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New Actuator Reduces Design Time, Simplifies Installation and Integration



Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of motion control technology, announced the release of the High Moment Rodless (HMR) electromechanical linear actuator series.

"The HMR represents one of the most versatile actuator lines on the market today," said a company spokesperson. According to the company, the HMR was designed with application optimization in mind. The HMR was also designed to reduce overall design time and simplify the installation and integration of this actuator into a system. The HMR has five different frame sizes, two different drive train options, multiple motor mounting, carriage and sensor options, an IP54 protective cover option and other customizable features.

"Guided by two precision square rail bearings, the HMR has enormous moment and payload capacity bundled in a low profile yet sleek package," said Jeremy Miller, Parker's Linear Mechanics Product Manager. "The options of either a high-efficiency timing belt drive or a precision ball screw with multiple lead options allow the user to maximize performance within their system," explained Miller. According to the company, ease of use was at the core of this new actuator design, which integrates externally accessible lubrication fittings into the carriage. The carriage evenly disperses lubricant across the bearing trucks and ball nut, which makes machine maintenance easier and drives down overall maintenance costs. In addition, there are options for two different chassis profiles: a cost-effective "basic" version and a "reinforced" version which is designed to provide structural rigidity for long unsupported spans.

Potential applications for the HMR range from packaging equipment, material handling, robot transfer or other general automation applications. However, according to the company, this extensively adaptable actuator is ideally suited for seamless integration into any machine layout.

HMR linear actuator features:

  • Five profile sizes: 085, 110, 150, 180 and 240 mm
  • Dual drive train: precision ball screw or high-efficiency timing belt
  • Load capacity up to 26,600 N
  • Max thrust to 5,560 N (screw) and 4,000 N (belt)
  • Standard strokes up to 4,000 mm (screw) and 6,000 mm (belt)
  • Max speed to 1.6 m/s (screw) and 5 m/s (screw)
  • Two profile types: basic and reinforced
  • Tandem and bi-parting carriage options
  • Optional sensor locations: internal (protected under the cover) or external
  • Belt version has four mounting locations at 90° around axis of motion
  • Easy lube fittings on carriage
  • Pre-configured motor, gearhead and control package options
  • Diverse range of accessories and mountings
  • IP54-rated cover option
  • Ambient temperature range: -30 °C to +80 °C.

For more information contact:

Jeremy Miller

Product Manager - Linear Mechanics

Parker Electromechanical Automation

5500 Business Park Dr.

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

724-861-3286

www.parkermotion.com

www.parkermotion.com/HMR

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