Actuation System

Standard range
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Principles of actuator and pillar selection and application................ 11 1

Telescopic pillars............................................................................. 21 2

Linear actuators.............................................................................. 27 3

Control units................................................................................... 61 4

Hand switches................................................................................. 67 5

Other SKF Actuation System products............................................. 73 6

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Content

Foreword............................................................................................................. 7

SKF – the knowledge engineering company ............................................. 9

1 Principles of linear actuator selection and application....................... 11

Linear actuator definition & type................................................................. 12
Definition..................................................................................................... 12
Ball screw vs acme screw........................................................................ 13
Performance considerations......................................................................... 13
Limit switch................................................................................................ 13
Hall sensor.................................................................................................. 13
Friction clutch............................................................................................. 13
Ball detent clutch....................................................................................... 13
Back-up nut............................................................................................... 14
Selection criteria............................................................................................. 14
Force............................................................................................................ 14
Load capacity............................................................................................. 14
Speed.......................................................................................................... 14
Stroke and retracted length..................................................................... 14
Calculation....................................................................................................... 14
Duty cycle................................................................................................... 14
Lifetime....................................................................................................... 15
Application checklist....................................................................................... 16

2 Telescopic pillars........................................................................................... 21
TFG.............................................................................................................. 22

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3 Linear actuators........................................................................................... 27
Matrix series............................................................................................... 28
Runner series............................................................................................. 36
CAT series................................................................................................... 40
IMD3 series................................................................................................ 48
ID8A series................................................................................................. 52
ID8B series................................................................................................. 54
IA4A series.................................................................................................. 56
IA4B series................................................................................................. 58

4 Control units.................................................................................................. 61
BCU.............................................................................................................. 62
CAED........................................................................................................... 64

5 Hand switches............................................................................................... 67
EHA 1.......................................................................................................... 68
EHA 3.......................................................................................................... 69
CAES 31C................................................................................................... 70

6 Other SKF Actuation System products.................................................... 73

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SKF – the knowledge engineering

company

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Foreword

This publication provides information on all the standard

SKF Actuation System products with clear tables to help
How to use this catalogue
the customer select and order the correct product. Each product is introduced by providing information such
as technical data, dimensional drawings or connecting
diagrams, in order to make it easy to select the correct
Structure of the catalogue product.
At the end of each section of product information, an
The catalogue is divided into six main chapters, marked ordering key is shown. To determine the product code to
with numbered blue tabs in the right margin: be used on the order, do the following: after identifying
the type of product required by examining the relevant
• Chapter 1 provides technical and application pages containing the main data, it is necessary to pre-
recommendations. pare the order code. This may consist of pre-set options,
• Chapter 2 describes the different telescopic pillars. ordering key boxes already filled in (for example: type,
• Chapter 3 presents the linear actuator series. color, etc.) and options that can be selected from several
• Chapter 4 and 5 contain information about control items, empty boxes (for example: voltage, stroke length,
units and accessories. etc.) In the ordering key, the options are set out under
• Chapter 6 is an overview about other the associated subjects, with the indication of the code
SKF Actuation System products. or the information to be entered (with the measurement
restrictions contained in the associated tables). The se-
quence of the ordering key is defined by the thin guiding
lines that select the corresponding box. The individual
About the data in this catalogue ordering key may contain indications or special notes.
For the CAT series, the selection of the item's dynamic
All data in this catalogue relate to SKF’s state-of-the-art load/speed and motor option should be made by use of
technology and production capabilities as of 2009. The an additional table with several options located above
data may differ from that presented in earlier catalogues the ordering key.
because of redesign, technological developments, or
revised methods of calculation. SKF reserves the right to An example is given on the next page to show how to
make continuing improvements to SKF products regard- prepare the order code for a MAX linear actuator.
ing materials, design and manufacturing methods, as
well as changes necessitated by technological develop- NOTE: See the Actuator Range general catalogue and
ments. product specific catalogues at www.actuators.skf.com for
more complete information and descriptions of the vari-
ous products briefly described in this catalogue.

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 Features for selection Pre-selected Selection of Pre-selected Selection of the stroke Selection of
(highlighted in bold type) type of actuator voltage option and retracted length orientation

MA X6 - A A 0 0 0 - 000

Type

Motor voltage:
230 V AC/50 Hz, integrated low voltage 4
120 V AC/60 Hz, integrated low voltage 5
Pre-selected
Stroke (S) / Retracted length (L): options
100 mm / 315 mm 100 315
150 mm / 365 mm 150 365
200 mm / 415 mm 200 415
300 mm / 515 mm 300 515
700 mm / 980 mm 700 980
Orientation of rear attachment:
Standard 1
Turned 90° 2

Options, alphanumeric identity code of

the required item, are to be written in the
corresponding box of the ordering key

Example

M A X 6 4 - A 100 315 A 0 1 0 0 - 000

Example of an ordering key that has been filled in

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SKF – the knowledge engineering company

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lubricants and lubrication systems, sites worldwide and sales companies

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Principles of actuator and pillar
selection and application
1

Linear actuator definition and type.................................................. 12

Performance considerations............................................................ 13

Selection criteria............................................................................. 14

Calculation...................................................................................... 14

Application checklist........................................................................ 16

Typical applications......................................................................... 17

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Electro-mechanical linear actuators

Electro-mechanical linear actuators enable precise,

controlled, and repeatable push/pull movement in linear
drive applications (see illustrations below).
Linear actuators serve as efficient, virtually mainte-
nance-free, and environmentally friendly alternatives to
hydraulic or pneumatic types.

Raising/lowering

Standard versions can handle loads as great as 12 kN,

deliver speeds up to 174 mm/s, and travel as far as
Pushing/pulling
1 500 mm. They can be self-contained in aluminum,
zinc, or polymer housings and ready-to-mount for easy
plug-in operation.
Actuators with modular design and open architecture
offer opportunities to choose and integrate components
to achieve customized solutions within existing enve-
lopes. Application potential expands with the introduc-
tion of technologies for specific purposes, such as Hall
sensors, limit switches, potentiometers, friction clutches,
or back-up nuts.
Screw-type linear actuators powered by an electric AC
Clamping/gripping
or DC motor basically consist of a lead screw (threaded
shaft/spindle) with drive nut and push tube. In 90 % of
the cases, a gearbox between the motor and the screw
is also present.

2 7
1
5

Opening/closing

4 Legend: 4. Protection tube

6 1. Motor 5. Push tube
2. Gearbox 6. Front attachment
3. Screw and nut 7. Rear attachment

When power is supplied, the motor rotates the lead

screw, which causes the drive nut to travel and extend
Tilting the push tube. Reversing the motor rotation retracts the
push tube.

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Ball screw vs. acme screw Acme screw actuators accommodate high static and
dynamic loads, withstand excessive vibration, operate
Traditional types of lead screws include ball screws and quietly, and represent cost-effective solutions.
acme screws, whose specification will be influenced by
an actuator’s configuration and load requirements.
Performance considerations
Ball screws: These all-steel screw units integrate a
screw shaft, nut, ball bearings, and a ball recirculating Beyond the basic fundamentals of actuator operation,
system to convert rotary motion into smooth, accurate, applications may require feedback on position and/or
and reversible linear motion (or torque to thrust). The direction, limits on motion or travel in a particular direc-
row of spherical rolling elements is self-contained in a tion, or protection against dynamic overload. Enabling
closed system between the nut and screw for a design technologies have been developed for these purposes.
exhibiting extremely low friction coefficients. The low
frictional resistance minimizes wear, improves efficiency, Limit switch: Its purpose is to limit actuator motion
and reduces operating temperature for longer service or travel in a particular direction. When activated, the
life. switch opens or closes an electrical contact. When the
contact is closed, current will flow through the switch;
when the contact is open, no current will flow through
the switch. These devices prevent actuators from running
into the ends and may allow for the adjustment of stroke
length.

