Electric Actuators

Electric actuators stand at the forefront of modern automation, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency. Their ability to enhance productivity while reducing operational costs makes them an essential asset in various industrial applications.

Orange Coast Pneumatics: Your Partner in Innovation

At Orange Coast Pneumatics, we understand the critical role that high-quality equipment plays in your business’s success. Our electric actuators are designed to meet the diverse needs of business leaders and procurement specialists like you, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Understanding Electric Actuators

Electric actuators are devices that convert electrical energy into physical motion. Unlike pneumatic actuators, which rely on compressed air, electric actuators use an electric motor to produce linear or rotational motion. This section will delve into the types of electric actuators, such as electric linear actuators and rotary actuators, and their working principles.

Advantages Of Pneumatic Systems

While pneumatic systems have their benefits, electric actuators offer several advantages in terms of control, efficiency, and environmental impact. This section will compare electric actuators with pneumatic actuators, highlighting the benefits of electric solutions in terms of precision, energy efficiency, and lower maintenance needs.

Diverse Applications

Electric actuators are versatile and can be found in a range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. This section will explore various applications of electric linear actuators and rotary actuators, showcasing how they can be implemented in your operations to improve performance and productivity.

Choosing the Right Actuator for Your Needs

Selecting the right electric actuator involves considering factors like load capacity, speed, and environmental conditions. This section will guide you through the selection process, focusing on how to match an electric linear actuator or rotary actuator to your specific requirements.

Integration with Automation Systems

Integration of electric actuators with existing automation systems is crucial for maximizing their benefits. This part will discuss how to seamlessly incorporate electric actuators into your operations, highlighting compatibility with different control systems, including those using servo motors.

Maintenance and Durability

Maintenance is a key aspect of ensuring the longevity and performance of electric actuators. This section will provide insights into the maintenance practices for electric actuators, emphasizing their durability and reliability compared to pneumatic systems.

The Unmatched Benefits of Electric Actuators

Electric actuators are not just components; they are investments in the efficiency and sustainability of your operations. Their precision, energy efficiency, and adaptability make them an indispensable part of modern industrial and commercial systems.

The Technical Edge of Electric Actuators

Electric actuators are more than just devices for motion; they are the epitome of technical advancement. In this section, we delve into the technical aspects of electric actuators, including the role of the electric motor and servo motor in achieving precise control. We’ll explore how advancements in these components have revolutionized linear and rotational motion in industrial settings, offering you unparalleled control and efficiency.

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact

In today’s eco-conscious world, energy efficiency is not just a preference but a necessity. Electric actuators excel in this realm. This section will highlight how electric actuators contribute to reducing your carbon footprint and saving energy costs, making them a responsible choice for your business and the planet.

Customization and Flexibility

One size does not fit all in industrial applications. The beauty of electric actuators lies in their customization capabilities. Here, we will discuss how electric linear actuators can be tailored to specific tasks, offering flexibility that pneumatic systems often lack. We’ll also explore the potential for custom solutions that fit your unique business needs, ensuring that you’re not just buying a product but a tailored solution.

Safety and Reliability

Safety is paramount in any industrial operation. This section will focus on the inherent safety features of electric actuators, such as their fail-safe mechanisms and lower risk of leaks compared to pneumatic systems. We’ll also discuss the reliability of these actuators in harsh environments, ensuring that your operations continue smoothly without unexpected downtime.

Cost-Effectiveness Over Time

While the initial investment in electric actuators might be higher than in pneumatic options, their long-term cost-effectiveness is unmatched. This section will break down the cost savings you can expect from reduced maintenance, lower energy consumption, and longer lifespan, proving that electric actuators are a smart financial decision for your business.

The Future of Actuation Technology

As we look to the future, electric actuation technology continues to evolve. This final section will touch upon emerging trends in actuator technology, such as the integration of IoT and smart technologies, offering insights into how these advancements can further optimize your operations and prepare your business for the future.

The Lasting Impact of Electric Actuators

In conclusion, electric actuators are not just a component; they are a critical part of your operation’s success. Their unmatched precision, energy efficiency, and adaptability to various applications make them a key drivers in the modernization of industrial and commercial operations.

