Space-Saving Compact Miniature Rod Types

Easy to use - easy to control

Electric Mini Rod Type

Mini rod type actuators for tight spaces

RCS2-SD5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

Small mini rod types from IAI replace pneumatic cylinders with ease due to their identical design and simple control mode.

They are used as electromechanical positioning systems  for assembly devices as well as for lifting, lowering, pressing or clamping of workpieces.

In the RCP3 series, the smallest models are available as rod types with sliding or recirculating ball screws. The latest developments are the numerous space-saving mini rod types of the RCA2 series with 24 V servo motor or the RCS2 series with 230 V servo motor.
 

RCA2 series with 24v servo motor

RCA2-GS3N Mini Rod Type Actuator

The mini-cylinders RCA2-RA (also with space-saving side-mounted motor) allow linear movements with small path fluctuations of max. 20 μm over an absolute travel of 25 to 100 mm.

With an axis width of 18 mm (RCA2-RA2) and axis lengths of 114 to 249 mm, the mini cylinders have a weight of 170 to 280 g, depending on the stroke length. At travel speeds of up to 200 mm/s, loads of max. 0.5 to 2 kg horizontally and 0.25 to 1 kg transported vertically.

The combination of flexible add-on components and high-resolution encoder ensures high precision, particularly suitable for demanding positioning tasks such as for adjustment of optical systems, in fiber optic technology or micro actuators in medical technology.

Model selection

  • Short types with greatly reduced overall length and slim types with coupled motor as a separate unit
  • Types with built-in linear guide for greater bending strength and types with external guide and greatly reduced housing size

 

Mini rod types optional with brake unit

Mini rod types are also available with brake. Due to the rear axis mounted additional brake unit, these models differ in size and appearance from models without brake.
 

Mini Rod Types Overview

24V Stepper Motor

RCP4-RA3C Rod Type

RCP4-RA3C
Mini rod type

  • Payload (hor.): max. 36 kg
  • Payload (vert.): max. 10 kg
  • Stroke: 25 - 300 mm

RCP4-RA3C Data sheet

RCP4-RA3C | CAD

RCP4-RA3R Rod Type

RCP4-RA3R
Mini rod type

  • Payload (hor.): max. 36 kg
  • Payload (vert.): max. 10 kg
  • Stroke: 25 - 300 mm

RCP4-RA3R Data sheet

RCP4-RA3R | CAD

RCP3-RA2AC Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCP3-RA2AC
Mini rod type

  • Payload: max. 4 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.25 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 25 - 100 mm

RCP3-RA2AC Data sheet

RCP3-RA2AC | CAD

RCP3-RA2AR Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCP3-RA2AR
Mini rod type

  • Payload: max. 4 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.25 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 25 - 100 mm

RCP3-RA2AR Data sheet

RCP3-RA2AR | CAD

RCP3-RA2BC Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCP3-RA2BC
Mini rod type

  • Payload: max. 8 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 2.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 25 - 150 mm

RCP3-RA2BC Data sheet

RCP3-RA2BC | CAD

RCP3-RA2BR Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCP3-RA2BR
Mini rod type

  • Payload: max. 8 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 2.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 25 - 150 mm

RCP3-RA2BR Data sheet

RCP3-RA2BR | CAD

EC-GDS3 EleCylinder Mini Rod Type

EleCylinder EC-GDS3
Mini rod type

  • Payload (vert.): max. 0.8 kg
  • Stroke: 10 - 30 mm
  • 2 positions adjustable

EC-GDS3 Data sheet

EC-GDS3 | CAD

EC-GDB3 EleCylinder Mini Rod Type

EleCylinder EC-GDB3
Mini rod type

  • Payload: max. 2 kg (h) | 0.8 kg (v)
  • Stroke: 10 - 50 mm
  • 2 positions adjustable

EC-GDB3 Data sheet

EC-GDB3 | CAD

24V Servo Motor

RCA2-RN3N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCA2-RN
with mounting brackets

  • Payload: max. 6 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 30 mm | 50 mm

RCA2-RN Data sheet

RCA2-RN | CAD

RCA2-RP3N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCA2-RP
with threaded hole

  • Payload: max. 6 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 30 mm | 50 mm

RCA2-RP Data sheet

RCA2-RP | CAD

RCA2-GS3N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCA2-GS
with single guide

  • Payload: max. 6 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 30 mm | 50 mm

RCA2-GS Data sheet

RCA2-GS | CAD

RCA2-GD3N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCA2-GD
with double guide

  • Payload: max. 6 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 30 mm | 50 mm

RCA2-GD Data sheet

RCA2-GD | CAD

RCA2-SD4N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCA2-SD
with double guide

  • Payload: max. 6 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 1.5 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 25 mm | 50 mm

RCA2-SD Data sheet

RCA2-SD | CAD

230V Servo Motor

RCS2-RN5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCS2-RN5N
with mounting brackets

  • Payload: max. 20 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 6 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 50 mm | 75 mm

RCS2-RN5N Data sheet

RCS2-RN5N | CAD

RCS2-RP5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCS2-RP5N
with threaded hole

  • Payload: max. 20 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 6 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 50 mm | 75 mm

RCS2-RP5N Data sheet

RCS2-RP5N | CAD

RCS2-GS5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCS2-GS5N
with single guide

  • Payload: max. 20 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 6 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 50 mm | 75 mm

RCS2-GS5N Data sheet

RCS2-GS5N | CAD

RCS2-GD5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCS2-GD5N
with double guide

  • Payload: max. 20 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 6 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 50 mm | 75 mm

RCS2-GD5N Data sheet

RCS2-GD5N | CAD

RCS2-SD5N Mini Rod Type Actuator

RCS2-SD5N
with double guide

  • Payload: max. 20 kg (hor.)
  • Payload: max. 6 kg (vert.)
  • Stroke: 50 mm | 75 mm

RCS2-SD5N Data sheet

RCS2-SD5N | CAD