Hall sensors: These rotary or linear sensing devices de-

Ball screw termine the relative position of an actuator. Two sensors
detect the changing magnetic field created by a rotating
Ball screws can handle extreme loads, achieve high duty magnet and then relay corresponding output pulses to a
cycles, operate over a wide temperature range, and de- control unit to provide the position feedback.
liver the precision necessary to equip actuators perform-
ing over long periods at high speeds and requiring high Friction clutch: This component will protect the actua-
acceleration and deceleration capabilities. Brakes usually tor from mechanical damage when it reaches either of
will be specified for ball screw actuators to prevent back- its end positions or when the maximum dynamic load
drive. is momentarily exceeded. A friction clutch consists of
a series of steel plates engaging a hub and a series of
Acme screws: These screws transmit torque into linear friction rings engaging a housing. Pressure is exerted
motion through direct sliding friction similar to a con- on the plates and rings by an adjuster acting through
ventional nut-and-bolt combination. A typical assembly a spring and pressure plate. The friction clutch is not
consists of a steel screw, plastic or brass nut, and bear- intended for use as a load limiter, but only for protection
ing support. of the actuator and end-use equipment in the event of
dynamic overload.

Acme screw

The acme screw design delivers a high friction coefficient

ideally suited for “self-locking” applications where an Ball detent clutch: A ball detent type clutch transmits
actuator must be prevented from “moving backwards” force through hardened balls which rest in detents on
under the weight of a load. This eliminates any need for the shaft and are held in place with springs. An over-
a locking mechanism or brake to keep the actuator in torque / load condition pushes the balls out of their de-
position when at rest. tents, thereby decoupling the lead-screw from the motor.

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Back-up nut: This prevents an actuator from collapsing Stroke and retracted length: The stroke describes the
if a drive nut failure occurs. The back-up nut is usually length (in millimeters or inches) that an electro-mechan-
in metal, exhibits greater anti-shear strength than the ical linear actuator will extend or retract. The retracted
drive nut, and only makes contact with the threads of length is the shortest distance between the two fixed
the spindle when the threads of the drive nut fail. The points on an actuator when the actuator is in its inner-
back-up nut carries the load and may be able to lower most position. The dimensions reflect a measurement
the load (signaling need for repair). from the center of the rear and front mounting holes.

Selection criteria
An actuator’s performance will be influenced by a variety
of factors intrinsic to an application. An understanding
can help select the most suitable actuator design and
solution. Relevant factors to evaluate include push/pull
force, static and dynamic load capacity, speed, stroke and
retracted length, duty cycle, and life calculation.
Stroke length Retraced length

Force: Push force is the maximum extending force that

an electric linear actuator can produce in Newtons (N)
and pull force is the maximum retracting force. Some Duty cycle and duty factor: This defines the maximum
actuators do not produce equal push and pull forces, period during actuator operation without interruption.
while others do not permit pull force. The corollary duty factor expresses how long an actuator
can handle non-stop operation before it overheats or is
Load capacity: Maximum static load refers to the weight otherwise damaged. Many variables will affect the duty
or mass that an actuator can handle when standing still cycle, including running time, application, design, instal-
without causing permanent damage or causing the actu- lation, and components. It is necessary to assess the
ator to start “going backwards.” (Subjecting an actuator type of task, its duration, frequency, and repetitiveness
to loads in excess of stated values can risk permanent when evaluating expected duty cycle.
deformation to some parts.) Maximum dynamic load
SKF linear actuators are designed for intermittent opera-
represents the maximum total weight or mass that the
tion. Permitted load is related to the duty factor i.e. load
actuator can move. The decisive factor for this value is
must be reduced when the duty factor is increased. In
the size of the motor and the type of gearing. (When an
the diagrams, maximum load is shown as a function
actuator is subject to loads exceeding the stated value,
of duty cycle. Duty factor is defined as amount of time
it will simply stop.) Some versions feature an integral
running under load versus total cycle time. If the rec-
mechanical safety device similar to a clutch to protect the
ommended duty factor is exceeded, the actuator may
motor and gears from damage.
overheat and be damaged.
Speed: This represents the rate of travel (when extend- Permitted load for DC-actuators at a specific duty factor
ing or retracting) and is usually measured in mm/s or is expressed in percentage of maximum dynamic load
in/s. Speed can vary under different loads, often depend- capacity.
ing on the motor. Actuators with DC motors demon-
strate a speed variation inversely proportional to the
load. Actuators with AC motors move at more consistent N
Duty fac­tor % = ™ 100
speed, which is only slightly affected by the load. Other N+R
factors impacting the speed will include the magnitude
and/or frequency of the applied voltage, the ambient
N R
temperature, and how well an actuator is integrated into
the end-use application.
t
N+R

N = run­ning under load

R = rest pe­ri­od
N+R = to­tal cy­cle time

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Example: To calculate the basic rating life L10 of ball screw, it is
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An actuator is running with the following cycle, sufficient if the dynamic load and actual stroke is known.
5 seconds running, 5 seconds rest, 5 seconds L10 is defined as the life that 90 % of a sufficiently large
running, 15 seconds rest, and so on. group of apparently identical ball screws can be expected
to attain or exceed.
Calculate duty factor and maximum load for this
working cycle.

Duty fac­tor = 5+5

™100 = 33 % L10 d s = 500 000 ™ p ™ q C w
3

(5 + 5) + (5 + 15) S < FM z

L10 d s = ba­sic rat­ing life in dou­ble strokes i.e. a stroke from one
The diagram below shows that permitted load (Fact/Frated) end po­si­tion to the oth­er and back again.
is 73 % of maximum dynamic load at 33 % duty factor. p = lead of the ball screw (mm).
S = ac­tu­al stroke (mm).
C = ball screw ba­sic dy­nam­ic load rat­ing (N).
% F actual FM = cubic mean load (N).
F rated
100

73 In many cases, the magnitude of the load fluctuates. In

order to calculate the equivalent screw load, it is first
necessary to determine a constant mean load Fm which
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would have the same influence on the ball screw as the
actually fluctuating load. A constant mean load can be
obtained from the formula below.

33 50 100 %
Duty factor

3 F134S1+F234S2+F334S3+....
FM =
Max. dynamic load = 5 000 N S1+S2+S3+....
Permitted load = 0,73 x 5 000 = 3 650 N.
F1,F2,F3...= cubic load (N) dur­ing S1, S2 and S3
Life calculation: An actuator’s life expectancy is a func- .... par­tial stroke.
tion of load, stroke length, and how often the overload
clutch is operated.

The service life of a ball screw actuator normally will Example:

be determined by the L10 life of the ball screw. In most An actuator with a stroke of 500 mm having a load of
cases there is less wear on the worm gear and bearings 2 800 N in one direction of movement and 2 100 N in
than on the ball screw. the other. The entire stroke of the actuator is utilized.

Under certain circumstances, the life of the motor is

shorter than that of the ball screw, however the motor
can be easily replaced. Generally, the life of DC-motors 3 2 8003 ™ 500 + 2 1003 ™ 500
FM = = 2 500 N
is reduced when load and number of starts/stops is 500 + 500
increased.

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Application checklist

Designing and specifying an electro-mechanical

linear actuator begins by assessing as many
application factors as possible to make the most
appropriate and educated technology choices.

• How much force and in what directions

(push, pull, vertical, and/or horizontal)
will the actuator need to move?

• How far and how fast will the actuator

need to travel?

• How often will the actuator operate and how

much time will elapse between operations?

• What is the desired lifetime for

the application?

• How will the actuator be mounted and will

front and/or back mounts require special
configurations?

• Does the application suggest a need

for safety mechanisms?

• Will environmental factors (temperature

variations, moisture, or vibration) pose a
challenge to operation?

• Is space limited?

• What are the power supply options?

• If a motor is used, what type (AC, DC,

or special) and what voltage?

• Is feedback required for speed

and/or position?

• Are revised specifications likely or anticipated

in the future?

