
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 |
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Standard | 40 in/sec | 40 in/sec | 38 in/sec |
Metric | 1,016 mm/sec | 1,016 mm/sec | 965 mm/sec |
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
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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ERD Selection Guidelines

ERD Service Parts Ordering

ERD & Option Ordering
