Electric Cylinders

EP electric cylinders lift and precisely position up to 20 tons, achieve travel speeds up to 546 inches per minute, and raise loads up to100 inches. They are well suited for industrial environments where protection of the lifting screw mechanism is critical and low maintenance is desired. Requiring only electric power, EP electric cylinders may also be used in place of hydraulic cylinders, eliminating the cost and potential for leaks associated with hydraulic systems.

  • 2.5 ton to 20 ton thrust capacities available
  • Standard, Motor mount, and ComDRIVE models are available
  • Ground and hard-chrome plated inner tubes, alloy steel input shafts
  • All models with efficiencies ≥ 30% require a brake motor to hold position
  • Ever-Power can customize electric cylinders to your specifications
  • Custom finishes available

Complete dynamic speed/load ratings and maximum rise information can be viewed on our quick reference charts. Both acme (ECA) and ball screw (ECB) electric cylinder actuator models are designed to operate at the charted capacities under both tension and compression loading.Parts list and illustrations are included in the O&M Manual. Serial numbers are attached to the product housing.

Electric Cylinders are available in Standard, Motor Mount, and ComDRIVE models.

Additional linear actuator options

 

 

 

 

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Acme Screw O&M Manual, ECA

Ball Screw O&M Manual, ECB

Ordering Information 

Specifications

Serial Number Example

     

    2D/3D Drawings or JAX Online

Product Options

ComDRIVE Options
  • Special reducer ratios available
  • Special mounting positions available
  • Special motor adapters available
  • Mount limit switch to gear reducers

Encoders
  • Standard 200 or 1024 PPR
  • Quadrature wave form
  • Stainless steel encoder
  • Absolute encoder
  • Encoders

Finishes
  • Enamel finish (standard)
  • Epoxy finish
  • STEEL IT® epoxy
  • Outdoor paint process
  • Custom finishes available
  • Anodized (250-lb to 1-ton)
  • Nickel, Xylan®, Armoloy®
  •  Finishes

  

   

Hand Wheels
  • 4" – 12" dia. (standard)
  • Aluminum (standard)
  • Stainless steel available
  •  Hand Wheels

 

Input Shaft (worm)
  • Square or hex to fit tool
  • Special lengths
  • 17-4 stainless steel available
  • Metric diameters available
  • One side can be cut off
  • Other modifications available
  • Input shaft cover available

Limit Switches
  • Rotary cam (2-4 switches)
  • SPDT standard
  • DPDT available
  • Explosion proof available
  • Limit Switches

Lubrication
  • Standard grease temperature range (40°F to 220°F)
  • Low temperature option
  • High temperature option
  • Food grade option

Mechanical Counters

 

Motor Mounts
  • NEMA mounts available on 2-ton to 20-ton wormgear jacks and electric cylinders
  • NEMA mounts included on integrated actuators
  • Servo motor mounts available on 2-ton to 10-ton jacks and electric cylinders, special mounts available
  • Custom mounts available
  • Motor Mounts and Stock Motors

Oversized Ball Bearings
  • Available for ball screw jacks
  • Limits screw backlash to 0.003"

Potentiometers
  • 0-10V (POTA)
  • 4-20mA (POTB)
  • 0-10V with limit switches (POTC)
  • 4-20mA with limit switches(POTD)
  • IP65
  • Potentiometers

Ordering Information

Sample Part Number:

Click on the part number to reveal additional informaton about jack designs and shaft codes.


Model Number

2.5-Ton
ACME Screw		 2.5-Ton
Ball Screw		 3-Ton
ACME Screw		 3-Ton
Ball Screw		 5-Ton
ACME Screw		 5-Ton
Ball Screw		 10-Ton
ACME Screw		 10-Ton
Ball Screw		 20-Ton
ACME Screw		 20-Ton
Ball Screw
ECAL242.5

ECAH62.5
ECAH122.5
ECAH242.5

 ECBL62.5
ECBL122.5
ECBL242.5

ECBM62.5

ECBH62.5

 ECAL63
ECAL123
ECAL243		 ECBL63
ECBL123
ECBL243

ECBH63
ECBH123
ECBH243

 ECAL65
ECAL245

ECAM65
ECAM125
ECAM245

ECAH65
ECAH125
ECAH245

 ECBL65
ECBL125
ECBL245

ECBM65
ECBM125
ECBM245

ECBH65
ECBH125
ECBH245

 ECAL810
ECAL2410

ECAM810
ECAM2410

ECAH810
ECAH2410

 ECBL810
ECBL2410

ECBM810
ECBM2410

ECBH810
ECBH2410

 ECAL820
ECAL2420

ECAM820
ECAM2420

ECAH820
ECAH2420

 ECBL820
ECBL2420

Important Note: Electric Cylinders that are ≥ 30% efficient may lower under load. Brake motors or external locking systems are required.

