SMAC Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Oct 03, 2008 Featuring stroke length of 10 mm, CAL12 series electric actuators deliver precise, repeatable force control and positioning. Cylinder acceleration up to 10 G can be achieved, and life expectancy is rate at over 100-million cycles min. Manufactured from stainless steel with minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm, actuators are based on SMAC moving coil actuator technology and offered with force ranges from 0.2-2 N. Encoder resolutions range from 5 microns down to 100 nm.

BEI Kimco Magnetics Div.
Vista, CA 92081
Oct 03, 2008 Suited for valve control and beam steering applications, cylindrical voice coil actuator provides accelerated control of valve opening/closing. It is available in sizes from 1-1½ in. OD and offers stroke lengths from 0-1.27 mm, continuous force of 1-5 N, as well as cog and hysteresis-free operation. When used in conjunction with motion controller or other device, it can provide precise positioning, velocity, and acceleration in applications where exacting precision is critical.

Nook Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH 44125
Oct 01, 2008 Offering stroke lengths up to several hundred feet, ELZex Actuator is driven by steel-reinforced, anti-static HTD belt and meets ATEX 95 explosion area testing certification for caustic environments. Stainless steel guide rods work in conjunction with adjustable track rollers to maintain consistent contact, preventing potentially explosive electric arcing discharge. Actuators are available with top and bottom carriages rigidly joined, offering dynamic capacity to 1,654 N or 372 lb of force.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Sep 10, 2008 Available in captive, non-captive, and external linear designs, 28000 series (Size 11) double stack hybrid linear actuators feature resolutions from .000125-.002 in. per step and can also be micro-stepped. They occupy 1.1 in. square space and deliver up to 30 lb thrust. In addition to standard configurations, products can be custom-designed to application requirements. Elements of construction include engineering thermoplastics in rotor drive nut and stainless steel acme lead screw.

Festo Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Sep 10, 2008 Available in 8 cylinder sizes from 8-63 mm, DGC Series offers velocities up to 3 m/s and forces as high as 1,870 N. Angled sealing mechanism between carriage drive and actuator body ensures virtually zero air leakage. Various carriage guides are available to suit application and load. Basic guide features plain polymer bearings suitable for light loads, while high-performance guide, with zero backlash, uses stainless steel caged and sealed recirculating ball bearings.

Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Aug 28, 2008 Suited for precision optical positioning applications, LFA-1012 Linear Focus Actuator features zero-translation tangential flexure. Other features include clear aperture, 0.394 in. stroke length, and standard 12 mm optics mount or optional DIN mount. Frictionless, closed loop, non-contact, sub-micron resolution linear displacement sensor is also included, lending to 150 nm positioning resolution. Short- and long-term repeatability are 200 nm and 50 ppm/1,000 hr, respectively,.

SKF USA Inc.
Kulpsville, PA 19443
Aug 27, 2008 Including 110 and 230 Vac models, Jaeger® IA4A/B Series linear actuators offer 4,500-13,600 N static load capacity depending on model and standard stroke lengths from 100-600 mm. Units can deliver full-load speeds up to 25 and 46 mm/sec with force reaching 2,300 and 6,000 N in both push and pull modes using Acme and ball screw, respectively. Featuring rugged construction with powder coated aluminum housing and O-ring sealing, they can withstand harsh environments.

Hayward Industrial Products Inc., Hayward Flow Control Systems
Clemmons, NC 27012
Aug 13, 2008 Electric actuators come in ¼ turn and unidirectional ¼ turn models as well as one ¼ turn unidirectional model with True Union plastic ball valve. All models withstand long-term service in corrosive process applications. Several ¼ turn models are designed for use with True Union and 3-way ball valves from ½-2 in. and 3-way ball valves and butterfly valves up to 4 in. Other models are suitable for use with all 3-way ball and butterfly valves up to 24 in. Several options are available.

Macron Dynamics Inc.
Croydon, PA 19021
Aug 06, 2008 Capable of speeds of up to 200 ips and accommodating loads of up to 40 lb, PSC-28 offers standard options including beam lengths up to 20 ft and application specific sensors. Standard features include NEMA 23 or 34 motor mount adaptors, shafted pulley, and 3 cart lengths. Constructed of corrosion resistant, anodized aluminum extrusion, PSC-28 is designed to handle light loads in high volume, high speed applications in food handling industry. Stainless steel version is also available.

