Electric Cylinder
Electric cylinders for motion applications. Share the required load, stroke, speed, environment and installation envelope to discuss a suitable configuration.
Product information
Overview
specialized in miniaturer ball screws, actuator, planetary roller screw etc. Our products provide the most cost-effective combination of speed, accuracy, efficiency, repeatability, quiet operation, lubrication retention, load capacity, and compactness
Values should be verified during engineering selection.
Expanded Overview
An electric cylinder is an electromechanical linear actuator that converts the rotary motion of a servo or stepper motor into precise linear movement, typically through an integrated ball screw or planetary roller screw drive. Unlike pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, an electric cylinder delivers fully programmable control of position, speed, and thrust within a single compact unit.
In a production line, it sits at the heart of the motion axis: it receives commands from the machine controller, drives the load through its screw mechanism, and reports position back through an encoder — forming a closed loop that holds accuracy shift after shift. Because Series Motion builds its electric cylinders around its own precision ball screw and roller screw technology, the drive train, guidance, and motor interface are engineered as one system rather than assembled from mismatched parts.
For machine builders, this means one component replaces the cylinder, valves, air preparation, and much of the plumbing of a pneumatic axis — simplifying the bill of materials, the installation, and long-term maintenance.
Key Features
Programmable motion profiles — position, speed, and thrust are set in software, so product changeovers happen without mechanical adjustment.
High repeatability — closed-loop feedback keeps positioning consistent across long production runs and varying loads.
Clean, oil-free operation — no compressed air and no hydraulic fluid, suitable for environments where contamination must be avoided.
Energy on demand — power is consumed only while moving or holding against load, unlike pneumatic systems that bleed air continuously.
Application-matched drive — built on Series Motion ball screw and planetary roller screw platforms, so screw, nut, and guidance are sized together for the duty.
Typical Applications
Pick-and-place and part transfer — programmable strokes adapt to different part sizes without retooling.
Pressing and joining — controlled force profiles for press-fit, riveting, and staking operations.
Dispensing and dosing — smooth, repeatable linear motion for adhesive, sealant, or lubricant application.
Lifting and positioning — vertical axes in assembly stations where holding position under load matters.
Packaging machinery — high-cycle push, sort, and divert motions with quick format changeover.
Selection Guide
Five parameters decide the configuration: required thrust (including acceleration forces, not just static load), stroke length plus over-travel margin, speed and duty cycle (continuous vs. intermittent), environment (temperature range, dust, washdown, and required ingress protection), and the electrical interface (motor type, drive protocol, and feedback device). Share the mounting envelope and any space constraints — cylinder body, motor orientation, and cable routing must all fit the machine.
FAQ
What should I choose: an electric cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder?
Choose electric when you need intermediate positions, controlled force, or energy efficiency. Pneumatics remain cheaper for simple end-to-end motion with no positioning requirement.
What information do you need to recommend a model?
Thrust, stroke, speed, duty cycle, operating environment, mounting orientation, and motor/drive interface. A sketch of the installation envelope speeds up the review.
Can the cylinder hold position when power is off?
A brake option can be integrated for vertical or safety-critical axes. Holding behavior without power depends on the screw lead and brake configuration — confirm with engineering for your load case.
Are custom strokes and mounting interfaces available?
Yes. Stroke lengths, mounting flanges, and motor interfaces can be adapted to existing machine footprints. Share your envelope drawing for review.
Word count: existing ~140 + new ~540 = ~680 total
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Advantages
Controlled linear movement
Engineering selection support
Applications
Electrical integration
Industrial machinery
