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Electric Linear Actuators for Metals and Fabrication
High Performance Linear Actuators
Optimize Productivity and Part Quality
Metal fabrication processes — from foundries to finished metal part assembly — require high duty cycle linear motion solutions tough enough to endure harsh conditions, while optimizing productivity and part quality. Tolomatic’s electric Linear Actuators, built with Endurance Technology™, are up to the unique challenges found in metal fabrication applications — pressing, forming, cutting, positioning and beyond.
Our application engineering team understands the rigorous demands for linear motion in metalworking and fabrication applications. They’re ready to partner with you to tailor linear actuator solutions that add value to your bottom line.
Tolomatic actuators are built to order, built to last. Reach out to start the conversation, Ask an Engineer.
Applications for Tolomatic Electric Linear Actuators
in Metals and Fabrication
With a broad range of electric linear actuator designs driven various screw technologies, Tolomatic can tailor solutions to the most demanding high force application challenges. Our RSA-HT Heavy Duty Electric Linear Actuators, for example, can handle forces up to 13,039 lbf! Potential applications include:
- Foundry processes – Filling, mold release
- Metal fabrication – Cutting, punching, stamping, grinding, pressing, forming, tube bending,
- Metalworking Machine Tools – Positioning doors, worktables, coolant heads and tooling.
- Part positioning – Work holding, clamping, ejection, molded part release
- Part handling – Transport, sorting, loading, pick & place, 7th axis robot transfer, stacking, packing
- Surface Treatment – Dip tanks, painting, spray coating
- Assembly – Joining, welding, riveting, clenching, bearing presses
- Quality inspection – Positioning of parts & inspection devices
Metals & Fabrication Success Stories
Application Description:
Using vacuum induction melting to heat treat and refine ingot material/chemistry for use in a variety of different molds
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W Rodless Actuator
Challenge: This application required an electric rodless actuator to sort metal strips through a machine by operating a sorting wall back and forth.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W Linear Belt-Drive Actuators
Challenge: A manufacturer of high-quality castings needed an electric actuator to replace existing high maintenance hydraulic actuators.
Product Family: RSX Extreme Force Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Product Used: RSX15
B3W linear belt drive actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design for heavy loads, high bending moments, and long service life.
The RSA-HT heavy duty electric rod linear actuator accommodates larger motors and delivers high force with excellent accuracy and high speed. These high force electric linear actuators feature ball or roller screw selections, an enhanced high thrust bearing, and heavy duty internal bumpers. The standard grease zerk extends screw life by making relubrication easy and convenient without disassembly. RSA-HT actuators are suitable for valve actuation, punch press, injection molding and a wide range of other application.