Captive Linear Actuator Catalog

CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATORS High Performance Stepper Motor Linear Actuators

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Hybrid Motor Actuators ORDERING GUIDE 3 Helix Linear captive stepper motors are available in NEMA 8, 11, 14, 17, 23 sizes. FEATURES & BENEFITS 4

NEMA 8 NON-CAPTIVE 4 LINEAR ACTUATOR 5

NEMA 11 NON-CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR 6-7

NEMA 14 NON-CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR 8-9 Custom Solutions NEMA 17 NON-CAPTIVE Helix Linear engineers high-performance, captive LINEAR ACTUATOR 10-11 linear actuators for a variety of industries including healthcare, high-tech and aerospace/defense. NEMA 23 NON-CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR 12-13

NEMA 34 NON-CAPTIVE 15 LINEAR ACTUATOR 14 Helix Linear Technologies, Inc., Beachwood, Ohio

COMPANY CULTURE CUSTOM SOLUTIONS 15 Helix is a global supplier to the Medical Device, Our culture is based on a team of smart, happy and Life Science, Security, Semiconductor, Aerospace, competitive professionals focused on manufacturing LEAD SCREW Electromechanical and Defense industries. Helix is a innovative products centered on delivering precise SPECIFICATIONS 16 leader in the linear motion industry by manufacturing the electromechanical linear motion solutions. We are in highest quality linear actuation solutions in the world. the people business, as well as the product business. LEAD SCREW END We focus entirely on manufacturing electromechanical People make and sell our products and a team of smart, Lead Screw Options and End Machining MACHINING 17 actuation systems that help our customer be more happy and competitive people make a company healthy. productive and profitable. Our execution of innovative Helix Linear captive linear actuators are available with ACCESSORIES product design solves real problems for our customers standard sizes of precision lead screws. Additionally, 18 and build a foundation for long term success. OPERATIONS custom sizes are easily integrated. Our company is built to deliver high-quality, precision GLOSSARY & DEFINITIONS products and engineering support to solve the most 17 19 HISTORY demanding linear motion applications in any industry. Helix was founded in 2011 to manufacture high-quality We deliver components and subsystem solutions to lead screws for the growing electromechanical actuation high volume OEMs and custom machine builders to QUALITY SYSTEM 20-21 industry. Helix’s rapid growth has included the addition help secure their success. of linear actuator solutions to deliver integrated and turnkey solutions.

ONLINE 23200 Commerce Park Road | Beachwood, OH 44122 USA | 216-485-2232 or 1-855-435-4958 | email: [email protected] helixlinear.com 1 CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR THE HELIX ADVANTAGE

CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR ORDERING GUIDE TABLE

SMA - 8 S 2.5 - C - 012-025 - 302 - SE READY TO USE - RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX PRE-ENGINEERED | ASSEMBLED | TESTED Series Machined Series Motor Length Voltage Actuator Style Lead Screw Stroke Code Model End

00 S Without Single Stack Machined Moto 11 End

Code See SMA Example: product page See Lead Stepper C 302 14 for rated Screw Table on Motor Captive voltage Page 16 Actuator availability

SE 17 D Standard Double Stack Machined Motor End

The Broadest Selection of Linear Stepper Actuators • Thousands of combinations of lead screws and lead screw nuts in stock EXAMPLE PART NUMBER: SMA - 8S2.5 - C - 012-025 - 302 - SE • No compromises of design and efficiency

Helix Linear Stepper Motors Are Precision Manufactured • High performance • Built with deep groove ball bearings • Maximum thrust loads • Long life • Optional encoders and wiring harness are available

Rapid prototyping services, custom design actuators or a complete linear system. If there is a need for a custom motor, motor harness, lead or diameter, special coating, different materials or a custom nut configuration, please contact Helix for more information.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS SMA - 8 Size 8 - Captive Helix Captive Linear Actuators are offered in NEMA 8, 11,14, These linear actuators can be modified with: Linear Actuator Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B 17, 23 and 34 frame motors. These stepper motor linear • Custom screw end machining (1.8° Step Angle) 301 9 11.1 1.58 actuators operate with a precision lead screw that translates • Custom length travels for quantities over 50 pieces through the motor housing to drive the lifting shaft. The lead • Custom wire connectors 302 12.7 14.81 5.28 screw nut is manufactured from high performance plastic to • Single, and double stack motors 303 19.1 21.16 11.63 offer long life and maximum load carrying. 304 25.4 27.51 17.98

