ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR ® THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMPACT, HIGH-SPEED LINEAR ACTUATORS
ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR ®
The patented Tsubaki Zip Chain Actuator® (ZCA) is the solution to your linear actuator application problems. The ZCA utilizes 100+ years of Tsubaki Roller Chain manufacturing expertise to create a linear actuator that “zips” together chain segments, creating a rigid actuating arm that offers high speed, multi- point stopping, efficient operation, and a long life — all in a compact footprint.
SIMPLE AND EASY MAINTENANCE
ZIP CHAIN END FITTING End fitting is integrated with the Zip Chain. This enables mounting for lifting or suspending.
FEATURES HIGH SPEED
MULTI-POINT STOPPING
DRIVE SECTION
The engagement of the Zip Chain and Tsubaki’s special sprocket ensures efficient power transmission.
HOUSING SECTION The sliding parts used on the chain facilitate smooth storage in a compact chain case.
MAX SPEED 1,000 MM/SEC
DUTY FACTOR 100%ED
LONGER LIFE
INSTALLS IN ANY DIRECTION
EXPECTED TRAVEL DISTANCE 4,000 KM
NO LIMIT ON INSTALL DIRECTION
COMPACT DESIGN
REDUCED SPACE
Pneumatic cylinder
Hydraulic cylinder
Model: ZCA45M200EL040H60
Stroke: 2,000 mm
UP TO 90% SMALLER THAN THE STROKE
U.S Patents: #8,328,670, #8,453,994, #9,541,161, #9,243,686, #8,984,975, #8,967,005
High Speed High Frequency Compact High Precision Economical
HS HF C HP E
APPLICATIONS
The compact structure of the ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR ® enables various installation options — including lifting, horizontal, and suspending installation. Use for a wide range of applications requiring linear operation.
COMPACT DESIGN IDEAL FOR LOW HEIGHT APPLICATION AND SAVING SPACE
Workpieces are raised and lowered for transferring, using an arm powered by the Zip Chain Actuator.
PALLET TRANSFER DEVICE
HS
HF C
Benefit: › Can be installed in the small space on the ceiling side › Reduces the cycle time for conveyance by allowing for lifting at high speed
Pallet transfer
CONTAINER SORTING EQUIPMENT Benefit: › Horizontal and suspending installation are possible without protruding parts, enabling a lower height layout › Accurate multi-point stopping even with horizontal transfers
Zip Chain Actuators can be used to move traversers horizontally and to raise or lower chucking units vertically.
HS C
Sort and transfer containers to each converyor
AGV (AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE)
Workpieces are transferred between conveyors at different heights using the Zip Chain Actuator mounted on AGV.
HP C
Benefit: › Lift unit can be accommodated compactly in the AGV
Deliver to converyors of different heights
› Height can be adjusted according to the conveyor height of the next process
FURNACE DOOR
Zip Chain Actuators can be used to push up and close furnace doors.
HS C E
Benefit: › Can be installed without protruding from equipment › Higher speed operation prevents temperatures inside the furnace from changing
Furnace door operation
MODEL ZCA 35 N 050 E L - J1 SERIES SIZE DRIVE SECTION STROKE MOUNTING SHAFT ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS
SIZE
DRIVE SECTION
N M K
With No Drive Section
25 35 45
With Integrated Hypoid Gear Motor* With Integrate TERVO Hypoid Reducer for Servo Motors*
STROKE
25
35
45
Sizes Code Allowable stroke (mm)
030 300
050 500
050 500
075 750
100 1000
100 150 200 1000 1500 2000
MOUNTING
E
D*
Suspending Installation (MTO)
Lifting Installation
Horizontal Installation
SHAFT ARRANGEMENT
L: Input shaft
R: Input shaft on opposite side
T: Dual Input shaft*
OPTIONS
DRIVE SECTION
Bellows* J1: For lifting, suspending J2: For horizontal
M
K
With Integrated Hypoid Gear Motor*
With Integrated TERVO Hypoid Reducer for Servo Motors*
ATTACHABLE OPTIONS *Made-to-order options
Upper Mounting Base
Lower Mounting Base
SPECIFICATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
ZCA main unit
ZCA25N
Forged steel ZCA35N
ZCA45N
Material Coating Color Lubricant Material Coating Color Material
Drive section
Black, Munsell N2.0 equivalent
Polyacetal Purple grey Munsell 0.8P6.3/3.0 equivalent (molded)
Black, Munsell N2.0 equivalent Iron
Housing section
Iron Shell Alvania EP Grease 2 [Showa Shell Sekiyu K. K.] * This grease is applied before shipment. 0 to 60°C 85% or less (no condensation)
Chain
Operating temperature
Ambient atmosphere Relative humidity
Environmental requirements
ZCA can be installed with any direction, be sure to mount a linear guide in the direction of travel. A mounting base is required to suspending installation. Typical rain-free indoor environment with dust levels kept at a general factory level.
Installation direction
CHARACTERISTICS WITHOUT BELLOWS
Input shaft
Maximum speed
Approximate mass
Zip Chain travel distance per input shaft rotation
Allowable thrust* 2 {kgf} N
Allowable stroke* 1
Model
Input shaft Dual shafts
Suspending Installation
Allowable torque N•m {kgf•m}
Allowable OHL
Input shaft rotation
Input shaft Standard/reverse shaft
Thrust direction
mm
N
{kgf}
mm/sec (r/min)
mm
kg
1.9 2.5 5.1 6.5 7.5 21 25 30
2.0 2.6 5.5 7.0 8.0 21 25 30
2.5 3.1 6.0 7.5 8.5
030
300 500 500 750
400 300
{40.8} {33.6}
1000
630
95.3
9.41 {0.96}
638 {65}
ZCA25N
050 050 075 100 100 150 200
1000 {102}
ZCA35N
1000
420
142.9
34.7 {3.53}
946 {96.4}
1000 1000 1500 2000
600 {61.2}
22 27 31
2000 {204}
125
240
ZCA45N
116.6 {11.9}
2065 {210.5}
500
1200 {122.5}
WITH BELLOWS *
Input shaft
Maximum speed
Approximate mass
Zip Chain travel distance per input shaft rotation
Allowable thrust* 2 {kgf} N
Allowable stroke* 1
Model
Input shaft Dual shafts
Suspending Installation
Allowable torque N•m {kgf•m}
Allowable OHL
Input shaft rotation
Input shaft Standard/reverse shaft
Thrust direction
mm
N
{kgf}
mm/sec (r/min)
mm
kg
2.5 3.1 5.5 7.0 8.0
2.6 3.2 6.0 7.5 8.5
3.1 3.7 6.5 8.0 9.0
030
300 500 500 750
400 300
{40.8} {30.6}
1000
630
95.3
9.41 {0.96}
638 {65}
ZCA25N
050 050 075 100 100 150 200
1000 {102}
ZCA35N
1000
420
142.9
34.7 {3.53}
946 {96.4}
1000 1000 1500 2000
431 {44}
22 27 32
22 27 32
23 28 33
2000 {204}
500
125
240
ZCA45N
116.6 {11.9}
2065 {210.5}
900 {91.8}
*1 Use the unit within the allowable stroke range. Also, be sure to always attach a linear guide in the direction of travel. *2 Values are obtained when operated at a maximum acceleration of 0.35 G (upper limit) with the end fitting attached. These values are applicable regardless of the type of installation (vertical, horizontal, suspending). *Made-to-order options
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