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MDrive Linear ActuatorNovember 19, 2009
MDrive® Linear Actuators provide linear motion in an extremely compact all-in-one package with leading integrated stepper motor and driver technology, available in three (3) motor sizes and two (2) shaft styles,.... > Read more

 

 

MDrive® Linear Actuators combine motor, electronics and mechanics to reduce package size and cost

Compact, all-in-one linear motion solutions in non-captive and external shaft styles
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MARLBOROUGH, CT – February 5, 2009
The MDrive® product line expands with NEMA size 17 linear actuators combining leading all-in-one integrated stepper motor and driver technology with linear motion to deliver long life, high accuracy and unsurpassed repeatability, all in an extremely compact package measuring 2.3 x 2.2 x 1.7" (58x56x43mm) for the low cost of $189.00each /100 piece quantity.

See MDrive Linear Actuators. A datasheet with mechanical specifications is available: MDrive17 Non-captive and External Shaft.

The MDrive17 Linear Actuators are available in two (2) shaft styles: non-captive and external. With non-captive shafts, a screw extends through the MDrive and moves axially as the motor rotates. With external shafts, a rotating screw integral to the MDrive motor moves a screw-mounted nut axially, with a choice of general purpose or anti-backlash nuts.


MDrive Linear Actuators single length motor
Single length motor
Holding Torque oz-in (N-cm)
29.16 (20.6)
Rotor Inertia oz-in-sec2 (kg-cm2)
0.0005 (0.035)
Maximum screw misalignment
± 1°
Weight without screw oz (g)
9.6 (272.2)

Maximum thrust and Maximum repeatability
Maximum thrust Maximum repeatability
 
General purpose
With anti-backlash nut
 General purpose
With anti-backlash nut
Non-captive
50 lbs (222 N)
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0.005" (0.127mm)
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Extenal
25 lbs (111 N)
25 lbs (111 N)
0.005" (0.127mm)
0.0005" (0.0127mm)

Precision-rolled screws for MDrive17 Linear Actuators deliver maximum life and quiet operation, and come with a choice of 4 screw leads to meet a wide range of application demands. Screws are manufactured from premium grade stainless steel, are corrosion resistant and non-magnetic, and available with an optional Teflon coating.

MDrive Linear Actuators are available with integrated electronics in three (3) versions: Microstepping with step and direction input, Motion Control with intelligent programmable controller, and Speed Control with velocity controller. For a comprehensive versions comparison, please visit MDrive versions comparison.

MDrive17 Linear Actuator Speed Force Curves  
MDrive17 Linear Actuator Speed Force curve - 12 VDC
MDrive17 Linear Actuator Speed Force curve - 24 VDC
MDrive17 Linear Actuator Speed Force curve - 48 VDC
12 VDC
24 VDC
48 VDC
Load limit for external shaft linear actuators is determined by selected nut.

All MDrive17 Linear Actuators are capable of full (256 x 200) microstepping with a +12 to +48 VDC integrated driver, and an operating range of –40° to +85°C for long life, trouble free service in demanding environments. Product options include encoders, interface cables and all-inclusive QuickStart Kits to speed design verification and time-to-market.

Max Wietharn, IMS VP of Sales and Marketing, states: "MDrive Linear Actuators are ideal compact solutions for reducing machine cost, size and time-to-market in a wide range of linear motion applications without compromising functionality.”

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