Unlike rod-style actuators, electric rodless actuators have the ability to both support and carry loads — which eliminates the need for other load-bearing and guiding elements. However, their ...

Overestimating the available air pressure is one of the most common mistakes when sizing a rodless cylinder. An insufficiency in air pressure often translates to poor actuator performance and, in some ...

All Festo DGC actuators offer improve bearing quality, higher load values and torque capacity, compared with previous rodless actuators. With multiple mid-stop positions, greater power density, faster ...

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