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Rodless screw actuator

Tolomatic BCS Rodless Screw (BCS/MCS)

Economical rodless screw actuator derived from the BC2 band cylinder, with solid-bearing rods and a stainless band seal for light to moderate loads.

Key specifications

Ingress protectionIP44
Temperature4–54 °C
Force (max)11,700 N
Stroke (max)3,048 mm
Screw lead3.2, 5, 12 (metric); inch leads also
Screw typeball (incl. low-backlash) or acme solid nut (incl. anti-backlash)
Backlash0.05 (BNL) to 0.38
Dutynot stated
SizesBCS10, BCS15, BCS20
Max load2,670

Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.

Options

  • inline LMI or reverse-parallel 1:1/2:1
  • auxiliary carrier (doubles load)
  • floating mount
  • tube supports
  • mounting plates
  • metric option
  • food-grade grease
  • reed, Hall or TRIAC switches

Typical applications

Light to moderate load transferPneumatic band cylinder replacement

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