Often used for small automation applications, such as pick-and-place machines, these servomotors deliver lots of power in a small package. With accurate positioning and fine motor control, they create rotary motion based on signals from a drive (sold separately). The commands for speed and positioning are the same as those used for stepper motors, so you can upgrade your system without the hassle of reprogramming it. As these servomotors move, their encoder relays the shaft’s distance, direction, and speed back to the drive. The drive increases your system’s efficiency by taking the electrical signal from the encoder and dynamically adapting the motor’s movements, also accounting for inconsistent loads and unexpected forces.

Automate precise push and pull movements in clamping, sorting, and ejecting tasks. These actuators come ready to use with a stepper motor and driver built in. Compared to air-powered systems, they have fewer parts to repair and replace.

These actuators have integrated controls for quick and easy setup, or you can program start and end positions remotely using digital IO or IO-Link. With IO-Link, you can move loads to a specific point along the stroke length, instead of just fully extending and retracting the rod. You can also back up your settings, configure parameters, and update firmware.

Power these actuators with a T-coded, 4-pole M12 connector. To send signals, use an A-coded, 8-pole M12 connector.

With an included controller and an integrated stepper motor, these slides are a complete precision motion control system. The stepper motor moves the low-friction ball screw and carriage smoothly at high speeds, similar to an inkjet printer head. To make sure the carriage is in the right place, the built-in encoder sends data to the controller. At -0.02 to 0.02 mm, these slides have a repeatability thinner than a single strand of hair, so the carriage hits the same spot every time. They work well in automated assemblies and other processes requiring accurate, repeatable motion.

For the initial setup, program the slides using the free, downloadable software, THK D-STEP. No coding necessary—simply enter the target position, speed, and acceleration for up to 16 different slides. This software also records position, speed, and motor current data, so you can monitor performance, optimize motion, and troubleshoot issues.

After the initial setup, the controller stores and runs sequences of up to 512 unique steps on its own. The controller also communicates with other devices such as PLCs, switches, and sensors. This means it can be integrated into a larger automated system to react to or trigger other processes as the carriage moves.

Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load slides can move. If you increase the speed, the dynamic load capacity decreases. Use a load-speed chart to confirm which slides will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the chart.

With a stepper motor and driver built in, these actuators come ready to use for clamping, sorting, and ejecting tasks. Their stepper motor is a bipolar hybrid, so it's precise enough to position your actuator in the right spot and efficient enough that you won't lose torque. They have integrated controls for quick and easy setup, or you can program start and end positions and track usage remotely using digital IO. Compared to air-powered systems, these actuators have fewer parts to repair and replace.

Prevent dust from circulating while precisely positioning parts for drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring. These slides have a built-in vacuum port to remove fine particles that could damage electronics or contaminate batches in clean rooms. Because they have an integrated stepper motor with an included controller, you can adjust the speed, timing, and positioning. At -0.02 to 0.02 mm, these slides have a repeatability thinner than a single sheet of paper, so the carriage hits the same spot every time. Unlike air-powered actuators, they’ll hold their position even if power fails. They’re also more energy efficient.

Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load slides can move. If you increase the speed, the dynamic load capacity decreases. Use a load-speed chart to confirm which slides will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the chart.

Cords—Use a USB cord (sold separately) and free downloadable software to program the controller for slides that are not 814.5 mm long.