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IMA Integrated Motor Rod-Style Actuator

IMA Integrated Motor Rod-Style Actuator
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IMA Integrated Motor Rod-Style Actuator

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Overview: The IMA Integrated Motor Actuator is a high-force, rod-style actuator that combines a servo motor with a ball or roller screw-driven system. It is designed for compactness, durability, and efficiency, providing high positional accuracy and a long service life. Suitable for extreme environments, it eliminates the need for additional components like couplers, adapters, and cooling systems.
Key Features:
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • High force and efficiency
  • Long life with easy re-lubrication
  • High positional accuracy
  • Compatibility with various motor manufacturers
  • Multiple mounting and rod end options
  • IP67 and IP69K ratings for environmental protection
Applications: The IMA actuator is versatile and applicable in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and packaging. It is suitable for tasks like clamping, laser positioning, material handling, and welding.
Specifications:
  • Thrust up to 6,875 lbf (30,594 N)
  • Speed up to 52.5 in/sec (1,334 mm/sec)
  • Stroke length up to 18 inches (457 mm)
  • Multiple screw technologies available (ball and roller)
Performance: The IMA series offers various models with different specifications for dynamic load rating, continuous and peak thrust, maximum velocity, and torque. Options for different motor windings and voltage ratings are available.
Options and Modifications: Customization options include digital encoders, different connector choices, and various mounting configurations. Modifications for food-grade applications and high corrosion resistance environments are supported.
Conclusion: The IMA Integrated Motor Actuator by Tolomatic is a robust solution for high-force applications in industrial automation, offering flexibility, reliability, and efficiency in a compact design.
Motor Specifications: Detailed specifications for IMA series such as IMA22, IMA33, IMA44, and IMA55 include information on poles, bus voltage, and speed at rated voltage. Motors are RoHS compliant, and performance data was validated using specific aluminum face mount plates.
Performance & Mechanical Specifications: Includes face size, stroke, base weight, weight per unit of stroke, screw lead accuracy, and backlash for each series. Specifies temperature range, IP rating, relative humidity, shock, and vibration resistance.
Speed vs Thrust: Graphs illustrate the relationship between velocity and thrust for ball screws and roller screws across different IMA series, distinguishing between continuous and peak performance regions.
Brake Specifications: Details on rotor inertia, current, holding torque, engage and disengage times, and voltage requirements for brakes. Emphasizes the need for brakes in vertical applications to prevent back driving.
Side Load Considerations: IMA actuators are not designed for side loading. Proper alignment and support of loads are necessary for longevity.
Calculating RMS Thrust and Velocity: Formulas for calculating RMS thrust and velocity are provided, crucial for severe duty applications. Guidelines for calculating lubrication intervals are included.
Key Features: Highlights key features of 1-stack and 3-stack motors, including stroke lengths and peak thrust capabilities. Provides detailed dimensional data for each IMA series.
Additional Information: Notes on the expected life of ball and roller screw linear actuators, side load specifications, and instructions for online actuator sizing available at the Tolomatic website.
Specifications: Outlines specifications for the IMA series, including motor connectors, feedback devices, brake options, cables, mounting options, rod end options, and nut/screw combinations. Specifies motor voltage options and stroke lengths for different series actuators (22, 33, 44, 55).
Replacement Parts: Lists replacement parts such as wipers for various IMA models and Zerk caps. Notes that additional tapped holes or replacement rod ends may be required if parts were not ordered with the original unit.
Motor Connectors: Options for Tolomatic Standard Motor, Rockwell MPL Motor Series, Bosch Rexroth MSK Motor, Emerson FM and NT Motor series, and Lenze MCS Motor series.
Feedback Devices: Options include Stegmann Hiperface® Multi-turn ABS MT, Digital Quadrature 2000 Line Encoder, and Resolver, BRX.
Brake Options: Available with or without a brake.
Cables: Standard 6m flying lead cables for power and feedback are available, with custom lengths upon request. Specific cables are required for certain motor connectors.
Mounting Options: Includes standard face mount, mounting plates, front and rear trunnion mounts, clevis mount, and side mount.
Rod End Options: Standard, male externally threaded, spherical eye, clevis rod end, and alignment coupler options are available.
Other Options: Ingress Protection Rating (IP67) and Anti-Rotate (ARO) features are available.
Nut/Screw Combinations: Various ball and roller nut options with different leads are available for different series actuators.
Motor Voltage: Options for 230 Vac and 460 Vac with 1 or 3 stack winding.
Stroke Length: Stroke lengths range from 76.2 mm to 457.2 mm, with a maximum stroke of 304.8 mm for IMA22.
Ordering Information: Model selection must follow a specific order, while options can be in any order. Not all codes are compatible with all options, and IP67 is not available with DE2 connectors or standard on IMA22. Some feedback devices may not be compatible with certain connectors.
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IMA INTEGRATED MOTOR ROD-STYLE ACTUATOR Patented LINEAR SOLUTIONS MADE EASY LINEAR SOLUTIONS MADE EASY

