Engineers have taken advantage of 3-D printing for rapid prototyping of tools and parts in recent years. Technicians at the German firm Festo AG & Co. are taking the technology to the next level to mass produce end-of-arm robotic attachments.
CSA certified, Exlar Tritex II DC actuators comply with CSA 139 (Valve Actuator Standard) and accommodate applications requiring CSA Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D certification.
Available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry, Tolomatic IMA integrated motor rod actuators feature stroke lengths from 3 to 18 in. and peak thrusts from 200 to 6,875 pounds force (890 to 30,594 N) at speeds up to 24 in./sec.