IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder Review: Specs and Uses of the Electric Actuator Series
Updated: 7 days ago
The IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder is a range of electric actuators that replace air cylinders where position control is needed. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The RCP6 is a building block more than a robot: single electric axes in six types (slider, wide slider, rod, radial cylinder, wide radial cylinder and table), each with coupled or side-mounted motors. Sliders reach 1100 mm of stroke, 80 kg horizontally and 1440 mm/s; wide sliders and rods carry up to 100 kg. Repeatability is ±0.005 mm on coupled sliders and ±0.01 mm elsewhere, twice as good as IAI's previous series. A battery-less absolute encoder is standard at no extra cost, and the RCP6S versions have the controller built in, with up to 16 axes on one gateway. The page does not give push force.
IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder at a Glance
Types: Slider, wide slider, rod, radial cylinder, wide radial cylinder, table
Max stroke: 1100 mm
Max load: 100 kg horizontal
Max speed: 1440 mm/s
Repeatability: Down to ±0.005 mm
Price: on request
IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Type | Stroke | Max horizontal load | Max vertical load | Max speed | Repeatability |
Slider (SA) | 50 to 1100 mm | Up to 80 kg | Up to 55 kg | Up to 1440 mm/s | ±0.005 to ±0.01 mm |
Wide slider (WSA) | 50 to 1100 mm | Up to 100 kg | Up to 50 kg | Up to 840 mm/s | ±0.005 to ±0.01 mm |
Rod (RA) | 50 to 300 mm | Up to 100 kg | Up to 70 kg | Up to 860 mm/s | ±0.01 mm |
Radial cylinder (RRA) | 50 to 700 mm | Up to 100 kg | Up to 70 kg | Up to 1120 mm/s | ±0.01 mm |
Wide radial cylinder (WRA) | 50 to 800 mm | Up to 100 kg | Up to 70 kg | Up to 800 mm/s | ±0.01 mm |
Table (TA) | 25 to 390 mm | Up to 30 kg | Up to 24 kg | Up to 1120 mm/s | ±0.01 mm |
Push force is not stated on the page. Values vary by size, lead and motor mounting.
Design and Build Quality
Body widths run from 40 to 160 mm. Wide sliders accept about 14 times the moment of standard sliders, and cleanroom and dust/splash-proof versions are available.
Software and Integration
PowerCON Controllers
High-output drivers raise stepper output and shorten cycles.
RCP6S Built-In Controller
Up to 16 axes connect to one gateway with a single cable for power and communication.
IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder Applications and Use Cases
Replacing Air Cylinders
Positioning with many stop points.
Pressing and Inspection
Controlled moves in assembly.
Building Cartesian Systems
Combining axes into custom machines.
IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder Price and Value
IAI does not publish a price for the IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the IAI Corporation Company Profile: History, Products and Global Subsidiaries.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Six actuator types
Up to ±0.005 mm repeatability
No encoder batteries at no extra cost
Built-in controller option
Cleanroom and protected versions
Cons
Push force not stated
Single-axis components need integration
No published price
Who Should Buy the IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder?
It fits machine builders who want electric axes in place of pneumatics with exact positioning.
IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder FAQ
How much does the IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder cost?
IAI does not publish a price for the IAI RCP6 ROBO Cylinder; it is quoted on request.
What is the IAI RCP6?
A series of electric linear actuators called ROBO Cylinders.
What is the maximum stroke of the RCP6?
1100 mm on slider types.
How much can an RCP6 carry?
Up to 100 kg horizontally, depending on type.
How precise is the RCP6?
Repeatability down to ±0.005 mm.
What is the RCP6S?
A version with the controller built into the actuator.
Does the RCP6 need homing after power loss?
No, it has a battery-less absolute encoder.
Which types are there?
Slider, wide slider, rod, radial cylinder, wide radial cylinder and table.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
