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Helix MP Linear Actuator
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Helix MP Linear Actuator

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Company Overview
Helix Linear Technologies, Inc. is a global supplier of high-quality linear actuation solutions for industries such as medical devices, life sciences, security, semiconductors, aerospace, electromechanical, and defense. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on innovative electromechanical actuation systems to enhance client productivity and profitability.
Product Specifications
The document details various types of micro precision linear actuators: Integrated Motor Linear Actuators (IPA), Coupled Motor Linear Actuators (CPA), and Simple Linear Actuators (SPA). Each type is customizable with options for nut types, motor frame sizes, screw leads, motor power, and modifications.
IPA - Integrated Motor Linear Actuator
Features include hybrid stepper motors, integrated profile rails, PTFE coated screws, and anti-backlash nuts. These actuators are compact, cost-effective, and available with optional encoders and custom cables.
CPA - Coupled Motor Linear Actuator
These actuators feature hybrid stepper and stepper servo motors, integrated profile rails, and PTFE coated screws. They are designed for flexibility with standard motor mounts and customizable options.
SPA - Simple Linear Actuator
SPA actuators can be hand, motor, or belt actuated, featuring integrated profile rails and PTFE coated screws. They offer a manual brake option for secure positioning and are supported by deep groove ball bearings.
Technical Specifications
The document includes detailed specifications for hybrid linear actuators of various sizes (NEMA 14, 17, 23), including wiring, operating voltage, current, resistance, inductance, power consumption, and temperature rise. Speed and force charts illustrate performance characteristics.
Design and Performance Features
Helix's linear guides are designed with high load and moment capacity, featuring recirculating balls and a Gothic profile for equal load capacity. The lubrication storage design ensures long-term, maintenance-free operation.
Motor Specifications
Specifications for NEMA 14, 17, and 23 hybrid stepper motors include power, current per phase, holding torque, detent torque, rotor inertia, and weight. Each motor type is compatible with different rail options, affecting load and speed capabilities.
Linear Guidance Options
Three rail options are available: no rail, single rail, and double rail. Each option supports different load capacities and directions, with double rail offering the highest load and speed capabilities.
Accessories and Protection
Accessories include encoders, connectors, sensors, and custom cables. Specifications include operating voltage, current rating, switching power, and protection features such as reverse polarity protection and NEMA 6/IP 67 protection rating.
Applications
Applications span various sectors, including life sciences (e.g., MRI scanners, in-vitro diagnostics), printing and binding (e.g., 3D printing, digital offset printing), semiconductor (e.g., wafer handling, ultrasonic imaging), and security-military (e.g., automated gates, drones, guided munitions).
Conclusion
Helix Linear Technologies offers a range of customizable linear actuators designed to meet the specific needs of various industries, ensuring high performance, reliability, and adaptability. The document emphasizes the reliability and precision of Helix products, while also noting the responsibility of users to determine product suitability for specific applications. Defective products will be replaced if returned promptly, but no further liability is assumed.
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Helix MP Linear Actuator-1

MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS Modular Miniature Linear Actuators

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-2

Helix Linear Technologies, Inc., Beachwood, Ohio Helix is a global supplier to the Medical Device, Life Science, Security, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Electromechanical and Defense industry. Helix leads the linear motion industry by manufacturing the highest quality linear actuation solutions in the world. We focus entirely on manufacturing electromechanical actuation systems that help our customers be more productive and profitable. Our execution of innovative product designs solves real problems for our customers and builds a foundation for long term success. Our culture is based on a team of...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-3

CPA - COUPLED PRECISION ACTUATOR 6-7 SPA - SIMPLE PRECISION ACTUATOR ONLINE helixlinear.com The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement.

