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MSA-BT1 Actuator

Features:

  • “Pusher” Belt Actuator.
  • User defined Strokes.
  • Mounting flexibility in any orientation.
  • Designed for extremely High Speed applications.
  • Extruded aluminum actuator body with T-slots for ease of mounting.
  • Easy to adjust belt tensioner.
  • One piece machined and stress proof shafted pulley.
  • Zero backlash belt to pulley design.
  • Corrosion resistant components.
  • Washdown Duty or Water- Resistant Options upon request.

Notes:

  • Each Actuator can be supplied with the following items upon request, T-slot sensors, Gearboxes, or Motor mounting adaptors.
  • For Travel requirements over Standard values contact Macron Dynamics for assistance.

Specifications

Specifications
Motion Horizontal, Vertical
Max Speed - Horizontal[Vertical] - mm/sec 2000[2000]
Max Force - Horizontal[Vertical] - lbf 50[50]
Repeatability - mm +/- 0.025
Moment Load - in-lbs[Nm] N/A
Positional Accuracy - mm/meter +/- 0.4
Acceleration Max - Gs 5
Recommended Belt Running Load - lbf[N] 50
Cart Guide Round Rail Thru Linear Bearings
Weight
System Weight - kg (Travel in meters x 3.1) + 1.7
Motor Sizing Information
Weight of Cart - lbs[kgs] see data sheet
Weight of Belt - kgs based on travel selected ((Travel in meters x 2) + .51) x .04
Travel per Revolution - mm 105
Pulley Pitch Diameter - mm 33.42
Pulley Material / Width - mm steel / 16.3
Breakaway Torque - oz-in 12 to 14
Coefficient of Friction 0.1
Travels (25mm increment)
Standard Travels - min to max 150 to 5725

Configurate a MSA-BT1 Actuator

Enter your configuration options to submit a Request for a Quote or a CAD drawing:

Shaft Type

Drive Shaft Location

Thruster graphic

Travels (in 25mm increments)

Please Give Me Options For:

Part Number As Configured

MSA-BT1-B-GB-x0x-x

Gearbox: None
Motor Mount: None
T-Slot Sensor: None
Mounting Kit: None

User Guides

Gearbox Installation graphic
Gearbox Install

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User Guide Maintenance

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Videos

Single Axis Actuator Videos

Replacement Parts

GBK-BT1-XXXX
Guide Block Kit | GBK – BT1 – XX

Fits Actuator: MSA-BT1

  • Includes guide rails, Linear bearings , pusher plate and bearing housing.

Download Datasheet

Pulley Assembly Kit | PAS – ABC / PAI – ABC

Fits actuators: MSA-PSC, MSA-SB1, MSA-NBC, MSA-PSA, MSA-PSB, MSA-BT1, MAA-R15

  • Includes pulley, bearings, housing and mounting hardware fully assembled
  • Drive and idler pulley have unique part number. See datasheet for proper part number configuration and selection. PAI prefix indicates idler, PAS prefix indicates drive

Download Datasheet

Drive Belt Kit | DBK – BD – XX

Fits actuators: MSA-PSC, MSA-SB1, MDS-PSC, MSA-PSA, MSA-PSB, MSA-BT1

  • Includes belt and tension assembly with hardware. Tension tool sold separately.
  • Dash XX requires completion based on actuator size or special conditions. See datasheet for instructions.

Download Datasheet

Accessories

Item # 399-25, Tensioning Tool – 12mm & 25mm Belts

Item # 397, Torque Wrench 25-250 lbs-in