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Typical applications

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Off-highway

Hood lifter Highway mobile sign

Food and
beverage

Grill Tilting pan

Medical

Imaging system Incubator

Healthcare

Treadmill Massage table

Solar tracking

Solar tracker

Industrial
workstations

Adjustable workstation

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Selection guide

Telescopic pillars Type Force Speed Stroke length Motor Page

N mm/s mm V No.

TFG 2 500 15 to 19 200 to 700 24 DC 22

120/230 AC

Linear actuators Type Force Speed Stroke length Motor Page

N mm/s mm V No.

MAX 3 3 000 to 8 000 5 to 18 100 to 700 24 DC 28

MAX 6 6 000 to 8 000 6 to 8 100 to 700 120/230 AC 32

RU 22 8 000 to 12 000 4 to 7 100 to 700 24 DC 36

CAT 33H 1 200 36 to 174 100 to 400 12/24 DC 40

CAT 32B 4 000 12 to 65 100 to 400 12/24 DC 44

IMD3 240 to 1 000 6 to 30 50 to 300 12/24 DC 48

ID8A 1 500 to 2 500 13 to 38 102 to 305 12/24 DC 52

ID8B 3 500 to 4 500 13 to 36 102 to 305 12/24 DC 54

IA4A 1 500 to 2 300 14 to 29 102 to 305 230 AC 56

IA4B 4 500 to 6 000 13 to 29 102 to 305 230 AC 58

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Selection guide

Control units Type Max. motor Input Output Page

connections
n° V V/A No.

BCU 3 120/230 AC 24/7 62

1

CAED 1 24 DC 24/9 64

Hand switches Type Operating Max. operating Protection Page

power motors class
V DC/mA n° IP No.

EHA 1 12/50 1 67 68

EHA 3 12/50 3 67 69

CAES31 30/33 1 54 70

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Telescopic pillars

TFG series....................................................................................... 22

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Telescopic pillars

TELEMAG TFG

Benefits Standards
• Push or pull force • EN/IEC 60601-1
• Compact design • UL 60601-1
• Fast movement
• Powerful
• Parallel drive

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control units

180
160

4x†8,5
BCU 5
BCU 8

EHA3

Min. 10
0
TFG 10 13 50
1

Stroke
TFG 50 Integrated control unit
TFG 90 Integrated control unit

EHA3
1
Hand switch 12
N

Retracted length = stroke +140 mm

Connecting diagram TFG10 and TGF50/90
3
13
N
+ L
12 V/24 V DC
– N
PE
Operating
device
Min. 10

Black Red

250
Limit switches normally closed
N10
2,5 0
196 13

M 4xM6x25
Actuator 9 Nm
M

Technical data

Unit TFG10 TGF50 TFG90

Max. force* (push or pull) N 2 500 2 500 2 500

Speed mm/s 15 to 19 15 to 19 15 to 19
Stroke mm 200 to 700 200 to 700 200 to 700
Retracted length (3 sections) mm S+140 (incl. plate) S+140 (incl. plate) S+140 (incl. plate)
Voltage input V 24 DC 120 AC 230 AC
Current consumption A 5 1,8 1
Duty cycle intermittent operation min 1 min./9 min. 1 min./9 min. 1 min./9 min.
Duty cycle short-time operation min 3 3 3
Ambient temperature °C +10 to +40 +10 to +40 +10 to +40
Protection class IP 30 30 30
Isolation class – SELV l I
Weight kg 8 to 19 8 to 19 8 to 19

*See offset load diagram on next page

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Telescopic pillars

TELEMAG TFG

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

20 6

19
5
18
4
17

16 3

2
15
2
14
1
13

12 0
0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500
Load (N) Load (N)

Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Offset diagrams

Load (N) Load (N) Load (N)

2 500 2 500 2 500

2 000 2 000 2 000

Overload Overload Overload

1 500 1 500 1 500
Ideal
load
1 000 1 000 1 000
Slipstick- Ideal Slipstick- Ideal
area load area load
500 500 500
Ideal
load

0 0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1 000 0 200 400 600 800 1 000 0 200 400 600 800 1 000
Load distance (mm) Load distance (mm) Load distance (mm)

Offset load diagram - 200 mm stroke Offset load diagram - 300 mm stroke Offset load diagram - 400 mm stroke

Load (N) Load (N) Load (N)

2 500 2 500 2 500

2 000 2 000 2 000

Overload Overload Overload

1 500 1 500 1 500
Ideal Ideal Ideal
load load load
1 000 1 000 1 000

500 500 500

Ideal Ideal Ideal
load load load

0 0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1 000 0 200 400 600 800 1 000 0 200 400 600 800 1 000
Load distance (mm) Load distance (mm) Load distance (mm)

Offset load diagram - 500 mm stroke Offset load diagram - 600 mm stroke Offset load diagram - 700 mm stroke

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Telescopic pillars

TELEMAG TFG

Ordering key

T FG 0- 2 3 -0 0 0 - 0 1 4

Type

Voltage:
24 V DC 1
120 V AC (50/60 Hz) 5
230 V AC (50 Hz) 9

Stroke (S):
200 mm 200
300 mm 300
400 mm 400
500 mm 500
600 mm 600
700 mm 700

Accessories

Designation Order N°

Bottom mounting plate Bore 102,5x102,5 mm SMT-264363 M/0124814

Screw for bottom mounting plate M6x30 (4 screws required) ZBE-510709 M/0125560
Mains cable SEV plug 3 000 mm, black, 3x0,75 mm2 ZKA-304345 M/0125331
Mains cable Schuko plug 3 000 mm, black, 3x0,75 mm2 ZKA-304346-3000 M/0121729
Mains cable US plug 3 000 mm, black, 3x0,75 mm2 ZKA-304347-3000 M/0121762
Mains cable British Standard plug 3 000 mm, black, 3x0,75 mm2 ZKA-304355-3000 M/0121755

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Notes

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Linear actuators

Matrix series . ................................................................................ 28

Runner series................................................................................. 36

CAT series . .................................................................................... 40

IMD3 series ................................................................................... 48

3
ID8 series....................................................................................... 52

IA4 series ...................................................................................... 56

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Linear actuators

MATRIX MAX3

Benefits
• Long service life
• Silent operation
• Full system with control unit
and hand switch
• Synchronization possible
• Compact and aesthetic
• Back-up nut in standard

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control units

Fork head standard turned 90°

BCU 5
BCU 8

42,5

28
28

MAX 3

EHA3 +0,3 +0,3

†12 +0,1 †12 +0,1
Hand switch

Cable 2 500 mm

Connecting diagram*
DIN8 cable

24 VDC + 82
- Side view
5V+
GND

(S) L +215/280*

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15 12 136 15
DIN8 plug 1+7 2+4

Blue Red

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11

28
28

Actuator
* S ≤ 350 mm; L = S + 215
S > 350 mm; L = S + 280
* Only valid for MAX 31
MAX 30 must be operated by a BCU control unit. Top view

Technical data

Unit MAX3 A MAX3 C

Push force (max) N 8 000 3 000

Pull force (max) N 6 000 3 000
Speed mm/s 5 to 7 13 to 18
Stroke mm 100 to 700 100 to 700
Retracted length mm S+215/280* S+215/280*
Voltage V DC 24 24
Current consumption A 5,0 5,0
Duty cycle % 10 (1 min./9 min.) 10 (1 min./9 min.)
Ambient temperature °C 0 to +40 0 to +40
Protection class IP 66S 66S
Weight (at 200 mm stroke) kg 4,5 4,0
Color – Grey Grey
* S ≤ 350 mm; L = S + 215
S > 350 mm; L = S + 280

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Linear actuators

MATRIX MAX3

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

20 10,0

15 7,5

10 5,0 C

A
A
5 2,5

0 0
0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000
Load (N) Load (N)
Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Safety factor load conditions

Force (N) Force (N) Force (N)

8 000 8 000 8 000
A push
7 000 7 000 7 000
A pull A
6 000 6 000 6 000

A
5 000 5 000 5 000

4 000 4 000 4 000

C pull
3 000 3 000 C 3 000

2 000 C push 2 000 2 000 C

1 000 1 000 1 000

0 0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm)
Push force reduction static Push force reduction static Push force reduction static
Safety factor S=1 Safety factor S=2 Safety factor S=4 (EN60601)

