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E501 Mechanical Actuators
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E501 Mechanical Actuators

Product catalog summary
UNI-LIFT® Actuator Overview
UNI-LIFT® actuators are engineered solutions for precision control, converting rotary motion to linear movement. They handle forces up to 250 tons, travel lengths up to 20 feet, and speeds up to 175 inches per minute. Housings are made from aluminum alloy or ductile iron with corrosion-resistant plating.
Machine Screw Actuators (M-Series)
The M-Series offers positive locking and precise positioning. Models include MA5, MA15, and M100, each with specific features and applications.
Ball Screw Actuators (B-Series)
The B-Series provides high-speed, high-cycle precision lift systems. Models such as B1, B10, and B100 are highlighted for their capabilities.
Actuator Accessories
Accessories like boots, couplers, and electrical controls enhance system flexibility and performance.
General Guidelines and Installation
Installation guidelines emphasize ensuring rated capacity exceeds maximum load and maintaining correct alignment.
Lubrication and Maintenance
Regular lubrication is recommended, with specific greases for different temperatures. Maintenance should be performed with power locked out for safety.
Special Requirements
Special greases are available for food industry applications and low temperatures. Contact Enerpac for more information.
Online UNI-LIFT® Configurator
An online configurator helps users configure actuators, calculate torque and horsepower, and provides downloadable drawings.
Contact Information
Contact details for Enerpac offices worldwide are provided for global support.
Introduction
UNI-LIFT® Actuators are used in challenging environments for material handling, such as ferry docks and industrial applications.
Specifications and Features
Actuators are versatile for jacking, tensioning, and positioning, with various configurations and gear ratios.
Drive and Control Options
Drive options include couplers and motors, while control options feature limit switches and digital displays.
System Design and Load Requirements
Key considerations include system load, operating intervals, and environmental conditions.
Usage and Environmental Considerations
Factors like operating cycle, temperature, and environmental conditions determine the appropriate actuator.
Actuator Selection
Guidance is provided for selecting between M-Series and B-Series based on application needs.
System Arrangement and Accessories
Actuators can be configured for synchronized lifting, with a range of accessories available.
Conclusion
UNI-LIFT® Actuators offer reliable solutions for precise movement and positioning, with comprehensive support from Enerpac.
Technical Specifications Overview
Specifications for machine screw actuators include load capacities, travel distances, and speeds for various series.
Ball Screw Actuators
Ball Screw Actuators offer high efficiency and speed, suitable for linear positioning applications.
Additional Resources
Users are directed to the online configurator and Enerpac for further assistance.
Specifications and Controls
Actuators must use limit switches or controls to stop the motor at full extension or retraction.
System Configuration
Multiple actuators can be used, with efficiency varying based on the number of actuators.
Operating Parameters
Most actuators operate at 1800 RPM, with duty cycle limits calculated using catalog formulas.
Load and Capacity
Load screw capacity depends on screw diameter and length, with tension-rated screws supporting full capacity.
Guidance and Stability
Loads should be guided for stability, though it's not mandatory.
Backlash and Shock Loading
Anti-backlash actuators are available, and shock loading is not recommended.
Mounting and Protection
Actuators can be mounted in any position, with special accommodations for non-vertical positions.
Temperature and Lubrication
Standard operating temperatures range from -20°F to 180°F, with special options available.
Selection and Assistance
An actuator selection guide is available, and an online configurator provides models.
Specifications and Procedures
Procedures for determining duty cycle time and actuator selection based on load and speed requirements are outlined.
Duty Cycle and Load Calculations
Steps for calculating duty cycle time and load screw velocity are provided.
Anti-Backlash Design
The anti-backlash design minimizes backlash in the lifting screw.
Recommendations
For high-cycle applications, use 80% of the rated capacity.
Overview
The document provides technical specifications and guidelines for preventing column buckling and ensuring optimal performance.
Specifications
Maximum estimated screw length is based on a 2:1 safety factor against column buckle.
Procedures
Determine ESL and adjust using the F factor multiplier to get the adjusted screw length.
Design Configurations
Standard and keyed design options are available for top plates and clevis ends.
Recommendations
Use external guiding for applications involving side thrust or column buckle.
Application Examples
Examples include lifting a turbine engine and motor selection based on system torque requirements.
Tools and Resources
Online configurator and Enerpac contact for technical assistance.
Specifications
Detailed specifications for UNI-LIFT® actuators, including cycles per hour and torque measurements.
Configuration and Usage
Users can configure actuators online, with downloadable CAD results available.
Application Examples
Examples include using actuators for ferry docks and bridge section positioning.
Product Range
Various actuator series and additional linear actuation products are listed.
Installation and Safety Guidelines
Guidelines emphasize ensuring no destructive conditions affect the actuators.
Additional Resources
Users are directed to Enerpac's website for further information.
Overview
The document provides technical specifications, maintenance procedures, and safety guidelines for UNI-LIFT® Actuators.
Specifications
The actuator requires a flat mounting surface for uniform support.
Safety Procedures
Maintenance should not be performed unless the prime mover is locked out.
Lubrication Procedure
Actuators require regular lubrication, with specific greases for different temperatures.
Lubricant Requirements
Lubricants must be non-corrosive and oxidation-resistant.
Special Requirements
Higher temperatures require special seals.
Contact Information
Contact details for Enerpac offices worldwide are provided.
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Catalog excerpts

