Schneider Electric, whose US headquarters are located in Andover, Massachusetts, has announced the release of Lexium MDrive® (LMD) Linear Actuators, which aim to deliver clean, quiet linear motion to a wide range of applications from medical to packaging.
LMD Linear Actuators integrate NEMA size 17 and 23 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors with an external threaded lead screw. This screw is integral to the motor’s rotor, rotating to move a nut attached to a load axially along the threaded shaft. A range of lead screw options are offered as standard, with custom solutions also available.
Integrated LMD linear products may include fully programmable motion controllers, encoders and closed-loop performance. Available communication protocols include EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP, CANopen and serial RS-422/485.