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MATRIX MAX3

Ordering key

MA X 3 - A C5 0 - 000
Type

Motor voltage:
24 V DC 0
24 V DC with integrated current cut-off 1

Load:
8 000 N A
3 000 N C

Stroke (S) / Retracted length (L):

100 mm / 315 mm 100 315
150 mm / 365 mm 150 365
200 mm / 415 mm 200 415
300 mm / 515 mm 300 515
700 mm / 980 mm 700 980

Orientation of rear attachment:

Standard 1
Turned 90° 2

Options 1:
No option, only valid for actuator "A" 0
Push force, for actuator version "C" M
Pull force, for actuator version "C" N

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MATRIX MAX6

Benefits
• Long service life
• Silent operation
• Synchronization possible
• Compact and aesthetic
• Back-up nut in standard
• Integrated control unit

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control units

Fork head standard turned 90°

EHA1

42,5

28

28
MAX 6 Integrated control unit
Hand switch
+0,3 +0,3
†12 +0,1 †12 +0,1

Connecting diagram 85

L
Side view
N
PE (S) L+215/280*
Operating 14
device
136 15
15 12

11
11

28
28

Top view
M * S ≤ 350 mm; L = S + 215
S > 350 mm; L = S + 280

Technical data

Unit MAX6 A

Push force (max) N 8 000

Pull force (max) N 6 000
Speed mm/s 6 to 8
Stroke mm 100 to 700
Retracted length mm S+215/280*
Voltage V AC 120/230
Current consumption A 1,8
Duty cycle % 10 (1 min./9 min.)
Ambient temperature °C 0 to +40
Protection class IP 66S
Weight (at 200 mm stroke) kg 4,8
Color – Grey
* S ≤ 350 mm; L = S + 215
S > 350 mm; L = S + 280

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MAX6

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

20 2,0

15 1,5

120 V
10 1,0

5 0,5
230 V

0 0
0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000
Load (N) Load (N)
Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Safety factor load conditions

Force (N) Force (N) Force (N)

8 000 8 000 8 000
push
7 000 7 000 7 000
pull
6 000 6 000 6 000

5 000 5 000 5 000

4 000 4 000 4 000

3 000 3 000 3 000

2 000 2 000 2 000

1 000 1 000 1 000

0 0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm)

Push force reduction static Push force reduction static Push force reduction static
Safety factor S=1 Safety factor S=2 Safety factor S=4 (EN60601)

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MAX6

Ordering key

MA X6 - A A 0 0 0 - 000

Type

Motor voltage:
230 V AC/50 Hz, integrated low voltage 4
120 V AC/60 Hz, integrated low voltage 5

Stroke (S) / Retracted length (L):

100 mm / 315 mm 100 315
150 mm / 365 mm 150 365
200 mm / 415 mm 200 415
300 mm / 515 mm 300 515
700 mm / 980 mm 700 980
Orientation of rear attachment:
Standard 1
Turned 90° 2

Accessories

Mains cable for MAX6 Plug Country Designation Order N°

Straight cable 3,5 m Schuko DE ZKA-140306-3500 M/0121723

Straight cable 3,5 m SEV CH ZKA-140316-3500 M/0121737
Straight cable 3,5 m UL USA ZKA-140355-3500 M/0121724
Straight cable 3,5 m Hospital grade USA ZKA-140360-3500 M/0121732
Straight cable 3,5 m British standard UK ZKA-140350-3500 M/0121743
Coiled cable 1,2 m / 2,2 m Schuko DE ZKA-140342-1500 M/0121728
Coiled cable 1,2 m / 2,2 m SEV CH ZKA-140378-1200 M/0121738
Straight polyurethane cable 3,5 m SEV CH ZKA-140422-3500 M/0121739
Straight polyurethane cable 3,5 m Schuko DE ZKA-140426-3500 M/0121740
Strain relief for mains cable ZUB-952253 M/0102848
Tool for plugs (Jack/D-Sub/Mains) ZWS-140375 M/0125322

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Notes

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Runner

Benefits
• High push/pull force
• Compact design
• Silent operation
• Long service life
• Back-up nut in standard
• High security factor in static

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control units

S L+30
L = S + 215/315* (+-2 mm)
BCU 5
BCU 8

† 53

30
30

RU22
12 +0,1
+0,3

EHA 3 12 +0,1
+0,3
* S ≤ 500 mm; L = S + 215
Hand switch S > 500 mm; L = S + 315

14 13 14 15

11

†80
28
11

28
Connecting diagram

+
12 V/24 V DC 189 23
– Motor cable,
Hinge head position 1 500 mm, DIN8 plug

45° 0°
95

47
30,7

90°

94
Black Red

Limit switches normally closed

135° 53
168

Legend:
M S = stroke
Actuator
L = retracted length

Technical data

Unit RU22

Push force (max) N 12 000

Pull force (max) N 8 000
Speed mm/s 4 to 7
Stroke mm 100 to 700
Retracted length mm S+215/315*
Voltage V DC 24
Current consumption A 7
Duty cycle % 10 (1 min./9 min.)
Ambient temperature °C 0 to +40
Protection class IP X6S
Weight (at 200 mm stroke) kg 4,7
Color – Grey
* S ≤ 500 mm; L = S + 215
S > 500 mm; L = S + 315

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Runner

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

14 8

7
12

6
10
5
8
4
6
3

4 2

2 1

0 0
0 4 000 8 000 12 000 0 4 000 8 000 12 000 16 000
2 000 6 000 10 000 14 000 2 000 6 000 10 000 14 000
Load (N) Load (N)
Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Safety factor load conditions

Load (N) Load (N)

14 000 14 000

12 000 12 000

10 000 10 000

8 000 8 000

6 000 6 000

4 000 4 000

2 000 2 000

0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
1) 1)
Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm)

Push force limit, safety factor S=4 Push force limit, safety factor S=2
(EN 60601) 1)retracted length extension 1)
retracted length extension at
at stroke >500 mm stroke >500 mm

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Runner

Ordering key

R U 2 2 - B 15 0 0 - 00
Type

Voltage:
24 V DC

Load / Speed:
12 000 N / 4-7 mm/s

Stroke (S) / Retracted length (L):

100 mm / 315 mm 100 315
200 mm / 415 mm 200 415
300 mm / 515 mm 300 515
500 mm / 715 mm 500 715
700 mm / 1 015 mm 700 xxx

Cable:
Straight cable 1,5 m, DIN8 plug

Rear attachment orientation / Hole diameter:

0 / =12,0 mm 0
90 / =12,0 mm 4

Options:
No option (all strokes but 700 mm) 00
No option (700 mm stroke) 10

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CAT 33H

Benefits
• Small
• Robust
• Highly efficient
• Friction clutch

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control unit
CAED 9-24R

†12 e8
C12C
13 †12,7 H8

†33
C24C

CAES 31C
†22

27,5
Hand switch

20 13
52
Connecting diagram L=S+150

2 000
+
12 V/24 V DC
—

3 1

3 1 2

2
Option 2-hall

Limit Limit
switch switch
1 2
55

Legend:
29

M
S = stroke
23 24
L = retracted length 73

Technical data

Unit CAT 33H

Push force (max) N 1 200

Pull force (max) N 1 200
Speed mm/s 36 to 174
Stroke mm 100 to 400
Retracted length mm S+150
Voltage V DC 12/24
Current consumption (12 V DC) A 18
(24 V DC) A 9
Duty cycle % 20
Ambient temperature °C -20 to +50
Protection class IP 65
Weight (at 200 mm stroke) kg 2,2
Color – –

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CAT 33H

Performance diagrams

V (mm/s) I (A) V (mm/s) I (A)

200 20 200 10

180 18 180

160 16 160 8

140 14 140

120 12 120 6

100 10 100

80 8 80 4

60 6 60

40 4 40 2

20 2 20

0 0 0 0

0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1 000
1 050
1 100
1 150
1 200
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850

