These new compact and space saving actuators are based around AMP’s wide range of Screw Motors - hybrid stepper motors where the standard motor shaft is replaced with a lead screw assembly. MLA- and MCB-Smart series linear actuators feature an extruded aluminium rail and support system with a moving load carrying carriage. These versions are available in NEMA frame motor sizes 11, 14 and 23. Users can choose various ball/lead screw pitches and nut material options with leads from 1 to 10 mm to suit their positioning resolution and speed requirements – speeds up to 100 mm/sec are available. The largest actuator has a maximum stroke of 250 mm. The direct integration of the screw into the motor allows a coupling-free design that saves space. The MCB version includes a dust seal and fully shrouded motor whilst the lower cost MLA offers is an open-frame housing design.
The MLT series pushrod style actuator is also based around the AMP’s Screw Motors in NEMA 11 or 17 frame sizes. Well suited for miniature push, pull, lift, and press applications, a choice of lead screw or ball screw mechanics provides users with a wide scope of cost vs. performance options. The largest MLT actuator can deliver a thrust force up to 300 N and speeds to 250 mm/sec with low vibration and low noise operation. AMP’s Screw Motors are available as separate components without StepSERVO for use with independent drives and controls.
These new StepSERVO™ Smart actuators utilise AMP’s closed-loop stepper technology for direct on-board motor drive, programming, and optional networking. This decentralised approach sees benefits in reduced installation cost through minimised machine wiring, faster machine build and design time and a control concept that is complementary to Industry 4.0. The new Smart actuators are available with a wide choice of control options.
Link to product page on Mclennan website: https://www.mclennan.co.uk/closed-loop-performance-comes-to-linear-motion-with-stepservo-smart-actuators