Tube End Conditions

Base Designs

Cylinder Rise

Rise is travel expressed in inches and not the actual tube length. The allowable travel for each unit is listed in the Quick Reference section. Allowable lengths differ for vertical and horizontal mounting.

Left Side Shaft Code

Right Side Shaft Code

XXXX=Remove
STDX=Standard

XXXX=Remove
STDX=Standard

 

Optional Shaft Codes

Screw Stops and Boots

Screw stops are optional on machine screw jacks. When specified, the closed height of the jack and/or the protection tube length may be increased. When boots are added to machine screw jacks, the closed height of the jack may be increased.

Mechanical Counters

CNT0=0.001" Increments
Note: Contact Ever-Power for availability and options.

Hand Wheels

HW04=4" dia
HW06=6" dia
HW08=8" dia
HW10=10" dia
HW12=12" dia

Not recommended for cylinders that are ≥ 30% efficient.

Geared Potentiometers

POTA=0-10V (IP65)
POTB=4-20MA (IP65)
POTC=0-10V w/2 switches*
POTD=4-20MA w/2 switches*
*Optional IP65 rating available

Encoders and Electronic Liit Switches

ENCX=Encoder
ELS2=2 Position Electronic Switch
ELS4=4 Position Electronic Switch
ELS6=6 Position Electronic Switch

ComDrive Reducers
Ordering Example: P2 (Moutning Positions) A (Ratio) C (Motor code from chart below)
Mounting Positions Ratio
Code P1 P2 P3 P4

5:1
Code A

7.5:1
Code B

10:1
Code C
Left
Side
Shaft
Positions
Right
Side
Shaft
Positions

Motors

Size Code
1/4 HP K
1/3 HP A
1/2 HP B
3/4 HP C
1 HP D
1-1/2 HP E
2 HP F
3 HP L
5 HP G

Motor Mounts

Ordering Example:
MMA A (Motor code from chart above)

MMA=56C
MMB=140TC
MMC=180TC
MMD=210TC

Standard motor adapters are aluminum

All standard motors are 3-phase, 208-230/460 VAC or 230/460 VAC. Specify the appropriate motor size from the chart above. Refer to the "Additional Options" chart on the preceding page as needed. Brake motors are required for electric cylinders that are more than 30% efficient. Contact Ever-Power options that are not listed.

Mechanical Limit Switches

Ordering Example:
LA (Models) 1(Number of DPDT Switches) 3(Available Positions)

Model Code   Available Positions
LS7-402 LI

Number of DPDT Switches

NOTE: Will always be 0 for LS7 models

   1 3 5
LS8-402 LA Left Side Shaft Options
LS8-504 LB
LS9-502 LC
LS9-503 LD Right Side Shaft Options
LS9-504 LE
LS9-505 LF
LS9-506 LG
  • 2.5, 3, 5, 10, and 20 Ton Electric Cylinders are available with positions #1, #3, and #5
LS9-507 LH

To order additional options, use these part numbers

Female Clevis Bracket
FCB-30
FCB-100
FCB-200

Clevis Pin w/ retaining rings
CP-30
CP-100
CP-200

Female Rod Clevis
FRC-30
FRC-100
FRC-200

Additional Options

  • X=Standard Jack, no additional options
  • S=Additional Specification Required (comment as necessary)

Finishes

  • F1=Do Not Paint
  • F2=Epoxy Paint
  • F3=Outdoor Paint Process

Motor Options

  • M1=Less Motor
  • M2=Brake Motor
  • M3=Single Phase Motor (120VAC)
  • M4=50Hz Motor

Grease/Seals

  • H1=High Temperature Operation
  • H2=Food Grade
  • Specify as many options as needed

