Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a premier manufacturer of
linear motion products, has released a new version of its popular 36mm G4
linear actuator. This new configuration includes a special adapter plate that
allows the smaller 36mm OD unit to replace 42mm and 46mm units in existing
applications.
Performance of the 36mm G4 linear actuator not only exceeds
the performance of comparable size actuators, it approaches the performance of
larger 42mm and 46mm linear actuators from various manufacturers. The 36mm unit
with the integrated adapter plate allows users to replace existing 42 and 46mm
units easily by using the same bolt pattern and pilot surface.
Among the advantages of substituting the 36mm G4 linear
actuator include a smaller linear actuator body, which is especially important when
space is a premium, and a lower cost system, compared with the larger-size
units. With the G4 linear actuator, both can be accomplished without
sacrificing performance or lifespan. Force output range for the G4 linear
actuator is from 70N to 260N (16lb to 58lb).
The G4 linear actuator architecture employs the latest
technologies to extend reliability and meet high-performance requirements. The
design utilizes optimized teeth geometry along with high-energy neodymium
magnets, resulting in a higher continuous force output in a small package. With
20% higher output force across the entire speed range compared with other
designs of similar size, the G4 incorporates the latest custom-engineered
plastics and larger bearings for greater rotor support and higher axial load
capability.
The 36mm linear actuator is ideal for a wide range of applications,
including medical equipment, bar code scanning devices, printing equipment,
laboratory instrumentation and other mechanisms that require high force in a
small package. As with other Haydon stepper motor line actuators, three configurations
are available: Captive, Non-Captive, and External Linear.