Festo Introduces a New Generation of Electric Actuators for Linear Applications | Robotics

An innovative design improves axis performance, and new Festo global manufacturing lines ensure supply.

Festo introduces its newest generation of Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB, tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS, ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design.

Festo’s start-to-finish management of every aspect of the ELGD series design, testing, and manufacture ensures world-class quality, a robust and reliable supply chain for assured availability, and industry leading price/performance. ELGD axes deliver exceptional load bearing capacity and torsional rigidity, long service life, and increased reliability in multiple industrial handling situations, from dirty to cleanroom environments.

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications, such as:

Cantilever systems and pick-and-place solutions for small parts handling, where short cycle times, high precision, and repeatability are key
Handling systems for top loaders, which benefit from the ELGD’s attractive price/performance ratio, high travel speed, and long stroke lengths
Automation of 3D printing, additive…