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GSA Actuators
The GSA linear slide actuator is ideal for medium- to high-thrust applications.
GSA Linear Slide Actuators combine an electric rod actuator with guide rods, mounting blocks and bearings. A complete selection of sizes, options and system components are available. The GSA Linear Slide Actuator offers high performance, dependability and mounting flexibility for pivotal applications.
- 4 U.S. customary and metric body sizes
- Forces up to 4,160 lbf (18.5 kN)
- Wide tooling plate for end effector mounting
- Choice of linear ball or composite bearings with internal lubrication of guide rods for increased bearing life
- Standard or oversized guide rod diameter for increased rigidity and lower deflection
- Stroke lengths up to 36 in (914 mm)
GSA-ST Features
GSA-HT Features
| Size | GSA 12 | GSA 16 | GSA 24 | GSA 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 18 in. | 24 in. | 30 in. | 36 in. |
| Metric | 457 mm | 609 mm | 762 mm | 914 mm |
| Size | GSA 12 | GSA 16 | GSA 24 | GSA 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 130 lbf. | 471 lbf. | 1,700 lbf. | 4,160 lbf. |
| Metric | 580 N | 2,095 N | 7,600 N | 18,500 N |
| Size | GSA 12 | GSA 16 | GSA 24 | GSA 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 400 lbs | 500 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,200 lbs |
| Metric | 182 kg | 227 kg | 454 kg | 544 kg |
| Size | GSA 12 | GSA 16 | GSA 24 | GSA 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 123 in/sec | 123 in/sec | 50 in/sec | 50 in/sec |
| Metric | 3,124 mm/sec | 3,124 mm/sec | 1,270 mm/sec | 1,270 mm/sec |
GSA-ST & HT Screw/Nut Specifications (US Standard)
GSA-ST & HT Screw/Nut Specifications (Metric)
GSA-ST 12, 16 Critical Speed Graphs
GSA-ST & HT 24 & 32 Critical Speed Graphs
GSA-ST PV Limits
GSA-HT Screw Buckling Load
GSA-ST & HT Ball & Roller Screw Life Graphs
GSA12-ST Performance
GSA16-ST Performance
GSA24-ST & HT Performance
GSA32-ST & HT Performance
GSA-ST Screw Buckling Load
GSA Actuator Weight
GSA Switch Specifications
GSA-ST Actuator Dimensions (U.S. Conventional Measurements)
GSA-ST Actuator Dimensions (Metric)
GSA-HT Actuator Dimensions (U.S. Conventional Measurements)
GSA-HT Actuator Dimensions (Metric)
GSA Stop Collar Dimensions
GSA Switch Wiring Diagrams & Dimensions
Information Center:
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Chinese
German
Spanish
Catalogs & Brochures
- GSA-ST & HT catalog
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- Elektrischer RSA/GSA Kolbenstangenantrieb – Katalog (RSA/GSA Actuator brochure, German)
- Automotive Applications Brochure
- Gantry & Multi-Axis Solutions Brochure
- Soluciones Gantry y Multieje (^ES Gantry brochure)
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
- RSA & GSA ACTUADORES ELÉCTRICOS CON VÁSTAGO (^ES, Spanish, RSA GSA Catalog)
E-Books
Guides
- Selecting the Optimal Screw Technology
- Actuator Life: How to estimate for ball and roller screw actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Accuracy and Repeatability in Linear Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Calculating Total Cost of Ownership
- INFOGRAPHIC: Ten Tips for Specifying Electric Rod Actuators
- 如何选择 螺杆？ 甄选 正确的技术 (Chinese, How to select the right lead screw for an electric actuator)
- Guide to Third Party Motor Integration
- Switch Reference Guide
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
- GSA/GSM12 Linear Slide Actuators Part Sheet
- GSA/GSM16 Linear Slide Actuators Part Sheet
- GSA/GSM24 Linear Slide Actuators Part Sheet
- GSA32 Linear Slide Actuators Part Sheet
- Specifying a Customer Motor
- Material Safety Data Sheet: Mobil SHC Polyrex 462 Grease (PN: 27331303)
- Material Safety Data Sheet: SAF-T-EZE Food/Drug Lubricant (PN: 09121112)
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
White Papers
- Top Ten Tips: How to specify electric rod-style actuators for optimal performance, reliability and efficiency
- Electric actuators vs. pneumatic cylinders: A comparison based on total cost of ownership
- Select the right linear actuator: Making sense of manufacturer specifications
- Comparing traditional and integrated rod-style linear actuators: How to choose the best solution for motion control applications
- Rules of actuator and guide alignment in linear motion systems
- IP ratings and the manufacturing environment: How to apply linear actuators for quality, safety and long service life.
- Minimizing electrical noise in actuator drive systems for maximum reliability and performance
- Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (Electric vs Hydraulic WP, German)
- A technical comparison: Performance of pneumatic cylinders and electric rod actuators
- Electric actuator technology comparison: Integrated and traditional designs
- Elektrische Antriebe und Pneumatikzylinder: Ein Vergleich basierend auf den Gesamtbetriebskosten weißes Papier (GERMAN, TCO WhitePaper)
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (GERMAN, Electric vs Hydraulic WP)
- Designing Gantry and Multi-Axis Automation Systems
- Diez Consejos Óptimos: Cómo especificar los actuadores eléctricos de vástago para obtener rendimiento, confiabilidad y eficiencia óptimos
Tire Reclamation
Challenge: Material reclamation from used tires for use in automotive tire manufacturing
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: GSA24 Guided Rod-Style Screw-Drive Electric Actuators
PPE (Mask) Manufacturing
Challenge: Create a new generation mask-making machine based on the automated workcell concept to improve efficiency, quality and throughput.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3W Rodless Actuators & GSA Guided Rod Actuators
Application Checklists
Use the links below to locate a Tolomatic distributor in your area, find out more information on how to specify and configure your actuator, service parts information, and selection guidelines and tips.
Find a Tolomatic distributor
GSA Selection Guidelines
GSA Ordering
GSA Service Parts Ordering
