
K Series Universal Rod Style Linear Actuator
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K60 Performance Specifications - NOTE: Updated Inertias as of 11-4-2011 -
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| K 60 Model |
Frame Size mm (inch) |
Screw Lead mm (inch) | Force at 1 million inches (25 mm) of Travel1 kN (lbf) |
Speed @ Max Rated RPM mm/sec (in/sec) | Dynamic Load Rating N (lbf) | Max Allowable Input Torque4 Nm (lbf-in) | Max Rated Input RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Screw Models | |||||||
| KM60-xx05 | 60 (2.36) |
5 (0.1968) |
13.0 (2923) |
416 (16.4) |
7664 (1723) |
5.94 (52.6) |
5000 |
| KM60-xx10 | 60 (2.36) |
10 (0.3937) |
23.1 (7216) |
833 (32.8) |
6788 (1526) |
5.94 (52.6) |
5000 |
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KX60-xx05 |
60 (2.36) |
5 (0.1968) |
17.9 |
416 (16.4) |
10500 (2360) |
5.94 (52.6) |
5000 |
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KX60-xx10 |
60 (2.36) |
10 (0.3937) |
31.6 |
833 (32.8) |
9300 (2091) |
5.94 (52.6) |
5000 |
| KT60 | Contact Exlar for K60 Specifications | ||||||
| Acme Screw Model2 | |||||||
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KA60-01 |
60 (2.36) |
2.54 (0.1) |
3.7 (832) |
27 (1.1) |
N/A |
5.94 (52.6) |
6503 |
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KA60-02 |
60 (2.36) |
5.08 (0.2) |
3.1 (697) |
54 (2.2) |
N/A |
5.94 (52.6) |
6503 |
| 1. The L10 expected life of a roller screw linear actuator is expressed as the linear travel distance that 90% of properly maintained roller screws manufactured are expected to meet or exceed. For higher than 90% reliability, the result should be multiplied by the followinig factors: 95% x 0.62; 96% x 0.53; 97% x 0.44; 98% x 0.33; 99% x 0.21. This is not a guarantee and these values should be used for estimation purposes only. The formula that defines this value is: Travel Life in millions of mm, where: C = dynamic load rating (N); F = cubic mean applied load (N); S = Roller screw's lead. L10 = (C/F)3 x S = | |||||||
| 2. Acme screw life expectancy: As a result of the high friction inherent to acme screws, life expectancy is unpredictable. Load, duty cycle, speed, temp, and lubrication all affect the amount of heat generated and thread wear by the acme nut which ultimately determines the life of the mechanism. Acme screws typically have lower life expectancies than roller screws and should only be used in low duty cycle applications. | |||||||
| 3. P x V for ACME screws should be kept below 0.1 P = Force/Max Force; V = Speed/max Speed |
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| 4. Input torque should be limited such that max force is not exceeded. For a parallel belt ratio, the input torque ratings must be divided by the belt ratio for allowable motor torque. The output force ratings remain the same. | |||||||
| KM60 | KX60 | KA60 | KT60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nominal Backlash mm (inch)
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0.2 (0.008) | 0.2 (0.008) | 0.356 (0.014) | Consult Exlar |
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Lead Accuracy µm/1000 mm (in/ft)
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G9: 200 (0.0024) | G9: 200 (0.0024) | N/A | |
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Maximum Radial Load lb (N)
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See Chart | |||
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Environmental Rating: Standard
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IP65 | |||
| Maximum Operating Temperature °C (°F) |
80°C (175° F) | |||
| Weights | ||||
| Base Unit - Zero Stroke | 1.7 (3.7) | |||
| Adder per mm of Stroke | 0.008 (0.017) | |||
| Adder for Inline (excluding motor) | 0.42 (0.93) | |||
| Adder for Parallel Drive (excluding motor) | 0.73 (1.6) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange | 0.42 (0.93) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange with 1:1 Reduction |
0.54 (1.19) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange with 2:1 Reduction | 2.16 (4.79) | |||
| Adder for Rear Clevis |
0.44 (0.98) |
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| Adder for Rear Eye |
0.30 (0.67) |
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| Adder for Front/Rear Angle Mounts |
0.24 (0.54) |
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| Adder for 2 Trunnions |
0.37 (0.82) |