950
1 000
900

Load (N) Load (N)

CATR 33H.../C12C CATR 33H.../C24C

Gear 1 V (mm/s)
3
I (A)

Gear 2 V (mm/s)
I (A)

Gear 4 V (mm/s)
I (A)

Duty factor

Load F (%)

100

50

0
0 50 100
Duty factor (%)

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CAT 33H

Ordering key

Dynamic load (N) /Speed (mm/s) Motor options

1 000/50-38 600/100-80 400/174-150 12 VDC, IP65 C12C

1 200/56-36 900/113-79 500/174-140 24 VDC, IP65 C24C
1 2 4

Type
C A T R 33H X X A1 G1 F / IT2

Motor assembly:
Right

Stroke (S):
100 mm 100
200 mm 200
300 mm 300
400 mm 400

Rear attachment:
Fork ear =12,0 mm

Front attachment:
Hole =12,0 mm

Option for CxxC motors:

Straight cable 2,0 m, no plug

Limit switches

CAXC 33 Dimensional drawing

• Two CAXC needed for inner and outer limit 37 26

• The switches reduce the effective stroke

length by 20 mm
45

750

Product designation
CAXC 33
Connecting diagram
Locking screw C O
Permissible break power: 3 W
Max. break voltage: 200 V DC
O Max. break current: 200 mA (DC)
C
W= Common
W
C = Normally closed
W
O = Normally opened

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CAT 32B

Benefits
• Small
• Robust
• Highly efficient
• Friction clutch

Suitable control units and accessories Dimensional drawing

Control unit
CAED 9-24R

†12 e8
C12C
M12x1,75

C24C

CAES 31C

†32

27,5
Hand switch

38 20 13
52
Connecting diagram S+206

2 000
+
12 V/24 V DC
—

3 1

3 1 2

2
Option 2-hall

Limit Limit
switch switch
1 2
55
29

M Legend:
S = stroke 23 24
L = retracted length 73

Technical data

Unit CAT 32B

Push force (max) N 4 000

Pull force (max) N 4 000
Speed mm/s 12 to 65
Stroke mm 100 to 400
Retracted length mm S+206
Voltage V DC 12/24
Current consumption (12 V DC) A 18
(24 V DC) A 9
Duty cycle % 20
Ambient temperature °C -20 to +50
Protection class IP 65
Weight (at 200 mm stroke) kg 2,6
Color – –

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CAT 32B

Performance diagrams

V (mm/s) I (A) V (mm/s) I (A)

80 20 100 10

90 9

80 8
60 15
70 7
60 6

40 10 50 5

40 4

30 3
20 5
20 2

10 1

0 0 0 0
0
200
400
600
800
1 000
1 200
1 400
1 600
1 800
2 000
2 200
2 400
2 600
2 800
3 000
3 200
3 400
3 600
3 800
4 000

0
200
400
600
800
1 000
1 200
1 400
1 600
1 800
2 000
2 200
2 400
2 600
2 800
3 000
3 200
3 400
3 600
3 800
4 000
Load (N) Load (N)
CATR 32B.../C12C CATR 32B.../C24C

Gear 1 V (mm/s)
3
I (A)

Gear 2 V (mm/s)
I (A)

Gear 4 V (mm/s)
I (A)

Duty factor

Load F (%)

100

50

0
0 50 100
Duty factor (%)
at +20 C (+68 F)

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CAT 32B

Ordering key

Dynamic load (N)/Speed (mm/s) Motor options

4 000/17-12 2 500/32-25 1 500/63-48 12 VDC, IP65 C12C

4 000/17-13 2 500/33-26 1 500/65-52 24 VDC, IP65 C24C
1 2 4

C A T R 32B X X A1 G3 F / IT2
Type

Stroke (S):
100 mm 100
200 mm 200
300 mm 300
400 mm 400

Rear attachment:
Fork ear =12,0 mm

Front attachment:
Male thread, M12

Option for CxxC motors:

Straight cable 2,0 m, no plug

Limit switches

CAXB 32B Dimensional drawing

• To avoid running into mechanical end stop, 25
the limit switches should be located
42 20

approximately 10 mm from respective

end stop

Connecting diagram
Locking screw C O Permissible break power: 3 W
Max. break voltage: 200 V DC
O Max. break current: 200 mA (DC)
C
W= Common
W
C = Normally closed
W
O = Normally opened

Ordering key

C A XB 32B
Type

Actuator stroke
100 mm 100
200 mm 200
300 mm 300
400 mm 400

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IMD3 series

Features / Benefits
• ACME screw drive
• Extension tube (aluminium)
• Protection tube (aluminium)
• Zinc alloy gear housing
• Powder metal gears
• Self-locking
• Cable length 600 mm without connector

Dimensional drawing

L1

42 8 11 9

18
24

†20
18
82

†6,4 †6,4
†20
(20,5)

†40
99
12,5

Connecting diagram
+
12 V/24 V DC
–

Black Red

Limit switches normally closed Dimensions in mm*

Stroke 50 100 150 200 300

M Retracted length (L1) 158 209 260 311 413

Actuator
*Tolerance: L1 = ± 2,0 mm

Technical data

Unit IMD3 10 IMD3 20 IMD3 30 IMD3 40

Push force (max) N 240 500 750 1 000

Pull force (max) N 240 500 750 1 000
Speed mm/s 24 to 30 13 to 16 8 to 10 6 to 8
Stroke mm 50 50 to 300 50 100
Retracted length mm –* –* –* –*
Voltage V DC 12/24 12/24 12/24 12/24
Current consumption (12 V DC) A 3,2 3,0 2,8 2,6
(24 V DC) A 2,0 1,8 1,8 1,6
Duty cycle % 25 25 25 25
Ambient temperature °C -15 to +65 -15 to +65 -15 to +65 -15 to +65
Protection class IP 65 65 65 65
Weight (at 300 mm stroke) kg 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5
Color – Silver Silver Silver Silver
* see above table

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IMD3

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

12 V DC 24 V DC
60 5,0

50 4,0 2,4
10
40 20 30
3,0 1,8
40
30
10
2,0 1,2
20
20
1,0 0,6
10 30
40

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1 000 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1 000
Load (N) Load (N)
Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

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IMD3

Ordering key

IMD3 - 1 2 - - - 0 0- 0 0 0
Type

Voltage
12 V DC

Load (N)
240 (only available with 50 mm stroke) 10
500 20
750 (only available with 50 mm stroke) 30
1 000 (only available with 100 mm stroke) 40

Stroke
50 mm 050
100 mm 100
150 mm 150
200 mm 200
300 mm 300

Ordering key

IMD3 - 2 4 - - - 0 0 - 0 0 0
Type

Voltage
24 V DC

Load (N)
500 (not available with 100 mm stroke) 20
750 (only available with 50 mm stroke) 30
1 000 (only available with 100 mm stroke) 40

Stroke
50 mm 050
100 mm 100
150 mm 150

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Notes

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Linear actuators

ID8A series

Features / Benefits
• ACME screw drive
• Extension tube (stainless steel)
• Protection tube (steel), powder coated
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• Mechanical overload protection (clutch)
• Lubricated for service life
• Robust, designed for
tough environment
• Self-locking
• Certified (CE: EN 55011)
• Cable length 130 mm Dimensional drawing
without connector

L1

76 24,5 73,5 30(55*) 11,5

14 15,5
38

†28,6
†26

50,8
150,5

†13
†13

†63,5
161,5
Connecting diagram

+
12 V/24 V
—

Red Black

Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305

M L1 (Retracted length in mm)* 262 313 364 465

Actuator
* Tolerance; L1 = ± 3,8 mm

Technical data

Unit ID8A 10 ID8A 20

Push force (max) N 1 500 2 500

Pull force (max) N 1 500 2 500
Speed mm/s 25 to 38 13 to 20
Stroke mm 102 to 305 102 to 204
Retracted length mm –* –*
Voltage V DC 12/24 12/24
Current consumption (12 V DC) A 14,0 12,0
(24 V DC) A 7 6
Duty cycle % 25 25
Ambient temperature °C -26 to +65 -26 to +65
Protection class IP 65 65
Weight (at 305 mm stroke) kg 5,5 5,5
Color – Black Black
* see above table

