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Ultimag® Rotary Actuators

Ultimag® Rotary Actuators

Ultimag® Rotary Actuators

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Ultimag® Rotary Actuators are designed for applications requiring high-speed and high-torque motion control. They are suitable for industrial, office automation, automotive, and medical applications, offering speeds over 100 Hz, peak torque over 1.5 Nm, and a lifespan of 100 million actuations. The series includes three standard sizes.

Principle of Operation
The Ultimag® operates on the principle of magnetic attraction and repulsion. The permanent magnetic armature has twice as many poles as the stator. In a de-energized state, the armature poles share stator poles, causing the shaft to seek mid-stroke. When energized, the stator poles polarize, attracting and repelling armature poles, causing rotation. Reversing voltage changes the direction of rotation.

Features and Advantages
The Ultimag® offers a bidirectional, center return function, faster operation than other solenoids, and can be used in both open and closed loop systems. It is an economical alternative for limited stroke applications, with a maximum stroke of 160° and a typical stroke of 45°. Temperature limitations exist due to the NdFeB magnets, which degrade above 150°C.

Performance Specifications
The actuators have a maximum duty cycle of 100%, with varying performance metrics based on duty cycle percentage. The performance chart provides data on maximum on time, watts, and ampere turns for different duty cycles. The coil data includes resistance, turns, and voltage ratings for various wire gauges.

Model Sizes and Selection
Ultimag® Rotary Actuators are available in three sizes: 4EM, 5EM, and 6EM, each with specific dimensions and torque outputs. The selection chart helps determine the appropriate model size based on desired performance and mechanical specifications. Torque outputs decrease with elevated temperatures.

Conclusion
The Ultimag® Rotary Actuators provide a high-performance solution for applications requiring limited stroke motion control, offering significant advantages in speed, torque, and cost-effectiveness.
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Ultimag® Rotary Actuators Speeds over 100 Hz Peak torque of over 1.5 Nm 100 million actuation life ROTARY Ultimag® Three standard sizes All products are RoHS Compliant Ultimag® Principle of Operation Ultimag® operates on the simple principle of attraction and repulsion of opposite and like magnetic poles. The permanent magnetic armature has twice as many poles as the stator. In the de-energised state, the armature poles each share half a stator pole, causing the shaft to seek mid-stroke. When power is applied, the stator poles are polarised. This attracts half and repels the other half of the armature poles, causing the shaft to rotate. When the voltage is reversed, the stator poles are polarised with the opposite pole. Consequently, the opposite poles of the armature are attracted and repelled, thus causing rotation in the opposite direction. Ledex® Solenoids The Ultimag Series has been developed in response to application needs for higher speed and higher torque motion control components. We have found that many applications require a working stroke less than 360°, yet still employ motors with their associated complex and expensive controls and linkages. As a result, a powerful, extremely fast short stroke actuator has many design advantages for industrial, office automation, automotive and medical applications. We have been designing and manufacturing world class, innovative motion control components for over 60 years. Our patented Ultimag series is the latest of our state-ofthe-art developments in rotary actuation products.

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Ultimag® Rotary Actuators The Ultimag® Difference Ultimag offers a bidirectional, centre return function not found in rotary solenoids. The Ultimag is substantially faster than other solenoids, and can be operated in an on/off mode or proportionally, in both open loop and closed loop systems. ® The Ultimag does not offer 360° of rotation which is definitive of motors. With this stroke limitation in mind, Ultimag provides an inexpensive alternative for limited stroke applications, particularly, when total cost of system control is included. Ledex® Solenoids Ultimag actuators offer a 45° stroke....

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ROTARY Ultimag® Ultimag® Selection Ultimag® Rotary Actuators are available in three sizes. Use the selection overview chart to determine which size offers the desired performance and mechanical specifications. Refer to the individual size specification pages for complete performance and mechanical data. Package Dimensions (mm) Model Size Gross Starting Torque (Nm) @ Specified Duty Cycle Gross Ending Torque (Nm) @ Specified Duty Cycle All data is at 20°C coil temperature. Torque outputs degrade with elevated temperatures. * Not recommended for 100% duty. How to Use Ultimag Performance Charts 1....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.