SMAC actuators prevent dust build up

A SMAC Europe product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Aug 18, 2009

SMAC has introduced the upgraded LAR31 series of linear and rotary electric actuators for PCB assembly.

The actuator has the vacuum built in the shaft through the rotary motor, ensuring that any external objects are ejected through the other end, which prevents dust build up in the unit.

The LAR31 linear and rotary electric actuator has a vacuum built into the shaft through the rotary motor to prevent the build up of dust

The LAR31 linear and rotary electric actuator has a vacuum built into the shaft through the rotary motor to prevent the build up of dust

The actuator has MTBF >100 million life cycle and is equipped with a standard encoder resolution of 5um, with options of 1, 0.5 and 0.1um resolutions, repeatable positioning to +/- 2 encoder counts and accurate placement with shaft run-out handle; 10um.

The unit has no backlash, low repeatable friction and low hysteresis.

It measures 140 x 77.25 x 35mm with stroke length 30mm and 180 x 77.25 x 35 with stroke length 50mm.

It can be programmed to control force/torque, position and velocity in all axes at the same time, allowing the user to press with specific force and measure displacement.

The unit offers the chance to assemble and test components with additional life test and measurement functions in one single unit.

The system features low repeatable friction and SMAC's Softland function which enables the unit to land on a surface and then apply the specific force required to set the part.

It is suitable for handling fragile components without damages.

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