305 31.8 33.86 24.33 306 38.1 40.21 30.68

MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Size 8 - Single Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Non-Captive Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise

2.5V 0.49A 5.1Ω 1.5mH SMA-8S Bipolar 5V 0.24A 20.4Ω 5.0mH 2.45W 75°C 43g 20MΩ 7.5V 0.16A 45.9Ω 11.7mH

Dim. A Dim. B

Helix Linear Captive Linear Actuators Available Sizes 8, 11, 14, 17, 23

LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE 100 Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Code 90 Diameter Step Lead 80 012-024 1/8 0.00012 0.024 A 70 A .24 A 012-048 1/8 0.00024 0.048 B 60 B .48 012-096 1/8 0.00048 0.096 C 50 Recommended C . orce (N) Load Limit 012-157 1/8 0.00078 0.157 D 40 .1 D 30 E B 20 C D 10 0 0 100 500 1000 1500 Pulse Rate: steps/second

SMA - 11 SMA - 11 Size 11 - Captive Size 11 - Captive Linear Actuator Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B Linear Actuator Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B (1.8° Step Angle) 302 12.7 20.47 1.68 Double Stack 302 12.7 20.5 2.3 303 19.1 26.82 8.03 (1.8° Step Angle) 303 19.1 26.8 8.6 304 25.4 33.17 14.38 304 25.4 33.17 15 305 31.8 39.52 20.73 305 31.8 39.5 21.4 306 38.1 45.87 27.08 306 38.1 72.7 27.7 307 50.8 58.57 39.78 307 50.8 85.4 40.4

MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Size 11 - Single Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Size 11 - Double Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise

2.1V 1A 2.1Ω 1.5mH 2.1V 1.9A 1.1Ω 1.1mH SMA-11S Bipolar 5V 0.42A 11.9 6.7mH 4.2W 75°C 119g 20M Ω Ω SMA-11D Bipolar 5V 0.75A 6.7Ω 5.8mH 7.5W 75°C 180g 20MΩ 12V 0.18A 68.6Ω 39mH 11 12V 0.35A 34.8Ω 1135.6mH

1.11 28.2 1.11 1.26 28.2 Stroke 32.2 (MAX) .90 1.81 .22 Dim. A 46 (MAX) .90 Dim. B 23 0.1 4 - M2.5 .22 Stroke Dim. A 5.72 Dim. B 23 0.1 .31 5.72 4 - M2.5 7.92 .31 7.95 7 .27 .90 1.11 28.2 7 .27 .90 1.11 28.2 M3 x 0.5 23 0.1

.187 M3 x 0.5 23 0.1 - 6g .187 4.76 - 6g .86 0 4.76 .12 .55 - 0.05 .86 0 22 .12 .55 3.175 14 .078 22 - 0.05 3.175 14 300 .078 2 11.81 300 2 11.81 AWG26 AWG26

LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE 160 160 Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Recommended 140 140 Code Code Load Limit Diameter Step Lead Recommended Diameter Step Lead 120 120 A .2 Load Limit 018-025 3/16 0.00012 0.025 A A .2 100 018-025 3/16 0.00012 0.025 A 100 . B A 018-050 3/16 0.00025 0.050 B B . 80 A 018-050 3/16 0.00025 0.050 B 80 B C .1 C .1 60 orce (N) 60 018-100 3/16 0.0005 0.100 C orce (N) B 018-100 3/16 0.0005 0.100 C D .2 C 40 40 D D .2 018-200 3/16 0.001 0.200 C 018-200 3/16 0.001 0.200 D D 20 D 20 E E 0 0 0 100 500 1000 1500 0 100 500 1000 1500 Pulse Rate: steps/second Pulse Rate: steps/second

