb (235 kg), speeds up to 100 in./sec […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: tolomatic

Tolomatic hygienic electric cylinder delivers more force, longer service life

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Tolomatic ERD all-stainless hygienic electric actuators with new roller screw choice are designed for 100 percent duty cycle and can be deployed in the most demanding of applications, including food and beverage processing. The Tolomatic ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinder features a new roller screw option that increases the maximum thrust to 7868 lbf (35.6 kN) for expanded cylinder […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: electric cylinder, tolomatic

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