Single-axis actuators

-- Packaging Digest, 12/1/2007

Single-axis actuators are compatible with most servo motors and are designed to provide precision linear motion in a variety of general industrial assembly, as well as automotive, packaging and medical manufacturing applications. Each unit is a ball-screw-driven device, built on a sturdy, extruded 6063-T6 aluminum base with a black anodized finish and 1045 steel side supports. By configuring the precision-grade C10 ball screw diameter and lead, as well as the base width, stroke and table length, machine and equipment builders can literally design these actuators to suit the application at hand, without the need for customizing a standard unit or building it themselves, the co. says. Features include a linear slide for medium or heavy loads, a grooved base for sensor mounting and a top plate with tapped holes for switching flags on both sides. Maximum velocities are available up to 1055-mm/sec.

 Misumi USA, Inc., 800/681-7475. www.misumiusa.com