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.
Our cantilever axis ELCC is very light and at the same time very rigid. It is used especially in the packaging industry for palletising and other positioning tasks with long strokes. It is designed for loads of up to 100 kilograms and achieves up to 30% lower cycle times. Other characteristics are the fixed drive head and the high rigidity thanks to its innovative design principle.