SMA - 14 SMA - 14 Size 14 - Captive Size 14 - Captive Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B Linear Actuator Linear Actuator 302 12.7 20.8 1 (1.8° Step Angle) Double Stack (1.8° Step Angle) 302 12.7 20.8 1 303 19.1 27.2 7.4 303 19.1 27.2 7.4 304 25.4 33.5 13.7 304 25.4 33.5 13.7 305 31.8 39.9 20.1 305 31.8 39.9 20.1 306 38.1 46.2 26.4 306 38.1 46.2 26.4 307 50.8 58.9 39.1 307 50.8 58.9 39.1

MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Size 14 - Single Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Size14 - Double Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise

2.33V 1.25A 1.86Ω 2.8mH 2.33V 2A 1.2Ω 1.95mH SMA-14S Bipolar 5V 0.57A 8.8Ω 13mH 5.7W 75°C 162g 20MΩ SMA-14D Bipolar 5V 0.91A 5.5Ω 7.63mH 9.1W 75°C 240g 20MΩ 12V 0.24A 50.5 60mH 14 14Ω 12V 0.38A 31.6Ω 65.1mH

1.37 1.37 35 35 .64 1.35 1.02 .64 1.73 1.02 16.5 Stroke Dim. A 34.5 (MAX) 26 0.1 16.5 Stroke Dim. A 44.1 (MAX) Dim. B 4M2.5 Dim. B 26 0.1 4M2.5 .35 .35 9 9 M4 x 0.7 M4 x 0.7 35 1.37 35 1.02 1.37 1.02 26 0.1 26 0.1

.19 .19 .86 0 4.75 .86 0 4.75 .26 .62 - 0.05 .26 .62 22 22 - 0.05 6.73 15.88 .078 6.73 15.88 .078 300 11.81 300 2 AWG26 2 AWG26 11.81

LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE 300 400 Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Code Recommended Code 350 250 A Diameter Step Lead Load Limit Diameter Step Lead Recommended A .31 A .31 300 B A Load Limit 025-031 1/4 0.00015625 0.031 A 200 025-031 1/4 0.00015625 0.031 A B .3 B .3 250 C B 025-062 1/4 0.0003125 0.062 B 025-062 1/4 0.0003125 0.062 B C . 150 C C . 200 025-096 1/4 0.00048 0.096 C 025-096 1/4 0.00048 0.096 C orce (N) D .12 orce (N) D .12 150 100 025-125 1/4 0.000625 0.125 D D 025-125 1/4 0.000625 0.125 D D E .2 E .2 100 E 025-250 1/4 0.00125 0.250 50 E 025-250 1/4 0.00125 0.250 E E 50 0 0 0 100 500 1000 1500 0 100 500 1000 1500 Pulse Rate: steps/second Pulse Rate: steps/second