Product Specifications

ModelStatic CapacityScrew DiameterThread Pitch/LeadWorm Gear RatioWorm Shaft Turns for 1" TravelTare Torque (Inches Lbs.)Starting Torque (Inches Lbs.)Operating Torque (Inches Lbs.)Translating Tube Torque (Inches Lbs.)Base WeightWeight 
per Inch Travel
ECAL242.5 2.5 ton 1 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 96 6 .018W* .010W* @ 
500 RPM		 .098W* 24 1.5
ECAH62.5 2.5 ton 1 .25 pitch
.5 lead ACME 2C		 6:1 12 8 .056W* .040W* @ 
500 RPM		 .140W* 24 1.5
ECAH122.5 2.5 ton 1 .25 pitch
.5 lead ACME 2C		 12:1 24 7 .035W* .023W* @ 
500 RPM		 .140W* 24 1.5
ECAH242.5 2.5 ton 1 .25 pitch
.5 lead ACME 2C		 24:1 48 6 .025W* .014W* @ 
500 RPM		 .140W* 24 1.5
ECBL62.5 2.5 ton 1 0.25 lead ball 6:1 24 8 .017W* .013W* @ 
500 RPM		 .045W* 30 1.5
ECBL122.5 2.5 ton 1 0.25 lead ball 12:1 48 7 .010W* .008W* @ 
500 RPM		 .045W* 30 1.5
ECBL242.5 2.5 ton 1 0.25 lead ball 24:1 96 6 .008W* .005W* @ 
500 RPM		 .045W* 30 1.5
ECBM62.5 2.5 ton 1 0.5 lead ball 6:1 12 8 .033W* .026W* @ 
500 RPM		 .089W* 30 1.5
ECBH62.5 2.5 ton 1 1 lead ball 6:1 6 8 .065W* .051W* @ 
500 RPM		 .177W* 30 1.5
ECAL63 3 ton 1 1/4 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 6:1 24 9 .048W* .033W* @ 
500 RPM		 .114W* 26 1.9
ECAL123 3 ton 1 1/4 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 12:1 48 8 .030W* .018W* @ 
500 RPM		 .114W* 26 1.9
ECAL243 3 ton 1 1/4 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 96 7 .021W* .011W* @ 
500 RPM		 .114W* 26 1.9
ECBL63 3 ton 1 3/20 .2 lead ball 6:1 30 9 .013W* .011W* @ 
500 RPM		 .036W* 32 1.9
ECBL243 3 ton 1 3/20 .2 lead ball 12:1 60 8 .008W* .006W* @ 
500 RPM		 .036W* 32 1.9
ECBH63 3 ton 1 1/16 .625 lead ball 6:1 9.6 9 .041W* .032W* @ 
500 RPM		 .111W* 32 1.8
ECBH123 3 ton 1 1/16 .625 lead ball 12:1 19.2 8 .025W* .018W* @ 
500 RPM		 .111W* 32 1.8
ECBH243 3 ton 1 1/16 .625 lead ball 24:1 38.4 7 .018W* .011W* @ 
500 RPM		 .111W* 32 1.8
ECAL65 5 ton 1 1/2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 6:1 24 15 .057W* .039W* @ 
300 RPM		 .130W* 50 2.3
ECAL245 5 ton 1 1/2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 96 12 .026W* .014W* @ 
300 RPM		 .130W* 50 2.3
ECAM65 5 ton 1 1/2 .375 pitch STUB ACME 6:1 16 15 .065W* .045W* @ 
300 RPM		 .151W* 50 2.3
ECAM125 5 ton 1 1/2 .375 pitch STUB ACME 12:1 32 13 .041W* .025W* @ 
300 RPM		 .151W* 50 2.3
ECAM245 5 ton 1 1/2 .375 pitch STUB ACME 24:1 64 12 .030W* .016W* @ 
300 RPM		 .151W* 50 2.3
ECAH65 5 ton 1 1/2 .25 pitch .5 lead ACME 2C 6:1 12 15 .073W* .051W* @ 
300 RPM		 .171W* 50 2.3
ECAH125 5 ton 1 1/2 .25 pitch .5 lead ACME 2C 12:1 24 13 .046W* .029W* @ 
300 RPM		 .171W* 50 2.3
ECAH245 5 ton 1 1/2 .25 pitch .5 lead ACME 2C 24:1 48 12 .033W* .018W* @ 
300 RPM		 .171W* 50 2.3
ECBL65 5 ton 1 1/2 .474 lead ball 6:1 12.66 15 .032W* .025W* @ 
