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B3S Ball Screw Linear Actuators
B3S ball screw linear actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design that accomodates heavy loads, high bending moments and delivers long service life.
The B3S ball screw linear actuator is capable of accommodating heavy loads and handling high bending moments with consistent, smooth operation. B3S ball screw actuators incorporate an enclosed recirculating ball bearing system that eliminates the need for external load guidance. The B3S ball screw linear actuator delivers repeatability and 100% duty cycle with long service life.
- 3 body sizes
- Ball or acme screw choices
- Load carrying capacities up to 8032 lbf (35.7 kN)
- Strokes up to 179 inches (4,547mm) depending on screw selections
- US customary (standard) and metric (optional) construction
- Mount your motor of choice with Tolomatic’s Your Motor Here® program
| Size | B3S 10 | B3S 15 | B3S 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 136 in | 133 in | 131 in |
| Metric | 3,454 mm | 3,378 mm | 3,337 mm |
| Size | B3S 10 | B3S 15 | B3S 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 170 lbf | 800 lbf | 2,700 lbf |
| Metric | 756 N | 3,559 N | 12,010 N |
| Size | B3S 10 | B3S 15 | B3S 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 591 lbs | 1,454 lbs | 2,008 lbs |
| Metric | 41 kg | 660 kg | 911 kg |
| Size | B3S 10 | B3S 15 | B3S 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 60 in/sec | 60 in/sec | 60 in/sec |
| Metric | 1,524 mm/sec | 1,524 mm/sec | 1,524 mm/sec |
B3S Features
B3S Load Deflection, Support, & Friction
B3S Auxiliary Carrier Bending Moments
B3S Switch Performance & Wiring
B3S Screw Drive Specifications
B3S Actuator Size, Weight & Screw Efficiency
B3S Switch Specifications
B3S Specs Related to Actuator & Screw Size
B3S Acme Screw Critical Speed Capacities
B3S Acme Screw PV Limits
B3S Ball Screw Critical Speed Capacities
B3S Ball Screw Life Capacities
B3S10 Actuator & Options Dimensions
B3S10 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
B3S15 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
B3S20 Actuator & Options Dimensions
B3S20 Dual 180º Option Dimensions
B3S Reverse Parallel Mounting Dimensions
B3S Mounting Dimensions Diagrams
B3S15 Actuator & Options Dimensions
Information Center:
Case Studies
Catalogs & Brochures
- B3S/B3W Catalog
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- Gantry & Multi-Axis Solutions Brochure
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- Aplicaciounes de la Ind. Automotriz (Auto Appl SP)
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview 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
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
- B3S/M3S10 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator Part Sheet (Discontinued)
- B3S/M3S15 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator Part Sheet (Discontinued)
- B3S/M3S20 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator Part Sheet (Discontinued)
- B3S10 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator (Wedge Style) Part Sheet
- B3S15 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator (Wedge Style) Part Sheet
- B3S20 Rodless Screw Drive Actuator (Wedge Style) Part Sheet
- Specifying a Customer Motor
- Material Safety Data Sheet: Mobil SHC Polyrex 462 Grease (PN: 27331303)
- Material Safety Data Sheet: SAF-T-EZE Food/Drug Lubricant (PN: 09121112)
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)
- Elektrische Stangenantriebe vs. Hydraulikzylinder: Ein Vergleich der Vor- und Nachteile beider Technologien weißes Papier (GERMAN, Electric vs Hydraulic WP)
- Designing Gantry and Multi-Axis Automation Systems
X-Ray
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3S Screw Drive Actuator
Conveyor Case Packer Automation
Application Description:
Convert the conveyor packer, located at the end of the conveyor, from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators. Motions required include: several high-speed push operations, a centering operation, a tipping operation, and a container lift operation.
Application Checklists
Use the links below to locate a Tolomatic distributor in your area, find out more information on how to specify and configure your actuator, service parts information, and selection guidelines and tips.
Find a Tolomatic distributor
B3S Ordering
B3S Selection Guidelines