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ID8A

Performance diagrams

Current consumption (A)

Speed (mm/s) 24 V DC
12 V DC
18 10
50

40 16 8
10
12 20 6
30
10

8 4
20

4 2
10 20

0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500
Force (N) Force (N)
Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Ordering key 3
ID8 A - - - - 000 - C 0 - 000
Type

Voltage
12 V DC 12
24 V DC 24

Load (N)
1 500 (only available with 102 and 305 mm stroke) 10
2 500 (not available with 305 mm stroke) 20

Stroke
102 mm 102
153 mm 153
204 mm 204
305 mm 305

Orientation rear attachment

0

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ID8B series

Features / Benefits
• High efficiency ball screw
• Extension tube (stainless steel)
• Protection tube (steel), powder coated
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• Mechanical overload protection (clutch)
• Lubricated for service life
• Robust, designed for tough environment
• No back driving
• Certified (CE: EN 55011)
• Cable length 130 mm
without connector Dimensional drawing

L1

76 24,5 73,5 28(53)* 11,5

14 15,5
38

†28,6
†26

50,8
150,5

†13
†13

†63,5
161,5
Connecting diagram
+
12 V/24 V
—

Red Black

Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305

M L1 (Retracted length in mm)* 317 368 419 521

Actuator
* Tolerance; L1 = ± 3,8 mm

Technical data

Unit ID8B 10 ID8B 20

Push force (max) N 3 500 4 500

Pull force (max) N 3 500 4 500
Speed mm/s 22 to 36 13 to 22
Stroke mm 102-305 102-204
Retracted length mm –* –*
Voltage V DC 12/24 12/24
Current consumption (12 V DC) A 17 13
(24 V DC) A 8 7
Duty cycle % 25 25
Ambient temperature °C -26 to +65 -26 to +65
Protection class IP 65 65
Weight (at 305 mm stroke) kg 6,5 6,5
Color – Black Black
* see above table

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ID8B

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

12 V DC 24 V DC
75 20 10
10
60 16 8
20
45 12 6

30 8 4
10

15 20 4 2

0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000
Load (N) Load (N)

Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Ordering key 3
ID8 B - - - - 000 - C0 - 000

Type

Voltage
12 V DC 12
24 V DC 24

Load (N)
3 500 (only available with 102 and 305 mm stroke) 10
4 500 (not available with 305 mm stroke) 20

Stroke
102 mm 102
153 mm 153
204 mm 204
305 mm 305

Orientation rear attachment

0

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IA4A series

Features / Benefits
• ACME screw drive
• Extension tube (stainless steel)
• Protection tube (steel), powder coated
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• Mechanical overload protection (clutch)
• Lubricated for service life
• Robust, designed for tough environment
• Self-locking
• Cable length 600 mm
without connector
Dimensional drawing

76 L1
24,5 73,5 30(55)* 11,5
14 15,5
38

†28,6
†26

50,8
†13 †13
156

†87
269

Connecting diagram

AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
L
N
PE

Green Red Black White

Actuator
Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305
M
L1 (Retracted length in mm)* 380 415 415 465
* Tolerance; L1 = ± 3,8 mm

Technical data

Unit IA4A 10 IA4A 20

Push force (max) N 1 500 2 300

Pull force (max) N 1 500 2 300
Speed mm/s 25 to 29 14 to 16
Stroke mm 102 to 305 102 to 204
Retracted length mm –* –*
Voltage V AC 230 230
Current consumption (230 V AC) A 1,3 1,1
Duty cycle % 25 25
Ambient temperature °C -26 to +65 -26 to +65
Protection class IP 65 65
Weight (at 305 mm stroke) kg 9 9
Color – Black Black
* see above table.
For outdoors application, please contact SKF.

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IA4A

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

50 1,5
10
1,2
40 20

0,9
30
10
0,6
20
20
0,3
10

0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500
Load (N) Force (N)

Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Ordering key 3
I A 4 A - 230 - - - 0 0 - C0 - 0 0 0
Type

Voltage
230 V AC

Load (N)
1 500 (only available with 102 and 305 mm stroke) 10
2 300 (not available with 305 mm stroke) 20

Stroke
102 mm 102
153 mm 153
204 mm 204
305 mm 305

Orientation rear attachment

0°

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IA4B series

Features / Benefits
• High efficiency ball screw
• Motor with thermal protection
• No back driving
• Extension tube (stainless steel)
• Protection tube (steel), powder coated
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• Mechanical overload protection (clutch)
• Lubricated for service life
• Robust, designed for tough environment
• No back driving
• Cable length 600 mm Dimensional drawing
without connector

76 L1
24,5 73,5 28(53)* 11,5
14 15,5
38

†28,6
†26

50,8
†13
156

†13

†87
269

Connecting diagram

AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
L
N
PE

Green Red Black White

Actuator
Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305
M
L1 (Retracted length in mm)* 380 419 419 521
* Tolerance; L1 = ± 3,8 mm

Technical data

Unit IA4B 10 IA4B 20

Push force (max) N 4 500 6 000

Pull force (max) N 4 500 6 000
Speed mm/s 25 to 29 12 to 15
Stroke mm 102 to 305 102 to 204
Retracted length mm –* –*
Voltage V AC 230 230
Current consumption (230 V AC) A 1,3 1,1
Duty cycle % 25 25
Ambient temperature °C -26 to +65 -26 to +65
Protection class IP 65 65
Weight (at 305 mm stroke) kg 9,5 9,5
Color – Black Black
* see above table.
For outdoors application, please contact SKF.

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IA4B

Performance diagrams

Speed (mm/s) Current consumption (A)

75 1,5
10
60 1,2
20
45 0,9

30 0,6

10
15 0,3
20
0 0
0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000
Load (N) Load (N)

Speed-force diagram Current-force diagram

Ordering key 3
IA4 B - 2 3 0 - - - 0 0 - C 0 - 0 0 0
Type

Voltage
230 V AC

Load (N)
4 500 (only available with 102 and 305 mm stroke) 10
6 000 (not available with 305 mm stroke) 20

Stroke
102 mm 102
153 mm 153
204 mm 204
305 mm 305

Orientation rear attachment

0

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Control units

BCU series...................................................................................... 62

CAED series.................................................................................... 64

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Control units

BCU

Benefits
• Compact 3-channel actuator control unit
• Single fault safe
• Overload and over-temperature
protection
• Easy to clean
• Low standby current

Suitable actuators and accessories Dimensional drawing

Linear actuators Pillars

191
TFG10

EHA 3
MAX1
MAX3
RU22

BCU 5

125
BCU 8

147,5

161
Hand switch

Connecting diagram

View without connectors interlock

Option for earthing

72
17

Mains cable
Connection for 3 actuators 170

Connection hand switch

Technical data

Unit BCU 5 BCU 8

Motor ports (DIN8) # 3 3

Operating device ports (HD15) # 1 1
Single fault safety yes/no yes yes
Encoder processing yes/no no no
Input voltage V AC 120 230
Frequency Hz 60 50
Input current (max) A 2,5 1,3
Standby power W – –
Output voltage V 24 24
Output current (max) A 7 7
Duty cycle intermittent min 1/9 1/9
Duty cycle short time min 2 2
Ambient temperature °C 0 to +40 0 to +40
Humidity % 5 to 85 5 to 85
Degree of protection IP X4 X4
Protection class – I II
Approvals EN/UL UL 60601-1 UL 60601-1
EN 60601.1-2 EN 60601.1-2
Weight kg 2,3 2,3

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BCU

Ordering key
B C U 3- 3 1 0 0-0 0 0 0
Type

Voltage:
120 VAC 50/60 Hz (Class I) 5
230 VAC 50 Hz (Class II) 8

Mains power supply cable:

Class II, straight 3,5 m, 2-pole plug, EU (for voltage type 8) 2J
Class II, straight 3,5 m, 2-pole plug, UK (for voltage type 8) 2H
Class I, straight 3,5 m, 3-pole plug, Hospital grade (for voltage type 5) 2N

Ordering codes
BCU53-2N3100-0000
BCU83-2J3100-0000
BCU83-2H3100-0000

The BCU needs to be parameterized for the

connected motors on ports 1 to 3. 4
When ordering a BCU, please indicate which
BCP parameterization is needed.