ONLINE 23200 Commerce Park Road | Beachwood, OH 44122 USA | 216-485-2232 or 1-855-435-4958 | email: [email protected] The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com 9 orce (N) P-Lead (.313) MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS (1.8° StepAngle) Linear Actuator Size 17-Captive SMA -17 M LEAD SCREWSPECIFICATIONS 4 x0.7 025-031 025-062 025-096 025-125 025-250 6.73 Code .26 SMA-17S Captive Non CAPTIVE LINEARACTUATOR Diameter 16.33 .64 Lead ScrewThreadDimension(inch) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Size17 -SingleStackCaptiveLinearStepperMotor(1.8°Angle) 9.53 .375 Bipolar Wiring 0.00015625 0.0003125 Stroke 0.000625 0.00048 0.00125 Step 23200 Commerce Park Road | Beachwood, OH 44122 USA | 216-485-2232 or1-855-435-4958 |email: [email protected] | Beachwood, OH 44122USA | 23200 Commerce ParkRoad Voltage Rated 2.33V 12V 5V 0.031 0.062 0.096 0.125 0.250 15.88 Lead Current .62 22 Rated 0.29A .86 1.5A 0.7A Dim. A 0 - 0.05 D B A C E Resistance/ D B A C E Phase 1.56Ω 41.5Ω 7.2Ω .2 .12 . .3 .31 33.8 (MAX) .078 Inductance 17 2 / Phase 10.6mH 73.3mH 1.33 orce (N) 1.9mH 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0 FORCE vs.PULSERATE 0 100 Consumption Power A E .21-.25 7W 6.35 5.54 - Dim. B B D Pulse Rate:steps/second 500 Temperature AWG26 75°C Rise C Stroke Code 4-31.04 0.1 302 303 304 305 306 307 2-42.2 1.66 1.02 Weight 241g 1000 Stroke 12.7 19.1 25.4 31.8 38.1 50.8 Insulation Resistance Recommended Load Limit 11.81 1.02 Dim. A 20MΩ 19.8 26.2 32.5 38.9 45.2 300 4-31.04 0.1 57.9 4 -M3-7H 1500 1.66 Dim. B 10.4 16.8 23.1 29.5 2-42.2 42.2 4.1 M MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS (1.8° StepAngle) Double Stack Linear Actuator Size 17-Captive SMA -17 Helix products foraspecificapplication. Whiledefectiveproductswillbereplaced withoutchargeifpromptly returned,noli ability isassumed beyondsuchreplacement. The specifications anddatainthispublication arebelievedtobeaccurateand reliable.However,itis theresponsibilityof the productuser todeterminethesuitability of 4 x0.7- 6g 6.73 LEAD SCREWSPECIFICATIONS .26 025-250 025-125 025-096 025-062 025-031 Code SMA-17D Captive Non 16.33 .64 Diameter Lead ScrewThreadDimension(inch) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 9.53 Size17 -DoubleStackCaptiveLinearStepperMotor(1.8°Angle) .375 Stroke Bipolar Wiring 0.00015625 0.0003125 0.000625 0.00125 0.00048 Step Voltage Rated 2.33V 12V 5V 15.88 0.250 0.096 0.062 0.031 0.125 SMA -17| .62 22 .86 Lead Current Dim. A Rated 0.55A 2.6A 1.3A 0 - 0.05 D B A C E Resistance/ Phase 21.9Ω 0.9Ω 3.8Ω D B A C E .2 .12 . .3 .31 Size 17-CaptiveLinearActuator(1.8°StepAngle) 17 .078 47.75 (MAX) 2 Inductance / Phase 1.33mH 45.1mH 6.6mH 1.87 orce (N) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 0 0 100 FORCE vs.PULSERATE Consumption Power 14W B E A .21 -.25 - D 6.35 5.54 500 Temperature Dim. B Pulse Rate:steps/second AWG26 75°C Rise

C Stroke Code 4-31.04 0.1 307 306 305 304 303 302 Weight helixlinear.com 2-42.2 352g 1000 1.66 1.22 Stroke 50.8 38.1 31.8 25.4 19.1 12.7 Insulation Resistance Recommended Dim. A Load Limit 20MΩ ONLINE 57.9 45.2 38.9 32.5 26.2 11.81 19.8 1500 1.22 300 4-31.04 0.1 4 -M3-7H Dim. B 38.61 25.91 19.56 13.21 6.86 1.66 0.51 2-42.2 11 CAPTIVE LINEAR ACTUATOR SMA - 23 | Size 23 - Captive Linear Actuator (1.8° Step Angle)

SMA - 23 SMA - 23 Size 23 - Non-Captive Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B Size 23 - Captive Stroke Code Stroke Dim. A Dim. B Linear Actuator Linear Actuator (1.8° Step Angle) 302 12.7 25.7 1.5 Double Stack 302 12.7 20.47 1.68 303 19.05 32 7.9 (1.8° Step Angle) 303 19.05 26.82 8.03 304 25.4 38.4 14.2 304 25.4 33.17 14.38 305 31.75 44.7 20.6 305 31.75 39.52 20.73 306 38.1 51.1 26.9 306 38.1 45.87 27.08 307 50.8 63.8 39.6 307 50.8 58.57 39.78

MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Size 23 - Single Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Size 23 - Double Stack Captive Linear Stepper Motor (1.8° Angle) Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Non Rated Rated Resistance/ Inductance Power Temperature Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Wiring Weight Insulation Resistance Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise Captive Voltage Current Phase / Phase Consumption Rise

3.25V 2A 1.63Ω 3.5mH 3.25V 3.32A 0.98Ω 1.33mH SMA-23S Bipolar 5V 1.3A 3.85Ω 10.5mH 13W 75°C 511g 20MΩ SMA-23DN Bipolar 5V 2.16A 2.31Ω 6.6mH 14W 75°C 352g 20MΩ 12V 0.54A 22.2Ω 47mH 12V 0.9A 13.3323Ω 45.1mH 23 2.21 2.21 56.25 56.26 .87 2.59 .87 2.59 1.85 1.85 22.2 Stroke Dim. A 66 (MAX) 22.2 Stroke Dim. A 66 (MAX) Dim. B 47.14 0.1 4M5.2 Dim. B 47.14 0.1 4M5.2 1.10 1.10 27.99 27.99 M6 x 1.0 M6 x 1.0 6g 2.21 1.85 56.25 2.21 1.85 56.26 47.14 0.1

.5 47.14 0.1 .5 12.7 .38 .5 .375 12.7 1.5 0 9.53 .38 - 0.05 9.65 12.7 1.5 0 38.1 9.65 .05 38.1- 0.05

AWG22 300 1.5 11.81 .5 .05

AWG22 300 .2 12.7 1.5 11.81 5.08 .2 5.08

LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS FORCE vs. PULSE RATE 1400 1400 Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Lead Screw Thread Dimension (inch) Code 1200 A Code 1200 Diameter Step Lead Diameter Step Lead A Recommended 1000 Recommended 037-062 3/8 0.0003125 0.062 A A .3 Load Limit 1000 B 037-062 3/8 0.0003125 0.062 A A .3 Load Limit 800 B 037-083 3/8 0.0004167 0.083 B B .83 C 800 037-083 3/8 0.0004167 0.083 B B .83 C C .1 600 037-100 3/8 0.0005 0.100 C C .1 600 D 037-100 3/8 0.0005 0.100 C D .17 D D orce (N) 400 E D .17 037-166 3/8 0.0008333 0.166 D orce (N) 400 E E .2 037-166 3/8 0.0008333 0.166 E .2 037-200 3/8 0.001 0.200 E 200 .4 037-200 3/8 0.001 0.200 E 200 .4 037-400 3/8 0.002 0.400 0 0 400 800 1200 037-400 3/8 0.002 0.400 0 0 400 800 1200 Pulse Rate: steps/second Pulse Rate: steps/second

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Customized Heavy Duty Slides • Custom lead screw nut The custom solutions team at Helix is focused on delivering custom actuation systems. • Custom carriage machining Our services include: • Motor mounts available • Design support • Bronze ACME nut • Prototyping / 3D printing • Testing and qualification • Production assembly and integration

Customized heavy duty slide with hybrid stepper motor and encoder

Customized Linear Slides • Non-captive stepper motor • Motor mount • Integrated profile rail • Flags & switches • Custom lead screw nut

Fully customized linear slide Non-captive Linear Actuator with non-captive stepper motor • Custom wire connectors • Custom Available Sizes 11, 14, 17, 23

Customized Linear Actuators Customized heavy duty • Non-captive stepper motor non-captive linear actuator • Integrated profile rail • Bearing supports for screw • Customized carriage block

Micro Precision Linear Actuator • Integrated profile rail • Custom lead screw nut • Encoders available Linear Actuator with non-captive stepper motor and integrated profile rail

