Compact Electric Cylinders

DR/DRS2 Series Closed Loop AZ Series Stepper Motor Absolute Encoder Compact Electric Cylinders

The DR/DRS2 Series compact linear cylinder uses the AlphaStep AZ Series stepper motor and driver. The actuator is equipped with the Mechanical Absolute Encoder Stepper Motor. The Absolute Encoder is a mechanical multi-turn Absolute Sensor, so an external sensor is not required. This helps to save space and reduce wiring, as well as more compact and lightweight design of the equipment. Table Type, Wide Table Type, Rod Type and Rod Type with Guide available.

AZ Series Absolute Encoder Stepper Motor
Table Type, Wide Table Type, Rod Type and Rod Type with Guide
24/48 VDC Input
AZ Series Connection Cables and DC Input Driver required (sold separately)*

DR Series Compact Electric Cylinders

This is a linear motion actuator that incorporates a ball screw into a stepper motor. Able to reduce the size and weight of the overall machine. Available in Table Type, Rod Type and Rod Type with Guide.

The number of man-hours required for assembly and adjusting the installation accuracy can be reduced, contributing to higher productivity.

PKP Series 2-Phase Stepper Motor
Table Type, Rod Type and Rod Type with Guide
24/48 VDC Input
Connection Cables and DC Input Driver required (sold separately)*

Linear Actuator Comparison

Product Series	DR/DRS2 Series Closed Loop AZ Series Absolute Encoder Compact Electric Cylinders	DR Series Compact Electric Cylinders
Product Series	Quick View	Quick View
Features	Closed Loop, Absolute Mechanical Encoder	PKP Series Stepper Motor
Frame Sizes	42 mm 60 mm	28 mm
Driver Input Power	DC Input	DC Input
Available Options	Electromagnetic Brake	Adjustment Knob
Max. Speed	50 or 200 mm/s	100 mm/s
Max. Thrust Force	50 ~ 500 N	40 N
Learn More	DR/DRS2 Series Closed Loop AZ Series Absolute Encoder Compact Electric Cylinders	DR Series Compact Electric Cylinders