SMC EQ series of slide-type and rod-type actuators

SMC Corporation’s EQ series of slide-type and rod-type electric actuators features a fully integrated controller. Providing a space-saving solution that can help users save energy, the series is designed to be easy to set up and use.

The EQFS (slide-type) and EQY (rod-type) electric actuators are designed to overcome automation project challenges such as labour-intensive wiring, downsizing control cabinet space, reducing power demand and eliminating time-consuming programming and commissioning.

Suitable for applications including transfer, assembly, lifting, dispensing, pressing and clamping, the series can be used in automatic processes where a high degree of precision or control is required or where compressed air is not available.

The series comes with free configuration software, which allows users to set up the actuator via a single screen in three easy steps. Users will opt for ‘set up operation mode’ before specifying the stopping positions and finally defining the speed, acceleration and deceleration by entering numerical values into the specific fields or by cycle time.

The electric actuator and controller are part of the same product, which can help users save on wiring time and space.

Other features include optimised motor specification, updated control method and improved rotational efficiency, resulting in reduced heat generation from the motor and lower power consumption.

To simplify retrofit applications, the series has the same mounting dimensions as the SMC LEFS or LEY standard electric actuator series.