Ordering key
Motor ports
1 2 3
B C P 11 - 0 0 0-3 0 0 0

BCU parameterization

Functionality:
All channels individual

Motors:
TFG 5,7 A code E
MAX3 6,7 A code M
RU 22 8,5 A code R

Soft start/stop:
Medium, start 400 ms, stop 200 ms

Ordering codes
BCP11-EEE000-3000 BCP11-EMM000-3000 BCP11-MME000-3000
BCP11-EEM000-3000 BCP11-MMM000-3000 BCP11-MEE000-3000
BCP11-RRR000-3000

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CAED

Benefits
• Supply voltage 24 V DC
• Output voltage 24 V DC
• Electronic overload protection,
factory pre-set at 9 A
• LED indication for overload cut-off
• Easy installation, all connections made at
front screw terminal

Suitable actuators and accessories Dimensional drawing

Linear actuators
91

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CAT33H C24C
CAT32B C24C

CAES 31C

59
CAED 9-24R

3, 5
Hand switch

7
9

Connecting diagram 35

35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16

+ —
24 VDC LED

Ordering code
Technical data CAED 9-24R

Unit CAED 9-24R

Motor ports # 1
Operating device ports # 1
Battery ports # 1
Limit switch ports # yes
Single fault safety y/n no
Encoder processing y/n no
Input voltage V DC 24 (22-29)
Frequency Hz –
Input current (max) A 10
Standby power W 0,72
Output voltage V DC 24
Output current (max) A 9
Duty cycle intermittent min on/off 10%
Duty cycle short time min on 2
Ambient temperature °C 0 to +50
Humidity % –
Protection class IP 31
Approvals EN/ UL EN 60601-1-2, EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1
Dimensions mm (w x h x d) 91 x 59 x 35
Weight kg –

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EHA 1............................................................................................. 68

EHA 3............................................................................................. 69

CAES 31C . ..................................................................................... 70

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EHA 1

Benefits
• Robust ergonomic design
• Tactile buttons, clearly marked
• Easy mountable fastening hook
• D-Sub 9 connector
• For MAX6 linear actuator

Dimensional drawing Technical data

Type Operating power Max. operating Prot. class Colour

29 channels
57
40 30
V DC/mA n° IP
EHA 1 12/50 1 67 Grey
40

† 32
154

D-Sub 9 38 × 42
15 × 42

Ordering key
E H A 1 1 - 2 1 B 10 N - 0 0 0

Type

Hook:
Hook supplied separately

Cable/Connecting plug:
Coiled 1,3 m / 2,5 m, D-Sub 9-pin plug

Symbols:
1 channel: Arrow up/down

Ordering code
EHA11-21B10N-000

Accessories

Item Order number

Hook with sticker ZHS-145361

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EHA 3

Benefits
• Robust ergonomic design
• Tactile buttons, clearly marked
• Easy mountable fastening hook
• D-Sub 15 HD connector
• For BCU control unit and TFG pillar

Dimensional drawing Technical data

Type Operating power Max. operating Prot. class Colour

channels
29
57
40 30
V DC/mA n° IP
EHA 3 12/50 3 67 Grey
40

† 32
154

Cable: coiled 1,3-2,3 m Hook with sticker included

High density
D-Sub 15
38 × 42
15 × 42

Ordering key
E H A 3 - 2 3M N- 0 0 0

Type

Number of channels:
5
1 channel 1
2 channels 2
3 channels 3

Hook:
Hook supplied separately

Symbols:
1 channel: 2nd row from top Arrow up/down 10
2 channels: 1st row from top Arrow up/down 20
3 channels: 1st-3rd row from top Arrow up/down 30

Ordering codes
EHA31-23M10N-000
EHA32-23M20N-000
EHA33-23M30N-000

Accessories

Item Order number

Hook with sticker ZHS-145361

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CAES

Benefits
• Robust ergonomic design
• Membrane keyboard
• Clearly marked buttons
• For CAED control unit

Dimensional drawing Technical data

Inwards movement (actuator)

149 1 500 –50 Type Operating power Max. operating Prot. class Colour
30–5
channels
V DC/mA n° IP
53

31C 30/33 1 54 Black

Outwards movement (actuator)

Connecting diagram:
Cable No 2 (Common)
24

Cable No 1 (Outwards)
Cable No 3 (Inwards)
Technical data:
Pressure force on keys: 3,5N
Max. current: 200 mA
Max. voltage: 30 V DC
Housing material PA6
Colour: Black
1 2 3

Ordering code
CAES 31C

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Telescopic pillars Type Max. force Max. speed Stroke Features

push pull no full (S)
load load
N N mm/s mm/s mm

TELEMAG TFG 2 500 2 500 19 15 200 to 700 Plug & play

TGC 1 000 1 000 11 9 200 to 700 Robust
THC 1 800 1 800 15 12 200 to 700 Robust
THG 2 000 0 15 12 200 to 700 Robust
TLC 4 000 4 000 16 11 100 to 700 Robust
TLG 4 000 0 33 25 200 to 700 Robust
TLT 4 000 0 42 25 300 to 700 Compact

TMS MECH 4 000 0 – – 250 to 700 For eccentric loads

TELESMART TMD 800 0 60 35 700 Slim & stylish

TMA 1 000 0 55 35 500 Slim & stylish
TXG 1 500 0 23 17 200 to 600 Plug & play

Linear actuators Type Max. force Max. speed Stroke Features

push pull no full (S)
load load
N N mm/s mm/s mm

CAT CAT 33H 1 200 1 200 174 150 100 to 400 Flexible, modular
CAT 33 3 000 3 000 48 38 100 to 400 Flexible, modular
CAT 32B 4 000 4 000 67 50 50 to 700 Flexible, modular
CAT 21B 600 600 10 5 50 to 300 Compact

CAP CAP 32 3 500 3 500 60 40 50 to 700 High duty factor

CAP 43A 3 000 3 000 48 35 100 to 400 Positioning
CAP 43B 4 000 4 000 65 50 50 to 700 Positioning

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Linear actuators Type Max. force Max. speed Stroke Features

push pull no full (S)
load load
N N mm/s mm/s mm

CAR CAR 22 1 500 1 500 30 20 50 to 300 High duty factor

CAR 32 3 500 3 500 60 40 50 to 700 High duty factor
CAR 40 6 000 6 000 60 40 100 to 700 High duty factor
CARN 32 3 500 3 500 N/A N/A 50 to 700 No motor
CCBR 32 2 500 2 500 N/A N/A 50 to 700 No motor

MAGFORCE WSP 2 600 2 600 50 50 100 to 700 Powerful

ASM 4 000 4 000 50 50 100 to 700 Powerful
DSP 4 500 4 500 40 40 100 to 700 Powerful
SKG 15 000 15 000 55 55 100 to 700 Powerful
SKD 15 000 15 000 25 25 100 to 700 Powerful
STW 15 000 15 000 12 12 100 to 700 Powerful
STG 15 000 15 000 14 14 100 to 700 Powerful
STD 15 000 15 000 10 10 100 to 700 Powerful
SKS/SKA 30 000 30 000 45 45 100 to 700 Powerful
SLS 50 000 50 000 70 70 100 to 700 Powerful

ECOMAG ECO 20/40 2 000 0 13 9 50 to 300 Compact

ECO 60/80 6 000 0 7 4 50 to 300 Compact
ECO 30/50 2 000 2 000 13 9 50 to 300 Compact
ECO 70/90 6 000 4 000 7 4 50 to 300 Compact

