Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc., a premier manufacturer
of engineered linear motion products, introduces the motorized SplineRail
Linear Actuator with an integrated connector. Offered alone or with a harness
assembly, the connector is RoHS compliant and features a positive latch for
high-connection integrity. The integral connector is rated for up to 3 amps,
and the mating connector will handle a range of wire gauges from 28 to 22
gauge. This configuration is ideal for users who want to plug directly into a
preexisting wire harness.
The SplineRail combines mechanical drive, guidance, and a
stepper motor actuator in a single, compact component. The system uses a Size
17 single stack or double stack stepper motor with either a 1.8 or 0.9 degree
motor step angle. Screw leads are available from 0.05” to 1.2” per revolution,
providing a wide range of performance profiles that include self-locking
threads, which can support a load without external power or breaks.
The SplineRail technology utilizes a Kerk precision rolled
lead screw, supported by bearings and contained within a concentric aluminum
spline, driving an integrated Kerkite composite polymer nut/bushing. The extruded
aluminum spline offers excellent torsional stability. KerKote TFE coating and
self-lubricating Kerkite nut/bushing material ensure long life and zero
maintenance.
Typical applications include pick-and-place mechanisms and
robotic assemblies in life sciences instrumentation, semiconductor equipment,
business machines, packaging and assembly, and a wide range of factory
automation applications. Combined with Haydon Kerk’s broad offering of motion
control components, the programmable SplineRail can be used to create custom
systems for many types of motion.
