The new ET Electrothrust range of ETV100 linear actuators from Parker Electromechanical is derived from the proven ET100 electric cylinder and uses the same basic design in combination with higher performance key components. The actuator uses a C7 ball screw, with a six-circuit nut instead of a three-circuit one. Further changes include the integration of taper roller bearings and the addition of a bearing lubrication point. While the upgraded ball screw provides the benefit of double the static and dynamic capacity, the taper roller bearings provide an increase of load capacity of three times when compared to the original angular contact bearings. The ETV100 offers thrusts in excess of 21kN, stroke lengths of up 1500mm and ±0.07mm repeatability. With a ball screw diameter of 40mm, two pitch options of 5mm and 10mm are offered, permitting linear speeds of up to 340mm/s. Like the other actuators in the Electrothrust range, the ETV100 is available in both direct and belt-driven parallel drive configurations and features the same standard options for rod end configuration and cylinder mounting. An IP65-rated version is also available, suitable for use in washdown, external and contaminated environments. Typical applications include materials handling and feed duties, testing equipment, pick-and-place tasks, and valve/flap actuation.