BEI Kimco Magnetics recently introduced the uniquely designed LA15-16-043Z voice coil actuator featuring compact size, a large diameter clear aperture, and high force capabilities. When space savings through system integration is critical, design engineers will find the new actuator an ideal solution. The actuator’s aperture can be used for laser beam or other illumination delivery, product feed-through, and many other application-specific functions. This design allows for merging the actuator into the customer assembly for a completely integrated system, resulting in reduced weight, a more compact overall product and fewer components. The through-hole actuator is only 1.5” diameter and 1.6” in length (at mid-stroke). It also has a total stroke of 0.25” and a peak force of 15lb, a high strength, given that the center opening means less magnetic material to conduct magnetic flux. The new offering was developed to meet specific requirements for an optical application, but the concept can be used for a variety of other industrial applications where integration and simplicity can be adapted for volume and cost savings. Common applications for the new actuator family include valve actuation, pick and place, mirror steering, pumps, and metering and dosing for a wide range of equipment found in such industries as industrial, medical, scientific, semiconductor/electronics, military, and aerospace.
