SMC Announces New EMY2 Electric Guided Actuator
SMC Corp. (Tustin, CA), a manufacturer of pneumatic automation products, announced its EMY2 electric guided slide table actuator, which combines the smooth operation, flexibility and high positioning accuracy of a stepper motor actuator with the quick setup, simple actuation and low cost of its pneumatic equivalent.
The EMY2 features a user-friendly control box for manual operation, and can be actuated using just two PLC outputs like a solenoid valve - one for move left, another for move right, and both for move to center. It also provides four status outputs and five LEDs for at-a-glance visual indication. Magnetically triggered hall effect sensors can also be mounted along the length of the actuator for additional position verification.
Available in two base sizes, the EMY2 can handle payloads up to 70 lbs, with stroke lengths from 50 mm to 1,000 mm. Stroke stop blocks let you tailor the stroke length to suit the application. For added value, the slider and guide rail portion of the actuator can be separated from the motor and control box for maintenance or easier installation. The motor and control box can be positioned on the left or right side of the actuator, facing up or downward.