Customized Hand, motor and belt micro precision linear actuator

INCH LEAD SCREWS* HELIX END MACHINING FOR LEAD SCREWS*

Linear Travel / NEMA 8 NEMA 11 NEMA 14 NEMA 17 NEMA 23 NEMA 34 Lead (in) Step (in) 0.125” Ø 0.188” Ø 0.250” Ø 0.250” Ø 0.375” Ø 0.625” Ø Linear motion applications utilizing a ball screw or an acme screw require high tolerance screw end machining matched 0.0120 0.00006000 012-012 with precision bearing mounts. Helix Linear Technologies has designed a family of standard machined ends applicable to a variety of bearing arrangements. 0.0240 0.00012000 012-024 018-024 025-024 025-024 0.0313 0.00015625 025-031 025-031 Specifying standard machined ends results in quicker deliveries. The machined ends shown below represent 0.0480 0.00024000 012-048 designs that are compatible with common application requirements for either simple or fixed bearing support. 0.0500 0.00025000 018-050 Included in the chart are the locknut and lockwasher identification. These standard ends may be machined and ground 0.0625 0.00031250 025-062 025-062 037-062 to finish size. 0.0787 0.00039350 012-078 0.0960 0.00048000 012-096 025-096 025-096 0.1000 0.00050000 018-100 037-100 062-100 0.1250 0.00062500 012-125 025-125 025-125 062-125 0.1660 0.00083000 037-166 0.196 0.00098 025-196 0.2000 0.00100000 018-200 037-200 0.2500 0.00125000 025-250 025-250 037-250 0.333 0.001665 025-333 025-333 0.3750 0.00187500 037-375 0.4000 0.00200000 037-400 0.5000 0.00250000 025-500 025-500 037-500 062-500 1.0000 0.00500000 037-999 062-999

CUSTOM END MACHINING FOR LEAD SCREWS*

LEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS 90° - °120 Standard Turned Journal Standard Lead Accuracy Straightness Material Edge Break [in/ft (μm/300 mm)] [in/ft (μm/300 mm)] 32

300 Series Stainless Steel 0.0003”/ inch 0.005 (125)

BREAK EDGE .010 MAX

Ground Journal Snap Ring Groove

16 32

BREAK EDGE .010 MAX BREAK EDGE .010 MAX

*Visit helixlinear.com for end machining templates.

ACCESSORIES Detent or Residual Torque Ramping The torque required to rotate the motor’s output shaft A drive technique to accelerate a given load from a low with no current applied to the windings. step rate, to a given maximum step rate and then to decelerate to the intial step rate without the loss of steps. Drives Term depicting the external electrical components to run Single Step Response a Stepper Motor System. This will include power supplies Time required for the motor to make one complete step. logic sequencers, switching components and usually a variable frequency pulse source to determine the step rate. Step The angular rotation produced by the rotor each time Dynamic Torque the motor receives a pulse. For linear actuators a step The torque generated by the motor at a given step rate. translates to a specific linear distance. Dynamic torque can be represented by pull-in torque or pull-out torque. Step Angle STEPPER MOTOR DRIVES POWER SUPPLIES The rotation of the rotor caused by each step, The Helix stepper motor drives are designed to match the These heavy-duty power supplies are a recommended acces- Holding Torque measured in degrees. motor when shipped from the factory. The drives are acceptable sory for Helix Linear non-captive linear actuators. Their supe- The torque required to rotate the motor’s output shaft to use in most industrial environments (including automotive). rior build quality insures accurate, consistent voltage virtually Functionality of the drive can be customized to match any appli- eliminating the possibility of overheating. while the windings are energized with a steady state Steps Per Revolution cation and spare parts are readily available. Drives interconnect D.C. current. The total number of steps required for the rotor to with other safety/control systems. Benefits: rotate 360°. • Specifically designed to power stepping / servo drives Inertia Benefits: • Internal EMI Filter • Drives match the motor with no design time required • 85-132 or 176 -265 VAC Input voltage The measure of a body’s resistance to acceleration or Torque • Drives are acceptable to use in most industrial environments • 60 VDC output voltage deceleration. Typically used in reference to the inertia The sum of the frictional load torque and inertial torque. (including automotive) • 8.5A continuous output current. of the load to be moved by a motor or the inertia of a • Spare parts are readily available • 100% full load burn-in test motor’s rotor. Pull Out Torque • Functionality of the control can be customized to match • Output short circuit, over-current and over-voltage protection The maximum torque the motor can deliver once the any application • Drives interconnect with other safety/control systems Linear Step Increment motor is running at constant speed. Since there is no The linear travel movement generated by the lead screw change in speed there is no inertial torque. Also, the with each single step of the rotor. kinetic energy stored in the rotor and load inertia help to increase the pull of the torque. Maximum Temperature Rise Allowable increase in motor temperature by design. Pull In Torque Motor temperature rise is caused by the internal power The torque required to accelerate the rotor inertia and dissipation of the motor as a function of load. This power any rigidly attached external load up to speed plus dissipation is the sum total from I2R (copper loss), iron whatever friction torque must be overcome. Pull-in (core) loss, and friction. The final motor temperature torque, therefore, is always less than pull-out torque. is the sum of the temperature rise and ambient temperature. Torque to Inertia Ratio Holding torque divided by rotor inertion. Pulse Rate The number of pulses per second (pps) applied to the windings of the motor. The pulse rate is equivalent to the motor step rate.

