
B3S Linear Actuators
The B3S features a robust integrated and enclosed bearing design for the toughest environments
Tolomatic’s B3S is a linear screw driven rodless actuator series that has a enclosed carrier support bearing design that provides long life and high load capability. The bearings and screw are protected by a stainless steel dust band that provides a IP44 rating against dust and debris.
- 3 body sizes
- Maximum Load carrying capacity up to 8,032 lbf (3,642 kg)
- Stroke lengths up to 179 in (4.5m)
- Travel speeds up to 60 in/s (1.5 m/s)
- IP44 rating against dust and debris
- Auxiliary carrier and dual wraparound carrier options available for increased load capability
Features & Ordering
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B3S Features

B3S Ordering

Specifications
Specifications | Units | B3S10 | B3S15 | B3S20 |
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Maximum Stroke | in (mm) | 136 (3,454) | 133 (3,378) | 131 (3,337) |
Maximum Force | lbf (N) | 170 (756) | 800 (3,559) | 2,700 (12,010) |
Maximum Load | lbs (kg) | 591 (268) | 1,454 (660) | 2,008 (911) |
Maximum Speed | in/sec (mm/sec) | 60 (1,524) | 60 (1,524) | 60 (1,524) |
B3S Screw Drive Specifications

Dimensions
B3S10 Actuator & Options Dimensions

B3S15 Actuator & Options Dimensions

B3S20 Actuator & Options Dimensions

B3S10 Dual 180º Option Dimensions

B3S15 Dual 180º Option Dimensions

B3S20 Dual 180º Option Dimensions

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Additional Resources
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Catalogs & Brochures
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- B3S/B3W Electric Rodless Actuators Catalog
- Aplicaciounes de la Ind. Automotriz (Auto Appl SP)
- Gantry & Multi-Axis Solutions Brochure
- Soluciones Gantry y Multieje (^ES Gantry brochure)
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
Guides
- Selecting the Optimal Screw Technology
- Actuator Life: How to estimate for ball and roller screw actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Accuracy and Repeatability in Linear Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Ten Tips for Specifying Rodless Electric Linear Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Calculating Total Cost of Ownership
- 如何选择 螺杆? 甄选 正确的技术 (Chinese, How to select the right lead screw for an electric actuator)
- Abschnitt: Welches Gewinde? Die richtige Technologie auswählen (German - Which Screw)
- Guide to Third Party Motor Integration
- Switch Reference Guide
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
White Papers
- Electric actuators vs. pneumatic cylinders: A comparison based on total cost of ownership
- The truth about actuator life: Screw drive survival
- Select the right linear actuator: Making sense of manufacturer specifications
- Specifying electric rodless actuators: Ten tips for maximizing actuator life and system performance
- Rules of actuator and guide alignment in linear motion systems
- IP ratings and the manufacturing environment: How to apply linear actuators for quality, safety and long service life.
- Minimizing electrical noise in actuator drive systems for maximum reliability and performance
- Screw-driven vs. belt-driven rodless actuators: How to select drive trains for reliability, efficiency and long service life
- Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (Electric vs Hydraulic WP, German)
- Designing Gantry and Multi-Axis Automation Systems