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News Release from: Copley Controls Corp | Subject: Model STA11
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2007
Linear actuator with compact design
Copley Controls broadens its line of direct drive ServoTube linear actuators with the highly compact Model STA11, which creates a 10-actuator assembly less than 12 inches wide
Copley Controls broadens its line of direct drive ServoTube linear actuators with the highly compact Model STA11 The new ultra-slim actuator maintains the ServoTube superior force, acceleration and bandwidth, and most significantly, enables mounting on 28 mm centers for multi-actuator innovations
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 31 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The STA11 built-in solid-state position sensor provides +/-12 microns repeatability, eliminating the traditional external encoder and simplifying actuator installation.
Freed from external encoder cost and complexity, STA11 paves the way for radically new multi-actuator designs.
The new linear actuator has intrinsic simplicity and ruggedness, enabling it to perform the millions of trouble-free operating cycles required by today's innovative mechanisms.
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Linear motion innovator Copley Motion Systems has pioneered the use of multiple linear motors sharing the same axes on a machine to provide unparalleled performance whilst saving machine space
Modern automation is typified by high speed forward-and-retract cycles, occurring hundreds of times per minute.
Free from the friction, wear and inertia of rotary-to-linear conversion hardware, STA11 actuators meet the rigorous bandwidth demands of such applications.
According to John Odenthal, a leading Chicago system integrator, advances in automation would be stymied, but for the critical features introduced by the new Copley linear actuator.
He says the model STA11 mini form factor, dependability, and dynamic performance, are keys to the continuing momentum of automation..
Model STA11 provides 14-to-232 mm stroke.
Peak force is 92N, velocity to 4.7 m/s, and the actuator will accelerate instrumentation-type loads to 25g.
An integral solid-state position sensor provides 8 microns repeatability and develops 1V peak-peak sin/cos output.
Thrust rod diameter is 11 mm.
Forcer width and height are 26 mm and 61 mm, respectively.
The actuator is rated for 75V operation.
STA11 is foodsafe and meets IP67 washdown specifications.
The new actuator load-positioning thrust rod is driven directly by the interaction between its permanent magnet and electrically energized magnetic fields.
There are no intervening gear trains, ballscrews, or flexible couplings to add inertia and undermine responsiveness.
The ServoTube 11 permanent magnets are sealed into the stainless steel thrust rod.
The electrically powered drive coils are encapsulated into the Forcer, which is bolted to the machine frame.
Inherently rugged long life lubrication free bearings, built into the Forcer, support thrust rod travel.
The unit has the same form-factor as regular pneumatic and electric actuators and conforms to international mechanical standards.
Powerful controller system integration is simplified by matching the actuators with Copley Accelnet digital controllers.
Accelnet controllers provide powerful stand-alone and multi-actuator control choices.
Networking options include CANopen, Ethercat, Macro and DeviceNet.
With compact form-factor and fast repetitive motion, STA11 actuators are natural candidates for productivity-enhancing innovations in multi-axis automation.
Closely spaced actuator arrays for positioning ink jets will enable new print mechanisms to print on contoured surfaces.
Fluid dispensing robots will exploit the slim design to provide multiple dispensing heads.
Enhanced productivity of multi-channel pharmaceutical packaging equipment will cut Medicare costs.
Patients will receive faster blood diagnostics as drug companies upgrade their blood analysis automation by exploiting the new actuator speed and accuracy.
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