Electric Actuators feature built-in controller.
Press Release Summary:
Series ERC Robo Cylinders come equipped with multi-point positioning, pause and zone outputs, and precise positioning. Because motor, driver, and controller are self-contained within cylinder, complex wiring is eliminated. Ball screw drive mechanism ensures positioning repeatability of ±0.05 mm. Positioning data is entered and confirmed with teaching pendant or PC software. Maximum of 8 positions can be set to enable handling of non-uniform objects without changeover.
Original Press Release:
IAI'S New ERC Series Robo Cylinders Start As Low As $690 For a Complete System
Torrance, CA - (June 3, 2004) Starting at under $700 for a complete system, IAI America Inc.'s new ERC Series Robo Cylinders are among the industry's lowest-priced electric actuators.
Not only is IAI's ERC Series less expensive than comparable electric actuators, it competes with the cost of air cylinders. Customers can actually upgrade from an air cylinder to an ERC Series Robo Cylinder for relatively the same price. Though electric actuators are commonly believed to be more costly than air cylinders, peripheral components relating to the latter can dramatically increase costs. Operating an air cylinder requires investing in sensors, solenoid valves, air compressors, fittings and other equipment. The ERC Series, however, comes fully equipped with multi-point positioning, pause and zone outputs, precise positioning and more.
Compared to air cylinders, operating costs, too, are significantly reduced with the ERC Series. Like all of IAI's Robo Cylinders, the ERC Series costs 67% less to operate compared to air cylinders. Because it is an electric actuator, relative power consumption is about 1/3 compared to the power required to operate an air cylinder.
Making the ERC Series further appealing is its user-friendly design and performance. Featuring a built-in controller, the ERC Series allows for simplified operation and adjustments. Installation requires only the mounting of the slider type or rod type unit to the surface, and simply wiring the unit to the PLC. Because the motor, driver and controller are all self-contained within the cylinder, complex wiring and difficult adjustments are eliminated. The absence of a separate controller unit also reduces overall space consumption.
Positioning data is easily entered and confirmed with a teaching pendant or PC software. A maximum of eight positions can be set to enable the handling of non-uniform objects without changeover. The pause input and zone output signals enable operators to effortlessly accomplish operations that are commonly difficult with air cylinders.
The ERC Series' actuator features a highly accurate ball screw drive mechanism. The ball screw reduces friction resistance, promoting smooth operation and precision positioning (repeatability of +/- 0.05 mm) over extended periods with less wear. The slider type's built-in linear guides achieve excellent linear motion even when transferring an overhung load.
The ERC Series was developed based on IAI's Total Cost Approach. The company's efficient production facility and low inventory reduce costs from manufacturing to delivery. IAI, Japan's #1 source for single- and multiple-axes Cartesian actuators, backs the performance of its products with a full one-year warranty.
For more information, visit www.intelligentactuator.com, or contact IAI America, Inc., 2690 W. 237th Street, Torrance, CA 90505, (310) 891-6015, E-mail: info@iaius.com.
