
ERD Electric Cylinders for Pneumatic Cylinder Replacement
ERD electric cylinder series are the perfect alternative to pneumatic cylinders for automating manual processes.
The ERD is an economical electric cylinder and is compatible with many NEMA & metric mount stepper and servo motors to create a flexible, powerful, yet cost-effective electric cylinder solution over traditional pneumatic cylinders.
Perfect for gating, sorting, diverting and product change overs, ERD electric cylinders offer these features:
- 3 body sizes
- Ball and acme screw choices
- Force/thrust capabilities up to 500 lbf (2.2 kN)
- Stroke lengths up to 24 inches (610 mm)
- Guide and anti-rotate options
- IP67 and IP69K options
- All stainless steel body options
- Stepper and servo drive/controller and motor solutions
ERD 22, 25, and 30 are being transitioned to the improved design of the RSH hygienic actuator family. Contact Tolomatic for support.
Size | ERD 10 | ERD 15 | ERD 20 |
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Standard | 10 in. | 24 in. | 24 in. |
Metric | 254 mm | 609 mm | 609 mm |
Size | ERD 10 | ERD 15 | ERD 20 |
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Standard | 100 lbf | 200 lbf | 500 lbf |
Metric | 445 N | 890 N | 2,224 N |
Size | ERD 10 | ERD 15 | ERD 20 |
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Standard | 40 in/sec | 40 in/sec | 38 in/sec |
Metric | 1,016 mm/sec | 1,016 mm/sec | 965 mm/sec |
ERD SS1, Hygienic Options

ERD Specifications

ERD Motor Choices

ERD Switch Specifications

ERD10 Thrust vs Stroke and Screw Life

ERD10 Critical Speed & PV Limits

ERD 15 Critical Speed & PV Limits

ERD 15 Maximum Thrust vs Stroke & Screw Life

ERD GD2 Load vs Length & Bending Moments

ERD GD2 Load vs Length & Bending Moments

ERD GD2 Guide Rod Deflection

Switch Wiring Diagrams & Dimensions

ERD 10/15/20 Actuator Dimensions

Spherical Rod End, Clevis Rod End, Alignment Coupler

ERD Option: Foot Mount Dimensions

Option: Guided ERD Dimensions

Alternative Motor Dimensions

Options: Trunnion Mount, Rear Clevis

Options: IP67 – IP69K, Front Flange

Information Center:
English
Chinese
German
Spanish
Case Studies
Catalogs & Brochures
- ERD Electric Rod-style Actuator Catalog
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- Automation of Manual Resuscitator (‘Ambu’ Bag) (Ventilator)
- Automatización de resucitador manual (Bolsa ‘Ambu’) [Spanish - Automation of Manual Resuscitator (‘Ambu’ Bag) (Ventilator)]
- Gantry & Multi-Axis Solutions Brochure
- OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- Elektrischer ERD Kolbenstangenantrieb – Katalog (ERD Actuator brochure, German)
- 汽车行业应用手册 Brochure (Chinese: Automotive Applications Brochure)
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
Flyers
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: Calculating Total Cost of Ownership
- INFOGRAPHIC: Ten Tips for Specifying Electric Rod Actuators
- INFOGRAPHIC: Pneumatic, traditional electric, and integrated electric rod actuators
- 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
- Specifying a Customer Motor
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
Videos
- ERD Electric Actuator in Action
- Tolomatic low cost ERD electric actuator using Ethernet/IP in a palletizing application
- Tolomatic ERD20 Actuator In Action
- Simple game demo powered by ERD electric cylinder
- Player piano powered by ERD electric cylinders & MXB electric belt driven actuators
- Motor Installation on ERD Reverse Parallel
- Motor Installation on ERD Inline
- ERD Electric Cylinder Press Release
- Tolomatic - Ball / Beam Electric Linear Actuator
- Product Overview: ERD Electric Cylinders
White Papers
- Top Ten Tips: How to specify electric rod-style actuators for optimal performance, reliability and efficiency
- Electric actuators vs. pneumatic cylinders: A comparison based on total cost of ownership
- Select the right linear actuator: Making sense of manufacturer specifications
- Comparing traditional and integrated rod-style linear actuators: How to choose the best solution for motion control applications
- 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
- 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)
- A technical comparison: Performance of pneumatic cylinders and electric rod actuators
- Electric actuator technology comparison: Integrated and traditional designs
- Actuadores eléctricos con vástago frente a cilindros hidráulicos: una comparación de los pros y los contras de cada tecnología (Spanish - White paper - Electric vs Hydraulic Actuators)
- Elektrische Antriebe und Pneumatikzylinder: Ein Vergleich basierend auf den Gesamtbetriebskosten weißes Papier (GERMAN, TCO WhitePaper)
- 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
- Diez Consejos Óptimos: Cómo especificar los actuadores eléctricos de vástago para obtener rendimiento, confiabilidad y eficiencia óptimos
Application Checklists
- Electric Rod-Style Actuator Application Checklist
- _HOJA DE TRABAJO - DATOS DE APLICACIÓN (Electric Rod-Style Actuator Application Checklist-Spanish Translation)
- _FICHE TECHNIQUE DES DONNÉES D'APPLICATION (Electric Rod-Style Actuator Application Checklist-French Translation)
- Anwendungsdatenarbeitsblatt (Electric Rod-Style Actuator Application Checklist-German)
- Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Worksheet
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.
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