Electric Cylinders from Kollmorgen are ideally designed for linear positioning applications where strong thrust, high speed, and positioning accuracies are critical.  These high-precision, closed-loop systems have progressed from being a clean and efficient replacement for hydraulic actuators and pneumatic cylinders to a preferred alternative to many types of linear transmission.

The name “Rodless Actuator” comes from this technology’s close relationship to Electric Cylinders sharing many of the same components. The operation of rodless actuators is similar but instead of an extending rod design, a rodless unit features a moving carriage supported by linear bearings within an extruded aluminum chassis. This gives the rodless actuator the ability to guide, support, and position a load.

Precision Tables are best suited for positioning applications where the accuracy and repeatability requirements are more important than axial thrust of the drive train. They can also be used in less precise applications where adequate moment load support is necessary and are ideal building blocks for complete multi-axis positioning systems.