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IMA Linear Servo Actuators
The IMA linear servo actuator has a unique integrated servo motor design.
The IMA is an integrated linear servo actuator featuring a unique integrated servo motor design in a compact, heavy duty package. Available in both ball and roller screw configurations, the IMA actuators provide forces up to 8,044 lbf (35.8 kN) even in high duty cycle applications. The IMA utilizes a standard linear servo motor available with many feedback types. Available in food-grade coating for sanitary wash-down applications.
Supports Third Party Drive Integration
Tolomatic also supports seamless integration with Rockwell Automation through the use of approved custom motor files (CMF) and as a Technology and Encompass partner. See our Tech Notes on using the CMF import tool and interfacing the IMA actuator and absolute encoder with Rockwell Automation servo drives
Tolomatic’s integrated motor products (IMA & IMAS) support integration with a wide range manufacturers’ servo drives. Check back often to our Drive Integration Resource page as we will continue to add supporting documentation and motor files.
NEW BROCHURE: IMA Extended Catalog Options
Get extremely long service life with IMA linear servo actuators
Utilizing Tolomatic’s patented re-lubrication design, the IMA heavy duty linear servo actuators can easily be re-lubricated without disassembly for extremely long service life.
IMA linear servo actuator simplifies mechanical design.
Tolomatic’s unique integrated linear servo actuator design eliminates:
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Contamination from air or oil
- Motor couplers, adapters, timing belts and gear boxes
- Forced air or water cooling
- Need for multiple vendors
- Unneeded assembly labor
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 12 in. | 18 in. | 18 in. | 18 in. |
| Metric | 305 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 325 lbf | 2,500 lbf | 4,150 lbf | 8,044 lbf |
| Metric | 1.5 kN | 11.1 kN | 18.5 kN | 35.8 kN |
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 28 in/sec | 48 in/sec | 52.5 in/sec | 31.4 in/sec |
| Metric | 711 mm/sec | 1,219 mm/sec | 1,334 mm/sec | 787 mm/sec |
Features & Ordering
IMA Features
The IMA is matched to your drive/controller
Use the links below to locate a Tolomatic distributor in your area, find out more information on how to specify and configure your actuator, service parts information, and selection guidelines and tips.
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Specifications
IMA Performance & Mechanical Specifications
IMA Perf., Mech. & Motor Specifications
IMA Critical Screw Speed & Screw Buckling Load
IMA Ball & Roller Screw Life
Re-Lubrication Recommendation
Dimensions
IMA Dimensions
IMA Options
IMA Mounting Options (FFG, TRF, PCD, TRR)
IMA Rod End Options (MET, RCL, SRE, ALC + MET, ALC)
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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)
- 汽车行业应用手册 Brochure (Chinese: Automotive Applications Brochure)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- IMA Integrated Servo Linear Actuator Catalog
- IMA with 2 & 4 Stack Motors
- IMA Actuador de vastago con motor integrado (IMA integrated actuator, ES)
- IMA ACTUADORES Opciones extendidas del catálogo (^ES IMA extended catalog)
- IMA Integrierter Servoantrieb Broschüre (IMA Actuator brochure, German)
- Automotive Applications Brochure
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- Electric Pressing Solutions Brochure
Certifications
E-Books
Flyers
Guides
- Selecting the Optimal Screw Technology
- Actuator Life: How to estimate for ball and roller screw actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Accuracy and Repeatability in Linear Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Calculating Total Cost of Ownership
- INFOGRAPHIC: Ten Tips for Specifying Electric Rod Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Electric vs. Servo-hydraulic vs. Hydraulic Actuators
- 如何选择 螺杆？ 甄选 正确的技术 (Chinese, How to select the right lead screw for an electric actuator)
- Rod Style Roller Screw Actuator Comparison
- A Guide to Converting Hydraulics to Electric Actuators
- Abschnitt: Welches Gewinde? Die richtige Technologie auswählen (German - Which Screw)
- Guía para Conversión de Actuadores Hidráulicos a Eléctricos
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
Software & Firmware
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
Videos
White Papers
- Top Ten Tips: How to specify electric rod-style actuators for optimal performance, reliability and efficiency
- Electric actuators vs. pneumatic cylinders: A comparison based on total cost of ownership
- Select the right linear actuator: Making sense of manufacturer specifications
- Comparing traditional and integrated rod-style linear actuators: How to choose the best solution for motion control applications
- Rules of actuator and guide alignment in linear motion systems
- IP ratings and the manufacturing environment: How to apply linear actuators for quality, safety and long service life.
- Minimizing electrical noise in actuator drive systems for maximum reliability and performance
- Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
- Evaluating actuators for washdown in food & beverage applications
- Electric Rod Actuators vs. Hydraulic Cylinders: A Comparison
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (Electric vs Hydraulic WP, German)
- A technical comparison: Performance of pneumatic cylinders and electric rod actuators
- Electric actuator technology comparison: Integrated and traditional designs
- How roller-screw and ball-screw actuators compare in high-force applications:
- Actuadores eléctricos con vástago frente a cilindros hidráulicos: una comparación de los pros y los contras de cada tecnología (Spanish - White paper - Electric vs Hydraulic Actuators)
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (GERMAN, Electric vs Hydraulic WP)
- Designing Gantry and Multi-Axis Automation Systems
- Diez Consejos Óptimos: Cómo especificar los actuadores eléctricos de vástago para obtener rendimiento, confiabilidad y eficiencia óptimos
- Comparación de la tecnología de los actuadores eléctricos: Diseños integrados y tradicionales
- Medical Device Motion Design Considerations
- Integrierte und traditionelle Bauweisen Weißbuch (DE, Integrated and traditional designs WP)
- Unleashing the Capabilities of the Linear Servo Press in Manufacturing
- Liberar las Capacidades de la Servoprensa Lineal en la Fabricación
Additional Resources
Success Stories
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: IMA33 (Stainless Steel) Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used in a fencing application in order to achieve flexible positioning, reduce maintenance / contamination, and lower energy consumption.
Product Family: IMA
Product Used: IMA33
Challenge: Replace an existing hydraulic system with an electric actuator to simulate vibrations and other distubances in a motion simulator.
Product Family: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Product Used: IMA44
Challenge: An injection molding OEM was struggling with long lead times from their existing electric actuator supplier.
Product Family: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Product Used: IMA
Challenge: Precise positioning of product, blowers, sealers, welders, and more.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Application Description
An actuator to steer the wheels of a high-speed train car, to reduce the wear caused by curves in the track.
Product Used: Modified IMA44 Integrated Linear Servo Actuator
Product Type: Modified Standard