300 RPM		 .084W* 65 2.3
ECBL125 5 ton 1 1/2 .474 lead ball 12:1 25.33 13 .020W* .014W* @ 
300 RPM		 .084W* 65 2.3
ECBL245 5 ton 1 1/2 .474 lead ball 24:1 50.66 12 .015W* .009W* @ 
300 RPM		 .084W* 65 2.3
ECBM65 5 ton 1 1/2 1.0 lead ball 6:1 6 15 .067W* .052W* @ 
300 RPM		 .177W* 65 2.3
ECBM125 5 ton 1 1/2 1.0 lead ball 12:1 12 13 .042W* .030W* @ 
300 RPM		 .177W* 65 2.3
ECBM245 5 ton 1 1/2 1.0 lead ball 24:1 24 12 .031W* .018W* @ 
300 RPM		 .177W* 65 2.3
ECBH65 5 ton 1 1/2 1.875 lead ball 6:1 3.2 15 .125W* .098W* @ 
300 RPM		 .332W* 65 2.3
ECBH125 5 ton 1 1/2 1.875 lead ball 12:1 6.4 13 .079W* .055W* @ 
300 RPM		 .332W* 65 2.3
ECBH245 5 ton 1 1/2 1.875 lead ball 24:1 12.8 12 .057W* .034W* @ 
300 RPM		 .332W* 65 2.3
ECAL810 10 ton 2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 8:1 32 30 .052W* .036W* @ 
200 RPM		 .162W* 64 2.8
ECAL2410 10 ton 2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 96 25 .026W* .016W* @ 
200 RPM		 .162W* 64 2.8
ECAM810 10 ton 2 .5 pitch
ACME 2C		 8:1 16 30 .061W* .044W* @ 
200 RPM		 .195W* 64 2.6
ECAM2410 10 ton 2 .5 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 48 25 .031W* .019W* @ 
200 RPM		 .195W* 64 2.6
ECAH810 10 ton 2 .333 pitch .66 lead ACME 2C 8:1 12 30 .070W* .051W* @ 
200 RPM		 .228W* 64 2.7
ECAH2410 10 ton 2 .333 pitch .66 lead ACME 2C 24:1 36 25 .035W* .022W* @ 
200 RPM		 .228W* 64 2.7
ECBL810 10 ton 2 .474 lead ball 8:1 16.88 30 .023W* .019W* @ 
200 RPM		 .084W* 81 2.3
ECBL2410 10 ton 2 .474 lead ball 24:1 50.66 25 .012W* .008W* @ 
200 RPM		 .084W* 81 2.3
ECBM810 10 ton 1 1/2 1.0 lead ball 8:1 8 30 .049W* .040W* @ 
200 RPM		 .172W* 81 2.3
ECBM2410 10 ton 1 1/2 1.0 lead ball 24:1 24 25 .024W* .017W* @ 
200 RPM		 .172W* 81 2.3
ECBH810 10 ton 1 1/2 1.875 lead ball 8:1 4.27 30 .091W* .074W* @ 
200 RPM		 .332W* 81 2.3
ECBH2410 10 ton 1 1/2 1.875 lead ball 24:1 12.8 25 .045W* .031W* @ 
200 RPM		 .332W* 81 2.3
ECAL820 20 ton 2 1/2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 8:1 32 60 .066W* .044W* @ 
200 RPM		 .194W* 124 4.9
ECAL2420 20 ton 2 1/2 .25 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 96 40 .035W* .019W* @ 
200 RPM		 .194W* 124 4.9
ECAM820 20 ton 2 1/2 .5 pitch
ACME 2C		 8:1 16 60 .075W* .052W* @ 
200 RPM		 .227W* 124 4.7
ECAM2420 20 ton 2 1/2 .5 pitch
ACME 2C		 24:1 48 40 .039W* .022W* @ 
200 RPM		 .227W* 124 4.7
ECAH820 20 ton 2 1/2 .375 pitch 
.75 lead
ACME 2C		 8:1 10.67 60 .088W* .062W* @ 
200 RPM		 .273W* 124 4.8
ECAH2420 20 ton 2 1/2 .375 pitch 
.75 lead
ACME 2C		 24:1 32 40 .046W* .027W* @ 
200 RPM		 .273W* 124 4.8
ECBL820 20 ton 2 1/4 .5 lead ball 8:1 16 60 .026W* .020W* @ 
200 RPM		 .089W* 164 4.5
ECBL2420 20 ton 2 1/4 .5 lead ball 24:1 48 40 .014W* .009W* @ 
200 RPM		 .089W* 164 4.5

