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B3W Actuators
B3W linear belt drive actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design for heavy loads, high bending moments, and long service life.
New Capabilities: Stroke Lengths 400 inches +
The B3W linear belt drive actuator is capable of accommodating heavy loads and handling high bending moments with consistent, smooth operation. B3W linear belt drive actuators incorporate an enclosed recirculating bearing system eliminating the need for external load guidance. The B3W linear belt drive actuator delivers repeatability and 100% duty cycle with long service life.
- 3 body sizes
- Wide urethane-steel belt delivers greater thrust with no stretch
- Load carrying capacities up to 35.7 kN (8,032 lbf)
- Strokes up to 574 in (14,579 mm)
- US customary (standard) and metric (optional) construction
- Mount your motor of choice with Tolomatic’s Your Motor Here® program
- Alternate belt materials and extended stroke lengths available upon request for select sizes
| Size | B3W 10 | B3W 15 | B3W 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 574 in | 416 in | 320 in |
| Metric | 14,579 mm | 10,566 mm | 8,128 mm |
| Size | B3W 10 | B3W 15 | B3W 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 150 lbf | 250 lbf | 325 lbf |
| Metric | 667 N | 1,112 N | 1,446 N |
| Size | B3W 10 | B3W 15 | B3W 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 591 lbs | 1,454 lbs | 2,008 lbs |
| Metric | 286 kg | 660 kg | 911 kg |
| Size | B3W 10 | B3W 15 | B3W 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 157 in/sec | 200 in/sec | 200 in/sec |
| Metric | 3,988 mm/sec | 5,080 mm/sec | 5,080 mm/sec |
Features & Ordering
B3W Features
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Specifications
B3W Specifications in US & Metric
B3W Bending Moments & Loads
B3W Carrier Speed, Belt Thrust & Acceleration of Load Weight
B3W Load Deflection, Support & Friction
B3W Switch Performance & Wiring
B3W Switch Specs
B3W Auxiliary Carrier Bending Moments
Dimensions
B3W10 Actuator & Options Dimensions
B3W15 Actuator & Options Dimensions
B3W20 Actuator & Options Dimensions
B3W Motor Mounting
B3W10 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
B3W15 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
B3W20 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
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Manuals & Part Sheets
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Catalogs & Brochures
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- B3S/B3W Electric Rodless Actuators Catalog
- Aplicaciounes de la Ind. Automotriz (Auto Appl SP)
- Gantry & Multi-Axis Solutions Brochure
- Soluciones Gantry y Multieje (^ES Gantry brochure)
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
Guides
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
White Papers
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- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (Electric vs Hydraulic WP, German)
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- Designing Gantry and Multi-Axis Automation Systems
Additional Resources
Success Stories
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Challenge: Create a new generation mask-making machine based on the automated workcell concept to improve efficiency, quality and throughput.
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Product Used: B3W Rodless Actuators & GSA Guided Rod Actuators
Application Description
Animation of props activated as part of an amusement ride in a theme park
Application Description:
Convert the conveyor packer, located at the end of the conveyor, from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators. Motions required include: several high-speed push operations, a centering operation, a tipping operation, and a container lift operation.
Application Description
Position a printer head utilizing a dual-axis gantry system. Used to create a grid of a thin membrane for water filtration