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IMA Linear Servo Actuators
The IMA servo linear actuator has a unique integrated servo motor design.
The IMA is an integrated linear servo actuator design in a compact, heavy duty package. Available in both ball and roller screw configurations, the IMA servo linear actuators provide forces up to 30.6 kN (6875 lbf) even in high duty cycle applications. The IMA utilizes a standard servo motor available with many feedback types. Available in food-grade coating for sanitary wash-down applications.
Supports Third Party Drive Integration
Tolomatic’s integrated motor products (IMA & IMAS) support integration with a wide range manufacturers’ servo drives. Check back often to our Drive Integration Resource page as we will continue to add supporting documentation and motor files. Tolomatic also supports seamless integration with Rockwell Automation through the use of approved custom motor files (CMF) and as a Technology and Encompass partner. See our Tech Notes on using the CMF import tool and interfacing the IMA actuator and absolute encoder with Rockwell Automation servo drives.
NEW BROCHURE: IMA Extended Catalog Options
Get extremely long service life with IMA linear servo actuators
Utilizing Tolomatic’s patented re-lubrication design, the IMA heavy duty linear servo actuators can easily be re-lubricated without disassembly for extremely long service life.
IMA linear servo actuator simplifies mechanical design.
Tolomatic’s unique integrated linear servo actuator design eliminates:
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Contamination from air or oil
- Motor couplers, adapters, timing belts and gear boxes
- Forced air or water cooling
- Need for multiple vendors
- Unneeded assembly labor
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 12 in. | 18 in. | 18 in. | 18 in. |
| Metric | 305 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 325 lbf | 2,500 lbf | 4,000 lbf | 6,875 lbf |
| Metric | 1.5 kN | 11.1 kN | 17.8 kN | 30.6 kN |
| Size | IMA 22 | IMA 33 | IMA 44 | IMA 55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 28 in/sec | 48 in/sec | 52.5 in/sec | 31.4 in/sec |
| Metric | 711 mm/sec | 1,219 mm/sec | 1,334 mm/sec | 787 mm/sec |
IMA Features
The IMA is matched to your drive/controller
IMA Performance & Mechanical Specifications
IMA Perf., Mech. & Motor Specifications
Re-Lubrication Recommendation
IMA Critical Screw Speed
IMA Screw Buckling Load & Life
IMA 22-MV21/22-MV23/33-MV21 Speed vs Thrust
IMA 33-MV23/44-MV23 Speed vs Thrust
IMA 55-MV23 Speed vs Thrust
IMA Options
IMA Mounting Options (FFG, TRF, PCD, TRR)
IMA Dimensions
IMA Rod End Options (MET, RCL, SRE, ALC + MET, ALC)
Information Center:
Catalogs & Brochures
- IMA Integrated Servo Linear Actuator Catalog
- SOLUCIONES DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO (Spanish, Corporate Overview-Motion Control Solutions Brochure)
- Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure (English)
- Brochure sur l'entreprise Tolomatic (French, Corporate Overview-Linear Motion Solutions Brochure)
- IMA Integrierter Servoantrieb Broschüre (IMA Actuator brochure, German)
- Automotive Applications Brochure
- 汽车行业应用手册 Brochure (Chinese: Automotive Applications Brochure)
- IMA with 2 & 4 Stack Motors
- Medical and Life Sciences brochure
- Unternehmensübersicht (German, Corporate Overview brochure)
Certifications
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: Electric vs. Servo-hydraulic vs. Hydraulic 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)
- Rod Style Roller Screw Actuator Comparison
- A Guide to Converting Hydraulics to Electric Actuators
- Abschnitt: Welches Gewinde? Die richtige Technologie auswählen (German - Which Screw)
Parts & Maintenance Sheets
Software & Firmware
- CMF Import Tool for Tolomatic IMA actuators with absolute encoder and Allen Bradley connectors v2.0.0.11.1
- CMF file: IMA22_DA1A1_22April2014.zip
- CMF File: IMA22BN05MV41DA1A1_rev4.zip
- CMF File: IMA22BN05MV43DA1A1_rev4.zip
- CMF File: IMA33_DA1A1_22April2014.zip
- CMF File: IMA33RN05MV43DT1A1_Rev2.zip
- CMF File: IMA44_DA1A1_22April2014.zip
- CMF File: IMA55_DA1A1_22April2014.zip
- CMF File: IMA55BN05MV43DA1A1.zip
Tech Bulletins
Terms & Conditions
Videos
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
- Evaluating actuators for washdown in food & beverage applications
- Electric Rod Actuators vs. Hydraulic Cylinders: A comparison of the pros and cons of each technology
- 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
- How roller-screw and ball-screw actuators compare in high-force applications:
- 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 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: IMA33 (Stainless Steel) Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used in a fencing application in order to achieve flexible positioning, reduce maintenance / contamination, and lower energy consumption.
Product Family: IMA
Product Used: IMA33
Challenge: Replace an existing hydraulic system with an electric actuator to simulate vibrations and other distubances in a motion simulator.
Product Family: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Product Used: IMA44
Challenge: An injection molding OEM was struggling with long lead times from their existing electric actuator supplier.
Product Family: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Product Used: IMA
Challenge: Precise positioning of product, blowers, sealers, welders, and more.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Application Description
An actuator to steer the wheels of a high-speed train car, to reduce the wear caused by curves in the track.
Product Used: Modified IMA44 Integrated Linear Servo Actuator
Product Type: Modified 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)
- _FOGLIO DI LAVORO - DATI APPLICATVI (Electric Rod-Style Actuator Application Checklist-Italian 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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IMA Replacement Option Parts Ordering
IMA Ordering
IMA Selection Guidelines
