The PLA Actuator Series is built with enhanced specifications for high-performance production applications to improve productivity through uncompromised speed and precision. The key notable features of the PLA Actuator are compact size, high speed, high precision, and zero backlashes, especially when compared to traditional actuators with ball screws.

Bringing high accuracy and high repeatability to the applications the PLA Series is designed for – ranging from precision pick-and-place to automated optical inspection – the actuator is also a low-maintenance solution which is suitable for clean environment applications.

This precision-driven linear solution offers a modular actuator, including precision linear encoders and linear guideways. These modules offer optimal acceleration/velocity possibilities and rigidity that allows for faster settling, accuracy and highly repeatable positioning. The PLA actuator is configurable as an open frame system for basic applications as well as partially enclosed.

The PLA Series Linear Actuators come with a selection of either the DXF Ironless or the PIX Ironcore Linear Motors, two of our proprietary direct drive products, depending on each application and its required features.

Configuration Available

PLA Series – Configuration Available

Specification

PLA Series – Specification table

Note: Continuous force is measured under natural convection, refer to the detailed parameters table for more information

Force Chart for PLA Series

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Part Numbering System

PLA Series –  Part Numbering System

Types of Motors

PLA Series Linear Actuator – Types of Motors

PIX B Series Ironcore Linear Motors PIX Motors	DX F Series Ironless Linear Motors
PIX Ironcore motors offer an affordable high-force solution to demanding linear applications with a unique anti-cogging design, removing an issue that is associated with traditional ironcore linear motors. They are designed for optimal dissipation of heat and are thus capable of extremely high forces. PBA’s PIX B Series ironcore linear motors are designed with proprietary, unique anti-cogging features, which results in low-velocity ripple and higher stability.	DX F Ironless linear motors feature ironless patented overlapping winding forcers which provide an excellent force density vs coil size ratio, resulting in high-force and acceleration generation for a smoother motion and high stability.
For applications requiring: Higher force Smooth motion with anti-cogging features Zero backslash Cleanroom environment	For applications requiring: High precision High dynamic response Low velocity ripple Compact-size

Features

Applications

APPLICATIONS

Laser Cutting Machine
Mount Laser Head onto the axes and move around XY axes to cut the PCB into pieces. Constant velocity is required for the process.
*Recommended Model: PLA180-DX30F & PLA220-DX50F

PCB Assembly Machine
Multiple components are being soldered to the PCB board, therefore a multiple carriage system mounted with an end effector can highly increase your productivity with a fast pace to insert the component into the PCB board for soldering.
*Recommended Model: PLA180-PIX & PLA220-PIX

Inspection Machine
Vision Inspection applications require high-stability movement for good image-capturing to prevent errors in inspection due to blurry images, especially in on-the-fly scanning processes.
*Recommended Model: PLA180-DX30F & PLA220-DX50F

Dispenser Machine
The dispensing process requires high accuracy and repeatability to ensure good distribution of precise microfluid. A zero backlash system is a must for this application. By mounting the dispenser head to the actuator and forming XY axes can provide a high-speed system with high accuracy and high-repeatability features.
*Recommended Model: PLA180-PIX & PLA220-PIX

Download

The PLA Series Catalogue, 3D Drawings and Linear Motor Sizer Software

are available in the DOWNLOADS section of this site.