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LHS Series

Compact Precision. Zero Air Required.

Lead Time: 4-5 Weeks
10+ Years R&D 1000+ Installations Setup in <5 Minutes

Key Features

Technical capabilities designed for precision and reliability.

  • Non-captive direct lead screw design – converts rotary stepper motor motion directly into linear thrust with no belts, pulleys, or gearboxes to maintain
  • NEMA 17 motor (LHS-005) – ~50 lbf thrust for low-profile and compact installations
  • NEMA 23 motor (LHS-020) – 200 lbf thrust for intermediate web guides and retrofit replacements
  • NEMA 34 motor (LHS-030) – 300 lbf thrust for larger intermediate web guides (80in/2m or higher) or smaller unwind/rewinds and retrofit replacements
  • LP (Low Profile) configuration – 50 lbf, 1–4 in stroke, fixed mount for space-constrained intermediate guides and typically used with Roll-2-Roll® Web Guides smaller than 20in or 500 mm
  • RF (Retrofit) configuration – 200–300 lbf, 4–12 in stroke, fixed mount and no actuator pivoting (should be handled in the actuator mout) for drop-in pneumatic and hydraulic replacements
  • TG configuration – 200–300 lbf, 4 in stroke, front and rear rod eye options for floating mount opion. Easy installation with a pin or sholder bolt in the front and rear to attach the existing fixed and moving frame of the web guide mechanism

Key Benefits

Measurable business value and operational improvements.

  • Stop losing production to slow, imprecise actuators – the LHS Series delivers positioning accuracy of ±0.1 mm with speeds up to 4 in/sec, keeping your web on-center without operator intervention
  • Eliminate air compressor costs – LHS actuators run on low voltage (24/48V for the driver); no air lines, no compressor, no wasted energy
  • Drop in a retrofit replacement – the RF and TG configurations use standard mounting patterns (pivot, rod eye, clevis) so you can upgrade from pneumatic and hydraulic actuators without re-engineering your guide frames
  • Fit actuators where others cannot – NEMA 17-based LHS actuators deliver 50 lbf of thrust in a compact package small enough for the tightest web paths
  • Simplify your drive electronics – pair with MC QD motor drivers for SCU5 controller or the SCU6x with built-in stepper driver for a clean, integrated system

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications and performance data.

SpecificationLHS-005-0400-LPLHS-xxx-xxxx-WGLHS-0200-xxxx-RF/TGLHS-030-xxxx-RF/TG
Thrust50 lbf50–200 lbf200 lbfUp to 300 lbf
Stroke Length2–4 in  (50 mm - 100 mm)1–3 in (25–76 mm)4–6 in (100–150 mm)6 - 12 in (150–300 mm)
Maximum Speed2.63 in/sec or 67 mm/sec1.32 in/sec or 33.5 mm/sec0.59 in/sec or 15 mm/sec0.5 in/sec or 12.7 mm/sec
Drive Voltage24 VDC24 VDC24 VDC24/48 VDC
Driver Current (RMS)2 A2 A2 A5.5A
Power SourceMC QD 1140/1141
or SCU6x MD
MC QD 1140/1141
or SCU6x MD
MC QD 1140/1141 or SCU6x MD MC QD 1180/1181
or SCU6x MxD
Actuator TypeDirect Lead Screw
Motor TypeBrushless Bi-polar Stepper, 1.8° resolution
MountingFixedFixed

RF: Fixed

TG: Pivot / Rod Eye / Clevis

RF: Fixed

TG: Pivot / Rod Eye / Clevis

Intermediate Web GuideYesYesYesYes
Off-Shelf ReplacementYesYesYesYes

Documentation & Downloads

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Quick Start Guides

Step-by-step setup guides for this product.

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Product Videos

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How to Set the Actuator Parameters in SCU5 Controller
Setting the Parameters of SCU5 for Servo Center Operation using a Physical or Electronic Position.
Web Guide Actuators