Your Success Partner: Orange Coast Pneumatics

Orange Coast Pneumatics is more than just a supplier; we are your partner in success. Our commitment to providing top-quality electric actuators, coupled with our expert advice and support, ensures that you get not just a product, but a comprehensive solution for your needs.

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Take the first step towards enhancing your operations with state-of-the-art electric actuators. Contact our team at Orange Coast Pneumatics today, and let us guide you toward the best solutions for your business. Your success is our success, and together, we can achieve great things.

Actuators with Battery-less Absolute Encoders

SMC has introduced a line of actuators driven by 24VDC step motors fitted with battery-less absolute encoders. An absolute encoder offers position data upon power-on, avoiding the homing routine an incremental encoder requires. Our battery-less absolute encoder pairs orientation sensors with differently sized rotating wheels to enable position detection. This electro-mechanical design eliminates the battery and its accompanying import and disposal restrictions common to traditional absolute encoders. A battery-less solution is also free of memory retention limits from extended power-off situations.

Sliders

Rodless type electric actuator features a load mounting platform situated above a ball screw drive or belt drive. Ball screw type advantages are better positioning repeatability than belt drives. Belt drive provides a more economical offering.

AC Servo Sliders

Similar to the Slider type except utilizes an AC servo motor instead of a DC type.  The AC servo motor enables higher speed and acceleration, as well as improved vertical load capability. The drivers are  pulse input type, with both incremental and absolute encoder options and 17- or 18-bit resolution.

Rod & Guided Rod

The rod type electric actuator has a familiar rod cylinder form suitable for push, pull, lift and press applications. The guide rod type includes rods to counter rotational forces instead of the drive and  motor, and also resist shock and sustained lateral loads.

AC Servo Rod

Similar to the Rod and Guided Rod type except utilizes an AC servo motor instead of a DC type.  The AC servo motor enables higher speed and acceleration, as well as improved vertical load capability.  The  drivers are pulse input type, with both incremental and absolute encoder options and 17- or 18-bit resolution.

Slide Tables

LES and LESH integrate a work table, linear guide and a motor driven linear ball screw. The work table offers top and front load mounting surfaces. Underneath, the linear guide maintains positional accuracy and supports moment loading.

Rotary

Rotary electric actuators feature a rotating worktable positioned above an enclosure for the motor and drivetrain. Three different motor/table sizes are available, with each size offering a basic and high  torque variation. Additionally, each size offers four rotating angle options, including 90°, 180°, 310 / 320°, and continuously rotating.

Electric Grippers

SMC electric gripper series includes three series (LEHZ, LEHZJ and LEHF) fitted with two fingers. LEHS is available with three fingers. Dust covers, low profile fingers and long stroke options are some of the series options. The 3 finger type is ideal for holding round work pieces. Benefits of electric grippers include adjustable gripping forces, a drop prevention function, and capability for recognizing different dimensions and outputting length measurements.

Miniature

The LEP family of mini electric actuators includes a rod type and a slide table type. Each mini electric actuator design is built around the same motors, drives and bodies. Each model is lightweight, less than 1-1/2 lb, and compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The LAT3 Card Motor miniature electric actuator is about the size of a credit card and is only 9mm high. Positioning repeatability is ±5 μm, with an operating rate of up to 500 cycles per minute.

Controllers & Drivers

Controllers and drivers needed for our electric actuator family. You will find step motor, servo motor and card motor controllers as well as 24VDC Fieldbus gateway units and AC servo drivers.

Clean Room Products

The LEF series slider type electric actuator features a low profile height of 46mm (LEF16). The actuator's main body can be mounted without removing any exterior components, such as the cover, making installation easy. The standard equipped seal band covers the guide, ball screw and belt, preventing grease and external foreign matter from splashing and entering the LEF. There are 2 types of drivers available, ball screw or timing belt. Available motors include servo motor ball screw drive or step motor belt drive. When the LEF is ordered with the controller, initial data of the actuator is preset in the controller allowing start-up in a short time with the "easy mode".