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| Adder for Foot Mounts | 0.45 (1) | |||

| K 60 Inertias | ||
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| K60 Model | 5 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | Add per 25 mm, 5 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) |
| Base Unit - Input Drive Shaft Only | 1.480 x 10-5 (1.31 x 10-4) | 1.022 x 10-6 (9.045 x 10-6) |
| Inline Unit - w/Motor Coupling | 2.702 x 10-5 (2.39 x 10-4) |
1.022 x 10-6 (9.045 x 10-6) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (66 mm) |
4.339 x 10-5 (3.84 x 10-4) | 1.022 x 10-6 (9.045 x 10-6) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (86 mm) | 7.378 x 10-5 (6.53 x 10-4) | 1.022 x 10-6 (9.045 x 10-6) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (96 mm) |
8.564 x 10-5 (7.58 x 10-4) | 1.022 x 10-6 (9.045 x 10-6) |
| 1.5:1 Reduction Belt Drive (86 mm) |
5.014 x 10-5 (4.44 x 10-4) |
4.542 x 10-7 (4.020 x 10-6) |
| 2:1 Reduction Belt Drive 96 mm) |
7.095 x 10-5 (6.28 x 10-4) |
2.555 x 10-7 (2.261 x 10-6) |
| 10 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | Add per 25mm, 10 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | |
| Base Unit - Input Drive Shaft Only | 1.616 x 10-5 (1.43 x 10-4) |
1.173x 10-6 (1.038 x 10-5) |
| Inline Unit - w/Motor Coupling |
2.837 x 10-5 (2.51 x 10-4) | 1.173x 10-6 (1.038 x 10-5) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (66 mm) | 4.474 x 10-5 (3.96 x 10-4) | 1.173x 10-6 (1.038 x 10-5) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive 86 mm) | 7.514 x 10-5 (6.65 x 10-4) | 1.173x 10-6 (1.038 x 10-5) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (96 mm) | 8.704 x 10-5 (7.70 x 10-4) | 1.173x 10-6 (1.038 x 10-5) |
| 1.5:1 Reduction Belt Drive (86 mm) | 5.075 x 10-5 (4.49 x 10-4) | 5.211 x 10-7 (4.613 x 10-6) |
| 2:1 Reduction Belt Drive (96 mm) | 1.966 x 10-5 (1.74 x 10-4) | 2.931 x 10-7 (2.595 x 10-6) |
K90 Performance Specs -
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| K 90 Model |
Frame Size mm (inch) |
Screw Lead mm (inch) | Force at 1 Million inches (25 million mm) of Travel1 kN (lbf) |
Speed @ Max Rated RPM mm/sec (in/sec) | Dynamic Load Rating N (lbf) | Max Allowable Input Torque4 Nm (lbf-in) | Max Rated Input RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Screw Models | |||||||
| KM90-xx05 | 90 (3.54) |
5 (0.1968) |
59.0 (13264) |
250 (9.84) |
34696 (7800) |
15.48 (137.07) |
3000 |
| KM90-xx10 | 90 (3.54) |
10 (0.3937) |
105.9 (23807) |
500 (19.68) |
31137 (7000) |
15.48 (137.07) |
3000 |
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KX90-xx05 |
90 (3.54) |
5 (0.1968) |
83.2 (18704) |
250 (9.84) |
48930 (11000) |
15.48 (137.07) |
3000 |
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KX90-xx10 |
90 (3.54) |
10 (0.3937) |
166.5 (37431) |
500 (19.68) |
48930 (11000) |
15.48 (137.07) |
3000 |
| KT90 | Contact Exlar for K60 Specifications | ||||||
| Acme Screw Model2 | |||||||
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KA90-01 |
90 (3.54) |
2.54 (0.1) |
6.9 (1551) |
27 (1.06) |
N/A | 15.48 (137.07) |
6503 |
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KA90-02 |
90 (3.54) |
5.08 (0.2) |
5.7 (1281) |
54 (2.20) |
N/A | 15.48 (137.07) |
6503 |
| 1. The L10 expected life of a roller screw linear actuator is expressed as the linear travel distance that 90% of properly maintained roller screws manufactured are expected to meet or exceed. For higher than 90% reliability, the result should be multiplied by the followinig factors: 95% x 0.62; 96% x 0.53; 97% x 0.44; 98% x 0.33; 99% x 0.21. This is not a guarantee and these values should be used for estimation purposes only. The formula that defines this value is: Travel Life in millions of mm, where: C = dynamic load rating (N); F = cubic mean applied load (N); S = Roller screw's lead. L10 = (C/F)3 x S = | |||||||
| 2. Acme screw life expectancy: As a result of the high friction inherent to acme screws, life expectancy is unpredictable. Load, duty cycle, speed, temp, and lubrication all affect the amount of heat generated and thread wear by the acme nut which ultimately determines the life of the mechanism. Acme screws typically have lower life expectancies than roller screws and should only be used in low duty cycle applications. | |||||||
| 3. P x V for ACME screws should be kept below 0.1 P = Force/Max Force; V = Speed/max Speed |
