Electromechanical lifting cylinders
living article - read the following article about the design and calculation of electromechanical linear drives. We would like to provide you with some information that is necessary for the design and dimensioning of electric lifting cylinders. We will gradually present the basis for the calculation of the interpretation in a white paper and continuously expand it.
Calculation basis - drive design
For the optimal design of an electromechanical lifting cylinder, the data of the application must first be determined. This calculates the individual components of the entire drive train, consisting of the mechanics and the electric drive. When selecting a suitable lifting cylinder, both the maximum forces and speeds as well as the equivalent values relevant for the required service life must be taken into account. The limit values, specified by the manufacturers in the product catalogues, must not be exceeded. For applications with a low lifting speed and short duty cycle, in which the service life and energy consumption play a minor role, lifting cylinders with trapezoidal threaded spindles are often also used for economic reasons. In all other cases, ball screws are usually used with roller screws being used for higher loads. The design steps described below apply to electromechanical lifting cylinders with ball screw
Specification of application data
- Application description
- Mounting conditions
- Assembly position
- Axial forces (tension, pressure)
- masses to be accelerated
- Load profile
- Stroke length
- Positioning time
- Maximum lifting speed
- Number of load cycles per hour
- Required service life
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