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Posted: September 06, 2023Understanding the nuances between different kinds of actuators - namely pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical - can provide engineers, from entry-level to advanced, with a clear perspective to choose the appropriate type for their applications. In this article, we will delve into each of these actuator types, delineating their components, pros and cons, and comparing their characteristics and costs...
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Posted: May 22, 2022Cost-competitive Alternative to Pneumatics, Starting at $300 US/ea
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Posted: August 20, 2017Download theTolomatic e-book: A Resource on Electric Linear Actuators: What a machine designer needs to know...
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Posted: September 08, 2014When you need to specify a linear actuator, you want to do it right. Some basic decisions come first. Like electric or pneumatic. See Tolomatic’s recent blogpost for an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic versus electric linear actuators.
If electric is selected, you’ll next need to decide if a rod or rodless linear actuator is the best choice. Tolomatic offers both types of electric linear actuator, so you can count on us for motion control advice and application expertise.Selection tips
Here are our tips for specifying the right electric linear actuator for the task.
1. Calculate size for...Categories: Technical Support- Posted: August 06, 2014
PowerPoint Presentation by Gary Rosengren, Director of Engineering at Tolomatic
The lead screw is an essential component in many electric linear actuators. When selecting the type of lead screw a linear actuator should have, you need to strike a balance between purchase price and performance characteristics to get full value.
This new slideshow from Tolomatic shares the advantages and limitations of acme, ball and roller...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: June 23, 2014
A New White Paper from Tolomatic.
IP Ratings & the Manufacturing Environment: How to apply linear actuators for quality, safety and long service life.
Click on the link below to download this White Paper.
https://mail.tolomatic.com/archives/pdfs/9900-9207_00-IP-Environments.pdf
Tags: IP Rating, Linear Actuator, Electric Linear Actuator, Linear Positioner, Rodless Cylinder, Rod Style CylinderCategories: Technical Support - Posted: April 30, 2014
Source: Tolomatic Blog. Originally posted by Gary Rosengren on Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 08:39 AM
Motion system designers often need to evaluate competing components to select the best one for an application. For linear actuators and other motion system components, the decision generally comes down to which product will provide the longest service life given the specifications of the project.
Manufacturers give you performance data which can serve as guidelines for componenselection and use. Keep in mind, though, this information is for the individual component only and may not relate directly to the configuration and conditions of your application.
When you’re comparing data from different manufacturers, be sure you’re comparing apples to apples. For linear actuators you may need to normalize the data of all the rolling elements (such as the ball screw or roller...
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