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RSA Electric Linear Actuators
The RSA Electric Linear Rod Actuator combines excellent accuracy with a low-to-high thrust capacity in tough environments
RSA electric linear rod actuators feature accurate and high force performance, making them ideal for replacing pneumatic & hydraulic cylinders. RSA actuators are suitable for general motion control, valve actuation, punch press, injection molding and many more applications.
- 6 body sizes with built-to-order stroke lengths and mounting options
- Stroke lengths up to 60 inches (1,524 mm)
- Forces up to 13,039 lbf (58,001 N)
- Acme, Ball, and Roller Screw options
- IP67 option to protect against dust and water ingress
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RSA-ST Electric Rod Actuator Features
RSA-HT Electric Rod Actuator Features
RSA-ST and RSA-HT Ordering
RSA-ST, RSA-HT Service Parts Ordering
Specifications
| Size | RSA12 | RSA16 | RSA24 | RSA32 | RSA50 | RSA64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 12 in. | 18 in. | 24 in. | 36 in. | 48 in. | 60 in. |
| Metric | 305 mm | 457 mm | 610 mm | 914 mm | 1,219 mm | 1,524 mm |
| Size | RSA12 | RSA16 | RSA24 | RSA32 | RSA50 | RSA64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 130 lbf | 130 lbf | 1,700 lbf | 4,159 lbf | 7,868 lbf | 13,039 lbf |
| Metric | 578 N | 578 N | 7,562 N | 18,500 N | 35,000 N | 58,000 N |
| Size | RSA12 | RSA16 | RSA24 | RSA32 | RSA50 | RSA64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 123 in/s | 123 in/s | 50 in/s | 52 in/s | 52 in/s | 62 in/s |
| Metric | 3,120 mm/s | 3,120 mm/s | 1,270 mm/s | 1,320 mm/s | 1,320 mm/s | 1,570 mm/s |
RSA-ST Actuator Specs (US Conv.)
RSA-ST Actuator Specs (Metric)
RSA-HT Actuator Specifications (US Conv.)
RSA-HT Actuator Specifications (Metric)
Dimensions
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RSA-HT Actuator Dimensions
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Manuals & Part Sheets
- RSA12 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
- RSA16 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
- RSA24 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
- RSA32 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
- RSA50 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
- RSA64 Electric Rod Actuator Part Sheet
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Articulate the concrete slurry dispensing head forming exterior/interior walls used in residential construction.
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Convert the conveyor packer, located at the end of the conveyor, from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators. Motions required include: several high-speed push operations, a centering operation, a tipping operation, and a container lift operation.
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OEM of automated baking equipment for dough pressing
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