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Part 1 of 2: Electric actuators as an alternative to hydraulic cylinders

March 16, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Here we compare these two linear-motion technologies — and hint at a common sizing error when converting to electric actuation. By Ryan Klemetson • Business Development Manager | Tolomatic, Inc. Hydraulics offer a long service life, but they’re not as efficient as electric systems. Electric systems also provide precise position, velocity, and speed control with […]

Filed Under: Linear Motion Tagged With: Tolomatic

New integrated servo motor and drive features EtherCAT link

June 25, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

integrated motor

The Tolomatic ACSI EtherCAT integrated servo motor and drive is a cost-effective solution for automating additional axes of motion with Industrial Ethernet protocols. As an integrated servo motor and drive, the ACSI creates a space-saving, linear actuator system, making it suitable for machine retrofits and displacing pneumatic cylinder applications. With built-in configurations for Tolomatic electric […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Motion Systems, Motors, Servo Motors Tagged With: Tolomatic

Integrated servomotor and drive from Tolomatic now with PROFINET

August 9, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 The ACSI integrated servo/motor/controller from Tolomatic is now available with PROFINET Industrial Ethernet protocol, allowing engineers to design easy-to-use and cost-effective electric actuator solutions for single-axis applications. The integrated package is suitable for replacing pneumatic cylinders and automating any simple axis of motion with Siemens or other PROFINET enabled PLCs. With built-in configurations for Tolomatic […]

Filed Under: Motors, Servo Motors Tagged With: Tolomatic

Integrated servomotor/drive/controller from Tolomatic is all-in-one actuator solution

October 25, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Tolomatic servomotor

Tolomatic’s new ACSI integrated servomotor is a space-saving, integrated servomotor/drive/controller electric actuator solution for single-axis applications. Integrating the drive/controller into the servomotor saves space on the machine by eliminating the drive box. Designed for easy-to-use, cost-effective servo control, the ACSI servo motor controller is ideal for replacing pneumatic cylinders and automating other axes of motion. […]

Filed Under: Motors, Servo Motors Tagged With: Tolomatic

Motion systems application examples: Electric actuators for versatility in motion

November 20, 2015 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Electric actuators range from syringe-sized units in medical applications to those that drive truck-sized industrial presses. These ubiquitous muscles of precision motion usually incorporate an electric motor and rotary-to-linear device for conversion of torque to linear force. So let’s cover common motion applications for this component type. No matter the application, electric actuators deliver precision and repeatability—indispensable […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Motion Casebook Tagged With: Bishop-Wisecarver (BWC), phd, Tolomatic

Electric actuators: More choices for more applications

March 4, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Updated May 2015 by Lisa Eitel || Faster controls, easier integration, lower drive prices and the Ethernet have all helped electric actuators, also known as electric linear drives, move into new applications. “Except for better efficiency,” noted Ernst Blumer, director, Worldwide Sales & Marketing, LinMot, “the performance of electric actuators has not undergone big changes or […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: Tolomatic

Tolomatic Single-axis Drive/Controller for Electric Actuators

March 31, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

Tolomatic

The new actuator control solution (ACS) from Tolomatic is an easy-to-use, low-cost servo or stepper drive and controller developed specifically for use with electric actuators, providing infinite positioning, precise control and longer life. Originally offered as a stepper system, the newly released ACS with servo drive and control provides over 10 times the power of […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Tolomatic

How to select an electric actuator: An engineer’s guide

August 24, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Updated November 2019 ⚙️ Many applications call for the use of electromechanical actuators — which include electric motors paired with mechanical devices for converting the motor’s rotary motion into linear motion. In fact, today’s actuators are so efficient that the variety available for different design needs has proliferated. That means that actuators today are easier than […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Motion Selection Guides Tagged With: Tolomatic

ACS Stepper Drive/Controller offers affordable Electric Actuator Solutions

April 18, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Tolomatic (www.tolomatic.com) has unveiled its latest ACS Stepper Drive/Controller. Specifically designed for use with electric actuators, the company’s latest actuator control solution (ACS) is a low-cost, easy-to-use stepper drive and controller. Integrated with configurations for the ERD, Tolomatic’s rod-style electric actuator linear motion is easily and automatically created in the desired linear units (inch or […]

Filed Under: Controls, Drives + Supplies, Stepper Drives Tagged With: Tolomatic

Integrated-motor Actuator from Tolomatic

October 23, 2009 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

HAMEL, MN – The new integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic, Inc., combines a servo motor with Tolomatic’s proven rod-style actuator to provide a compact package. Compared to traditional rod-style actuators, the IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts, gearing and belts. The result is reduced […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Featured Tagged With: Tolomatic

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