When to Use a Tooth-belt Drive Actuator?
When to Use a Tooth-belt Drive Actuator With belt driven linear actuators versus re-circulating ball bearing systems, the fact is both have a place in an automation design. Belt-drive systems suit shuttle transport and conveyance applications well, especially if you are trying to achieve high speeds over long stroke lengths. They often fare better than lead screws for high speed/long stroke applications, especially in vertical applications where lead screw-driven systems may be prone to noise and resonance. The belts are designed to maintain the proper tension over the actuator ’ s lifetime (providing they are used within the guidelines of the published specifications), so there is no need to be concerned about belt elongation. Industries using belt-driven systems include laboratory automation, packaging machinery, gaming and amusement equipment, screen-printing, test fixtures, and many other applications where quiet operation and dry-running systems are critical. Belt-d