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NS Vertical Multi-Slider Electric Actuator Video

This display unit is a nut-rotation type actuator configured for vertical specification, where two independently operating sliders move work parts from one rack to the other installed at different heights.

The nut-rotation type actuator is characterized by its integration of motor and slider. The ball screw is fixed and the nut is rotated to move the actuator. This operating principle also supports a multi-slider mechanism where multiple sliders are installed and operated independently.

The vertically oriented slider comes with a brake. Incorporation of the brake makes it easy to design vertical configurations, which has been difficult with linear servos.

Learn more about the multi-slider electric actuator.

Container Sealing Application Example

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Micro Cylinder Electric Actuator Video

This display unit consists of a combination unit having two ROBO Cylinder® slider axes, and a micro-cylinder constituted by a slim small ROBO Cylinder®.

The two slider axes are high acceleration / deceleration models in the RCA series, capable of operating at accelerations / decelerations of up to 1G instead of the normal 0.3G level.

The slim, small ROBO Cylinder® is a micro-cylinder having a very compact size of just 16mm in outer dimension. It can be used to perform positioning operation or push-motion operation in narrow spaces.

Learn more about the Micro Cylinder Electric Actuator.

Air Cylinder and ROBO Cylinder Comparison Video

These display units are presented to show you a comparison of energy consumption between a ROBO Cylinder® and air cylinder. The results are shown on the touch panel.

The display shows the electricity costs and CO2 emissions while the cylinders are operating.

Electricity bills, CO2 emissions were calculated based on ROBO Cylinder’s power consumption and the measured flow rate of compressed air consumed by the air cylinder. The results are shown on the touch panel.

According to this comparison, ROBO Cylinder’s energy consumption falls to about one-fifth the levels of the air cylinder. You can cut CO2 emissions and running cost by more than 80%.

We can also compare the degrees of vibration of the weights on springs, showing the difference between the levels of impact generating at the end of the stroke on both cylinders.

Ultra Compact SCARA Robot with Mini Electric Gripper

This display unit is a ROBO Cylinder® + compact electric gripper installed on a small SCARA robot, used to move work parts between the slide table and index table.

This gripper, weighing just 200 g, provides a stroke as long as 8 mm despite its compact body and also produces a high gripping force of up to 14 N.

You can also design the gripping mechanism as you like by selecting a lever type, instead of the slide type as shown here.

For the rotary actuator used for the index table, you can select a desired model from our line up of small, medium and large rotary actuators.

IAI Catalog Checklist August 2011

The IAI Catalog Checklist for August 2011 is now available.  Please click here to download the PDF (296 kb)

For catalog ordering, login into your distributor account at Distributor Login and order via “Catalog Request Form.”

*  PDF catalogs are download-able from here.

IK Series Multi-axes Unit Video

This display unit uses a ROBO Cylinder® combination unit and IA kit to draw text, lines and graphics on the pen tablet.

This IA kit comes with all necessary parts including cable bearers, brackets and can be easily assembled. We can also ship the kit pre-assembled at our factory.

The IA kit is much more affordable and requires a significantly shorter lead time compared to conventional Cartesian robots.

Learn more about the IK Series Multi-axes Cartesian system.

ISWA Dustproof Electric Actuator Video

This display unit is a dustproof / splashproof slider-type ISWA, which is operating in an environment filled with dust. The special internal structure prevents powder dust from entering the interior.

An air purge function is provided to completely keep out foreign matter, permitting use in an even harsher environment. With an air purge, this unit can meet the protection rating of IP65.

We have a lineup of actuators designed for use in environments where the actuators come in contact with moisture and dust.

Learn more about the ISWA Dustproof Electric Actuators.

Mini ROBO Cylinder Lineup Video

Here is IAI America’s lineup of slim, small ROBO Cylinders that are ideal for replacing your small air cylinders.

Equipped with a newly developed motor, each of these new ROBO Cylinder® actuators has been made significantly slimmer and smaller that its conventional counterpart.

These motorized cylinders can be used in small spaces where air cylinders had been the only choice available.

Partly because of their small sizes and various shapes normally associated with air cylinders, these actuators are a great choice in your smooth transition from air cylinders to electric cylinders.

By combining them with new controllers we have just released, you can easily operate the electric cylinders in similar fashion as air cylinders.

NS 6-axis Application Demo Video

This display unit is a nut-rotation type 6-axis actuator, combining a multi-slider specification having two sliders, with two sets of two-axis Cartesian robots.

A nut-rotation type actuator can move at high speeds even with long strokes.

The X-axis of this 6-axis combination unit can also be a linear servo actuator, instead of a nut-rotation type.

You can also select various combinations from the catalog, like this one.