White Paper by Tolomatic Concludes Integrated Linear Actuators Help Reduce Cost and Complexity of Motion Control

White paper discusses pros and cons of pneumatic, traditional electric and new integrated electric actuators.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) November 5, 2009 -- A new linear actuation technology has significant advantages over pneumatic and traditional electric actuators for applications in factory automation, according to a white paper authored by Aaron Dietrich, product manager for Tolomatic Inc., a manufacturer of innovative linear actuator products.

The white paper, “Comparing traditional and integrated rod-style linear actuators: How to choose the best solution for motion control applications,” evaluates the effectiveness of each technology in reducing purchasing, operating and installation costs, machine footprints and number of components—all key issues in motion control and automation today.

According to the author, pneumatic cylinders and traditional electric actuator systems still have their place in today’s market, but integrated electric solutions present significant advantages in cost and ease of operation. These systems integrate a servomotor, drive, controller and linear actuator into an all-in-one package that delivers 100-percent duty-cycle performance at about half the cost of traditional electric actuator systems.

For more than 50 years, Tolomatic has been a leading supplier of electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators and power transmission products for factory automation. Its extensive product line also includes servo-driven high-thrust actuators, servo- and stepper motors, stepper drives, and configured linear-motion systems. Tolomatic’s electric linear and pneumatic actuators are used in a variety of industries, including the packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor and general automation industries. For more information about the new SmartActuator ICR Plus, contact Tolomatic, 3800 County Road 116, Hamel, MN. Phone: 763-478-8000 or
1-800-328-2174. Web site: www.tolomatic.com.

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