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RSX High Force Electric Linear Actuators
Replace hydraulics to eliminate messy leaks and increase system performance
The RSX family of extreme high force electric linear actuators are an excellent alternative to hydraulic cylinders. They’re more efficient, more precise and rugged enough to perform in demanding conditions like extreme cold. Their long life and precision is achieved through the use of Tolomatic’s high precision planetary roller screws. Learn more about the advantages of roller screws.
RSX extreme high force electric linear actuators offer:
- Available in Ball and Planetary roller screw driven designs to fit the needs of your application. Learn about roller screw and ball screw technologies
- Type III hard coat anodized aluminum housing to withstand demanding environments
- Standard thrust rod anti-rotation feature
- IP67 option to protect against dust and water ingress
- Compatible with servo motors and gearboxes up to 290mm frame sizes
- Food grade, white epoxy coating and stainless steel thrust rod option
- Oil filled options for high speed / high duty cycle applications
5 New RSX sizes available with forces up to 66,000 lbs.
NOTE: With recent name change, RSX096 has been renamed RSX15 and RSX128 has been renamed RSX25
RSX high force linear actuators are also available with ball screws based on application.
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 59 in | 59 in | 50 in | 48 in | 48 in | 28 in | 39 in |
| Metric | 1,500 mm | 1,500 mm | 1,270 mm | 1,220 mm | 1,220 mm | 710 mm | 990 mm |
*Extended linear actuator stroke lengths may require longer lead times. If you’re unsure about how this would apply to your high force application, contact the Tolomatic engineering team.
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 20,000 lbf | 30,000 lbf | 40,000 lbf | 50,000 lbf | 66,000 lbf | 46,000 lbf** | 66,000 lbf** |
| Metric | 89 kN | 133 kN | 178 kN | 222 kN | 294 kN | 205 kN** | 294 kN** |
**Max. force only in extend
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 20 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 20 in/sec |
| Metric | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 510 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 510 mm/sec |
Specifications
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 59 in | 59 in | 50 in | 48 in | 48 in | 28 in | 39 in |
| Metric | 1,500 mm | 1,500 mm | 1,270 mm | 1,220 mm | 1,220 mm | 710 mm | 990 mm |
*Extended linear actuator stroke lengths may require longer lead times. If you’re unsure about how this would apply to your high force application, contact the Tolomatic engineering team.
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 20,000 lbf | 30,000 lbf | 40,000 lbf | 50,000 lbf | 66,000 lbf | 46,000 lbf** | 66,000 lbf** |
| Metric | 89 kN | 133 kN | 178 kN | 222 kN | 294 kN | 205 kN** | 294 kN** |
**Max. force only in extend
| Size | RSX10 | RSX15 | RSX20 | RSX25 | RSX33* | RSX23P* | RSX33P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Conv. | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 20 in/sec | 30 in/sec | 20 in/sec |
| Metric | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 510 mm/sec | 760 mm/sec | 510 mm/sec |
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- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
- 公司概述 (Chinese, Corporate Overview Brochure)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- RSX Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuator Brochure
- RSX Fuerza Extrema Actuator Eléctrico – Catálogo (RSX Actuator brochure, Spanish)
- Elektrischer RSX Linearantrieb mit extremer Kraft – Broschüre (RSX Actuator brochure, German)
- Automotive Applications Brochure
- Aplicaciounes de la Ind. Automotriz (Auto Appl SP)
- 汽车行业应用手册 Brochure (Chinese: Automotive Applications Brochure)
- Electric Pressing Solutions Brochure
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
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- RSX Oil Cooled Extreme Force Actuator
- RSX Extreme Kraft, Elektrische Antriebe der Hydraulikklasse Flugblatt (RSX Flyer, German)
- RSX Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuator - Flyer
- RSX ACTUADORES ELÉCTRICOS DE FUERZA EXTREMA PARA REEMPLAZO HIDRÁULICO (Spanish - RSX, Extreme Force, Hydraulic Replacement Rod Style Actuator)
- RSX Servo Motors & Drives - Nidec
Guides
- INFOGRAPHIC: Electric vs. Servo-hydraulic vs. Hydraulic Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Pneumatic, traditional electric, and integrated electric rod actuators
- Rod Style Roller Screw Actuator Comparison
- A Guide to Converting Hydraulics to Electric Actuators
- Abschnitt: Welches Gewinde? Die richtige Technologie auswählen (German - Which Screw)
- Guide to Third Party Motor Integration
- Switch Reference Guide
- Guía para Conversión de Actuadores Hidráulicos a Eléctricos
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- Electric Rod Actuators vs. Hydraulic Cylinders: A Comparison
- High-force linear motion: How to convert from hydraulic cylinders to electric actuators and why.
- A technical comparison: Performance of pneumatic cylinders and electric rod actuators
- Electric actuator technology comparison: Integrated and traditional designs
- Utilizzo degli attuatori elettrici nelle applicazioni di processo (WP: IT: Actuators for F&B processing applications)
- 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)
- Top 5 best practices for designing electric actuators into food processing equipment
- Elektrische Antriebe und Pneumatikzylinder: Ein Vergleich basierend auf den Gesamtbetriebskosten weißes Papier (GERMAN, TCO WhitePaper)
- 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
- 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
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used to control the feed rate of lumber carts as they entered a drying kiln.
Product Family: RSX
Product Used: RSX15
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
Challenge: Replace hydraulics in a tire inspection press
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSX15 Extreme Force Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Challenge: Assembling cartridges for air bag deployment.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSX Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuator
Challenge: Wheel bearing press.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSX Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuator
Challenge: A bullet manufacturer wanted to replace an existing hydraulic system on their bullet press/former with electric actuators.
Product Family: Electric Rod-Style Actuator
Products Used: RSX
Challenge
A distributor was approached by a customer requesting a powerful and versatile actuator that could be configured in multiple ways to fit their existing equipment.
Product Used: RSX Extreme Force Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Product Type:Modified Standard
Challenge: A bullet manufacturer wanted to replace a bullet press machine originally built in the 1960s.
Products: Electric Rod-Style Actuator