Tolomatic’s ERD electric cylinders are now available in six body sizes, expanding the force range from 500 lbf (2.22 kN) to 4,500 lbf (20.03 kN). The ERD is…
Tolomatic’s iPad app gives easy access to products and information
Tolomatic’s iPad app gives engineers easy access to Tolomatic linear motion product information, electric linear actuators, motors and control systems; pneumatic cylinders; industrial caliper brakes; right-angle gearboxes; and…
Tolomatic doubles the speed of high-force IMA linear servo actuator
The compact, heavy-duty Tolomatic IMA integrated linear servo actuator is now available with additional ball screw offerings that more than double the speed range, from 24 inches per…
Rules for Actuator and Guide Alignment in Linear Motion Systems
by Gary Rosengren, Director of Engineering, Tolomatic, Inc., Hamel, Minn. Following a few simple guidelines for designing linear motion systems can improve system performance and actuator life. Many automated machines rely on linear guidance components, such as profiled rail, round rail or other rolling or sliding bearing structures, to guide and support the moving elements…
Actuators Simplify Product Changeovers
When a leading manufacturer of an automated, powder-filling, packaging equipment machine wanted to gain greater control over a critical container-lifting sequence, it decided to use an electric rod-style actuator. The change was aimed at making product changeovers faster and easier for customers who used the packaging machines for filling a variety of container sizes. While…
Tolomatic ERD electric rod-style actuators with reverse-parallel motor mounts
Tolomatic’s stainless-steel ERD electric cylinders with optional reverse-parallel motor mounts are ideal for food and beverage and washdown environments, where corrosion resistance, compact size and flexible motor sizing are important features. The reverse-parallel motor mount reduces the length of the actuator to fit in tighter spaces, and belt reduction options offer flexibility in sizing the […]
Tolomatic online electric actuator sizing software simplifies linear motion systems
A new online electric actuator-sizing program from Tolomatic simplifies the design and specification of electric motion control projects. The online software allows precise specification of either rod-style or rodless electric actuators based on the motion profile (velocity/acceleration), orientation, loads and forces. Application and sizing details can be saved, printed and shared electronically with other design […]
Tolomatic online electric actuator sizing software simplifies linear motion systems
A new online electric actuator-sizing program from Tolomatic simplifies the design and specification of electric motion control projects. The online software allows precise specification of either rod-style or rodless electric actuators based on the motion profile (velocity/acceleration), orientation, loads and forces. Application and sizing details can be saved, printed and shared electronically with other design […]
Tolomatic’s SmartActuator simplifies product changeovers on powder-filling packaging machine
To simplify a customer’s need for faster and easier product changeovers, the manufacturer, All-Fill, Inc., is now installing Tolomatic programmable electric ICR Plus rod-style SmartActuators for this critical container-lifting application. When the type of product or the type of container needs to change, a critical container-lifting actuator must be adjusted to accommodate the new container […]
New Actuators Pack A Punch
The IMA55 high-force servo linear actuator is available with an optional roller screw that boosts its thrust capability to 6,875 lb force. A compact IMA22 integrated motor actuator is also available. It features a ball screw and can deliver up to 325 lb force. Both models have a hollow-core rotor design that allows the nut…