CALA 36 CALA 36A 600 600 23 12 50 to 200 In-line

MATRIX MAX 1 4 000 4 000 18 13 50 to 700 Silent operation 6

MAX 3 8 000 6 000 18 13 50 to 700 Silent operation
MAX 6 8 000 6 000 18 15 50 to 700 Plug & play

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Linear actuators Type Max. force Max. speed Stroke Features

push pull no full (S)
load load
N N mm/s mm/s mm

CARE CARE 33H 800 800 45 32 50 to 500 Silent operation

CARE 33M 1 400 1 400 22 16 50 to 500 Silent operation
CARE 33A 2 000 2 000 12 8 50 to 300 Silent operation

RUNNER RU 20 8 000 8 000 10 7 100 to 700 High push force

RU 21 10 000 8 000 8 5 100 to 700 High push force
RU 22 12 000 8 000 7 4 100 to 700 High push force
RU 23 8 000 8 000 15 8 100 to 700 High push force
RU 24 10 000 8 000 12 6 100 to 700 High push force
RU 25 12 000 8 000 9 5 100 to 700 High push force

Magdrive MD 22/24 6 000 200 15 8,5 50 to 700 Slim & silent

MD 23/25 6 000 6 000 15 8,5 50 to 700 Slim & silent

FD-A1 6 000 4 000 4,2 2,6 50 to 300 Silent operation

FD-A2 3 000 2 000 8,2 6,2 50 to 300 Silent operation

IMD3-05 120 120 57 45 50 to 300 Silent operation

IMD3-10 240 240 30 24 50 to 300 Silent operation
IMD3-20 500 500 16 13 50 to 300 Silent operation
IMD3-30 750 750 10 8 50 to 300 Silent operation
IMD3-40 1 000 1 000 8 6 50 to 300 Silent operation

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Linear actuators
Type Max. force Max. speed Stroke Features
(series) push pull no full (S)
load load standard
N N mm/s mm/s mm

ID8A-10 1 500 1 500 38 25 102 to 610 Robust

ID8A-20 2 500 2 500 20 13 102 to 610 Robust
ID8B-05 2 500 2 500 65 45 102 to 610 Robust
ID8B-10 3 500 3 500 36 22 102 to 610 Robust
ID8B-20 4 500 4 500 22 13 102 to 610 Robust

IA4A-10 1 500 1 500 29 25 102 to 610 Robust

IA4A-20 2 300 2 300 16 14 102 to 610 Robust
IA4B-05 2 300 2 300 57 46 102 to 610 Robust
IA4B-10 4 500 4 500 29 25 102 to 610 Robust
IA4B-20 6 000 6 000 22 13 102 to 610 Robust

SJ-255 2 000 2 000 7,2 6,6 100 to 600 AC actuator 

SJ-256 2 500 2 500 6,0 5,5 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-257 3 000 3 000 4,5 4,0 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-355 3 000 3 000 7,2 6,6 100 to 600 AaC actuator
SJ-356 3 500 3 500 6,0 5,5 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-358 4 000 4 000 4,5 4,0 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-455 4 000 4 000 7,2 6,6 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-456 4 500 4 500 6,0 5,5 100 to 600 AC actuator
SJ-458 5 000 5 000 4,5 4,0 100 to 600 AC actuator

Rotary actuators Type Max. torque Max. speed Size Features

Nm rpm mm

CRAB 17 CRAB 17 70 8 125 Compact

CRAB 17 105 20 125 Compact

CRAB 05 CRAB 05 100 3 86 Compact

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Control units Type Control Max. motor Input Output

connections
n° V AC/DC V/A

SCU SCU Encoder processing 6 22–40/120/230 24/18 or 30

VCU VCU Basic functions 5 120/230 24/7 or 18

BCU BCU Basic functions 3 230/120 24/7

SEM SEM 1 Basic functions 4 230/120 24/5

CB200 CB200S Basic functions 3 (100 to 240)* 24/3

* See type key for available voltage.

MCU MCU 1 Basic functions 2 24 24/6 or 9

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Control units Type Control Max. motor Input Output

connections
n° V AC/DC V/A

LD LD-014 Synchronous 4 230/120 24/11

LD-015 Synchronous 3 230/120 24/11
LD-015 Synchronous 2 230/120 24/9

CAED ANR 5-24R -P O Encoder processing 1 22 to 28 24/5

9-24R -P O Encoder processing 1 22 to 28 24/9

CAED 3-24R Basic functions 1 24 24/3

5-24R Basic functions 1 24 24/5
9-24R Basic functions 1 24 24/9

CAEV 110/220 Basic functions 1 230/120 400/200

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Hand switches Type Operating Max. operating Prot. class Colour

power motors
V DC/mA n° IP

EHA EHA 1 12/50 2 67 Grey

EHA 3 12/50 5 67 Grey

EHE EHE 1 38/50 4 X7 Grey

PHC PHC – 4 66 Grey

CAES CAES 31B 30/33 1 54 Black

CAES 31C 30/33 1 54 Black

HS 112 40/50 1 51 Black

HS 124 40/50 2 51 Black
HS 126 40/50 2 51 Black
HS 138 40/50 3 51 Black

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Foot switches Type Operating Max. operating Prot. class Colour

power motors
V DC/mA n° IP

ST ST 12/50 3 X5 Blue/anthracite

PFP PFP 1 – 1 21 Grey/anthracite

Desk switches Type Operating Max. operating Prot. class Colour

power motors
V DC/mA n° IP

ST ST 12/50 3 X0 Black

LD LD 5/50 2 32 Black

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Desk switch Type Max. operating Air tube Colour

(pneumatic) motors
n°

PAM PAM 1 - Anthracite

Guiding tubes Type Sections Stroke

2 3 4 5 6 7 mm

FRE FRE x x x* x* x* x* 200 to 700

* on request only

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Please fill in this application list and return it to your local sales representative OR by email to [email protected].

Company: .................................................................................... Name of representative: ..........................................................

Tel.: .............................................................................................. Email: ..........................................................................................

*Type: N Linear actuator N Pillar

Dimensions

*Stroke length: ......... mm

*Retracted length: ......... mm
*Attachment: N Front N Rear N Other N Plate (only for pillars)
Mounting: N Vertical N Horizontal N Diagonal
*Linear speed: ........ mm/s at load ........ N
*Dynamic load capacity: Pull ........ N Push ........ N
*Static load capacity: Pull ........ N Push ........ N at max. stroke: ........ mm
Performance

*Eccentric load (only for pillars): Load offset ........ mm

*Influence of lateral (side) force: N No N Yes
*Self-locking: N None N In & Out N In N Out
*Lifetime: ........ cycles (in double stroke)
*Number of work cycles: ........ cycle/hour ........ hour/day ........ day/year ........ year
*Duty factor: ........ % at load ........ N

*Motor voltage: N 24V DC N 230V AC/50Hz N 120V AC/60Hz

Motor type

Mode of control: N Mains N 24V DC N Pneumatic

Overheating protection: N Internal N External N No protection N Self hold
Manual emergency operation: N No N Yes N Quick-release
*Feedback: N None N Limit switches N Potentiometer N Encoder
Cable feedthrough (pillars): N None N Mains N Other:
IP Protection: IP ........
*Ambient temperature: Lowest ........ °C Highest ........ °C
Miscellaneous

*Atmospheric-/ chemical influence: N Indoor N Outdoor N Actuator is protected from rain

Humidity: ........ %
Vibrations: N No N Yes If yes Amplitude ........ mm Frequency ........ Hz
Max. noise: ........ dBa (distance 1 m)
Back-up nut: N No N Yes
Friction clutch: N No N Yes
Electrical protection class: N I, grounded N II, double isolation N Safety low voltage

Quantity needed: Prototype ........ pcs Pre-series ........ pcs Series ........ pcs

Other customer requirements that cannot be defined above:

* mandatory fields

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