Pulses Per Second (PPS) The number of steps that the motor takes in one second (sometimes called “steps per second”). This is determined by the frequency of pulses produced by the motor drive.

QUALITY TOOLS: HELIX QUALITY EVOLUTION HIGH TECH QUALITY EXPERIENCE INSPECTION CAPABILITY • Design for Six Sigma manufacturing When you select Helix Linear Technologies as a Roundness Measurement - Critical to quality, • D.O.E. (Design of Experiments) supplier, you can be assured that your product will be characteristics such as roundness are monitored • Developed Manufacturing • APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) designed and tested to rigorous product planning. Pre- throughout the screw manufacturing process. • DFMEA, PFEMA Systems design activity includes understanding of customer • FEA (Finite Element Analysis) requirements applied to predictive models, engineering Lead Accuracy Measurement - Precise lead • DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) • Quality Systems and calculations and linear modeling through prototype accuracy measurment systems are utilized to validate • Reliability testing Accreditations development, stereo-lithography samples of form, fit, process to conform to Helix internal specifications • Process validation to 21 CFR Part 82 (Medical Device) and function that verify design criteria. and customer requirements. • Supply Chain Approval Process

TESTING VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION • State of the Art Management Efficiency Measurement - Helix Engineering has designed test Through years of rigorous development, Helix has Systems machines to measure and validate screw assembly efficiency. proven its designs and manufacturing processes against the most stringent standards and • APQP Launch Protocols Torque Measurement - Preloaded lead screw assemblies are specifications. Design and process verification and evaluated to determine compliance with engineering specifications validation tools are employed throughout the product • System and Process Protocols utilizing a dynamic torque testing machine. life cycle. FUNCTIONAL TESTING • Engineering Analysis and Predictive Tools CERTIFICATIONS

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The Department of State is responsible for the export The engineered testing provides predictive tools, generates data and temporary import of defense articles and services for prognostics, and validates performance wear models. Life tests governed by 22 U.S.C. 2778 of the Arms Export Control Act. help determine performance in multiple operating conditions as well. Helix offers proof testing for customers developing new systems and actuators to help accelerate product release dates. ITAR

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• Pipeting automation • “Z” axis actuators • Syringe pumps • Multi-axis gantries • Microscopes • 3D printing • MRI scanners • Automation / Material handling • CT scanners • Additive manufacturing (AD) • Radiographic machines • Large format sign printing • In-vitro diagnostics • Digital offset printing process • Genomics • Folding and sealing equipment • Blood gas chemistry • Thermal CTP systems

SECURITY - MILITARY SEMICONDUCTOR

• Automated door locking systems • Burnishing stages • Pan-tilt-zoom cameras • Stacking systems • Automated gates • Vision inspection machines • Tactical automated security cameras • X, Y, Z gantries • Missle fin actuation • Wafer elevators / Wafer handling • Tank sighting systems • Acoustic microscopes • Drones and UAVs • Ultrasonic imaging • Torpedo fin actuation • Tuning coils • Guided munitions • Vacuum chamber doors

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