Electric linear actuators are motor-driven linear drives that are used in positioning, assembly and handling systems. Toothed belt and spindle axes are particularly common. Festo also offers a cantilever axis and complete solutions consisting of an integrated drive, motor and servo drive.
Our spindle axis EGC-BS and our spindle axis ELGC-BS are available in the Festo core range. The spindle axis EGC-BS gets high scores with its high repetition accuracy and its recirculating ball bearing guide for high loads and moments, while the ELGC-BS is valued above all for its compact design and the option of a flexible motor connection. The spindle axis EGC-BS has a unique, optimized cross section that achieves maximum rigidity and load capacity. The spindle axis ELGC-BS is our cost-effective variant that achieves the most compact dimensions and is therefore particularly suitable for use in small parts handling or desktop applications.
As an extremely compact and inexpensive complete solution, consisting of an integrated drive, motor and servo drive, we have the spindle axis unit ELGS-BS in our core range, which is ideal for precise XY movements, e.g. in assembly systems or in small parts handling. Additional features of the electric linear actuator ELGS-BS are a powerful ball screw, the easy-cleaning 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, are not only impressive due to their compact design but also because of their high load capacity and rigidity, which is achieved through the double-acting guide.
Our cantilever axis ELCC is very light and at the same time rigid. It is used in particular in the packaging industry for palletizing as well as other positioning tasks with long strokes. It is designed to handle loads of up to 100 kilograms and achieves up to 30% lower cycle times. Other characteristics are its fixed drive head and the high level of rigidity due to the innovative design principle.