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-4

MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS IPA - Integrated Motor Linear Actuator • Hybrid stepper motor • Integrated profile rail • PTFE coated screw • Anti-backlash nut Helix attaches the lead screw to a custom designed hybrid stepper motor with beefed-up deep groove ball bearings to maximize thrust loads and rigidity. Motors are laser welded to the lead screw for a truly compact low cost actuator. They are available with optional encoders, connectors, and custom cables. IPA Ordering Guide Table IPA Series B Linear Guide Supports ANo external rail (Square carriage) IPA Integrated Motor and Lead Screw...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-5

IPA - INTEGRATED MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR Optical Rotary Encoder Available Mounting Feet L - Style Mounting Carriage Magnetic Sensors PTFE Coated Precision Lead Screw Standard or Anti-backlash Nuts NEMA 17, 23 Stepper Motors with Integrated Lead Screw Anodized Aluminum Extrusion Optional Integrated Profile Rail IPA DIMENSIONS NEMA size 23 shown .63 15.9 BODY LENGTH BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75” (CARRIAGE WIDTH) WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN USING A STEPPER MOTOR. 2X .17 4.2 Carriage Detail Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 1.19 30.2 No Rail...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-6

MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS CPA - Coupled Motor Linear Actuator • Hybrid stepper motors and stepper servo motors • Integrated profile rail • PTFE coated screw Motor mounts come complete with coupling. Custom mounts can be supplied. Standard motor mounts allow for attachment of any NEMA frame motor. The lead screw is supported by deep groove ball bearings for years of dependable life and rigidity. CPA Ordering Guide Table CPA Series B Linear Guide Supports ANo external rail (Square carriage) CPA Coupled Motor and Lead Screw Actuator BOne rail - Right* one runner block (“L ”-shaped carriage)...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-7

CPA - COUPLED MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR Magnetic Sensors Optical Rotary Encoder Available L - Style Mounting Carriage Flexible Coupling Bearing Support Hybrid Stepper Motors NEMA 14,17, 23 Anodized Aluminum Extrusion Mounting Feet PTFE Coated Precision Lead Screw Standard or Anti-backlash Nuts Optional Integrated Profile Rail CPA DIMENSIONS NEMA size 23 shown BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75” (CARRIAGE WIDTH) WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN USING A STEPPER MOTOR. 2X .17 4.2 Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 1.19 30.2 1.38 34.9 No Rail (Square Carriage)...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-8

MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS These actuators come standard with a journal end on the lead The lead screw is supported by end mounted deep groove screw, making it convenient to supply your own drive; belt, ball bearings for years of dependable life and rigidity. coupler or knob. There is versatile manual brake option for securely locking the actuator into position. Linear Guide Supports A -No external rail (Square carriage) SPA PTFE Guide Lead Screw Actuator B -One rail - Right* one runner block (“L'-shaped carriage) C -One rail - Left* one runner block (“L'-shaped carriage D -Two rails, one...

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Helix MP Linear Actuator-9

SPA - SIMPLE LINEAR ACTUATOR PTFE Coated Precision Lead Screw Standard Carriage Plate Hand Knob Magnetic Sensors Bearing Support Anodized Aluminum Extrusion Mounting Feet Standard or Anti-backlash Nuts BODY LENGTH BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75” (CARRIAGE WIDTH) WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN USING A STEPPER MOTOR. Carriage Detail Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 1.19 30.2 1.38 34.9 No Rail (Square Carriage) One Rail (Left or Right “L” shaped carriage) Two Rails (“U” shaped carriage) OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Anti-backlash lead nuts Linear actuator...

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MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS PROFILE RAIL SPECIFICATIONS SMA - 14 SIZE 14 - HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATOR (1.8° Step Angle) High Load and High Moment Capacity The HMR Miniature Linear Guide series is designed using two rows of recirculating balls. The design uses a Gothic profile with a 45° contact angle to achieve equal load capacity in all directions. Within the restriction of limited space, larger stainless steel balls are used to enhance the load and torsion resistance capacity. MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Wiring Operating Voltage Current / Phase Helix linear guides (indicated with the thick black...

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TECHNICAL DATA SIZE 17 - HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATOR (1.8° STEP ANGLE) SIZE 23 - HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATOR (1.8° STEP ANGLE) MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Current / Phase Current / Phase Resistance / Phase Resistance / Phase Inductance / Phase Inductance / Phase Power Consumption Temperature Rise Weight Power Consumption Temperature Rise Force vs. Linear Velocity Speed: in./sec. (mm/sec.) Force vs. Linear Velocity Recommended Load Limit Recommended Load Limit Speed: RPMs Speed: RPMs Force vs. Speed (RPMs) SPEED CHARTS Force vs. Speed (RPMs) Insulation...

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