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| 4. Input torque should be limited such that max force is not exceeded. For a parallel belt ratio, the input torque ratings must be divided by the belt ratio for allowable motor torque. The output force ratings remain the same. | |||||||
| KM90 | KX90 | KA90 | KT90 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nominal Backlash mm (inch)
|
0.2 (0.008) | 0.2 (0.008) | 0.356 (0.014) | Consult Exlar |
|
Lead Accuracy µm/1000 mm (in/ft)
|
G9: 200 (0.0024) | G9: 200 (0.0024) | N/A | |
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Maximum Radial Load lb (N)
|
See Chart | |||
|
Environmental Rating: Standard
|
IP65 | |||
| Maximum Operating Temperature °C (°F) |
80°C (175° F) | |||
| Weights | ||||
| Base Unit - Zero Stroke | 5.42 (11.96) | |||
| Adder per mm of Stroke | 0.016 (0.0366) | |||
| Adder for Inline (excluding motor) | 0.51 (3.35) | |||
| Adder for Parallel Drive (excluding motor) | 2.62 (5.80) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange | 1.54 (3.40) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange with 1:1 Reduction |
2.16 (4.79) | |||
| Adder for Front Flange with 2:1 Reduction | 2.86 (6.31) | |||
| Adder for Rear Clevis |
1.45 (3.21) |
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| Adder for Rear Eye |
1.13 (2.494) |
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| Adder for Front/Rear Angle Mounts |
0.90 (1.97) |
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| Adder for 2 Trunnions |
0.80 (1.768) |
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| Adder for Foot Mounts | 1.71 (3.78) | |||
| K 90 Inertias | ||
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| K90 Model | 5 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | Add per 25 mm, 5 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) |
| Base Unit - Input Drive Shaft Only | 2.97 x 10-4 (2.63 x 10-3) | 1.11 x 10-5 (9.80 x 10-5) |
| Inline Unit - w/Motor Coupling | 3.84 x 10-4 (3.40 x 10-3) |
1.11 x 10-5 (9.80 x 10-5) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (96 mm) |
5.12 x 10-4 (4.53 x 10-3) | 1.11 x 10-5 (9.80 x 10-5) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (130 mm) | 1.52 x 10-3 (1.35 x 10-2) | 1.11 x 10-5 (9.80 x 10-5) |
| 2:1 Reduction Belt Drive 130 mm) |
7.29 x 10-4 (6.45 x 10-3) |
2.77 x 10-6 (2.45 x 10-5) |
| 10 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | Add per 25mm, 10 mm Lead kg-m2 (lbf-in-sec2) | |
| Base Unit - Input Drive Shaft Only | 3.00 x 10-4 (2.66 x 10-3) |
1.13x 10-5 (1.00 x 10-4) |
| Inline Unit - w/Motor Coupling |
3.87 x 10-4 (3.43 x 10-3) | 1.13x 10-5 (1.00 x 10-4) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive (96 mm) | 5.15 x 10-4 (4.56 x 10-3) | 1.13x 10-5 (1.00 x 10-4) |
| 1:1 Reduction Belt Drive 130 mm) | 1.53 x 10-3 (1.35 x 10-2) | 1.13x 10-5 (1.00 x 10-4) |
| 2:1 Reduction Belt Drive (130 mm) | 7.30 x 10-4 (6.46 x 10-3) | 2.82 x 10-6 (2.50 x 10-5) |
K Series Universal Rod Style Linear Actuator
Accessories
| K Series Mounting Attachments (including proper number of std T nuts and screws) | K60 | K90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Flange Attachment | KSRF-60 | KSRF-75/KSRF-90* |
| Front Flange Attachment | KSFF-60 | KSFF-90 |
| End Angles (includes 2)** | KSEA-60 | KSEA-90 |
| End Angles Parallel (includes 2) | KSEP-60 | KSEP-90 |
| Foot Mounts (includes 2) | KSFM-60 | KSFM-90 |
| Side Trunnions (includes 2) | KSST-60 | KSST-90 |
| Rear Clevis (includes pins) | KSRC-60 | KSRC-90 |
| Rear Eye | KSRE-60 | KSRE-90 |
| Metric Side Trunnion | KSMT-60 | KSMT-90 |
| Metric Rear Clevis (includes pins) | KSMC-60 | KSMC-90 |
| Metric Rear Eye | KSME-60 | KSME-90 |
| Rod End Attachments | K60 | K90 |
| Front Spherical Rod Eye, fits "M" Rod only | SRM050 | SRM075 |
| Front Rod Eye, fits "M" Rod only | REI050 | RE075 |
| Front Rod Clevis, fits "M" Rod only | RCI050 | RC075 |
| Clevis Pins | K60 | K90 |
| Clevis Pin for Front and Rear Clevis and Rod Eyes | CP050 | CP075 |
| Metric Clevis Pin for Rear metric Clevis and Rod Eyes | KSMP-60 | KSMP-90 |
| Limit Switches | ||
| Normally Closed Limit Switch | 43404 | |
| Normally Open Limit Switch | 43403 | |
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*If motor exceeds 2.75 inch frame size or using the 86 mm box, select KSRF-75. ** This option restricts maximum load to 6 kN (1350 lbf) for K60 and 9.34 (2100 kN) for K90. |
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