EC rod types & radial cylinders
EC rod types and radial cylinders feature the classic cylinder design with an extending piston rod. EC radial cylinders are additionally equipped with internal linear guides to better absorb radial and axial loads.
EleCylinders are equipped with an integrated controller and are designed for two-point or, optionally, three-point movements. They can be controlled like pneumatic cylinders using simple ON/OFF signals and are therefore well-suited as replacements for compressed-air cylinders.
The actuators feature battery-free absolute encoders, eliminating the need for reference runs and reference sensors. Repeatability is ±0.05 mm. Acceleration, speed, and deceleration are individually adjustable, which reduces cycle times and minimizes downtime.
EC rod type actuators are available with or without external guides. Radial cylinders come with built-in 2- or 4-row linear guides.
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Radial cylinder
In radial cylinders, linear guides with circulating balls are integrated into the rod body. This allows for better absorption of radial and axial loads. In addition, there is no overshoot at the tip of the rod (stick-slip effect) as is the case with pneumatic cylinders.
Standard radial cylinders are equipped with a 2-row linear guide, while high-rigidity radial cylinders feature a 4-row linear guide. For the latter, the permissible radial load at the rod tip is at least 2.8 times higher than that of the standard version.
The complete EleCylinder series is optionally available with the “3-position mode specification”. This means that stops are not only possible at the set start and end positions, but also in between.
In certain applications, the cycle time can be shortened by stopping at intermediate positions.
The hand-held programming device "Touch Panel TB-03" can communicate wirelessly with EleCylinder actuators.
This means that even axes that are already firmly installed behind covers can be reprogrammed quickly and easily.
More information at: Controllers
