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rod style cylinder
- Posted: September 08, 2014
When 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