Igus, Inc.
East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Aug 01, 2008 With installation height of 1.22 in., DryLin® ZLW-0630 self-lubricating actuator features toothed-belt linear drive equipped with hard-anodized aluminum profile, DryLin W compact linear guide, iglide® J plastic sliding elements, and plastic end blocks. Weighing 1.76 lb, maintenance-free unit has 2 ft stroke and operates at speeds up to 6.5 fps. DryLin ZLW is suited for quickly positioning small loads.

Nook Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH 44125
Aug 01, 2008 Driven by belt, ball screw, acme screw, or linear motor, fully assembled and configurable Modular Linear Actuators come in mechanical and electro-mechanical versions that deliver framework for single axis, XY, and XYZ gantry solutions. Self-supporting and wear-resistant aluminum profiles feature single, double, or wraparound carriages guided by roller bearing, profile rail, or V-groove guides. Products offer max travel speeds to 10 m/sec.

Hayward Industrial Products Inc., Hayward Flow Control Systems
Clemmons, NC 27012
Jul 28, 2008 Corrosion resistant Hayward pneumatic actuators come in various air-to-air (double acting) and air-to-spring (fail-safe) ¼ turn spring return models with 2 and 4 piston rack and piston or vane designs, depending upon model. They incorporate manual override, position indicator, and permanent lubrication. Options such as solenoid valves with different voltages, limit switches, cycle speed controls, position transmitter, and positioners are also available.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Jul 25, 2008 Available in ball screw-driven (eCKK) and belt-driven (eCKR) versions, eLINE Compact Modules are suited for small handling, medical, and packaging operations with loads up to 60 kg. They feature factory-lubricated bearings, integrated stepper motor with positioning control, configurable 3D CAD generator, and integrated hybrid eLINE ball rail guideways. Units offer camoLINE connectivity, which facilitates precise alignment and connection of additional axes and external attachments.

THK America, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Jul 17, 2008 Featuring corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free design, Model CGL15N/CGL20N includes seal mechanism and full size cover for minimized particle generation. THK Caged Technology employs synthetic resin cage with curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next one. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system. Offering high-speed capabilities, CGL15N/CGL20N is compliant with ISO 14644-1 Class 4 at 2,000 mm/s.

Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jul 17, 2008 With one exterior design and multiple configurations for interior design, MT series linear actuator can be utilized in range of horizontal/vertical and other applications that require greater distance between tasks in industries such as food and beverage, packaging, automotive, and medical equipment. Magnetically sealed to keep contaminants out, it can operate in dirty environments as well as in clean-room, laboratory, and other medical surroundings.

Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jul 17, 2008 Available in both vertical and horizontal belt driven configurations and wide variety of sizes, MX Series linear actuator has long stroke length in order to accommodate tasks that require movement over further distance. Heavy-duty system features large CAM rollers which are positioned on exterior of running surface.

Pacific Bearing Co.
Rockford, IL 61125
Jul 16, 2008 With precision machined aluminum design, PL series allows for flushed mounting on both sides and base facilitating installation. Magnetic seal enables system to function from grungiest environments, such as food and beverage, to clean environments, such as medical and pharmaceutical. Featuring high load capability, linear actuator offers quiet precision guidance with its pre-loaded ball bearing rollers guided by Integral V(TM) hardened steel raceways.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Jul 09, 2008 Along with 7.87 in. frame size and internal hollow diameter of 3.94 in., RoHS-compliant DG 200 features repetitive position accuracy of 15 arc-sec and total backlash of 2 arc-min due to integrated and rigid cross-roller bearing structure. Hollow through hole helps minimize piping/wiring complexity, while equipment tables and arms can be installed on output table. Actuator develops 440 lb-in. torque at speeds up to 110 rpm and uses AlphaStep stepping motor and controller.

LM-76 Linear Bearings
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Jul 08, 2008 Suited for medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and other applications where magnetism is an issue, DEFENDER features 1-piece rolled 304 SS construction, and can take radial and axial load of 170 and 89 lb, respectively. Sliding Carriage Block body features 3 hardened, 440C rollers with 2RS seals, and eccentric center roller allows for pre-load adjustment and smooth movement without clearance. Unit has operating temperature range of -30 to 100°C.

Omega Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT 06907
Jul 02, 2008 Including DRF-075M, DRF-094M, DRF-106M, DRF-131M, flange mountable DRF DIRECTCONNECT(TM) Series has one piece lightweight aircraft quality aluminum body; body and end plates are black anodized while steel parts are black oxide. Piston consists of Delrin® lightweight, low-friction, and wear-resistant thermoplastic and is supported with upper and lower sealed ball bearings rated at 5 million cycles. Actuators are suited for packaging, electrical assembly, and automotive industries.