Our site here at linearmotiontips.com is part of the Design World Network. So, while we house an extensive online library covering linear-axis motion in technical articles, our sister site at motioncontroltips.com contains an equally useful lineup. Here are three technical articles from that site that relate to linear motion, plus another from pneumatictips.com. Enjoy. Linear-motion article number one: […]
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Electric actuators vs. pneumatic cylinders: Total cost of ownership
by Aaron Dietrich, Tolomatic Calculate product yield and utility and maintenance costs for a technology’s service life, and do it early in the process of specifying equipment. Pneumatic-cylinder actuators are durable with low initial cost, so have been a staple in factory automation equipment for decades. They are simple, easy to maintain and provide reasonable […]
New Tolomatic RSA-HT Heavy Duty Rod-Style Actuator
The Tolomatic RSA-HT high force rod-style actuator is designed for high duty-cycle performance in demanding applications while delivering the added control and consistency of an electric drive actuator. The Tolomatic RSA-HT actuator, which can also be considered as a replacement for hydraulic applications, triples the maximum force capabilities of the standard RSA line from 4,038 […]
Tolomatic Expands Low-cost ERD Actuator Line and Increases Force
Tolomatics ERD electric cylinders are now available in six body sizes, expanding the force range from 500 lbf (2.22 kN) to 4,500 lbf (20.03 kN). The ERD is an economical rod-style electric actuator family designed as an alternative to pneumatic cylinders and an option for automating manual processes. The products are suitable for a variety […]
Tolomatic’s iPad app gives easy access to products and information
Tolomatic’s iPad app gives engineers easy access to Tolomatic linear motion product information, electric linear actuators, motors and control systems; pneumatic cylinders; industrial caliper brakes; right-angle gearboxes; and cone clutches, as well as instant links to Tolomatic’s sizing and selection tools. Product resources including catalogs, brochures, parts and service sheets, manuals, white papers and guides […]
Tolomatic doubles the speed of high-force IMA linear servo actuator
The compact, heavy-duty Tolomatic IMA integrated linear servo actuator is now available with additional ball screw offerings that more than double the speed range, from 24 inches per second (610 mm/sec) to 58 inches per second (1,473 mm/sec). The IMA is CE/UL approved. Designed for long life in high duty cycles, the IMA delivers high […]
Tolomatic ERD electric rod-style actuators with reverse-parallel motor mounts
Tolomatic’s stainless-steel ERD electric cylinders with optional reverse-parallel motor mounts are ideal for food and beverage and washdown environments, where corrosion resistance, compact size and flexible motor sizing are important features. The reverse-parallel motor mount reduces the length of the actuator to fit in tighter spaces, and belt reduction options offer flexibility in sizing the […]
Tolomatic online electric actuator sizing software simplifies linear motion systems
A new online electric actuator-sizing program from Tolomatic simplifies the design and specification of electric motion control projects. The online software allows precise specification of either rod-style or rodless electric actuators based on the motion profile (velocity/acceleration), orientation, loads and forces. Application and sizing details can be saved, printed and shared electronically with other design […]
Tolomatic’s SmartActuator simplifies product changeovers on powder-filling packaging machine
To simplify a customer’s need for faster and easier product changeovers, the manufacturer, All-Fill, Inc., is now installing Tolomatic programmable electric ICR Plus rod-style SmartActuators for this critical container-lifting application. When the type of product or the type of container needs to change, a critical container-lifting actuator must be adjusted to accommodate the new container […]
Tolomatic launches new IMA55 Integrated Servomotor Actuator
Tolomatic (www.tolomatic.com) has unveiled its most powerful and largest integrated-motor rod-style actuator, the IMA55 actuator. With a standard ball screw, this new actuator delivers up to 3,000 pounds of force and effectively enhances dynamic performance while offering longer service life than traditional rod-style actuators. It comes with a unique integrated motor design that is suitable […]
