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Electrak® MD Smart Linear Actuators Featuring Outstanding Power Density

Electrak® MD Smart Linear Actuators Featuring Outstanding Power Density
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Electrak® MD Smart Linear Actuators Featuring Outstanding Power Density

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Electrak MD is a compact and smart linear actuator known for its high power density and durability in harsh conditions. It features advanced onboard controls, including options for CAN bus communication, making it versatile for various applications.
Specifications
- Load capacity: Up to 2 kN
- Speed: Up to 45 mm/s
- Voltage options: 12, 24, or 48 Vdc
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C
- Ingress protection: IP69K/IP66
- Salt spray resistance: 500 hours
Control Options
The actuator offers basic controls with internal end-of-stroke limit switches and advanced controls with an Electronic Monitoring Package for monitoring current, voltage, and temperature. Enhanced control options include CANopen and J1939 bus communication.
Features
Key features include an integrated electrical connector, built-in anti-rotation mechanism, maintenance-free operation, and high resistance to shock and vibration.
Environmental Protection
Designed to operate in extreme conditions, the Electrak MD withstands exposure to dirt, water, fertilizers, acids, and oils, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
Applications
Ideal for smart logistics, such as AGVs and logistics trains, the Electrak MD is suitable for applications where space is limited and traditional systems are impractical. It offers improved energy efficiency, controllability, and reduced maintenance.
Customization
Thomson provides extensive customization options, including custom strokes, connectors, motors, and controls to meet specific application needs.
Technical Features
The actuator boasts best-in-class power density and onboard electronics, making it suitable for converting pneumatic and hydraulic systems to electric. It is reliable, maintenance-free, and meets stringent environmental standards.
Ordering Information
An ordering key is provided to guide product selection based on model, input voltage, screw type, stroke length, and control options. Application details are emphasized for product selection.
Control Options Overview
Various control options are available, including dynamic braking, end-of-stroke protection, overload protection, and temperature monitoring. Specifications for each control option type are outlined, including actuator supply voltage and current draw.
Technical Specifications
- Actuator Supply Voltage: MD12 (9-16 Vdc), MD24 (18-32 Vdc), MD48 (36-60 Vdc)
- Potentiometer: Wire-wound type, max input voltage 32 Vdc, max power 1 W, linearity ±0.25%
- Extend/Retract Input Voltage: MD12, MD24 (9-32 Vdc), MD48 (9-60 Vdc)
- End-of-Stroke Outputs: Max voltage 60 Vdc, max current 25 mA
Online Tools and Resources
- Smart Actuators Website: Information on smart actuators for intelligent machines
- Product Selector: Guides through the selection process
- Interactive 3D CAD Models: Available for download
- LinearMotioneering®: Online sizing and selection tool for actuators
Frequently Asked Questions
- IP Ratings: Defines protection against solid objects and liquids
- Duty Cycle: Rated at 25% at full load and 25°C
- Side Loading: Not recommended; proper design should eliminate side loads
- Inrush Current: Short peak current at start, up to 1.5 times higher than normal
- Mounting Considerations: No side loads should act on the extension tube
Smart Actuators
Thomson's smart actuators feature integrated electronics for enhanced control functions, enabling compact and intelligent actuator systems.
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Electrak® MD Smart Linear Actuators Featuring Outstanding Power Density-1

/ Electrak® MD Smart Linear Actuator Featuring Outstanding Power Density / While Withstanding the Toughest Conditions www.thomsonlinear.com A REGAL REXNORD BRAND

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The Electrak MD is a state-of-the-art electric linear actuator designed around the same architecture as its larger sibling, the Electrak HD. This smart actuator packs a big punch relative to its size and dutifully performs in the harshest environments without the need for service or maintenance. State-of-the-Art Onboard Controls A modular onboard control concept opens the door to a wide range of possibilities, including a simple on/off switch alternative, low-level switching with or without position feedback, or CAN bus options, giving you full control over the actuator. • Actuator housing and...

