The electric cylinders (CASM linear unit supplied by SKF in conjunction with SIMOTICS S-1FK7 motors and SINAMICS S110/SINAMICS S120 inverters) are used for any application which requires a linear motion and/or a defined force. Their areas of application are the same as those for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.

They are used, for example, in production machines such as:

• Machines used in the wood, glass, and ceramics industries
• Metalworking and coating machines
• Printing machines
• Plastics processing machines
• Packaging machines

Examples of functions:

• Positioning of cutters
• Edge guidance/edge cutting
• Retainers
• Buffers/sorters/slide gates
• Nozzle holders

Notes:

• Technical advice must be sought for applications involving  continuous short-stroke movements (less than three times screw pitch).
• The electric cylinder must be assembled (depending on the stroke length) in such a way as to minimize lateral forces.
• The electric cylinder is not self-locking – it might be necessary to provide a motor holding brake.