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News Release from: Serapid | Subject: RigiBelt nonmagnetic actuator
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 June 2007
Non-magnetic actuator moves quietly
Serapid's RigiBelt nonmagnetic actuator has two belts which come together much like a zipper to form a rigid column.
Serapid has released the RigiBelt nonmagnetic actuator, made of re-inforced plastic and stainless steel It has two belts, which come together much like a zipper to form a rigid column
It moves quickly and quietly while telescoping in and out, and is stored in a compact magazine.
It is driven with an electric motor, and can handle loads from 9 to 4893N.
Stroke lengths can reach up to 1.8m unguided.
The first commercially available size is 25mm square.
The RigiBelt can be used for any kind of positioning in medical equipment.
It is especially suited where nonmagnetic components are a must.
All off Serapid's linear telescopic actuators are entirely mechanical, which allows them to be environmentally friendly and suitable for clean-room conditions.
Each system has a simple configuration, is custom designed and includes a space-saving chain return storage.
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