Fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider ElectroCraft has expanded the AxialPower Enhanced Series of linear actuators to include a new high-performance 42 mm (NEMA 17) frame size. This new linear actuator is highly configurable and available with a variety of imperial or metric leadscrew options with resolutions ranging from 0.006 mm to 0.050 mm per step, with an output force of up to 1,001 N (225 lbs). The Source: ElectroCraftSource: ElectroCraftAPES 17 offers 40% more force than competitive size 17 designs.

ElectroCraft hybrid stepper-based linear actuators provide original equipment manufacturers the precision, performance and reliability that is needed for a wide variety of motion control positioning applications. From medical and laboratory equipment to industrial machinery, ElectroCraft offers configurable to completely customizable solutions in three unique product designs: linear actuator (non-captive), leadscrew motor (external linear) or guided linear actuator (captive).

The linear actuator products are available in the most popular frame sizes, including 28 mm (NEMA 11), 42 mm (NEMA 17), 56 mm (NEMA 23) and 86 mm (NEMA 34).

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