# BLA Series

> Ball Screw Precision for Low-to-Medium Load Terminal Guides.

**Last updated:** 2026-03-04

**Source:** https://r2r.tech/products/actuators/bla

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> Ball Screw Precision for Low-to-Medium Load Terminal Guides.

## Specifications

| Specification | BLA-015-0600-TG | BLA-030-0600-TG | BLA-067-0600-TG |
| ------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- |
| Max Thrust | 150 lbf | 300 lbf | Up to 650 lbf |
| Load Capacity (Standard) | Up to 5,000 lb |
| Load Capacity (Precision Bearings) | Up to 10,000 lb |
| Stroke Length | 6 in (150 mm) | 6 in (150 mm) | 6 in (150 mm) |
| Maximum Speed | 1–2 in/sec (25–50 mm/sec) |
| Drive Voltage | 24 VDC | 24 VDC | 24/48 VDC |
| Motor Current | 4 A | 4 A | 6 A |
| Power Source | SCU6x MD | SCU6x MD | SCU6x MxD |
| Motor Type | Brushless Bi-polar Stepper, 1.8° resolution |
| Actuator Type | Ball Screw |
| Mounting | Pivot / Rod Eye / Clevis |

## Features

- Ball screw drive mechanism – precision ball screw technology for smooth, efficient linear motion with minimal backlash
- Paired with SCU6x controller – BLA-015 and BLA-030 use SCU6x MD; BLA-067 uses SCU6x MxD for higher current demand
- Front and rear spherical bearing mounting – accommodates misalignment and angular deflection, reducing side loading on the ball screw
- BLA-015-0600-TG – 150 lbf thrust, 6 in stroke, 4 A at 24 VDC for light terminal guides and slitter carriages
- BLA-030-0600-TG – 300 lbf thrust, 6 in stroke, 4 A at 24 VDC for medium-load coating heads and shifting stands
- BLA-067-0600-TG – up to 650 lbf thrust, 6 in stroke, 6 A at 24/48 VDC for maximum BLA capacity terminal applications
- Load capacity up to 10,000 lb – with precision linear bearings (5,000 lb with standard bearings)

## Benefits

- Stop overpaying for oversized actuators – the BLA Series is purpose-built for low-to-medium load applications, delivering up to 650 lbf of thrust at a fraction of the cost and complexity of larger systems
- Handle loads up to 10,000 lb – with precision linear bearings, BLA actuators support web roll loads for most slitter carriages, coating heads, and light shifting stands
- Eliminate custom engineering – three standard models cover the most common low-to-medium load terminal guide applications; order, bolt in, wire up
- Drop in with zero frame modifications – pivot, rod eye, and clevis mounting options match existing frame geometries for pneumatic cylinder or worn actuator replacement

## Applications

- Slitter carriages — precise lateral positioning for slitter knife assemblies
- Coating heads — accurate alignment of coating applicators across the web
- Light shifting stands — lateral shifting of rolls and stands up to 10,000 lb
- Low-to-medium load terminal guides for winders and rewinders handling moderate roll weights

**Tags:** Actuator, BLA, Actuators

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## About Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, manufactures patented fiber-optic web position sensors and web guiding systems for roll-to-roll manufacturing. Products include ODC edge sensors (48mm to 960mm), 1DC all-in-one sensors, SCU-series controllers, and complete web guide systems.

- Website: https://r2r.tech
- Phone: +1 (888) 290-3215
- Email: sales@r2r.tech