Parker Hannifin, the motion and control technologies company, has introduced its class-leading HLR (High Load Rodless) actuator series designed specifically for OEM applications. The HLR series offers a number of market-differentiating features, including high load and thrust force capabilities, which save customers money by allowing the use of a smaller HLR than those currently available on the market. In addition, connecting shafts and a wide choice of other accessories make it quick and easy to build up double or multiple axis gantry systems.
HLR actuators are designed to offer extremely straight movement over the complete stroke, thus aiding the creation of reliable multi-axis solutions. They are timing belt-driven, linear-guided drive systems that deliver a very high load capacity of up to 3847 Newtons within a space-saving form factor.
The actuators feature a square rail giving higher load capacity and greater lifetime versus comparable competitor actuators. The actuators are RoHS compliant and incorporate stainless steel covers to give an IP40 protection rating that allows use in harsh environments. A rigid aluminium extrusion profile can be used for self-supporting solutions.
Importantly, HLR series actuators feature integrated magnetic blocks for initiators on both sides, offering the use of groove integrated standard P8S initiators. Additional attributes that enhance design flexibility include the ability to mount the motor on four sides and the use of a standard drive housing that supports gearbox mounting on any side.
Two base versions are available – the HLR070 and HLR080. While the HLR070 offers a 2500 mm maximum travel length and 500 N maximum thrust force, the HLR080 provides a maximum travel length of 3500 mm supported by a maximum thrust force of 900 N.
Parker Hannifin is also able to provide complete, pre-defined drive and control packages to match and integrate HLR actuators into a wide range of applications.
