RACO Compact Actuators – High Performance in a Small Footprint

Electric actuators come in many sizes, configurations, and should be built to last many years. Many times, space requirements demand that a linear actuator fit into a small, confined location, without sacrificing performance. When compared to the RACO MA-Series actuators, the RACO Compact series electric linear actuator has a smaller stroke to overall length relationship, with shorter overall dimensions and is engineered for lighter duty applications.

The Compact Actuator family is available with a wide variety of prime movers which include the standard RACO motor, AC or DC gear motors and high-performance Servo motors. A variety of voltage ratings are available as well. Furthermore, depending upon the application requirements, we can offer either the reliable RACO self-locking ACME Screw or the quality RACO Ball Screw for high performance, accuracy and positioning applications.

RACO COMPACT Electric Linear Actuator Facts:

• Largest installed base in the world – Over 60 years of experience globally
• Thrust capabilities from 110 lbs. - 9000 lbs. (Size 2 through Size 7)
• Stroke lengths up to 31.4 inches max
• Ball screw and ACME screws available
• Complete line of standard controls, feedback devices, and other options
• ISO 9001 Manufacturing Standard Environmentally friendly – No oils or fluids that will leak
• Energy efficient – Only using electricity when moving

• Virtually maintenance free
• Linear motion without pneumatic or hydraulic system disadvantages
• Easily handles high frequency operations
• Smaller installed footprint size
• Power screw accuracy of 0.002 thousandths of an inch, for every 12 inches of travel
• All sizes are available in ACME power screw thread configuration. Sizes 4 & 6 can be configured to use a BALL screw thread
• Built-in anti-rotation design
• Accommodates many input voltages
• Aluminum housing allows for a lightweight corrosion-free design
• Complete line of industry standard accessories
• Complete line of optional controls
• All metric & standard dimension ratings for world-wide unit availability

RACO Compact Actuator Solutions

The Compact Series offers industrial solutions for applications in many automation, and material handling equipment applications. This includes operations on lifting tables, loading bays and ports. These units are used in many machine tool applications such as barrel lifters and traffic flow control. Because of the unit’s small footprint, they are ideal for industrial door operation and can be found driving both barriers and warning signs. In applications requiring accurate flow control, such as butterfly valves, flap valves, and diverters, these units are ideal because they provide many stroke lengths and thrust ratings. The compact series is an optimal performer for transmission type brakes, locking devices, and couplings. The RACO Compact Series Actuators offer a competitive price for the value and quicker deliveries can be provided.