 

Important Note: Electric cylinders that are >/= 30% are not self-locking. Brake motors or external locking systems are required.
*W: Load in pounds.
Tare Torque: Initial torque to overcome seal and normal assembly drag. This value must be added to starting torque or operating torque values.
Starting Torque: Torque value required to start moving a given load (dissipates to operating torque values once the load begins moving).
Operating Torque: Torque required to continuously raise a given load at the input RPM listed. 
Translating Tube Torque: Torque required to resist tube rotation.
Lead: The distance traveled axially in one rotation of the lifting screw.
Pitch: The distance from a point on a screw thread to a corresponding point on the next thread, measured axially. 


EP offers premium finishes, outdoor paint process, and custom finishes to meet your specifications. Tell us what you need. We have a hassle-free process for delivering the custom products you need.

What you need to know to specify electric cylinders in industrial application.

Electric Cylinders are rated based on their static thrust capacity from 2.5-tons to 20-tons. But the selection of the best electric cylinder for the application requires further consideration.

  1. First consider the mounting orientation and static load. Vertical mounting and operation permits a longer maximum rise than horizontally mounted and operated electric cylinders. For a given thrust capacity, maximum rise values may also differ based on the specific screw type and lead. Be sure to check the chart at the bottom of the Quick Reference pages.
  2. Consider the travel speed of the DYNAMIC load. The speed at which the load will be moved is a limiting factor. Quick reference pages are arranged from slowest to fastest operation of acme screw (ECA) cylinders and then of ball screw (ECB) cylinders. Scan down the list to the speed you need then check horsepower requirements for the load you will be moving.
  3. How frequently will the electric cylinder need to move the load? Electric cylinders with Acme screws (ECA) have a calculated allowable continuous travel that limits their duty cycle. Use JAX® jack selection software to determine this value based on the load and speed of travel.
  4. How long will the electric cylinder be in service? Electric cylinders with Ball screws (ECB) have a calculated ball nut life, expressed in inches of travel, which can be used to estimate the life of the unit. UseJAX® Online Software to determine this value based on the load and speed of travel.

Specifying Motors, Brake Motors and gear reducers

Electric Cylinder Quick Reference Charts indicate travel speed as well as how that speed is achieved.

  1. Direct Drive – indicates that a motor is directly mounted to the Electric cylinder. We will provide the motor mount and motor based on the part number specified.
  2. External Gear reducers are indicated numerically by their ratio, 10:1, 7.5:1, and 5:1. Resulting travel speeds are based on the use of a 1750 RPM motor. We will provide the mounted gear reducer and motor based on the part number specified.
  3. Specify a brake motor for all ball screw electric cylinders (ECB) any machine screw electric cylinder (ECA) with an estimated efficiency ≥30%. Or if your application requires a brake motor. EP can provide the motor you need. Contact us with questions.

 

Take the work out of using electric cylinders in systems

Tell us what you need or use our exclusive JAX® Online Software (it’s free). We will put together complete systems with single or multiple screw jacks for you. The software is great because it calculates motor horsepower and shaft diameters and torques. Their are several common arrangements, but the program is flexible and allows you to design what you need.

Look for our next generation JAX® Online browser-based software soon. It includes the complete electric cylinder product line.

Where are Electric Cylinders used?

Electric cylinders are available as motorized units designed to meet specific travel distance and travel speed requirements. They offer a cleaner, quieter option to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Available with either machine screws or ball screws, their enclosed screw offers added protection in wet and corrosive environments. They are commonly used in Industrial automation, mine door openers, valve adjustments, roller adjustments, engine lifts, and hoppers.