Electric actuators
SMC electric actuators are, by definition, a flexible solution, at least in terms of speed, force or positioning. You can choose from a wide range of mechanics with a variety of controls that allow our electric actuator to perfectly match your application.
It is precisely this adaptability which is behind our range of electric solutions. You don’t need to adapt yourself and your processes to our electric actuators: they adapt to you. Given that they do not require an air intake, and are able to cope with a variety of applications, they will most definitely give you the best solution.
Types of electric actuators and drivers offered by SMC
We can classify electric actuators according to their different mechanics:
Slider types
These actuators are compatible with servo motors and are able to transfer loads with impeccable precision and strength.
Rod types
The rod electric actuators are the perfect solution if you need to push loads quickly and precisely.
Slide tables
SMC’s slide tables are compact, rigid and precise, designed to move workloads.
Rotary tables
Rotary tables are a specific type of electric actuators, characterised by being compact and ready to rotate to any position.
Finger grippers
Electrical actuators with two or three fingers to grip any shape.
Take advantage of our large portfolio of electric actuators, with their different types of motors, ideal for direct current (24V), alternating current (230V), or even motorless to suit all your preferences.
Combine them with our drivers or controllers to make the perfect match, able to communicate with different protocols, or just with digital inputs and outputs. Also, do not forget the mini actuators, smaller and more compact electric actuators that can fit into any space and have irrefutable precision.
Throughout our entire portfolio, we offer our battery-less and high-performance electric actuators, which are perfect to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness thus reducing maintenance work.
Furthermore, SMC also provides sensor controller actuators with Safe Torque Off (STO) standard, helping to increase safety. It also has controllers that work with communication protocols such as: EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, DeviceNet®, IO-Link & CC-Link. Last but not least, IO-Link solutions, thereby providing your factory with smart digitalisation and automation.
Which industries can benefit from SMC’s electric actuators?
Electric actuators are used in most industrial sectors, since they are essential for most automation processes and to power their everyday essential equipment. Some of the most common are:
Applications for electric actuators
They offer very interesting solutions for everyday essential equipment without the need for an air inlet, some of the most common applications for these devices are:
- Transfer applications
- Packaging
- Material transport
- Battery manufacturing
- Pushing workpieces
- High-precision positioning
- High-precision applications
- Load and unload transfer or workpieces
- Pick and place
- Positioning applications
How to select the perfect electric actuators
There are several factors to consider when selecting electric actuators.
The decision will depend, on the one hand, on the process conditions and the application type:
- Workload
- Stroke
- Speed
- Electric actuator orientation
- Actuation type
- Intermediate stopping points
- Installation space
- Control method
- Encoder type
And, on the other hand, on the customer’s requirements, such as:
- Type of electrical connection
- Environment (dust type, water-jet-proof, secondary battery)
- Installation extension plans
- Accessories
Do you have any queries about electric actuators or drivers? Ask our experts.