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Australia and New Zealand Actuant Australia Ltd. Tel: +61 297 438 988 – Fax: +61 297 438 648 POWERFUL SOLUTIONS. GLOBAL FORCE. Brazil Power Packer do Brasil Ltda. Tel: +55 11 5687 2211 – Fax: +55 11 5686 5583 Toll Free: Tel: 0800 891 5770 E501 POWERFUL SOLUTIONS. GLOBAL FORCE. Actuator Overview Machine Screw Actuators Page 12-33 Ball Screw Actuators Page 34-46 The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Greece, Turkey and CIS countries ENERPAC B.V. Tel: +31 318 535 800 – Fax: +31 318 535 848 Actuator Accessories Page 47-63 Enerpac “Yellow Pages” provides in-depth technical information for UNI-LIFT® Actuators. e-mail: [email protected] internet: www.enerpac.com Yellow Pages UNI-LIFT ® UNI-LIFT® Actuators France, Switzerland, North Africa and French speaking African countries ENERPAC Une division de ACTUANT France S.A. Tel: +33 1 60 13 68 68 – Fax: +33 1 69 20 37 50

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Table of Contents Section Index Model Number Index UNI-LIFT® Section Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Yellow Pages UNI-LIFT® Actuator Overview Introduction and Section Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Anti-Backlash Actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Application Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-82 Application Ideas, UNI-LIFT® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-85 Ball Screw Actuator Column Buckle Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Ball Screw Actuator Duty Cycle Calculations . . 75 Ball Screw Actuator Sizing Calculations . . . . . . 73...

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UNI-LIFT Section Index ® Actuator Overview Page 2-11 Machine Screw Actuators Page 12-33 www.enerpac.com/unilift Visit the Enerpac Web Site to find: • New product information • The Enerpac tradeshow schedule • Product manuals (instruction and repair part sheets) • Integrated Solutions applications from around the world • Ordering instructions to request product catalogs Ball Screw Actuators Page 34-46 • Distributors and Service Centers in your area Actuator Accessories Page 47-63 Yellow Pages Page 64-89 Enerpac "Yellow Pages" provides in-depth technical information for UNI-LIFT® Actuators.

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UNI-LIFT Actuator Overview ® Enerpac offers a complete range of high force tools Online UNI-LIFT® Configurator and equipment for all industrial applications, with local availability and after sale service anywhere in the world… this has made Enerpac the undisputed global market leader. The UNI-LIFT® product line is an engineered solution offering precision control in a mechanical package. Design principals integrate a power screw which converts rotary motion to linear movement. Configurations in either standard or custom designs cover a wide range of applications and use. The Uni-Lift® Configurator...

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UNI-LIFT Solutions in Action ® Engineers utilized two (2) UNI-LIFT® 100-ton Actuators with 15' of travel to raise and lower the ramp on each ferry dock along the Mississippi River, USA. The Department of Transportation engineers needed a way of lifting and lowering ramps during high and low tide conditions, while holding up to the harsh environmental conditions of the Gulf Coast. When engineers needed a quick and compact way of opening the large doors of these plating tanks, they selected a UNI-LIFT® solution. The application utilizes two 5-ton double-clevis Actuators, with a motor and a limit...

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UNI-LIFT Product Overview ® Model Type • M-Series Machine Screw • B-Series Ball Screw Mounting Styles • Double Clevis Screw Configurations • Anti-Backlash (applicable models) Gear Ratios (Ratios vary with tonnage)

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Product Overview Drive Options • Motor Adaptors • Worm Gear Reducers • Mitre Gear Boxes • Hand Wheels Control Options • Limit Switches • Control Boxes / Encoders • Digital Displays Protective Options • Stop Nuts

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UNI-LIFT System Design ® Key Points to Consider When Properly Sizing an Actuator • Total system load • Application loading conditions • perating intervals of O the actuator • Linear velocity requirements • Ambient temperature • Environmental conditions • Mounting position requirements • Load screw configuration • Screw length requirements • End mounting requirements • System components needed Refer to technical specifications on pages 14 & 36. Total Load Requirements UNI-LIFT® Actuators can be used individually or in combination with each other to move a load. • When a single actuator is used,...

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System Design Usage Requirements • Operating Cycle Requirements determine the type and size To of the actuator, calculate the required duty and operating cycles. Refer to the Yellow Pages 70 & 75 for Duty Cycle information to properly size your actuator. • Linear Velocity Requirements Linear velocity is the speed that the actuator moves the load based on the output speed of the motor. Turns Per Inch (TPI) is the number of rotations of the actuator's input shaft required for one-inch of travel. Actuators are available in two to three different gear ratios. • Environmental Conditions The actuator...

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UNI-LIFT System Design ® End Configurations • Threaded End (1) The end of the load screw is machined to include a standard unified V-thread form strong enough to sustain the load capacity of the actuator. This option can be used to attach customer supplied mounting configurations. • Plain End (2) The end of the load screw is machined to provide a smooth, unthreaded portion suitable for engaging pillow blocks or other bearing supports. Bearing supports are highly recommended when long load screws are used. This option is only available with the Rotating design. • Clevis End (3) The end of the...

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System Design Determine The Extended Screw Length (ESL) The length of screw that is needed to achieve the required movement, and allow for boot closed heights, traveling nuts, stop nuts and the thickness of the supporting structure between the actuator and the load. Mounting Structure Refer to the Yellow Pages 71 & 76 for more information on ESL. Travel System Arrangement Actuators can be configured in multiple system arrangements to allow synchronized lifting. Even when the loads are unequally distributed, the system can lift uniformly. Enerpac offers a complete line of power transmission equipment...

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