Electric axes are motor-driven linear drives used in positioning, assembly and handling technology. Toothed belt and spindle axes are particularly common. Festo also offers a cantilever axis as well as complete solutions consisting of an integrated drive, motor and servo drive.
The Festo Core Range includes our spindle axis EGC-BS and our spindle axis ELGC-BS. The spindle axis EGC-BS impresses with high repeat accuracy and its recirculating ball bearing guide for high loads and torques, while the ELGC-BS stands out because of its compact design and the possibility of flexible motor connection. The spindle axis EGC-BS has a unique, optimised cross-section that achieves maximum rigidity and load capacity. The spindle axis ELGC-BS is our cost-effective variant that has extremely compact dimensions and is therefore especially suitable for use in small parts handling or desktop applications.
As an extremely compact and cost-effective complete solution, consisting of an integrated drive, motor and servo drive, our core range includes the spindle axis unit ELGS-BS, which is ideal for precise XY movements, for instance in assembly systems or in small parts handling. Other key features of the electric axis ELGS-BS include a high-performance ball screw, the easy-to-clean design and the two standard integrated control options – IO-Link® and digital I/O (DIO). Other Festo spindle axes, for example the ELGT-BS, stand out not just for their compact design, but also for their high load capacity and rigidity, which is provided by the double-acting guide.