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The longest lasting, high-force integrated actuator on the market! The IMA is a compact, durable, high force rod-style actuator. The IMA integrates a servo motor into a ball or roller screw-driven actuator to provide efficient high force in a compact lightweight design envelope. Our patented* design allows for easy re-lubrication without disassembly for extremely long service life. Tolomatic has over 50 years of experience manufacturing rodless and rod-style electric and pneumatic actuators. The IMA combines this experience and the power of servo motor technology into one actuator. The result:...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator IMA Applications Press Fitting System • High Force • Long Life Valve / Process Control • Accurate Positioning • Quick Response IMA Specs & Performance . . . . . . . 8-14 IMA Dimensions . . . . . 15-18 Application Data Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Selection Guidelines . . . . . 20 Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fluid Dispensing • Repeatable Force • Smooth Velocity Spot Welding • Compact, Lightweight • Repeatable, High Force More Applications: • Aerospace • Animation • Assembly • Automated assembly • Automatic tool changers • Automotive • Clamping...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator IMA INTEGRATED MOTOR ACTUATOR Endurance Technology features are designed for maximum durability to provide extended service life. The IMA is a compact, durable, high force rod-style actuator. The IMA integrates a servo motor into a ball or roller screw-driven actuator to provide efficient high force in a compact lightweight design envelope. Our patented design allows for easy re-lubrication without disassembly for extremely long service life. Built-to-order in stroke lengths up to 18 inches with your choice of screw technology. HIGH POSITIONAL ACCURACY    SCREW...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator … MAXIMUM DURABILITY CONNECTORS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM: • Connector choice and wiring emulates popular motor manufacturers for compatibility: - Tolomatic Standard - Allen Bradley MPL Series - Bosch Rexroth MSK Series - Emerson FM & NT Series - Lenze MCA Series - Others (see page 21) • STAGGERED CONNECTORS for convenient installation • 270° Rotatable & Box mount options available    HIGH RESOLUTION  FEEDBACK YOU CAN CHOOSE: • Digital encoder • Multi-turn absolute encoder • Resolver    HIGH THRUST BEARING  • Provides complete support of screw and protects the feedback...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator Endurance Technology features are designed for maximum durability to provide extended service life. The standard production IMA is a highly capable actuator with an environmental rating of IP65. Yet the world of industrial automation places actuators in increasingly challenging environments. The white epoxy IMA has all the features of the IMA shown on the previous pages plus these features that are suited to challenging environments. • Static tested against ingress of dust and water for protection of internal components and long actuator life  300 SERIES STAINLESS...

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… MAXIMUM DURABILITY    SMOOTH BODY DESIGN  • Fewer collection points for contaminants in wash-down environments Modifications That Expand the Operating Environment of the IMA The IMA can support the following modifications, many included on the white epoxy IMA featured. Contact Tolomatic with your requirements. Food Grade Greases provide the lubrication actuators require and comply with international food/health & safety regulations. They are nontoxic, inert, tasteless and odorless. Contact Tolomatic for specific grease options and availability for your application. • Viton®, a high performance...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator Performance & Mechanical Specifications: SERIES DYNAMIC LOAD RATING (1 mil revs) CONT. THRUST PEAK THRUST SCREW LEAD MAX. in/sec VELOCITY mm/sec INERTIA lb-in /in PER UNIT OF 2 STROKE kg-cm /mm BREAKAWAY TORQUE BACK DRIVE FORCE* DYNAMIC LOAD RATING (1 mil revs) CONT. THRUST PEAK THRUST INERTIA lb-in2/in 0.01811 PER UNIT OF 2 STROKE kg-cm /mm 0.00209 SCREW LEAD **BASE INERTIA BREAKAWAY TORQUE BACK DRIVE FORCE* Performance data was validated using an aluminum face mount plate: IMA22/33 (8.25" x 7.0" x 0.7");   IMA44 (9.0" x 9.0" x 0.7"); IMA55 (9.0" x 9.0" x 1.0")...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator Performance & Mechanical Specifications: SERIES in FACE SIZE **BASE WEIGHT WEIGHT PER UNIT OF STROKE SCREW LEAD BACKLASH SCREW LEAD ACCURACY 50 to 104 (Contact Tolomatic if higher temperature is required) TEMP RANGE 10 to 40 (Contact Tolomatic if higher temperature is required) Standard IP65, Optional IP67 (Static) 20g peak, 6 msec duration *In vertical applications an unpowered IMA will require a brake to maintain position if the load on the actuator exceeds this value **Value given is for a zero stroke actuator Motor Specifications: SERIES WINDING/MOTOR VOLTAGE...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator ON-LINE SIZING AVAILABLE AT WWW. TOLOMATIC.COM BALL SCREW PEAK CONTINUOUS BALL SCREW VELOCITY (mm/sec) VELOCITY (in/sec) VELOCITY (mm/sec) LEGEND Region PEAK CONTINUOUS LEGEND Region PEAK CONTINUOUS VELOCITY (in/sec) PEAK REGION is the maximum performance capabilities of the actuator system. Higher peak thrusts are achievable by servo motor actuator systems, so please consult Tolomatic before exceeding catalog rating. CONTINUOUS REGION is defined as the RMS thrust and velocity limit that is derived from the thermal limits of the actuator system to achieve the dynamic...

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IMA - Integrated Motor Actuator ROLLER SCREW VELOCITY (mm/sec) BALL SCREW ON-LINE SIZING VELOCITY (in/sec) ROLLER SCREW VELOCITY (mm/sec) BALL SCREW PEAK ■■■■ VELOCITY (in/sec) PEAK REGION is the maximum performance capabilities of the actuator system. Higher peak thrusts are achievable by servo motor actuator systems, so please consult Tolomatic before exceeding catalog rating. CONTINUOUS REGION is defined as the RMS thrust and velocity limit that is derived from the thermal limits of the actuator system to achieve the dynamic load rating of the screw. (Example: Extend and retract under force...

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