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Outstanding Power Density Electrak MD is proof that looks can be deceiving. This small, lightweight actuator can give many larger, heavier actuators a fight. • Very strong compared to its overall size • Available with 12, 24 or 48 Vdc supply voltage Additional Features • Integrated electrical connector • Built-in anti-rotation mechanism • Flexible adapter orientation • Maintenance free

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Basic to Advanced Onboard Controls Electrak® MD offers basic controllability for simple actuation, advanced controls to replace external relays and limit switches or provide feedback, and upper tier controls with full CAN bus controllability. What a couple of years ago was thought to be impossible to do with an actuator is now an average day’s work for the Electrak MD. Basic Controls The basic control level allows you to choose between internal end-of-stroke limit switches with or without potentiometer feedback. This control level also lets you speed control the motor using PWM, which can be...

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Basic Controls Control Option XXX: Internal End-of-Stroke Limit Switches Built into the actuator, they ensure smooth, repeatable operation and protect both connected equipment and the actuator. Control Option XXP: Internal End-of-Stroke Limit Switches + Analog Position Output The internal end-of-stroke limit switches are combined with a high-quality potentiometer, providing a voltage signal for position and direction feedback. Electronic Monitoring Package Control Option EXX: Electronic Monitoring Package This package has the following standard functions: • Current Monitoring A critical safety...

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Improve Controllability with Integrated Onboard Electronics Electrak® MD actuators replace external controls with integrated electronics, which simplify and reduce the size of the overall system design. Low-level switching, for example, can replace relay setups, while internal limit switches or potentiometer feedback eliminates complicated and sensitive external sensors. Less Complexity and Quicker Installation Using the onboard control options simplifies the overall system. There is reduced need for control boxes, external sensors or programming to have the Electrak MD perform to your specifications....

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Basic Controls vs. Smart Systems Basic System Each actuator is controlled by the host individually. By using control boxes, switches, sensors and position feedback devices, the host controls and keeps track of each actuator. Smart Bus Communication System All actuators speak to the host control over the same bus, and each actuator does what it is told and reports back in real time. Power lines Control signals Position feedback signals Bus communication Power supply Host control

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A Big Punch in a Small Envelope Despite the Electrak® MD's housing being shorter than a pencil, the actuator features class-leading power density. It can handle loads up to 2000 N (450 lbs), making it an ideal option to replace both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in many applications. Electrak MD is a game changer. It can fit in small spaces yet be strong enough for applications in which other actuators either are too large or weak. It also has a longer stroke and better efficiency than other actuators of the same size. All in all, Electrak MD makes electric actuation possible where before...

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POWER DENSITY COMPARISON ACTUATOR ELECTRIC ACTUATOR PNEUMATIC Equipment manufacturers are tasked with reducing the overall footprint and adding functionality, resulting in an increased demand for more compact components such as the power-dense and intelligent Electrak MD. Other electric linear actuator manufacturers fall short of delivering the power of the Electrak MD in such a small envelope, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems require a much larger footprint for the entire system in order to deliver a high power actuation solution. MD is power-dense, plug-and-play and withstands harsh environments....

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When Failure is Not an Option Electrak® MD is designed for tough applications. Mud, dirt, dust, water and snow are no problem. This is guaranteed by way of the rigorous testing set out in the Thomson Test Standard, which is based on many years of conducting business with customers carrying the toughest application demands. Working Where Extreme is the Norm Farms, construction sites, dirty roads and dense forests are some of the hardest places for actuators to work, and the conditions can be extreme. Longterm exposure to mud, aggressive chemicals, heat, cold, submersion, vibration or shock loads...

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Electrak MD Ratings & TestsIP69K/IP67 Static EMC Tested Dust tight and protected against close-range, high-pressure and high- A full suite of EMC tests ensures that both the electromagnetic temperature spray-down at standstill. emission and immunity levels are within safe levels. Dust tight and protected against powerful jets of water from any Electrak MD has successfully undergone standardized tests for direction during motion. random vibrations, operational shock and dropping. Withstands a 500-hour salt spray test without failure. E-coated aluminum housing, hard-coated aluminium cover tube...

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State of the Art Inside and Out The performance specifications for Electrak® MD reflect those you would expect from an industry leader in electric linear actuator technology. Thomson engineers incorporated only the best materials, practices and manufacturing techniques in order to create a truly state-of-the-art product. Take a look for yourself inside the Electrak MD. INDUSTRY-LEADING ONBOARD CONTROLS Electrak MD lets you choose the exact level of controllability you need starting with basic control options and the Electronic Monitoring Package to EMCS options. 11 Modular Printed Circuit Board...

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