IAI Elecylinder
The IAI ELECYLINDER can now communicate real-time status with new functions like inspecting, positioning and predicting!





The IAI ELECYLINDER can now communicate real-time status with new functions like inspecting, positioning and predicting!





This month we are featuring the electric actuators from IAI with ultimate simplicity. All ELECYLINDERs have built-in controller boards and were developed based on the concepts of easy to use, high performance and lower costs.


You can quickly setup just by entering data. You can also operate it with ON / OFF signals, like a solenoid valve.
No time-consuming programming is necessary.

Enter the movement conditions.


Air cylinders adjust velocity by adjusting the air flow rate using flow valves. Fine adjustment of velocity, acceleration and deceleration is not available.

With the ELECYLINDER, AVD can be entered individually in percentages to apply adjustments.
Troubleshooting can be performed using the teaching pendant.
Device stoppage causes and countermeasures are displayed.
In nearly all cases, just replace the motor or controller circuit board yourself and the unit will recover.

Air cylinders cannot operate at high velocity due to the impact at stroke ends which occurs when excess velocity is applied.
The ELECYLINDER can start and stop smoothly at high velocity, reducing cycle time.

Instead of an impact mechanism, the ELECYLINDER incorporates a ball screw and ball circulating type built-in linear guide to achieve a long service life.
Based on calculation using the conditions below, the lifespan of the ELECYLINDER is five times longer than that of air cylinders.


The difference in the rate of power consumption for the ELECYLINDER and air cylinders depends on the operational frequency. The higher the operational frequency, the more effective the energy-saving becomes.
Based on tests conducted by IAI, the ELECYLINDER’s power consumption under the following conditions is 1/6 that of air cylinders.

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For more information on the ELECYLINDER contact any one of the team members @ Blettner Engineering or by calling 317-862-9580.
The fully modular and standardized VersaFlex flat top chain conveyor system is ideal for complex track designs within a three dimensional space. The different chain widths allow a fast configuration and a problem-free design of the system, alternatively also with workpiece carriers.

In addition to the conveying paths, numerous accessory components complete the construction kit to ensure design freedom when constructing the system. mk offers drives, bends and cleats as well as side rails and stands to suit the task and the goods to be conveyed. Various function modules are also available , such as stoppers for accumulating, buffering or separating products as well as switches for distributing the products to several conveying paths.

Learn more about this product and other high quality products that mk North America, Inc. offers by contacting any one of the team members @ Blettner Engineering or by calling 317-862-9580.