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LHS Series
Compact Precision. Zero Air Required.
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-015/020/030) – 150–300 lbf thrust for intermediate web guides and retrofit replacements
- Compatible with MC QD and SCU6x drivers – works with MC QD 1140/1141 or SCU6x MD; LHS-030 uses MC QD 1180/1181 or SCU6x MxD for higher current
- LP (Low Profile) configuration – 50 lbf, 1–2 in stroke, fixed mount for space-constrained intermediate guides
- WG (Web Guides) configuration – 50–200 lbf, 1–3 in stroke, fixed mount for standard intermediate web guides
- RF (Retrofit) configuration – 50–300 lbf, 2–6 in stroke, pivot/rod eye/clevis mount for drop-in pneumatic and hydraulic replacements
- TG configuration – up to 300 lbf, 4 in stroke, pivot/rod eye/clevis mount (LHS-030-0400-TG)
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 2 in/sec, keeping your web on-center without operator intervention
- Eliminate air compressor costs – LHS actuators run on 24 VDC; 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 or the SCU6x controller with built-in stepper driver for a clean, integrated system
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications and performance data.
| Specification | LHS-xxx-xxxx-LP | LHS-xxx-xxxx-WG | LHS-xxx-xxxx-RF | LHS-xxx-xxxx-TG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrust | 50 lbf | 50–200 lbf | 50–300 lbf | Up to 300 lbf |
| Stroke Length | 1–2 in (25–50 mm) | 1–3 in (25–76 mm) | 2–6 in (50–150 mm) | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Maximum Speed | 2 in/sec | 0.4–2 in/sec | 0.4–2 in/sec | 0.4–2 in/sec |
| Drive Voltage | 24 VDC | 24 VDC | 24 VDC | 24 VDC |
| Driver Current (RMS) | 2 A | 2 A | 2 A | Higher current |
| Power Source | MC QD 1140/1141 or SCU6x MD | MC QD 1140/1141 or SCU6x MD | MC QD 1140/1141 or SCU6x MD (005/015/020) MC QD 1180/1181 or SCU6x MxD (030) | MC QD 1180/1181 or SCU6x MxD |
| Actuator Type | Direct Lead Screw | |||
| Motor Type | Brushless Bi-polar Stepper, 1.8° resolution | |||
| Mounting | Fixed | Fixed | Pivot / Rod Eye / Clevis | Pivot / Rod Eye / Clevis |
| Intermediate Web Guide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Off-Shelf Replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Documentation & Downloads
CAD files, datasheets, manuals, and technical documentation.
Product Videos
Watch demonstrations, tutorials, and application examples.
Understanding Actuators in Web Guiding Systems | Web Guiding Fundamentals
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
See It In Action
Real-world applications and use cases.
- Intermediate web guides for converting, coating, and printing lines
- Low-profile installations where space is limited
- Compact web guide systems for narrow-web converting and packaging
- Retrofit replacements for pneumatic and hydraulic actuators