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ERD Low-cost Electric Cylinders for Pneumatic Cylinder Replacement
ERD low-cost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10 in. | 24 in. | 24 in. |
| Metric | 254 mm | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Size | ERD 10 | ERD 15 | ERD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100 lbf | 200 lbf | 500 lbf |
| Metric | 445 N | 890 N | 2,224 N |
| Size | ERD 10 | ERD 15 | ERD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 in/sec | 40 in/sec | 38 in/sec |
| Metric | 1,016 mm/sec | 1,016 mm/sec | 965 mm/sec |
ERD Features
ERD Specifications US Standard
ERD Specifications Metric
ERD Motor Choices
ERD Switch Specifications
ERD10 Thrust vs Stroke
ERD10 Critical Speed & PV Limits
ERD10 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:
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 Low-cost 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
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ACSI Integrated Servo Motor and ERD Actuator
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Rod Cylinder
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Rod Cylinder
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD15 & MXE40P
Challenge: Filling a variety of container sizes.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ACSI & ERD Actuator
Challenge: Case positioning of empty bottles for preparation of filling process
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Electric Actuator with ACSI motor/drive
Challenge: Position adjustment for de-nesting pallets.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Electric Linear Actuator
Challenge: An OEM manufacturer that makes high end resistance weight training equipment for fitness facilities needed actuators that slowly push or pull to provide the exact amount of resistance for the exercise.
Product Family: Electric Rod-Style Actuator
Product Used: ERD
Application Description
Actuators to provide motion integral to multi-head scales used to sort, divide, weigh and package a variety of dry foods.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD20
Product Type: Standard
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.
Find a Tolomatic distributor
ERD Selection Guidelines
ERD Service Parts Ordering
ERD & Option Ordering
