Zip Chain Actuators

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  • Unprecedented high-speed, high-frequency, low-floor, long-life actuator
  • The Zip Chain Actuator is an actuator that interlocks two chains like a zipper and performs linear motion.
  • The compact main unit design provides an overwhelming space savings compared to conventional linear motion units.
  • High-speed, high-frequency operation and high-precision multi-point stopping are also possible.
  • Compared to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, the amount of electricity used can be significantly reduced, contributing to energy savings.
  • Medium and large sizes with a maximum thrust of 38.2 kN / maximum stroke of 5000 mm are also available.
  • For more information, click here.
  • Integrated drive units are also available.
  • With hypoid motor With TERVO (reducer for servo motors)

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Construction

End fitting ：The end fixture is integrated with Zip Chains, allowing for both lifting and hanging installations.

Drive section ：The engagement of our unique sprockets and Zip Chains effectively transmits power.

Housing section ：The sliding section of the chains enables smooth and compact storage in the chain case.

Features

Compact

The height of the chain case is about 1/10 lower than the stroke, and with its drive-integrated structure this compact unit can be installed in narrow spaces.

Up to 90% lower than the stroke

High speed

Achieves a maximum speed of 1,000mm/sec during high speed operation, which far outstrips the speeds seen in screw type cylinders and hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders.

Maximum speed 1,000 mm/sec

Multi-point stopping

Servo motors enable high precision multi-point stopping and continuous operation.

Hourly load rate 100% ED

Longevity

Features superb wear resistance and less chain elongation, which gives it an expected travel distance of 4,000km.

Expected travel distance 4,000 km

Mounts in any direction

Can be freely installed in any direction to meet any customer need, such as lifting, horizontal movement, and hanging.

No installation direction restrictions

Clean application example

・Click here to see an example of the product used in a clean environment.

See case studies

Catalogs ・Instruction Manuals

Model No. examples

ZCA 35 K 050 E L 040 H 40 E4HC - J1F
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Hypoid
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Mount code 		｜
Options
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Motor Capacity 　009：90W　040：0.4kW
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Stroke 　050：500mm　100：1000mm
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Drive section
N：With no drive section 　(Please prepare the drive unit of your choice separately. Click here for reducers and small gear motors)
M：With hypoid motor 　K：With TERVO (reducer for servo motors)

Mounting

E D
Lifting installation Horizontal installation Hanging installation

Shaft Arrangement

Drive section L：Standard input shaft R：Input shaft on the opposite side T：Double input shaft
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M －
K －

Options

Bellows Grease plate
J1：For lifting or hanging J2：For horizontal movement F

Options Sold Separately

See the product page of each model number for more details on options sold separately.

Mounting Base Underside attachment base Cap

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Series Size Drive section Stroke Mounting Shaft Arrangement Motor Capacity Reduction ratio Mount code
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Motor Mounting
Dimensions

List of Model Numbers

With no drive section

※Click the model No. for detailed information. 　(Please prepare the drive unit of your choice separately. Click here for reducers and small gear motors)

Size Stroke
mm		 Mounting ：E Mounting ：D
Shaft Arrangement Shaft Arrangement
L R T L R T
ZCA25 300 ZCA25N030EL ZCA25N030ER ZCA25N030ET ZCA25N030DL ZCA25N030DR ZCA25N030DT
500 ZCA25N050EL ZCA25N050ER ZCA25N050ET ZCA25N050DL ZCA25N050DR ZCA25N050DT
ZCA35 500 ZCA35N050EL ZCA35N050ER ZCA35N050ET ZCA35N050DL ZCA35N050DR ZCA35N050DT
750 ZCA35N075EL ZCA35N075ER ZCA35N075ET ZCA35N075DL ZCA35N075DR ZCA35N075DT
1000 ZCA35N100EL ZCA35N100ER ZCA35N100ET ZCA35N100DL ZCA35N100DR ZCA35N100DT
ZCA45 1000 ZCA45N100EL ZCA45N100ER ZCA45N100ET ZCA45N100DL ZCA45N100DR ZCA45N100DT
1500 ZCA45N150EL ZCA45N150ER ZCA45N150ET ZCA45N150DL ZCA45N150DR ZCA45N150DT
2000 ZCA45N200EL ZCA45N200ER ZCA45N200ET ZCA45N200DL ZCA45N200DR ZCA45N200DT
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With hypoid motor

※Use our online model number search tool for detailed information. What is a hypoid motor?

Size Motor Capacity Reduction ratio Stroke
mm		 Mounting ：E Mounting ：D
Shaft Arrangement Shaft Arrangement
L T L T
ZCA25 60W 40, 50,
60		 300 ZCA25M030EL006H ZCA25M030ET006H ZCA25M030DL006H ZCA25M030DT006H
500 ZCA25M050EL006H ZCA25M050ET006H ZCA25M050DL006H ZCA25M050DT006H
90W 10, 15, 20,
25, 30		 300 ZCA25M030EL009H ZCA25M030ET009H ZCA25M030DL009H ZCA25M030DT009H
500 ZCA25M050EL009H ZCA25M050ET009H ZCA25M050DL009H ZCA25M050DT009H
ZCA35 0.2kW 40, 50,
60		 500 ZCA35M050EL020H ZCA35M050ET020H ZCA35M050DL020H ZCA35M050DT020H
750 ZCA35M075EL020H ZCA35M075ET020H ZCA35M075DL020H ZCA35M075DT020H
1000 ZCA35M100EL020H ZCA35M100ET020H ZCA35M100DL020H ZCA35M100DT020H
0.4kW 10, 12.5,
15, 20,
25, 30		 500 ZCA35M050EL040H ZCA35M050ET040H ZCA35M050DL040H ZCA35M050DT040H
750 ZCA35M075EL040H ZCA35M075ET040H ZCA35M075DL040H ZCA35M075DT040H
1000 ZCA35M100EL040H ZCA35M100ET040H ZCA35M100DL040H ZCA35M100DT040H
ZCA45 0.4kW 60,
80,
100		 1000 ZCA45M100EL040H ZCA45M100ET040H ZCA45M100DL040H ZCA45M100DT040H
1500 ZCA45M150EL040H ZCA45M150ET040H ZCA45M150DL040H ZCA45M150DT040H
2000 ZCA45M200EL040H ZCA45M200ET040H ZCA45M200DL040H ZCA45M200DT040H
0.75kW 10, 12.5,
15, 20, 25,
30, 40, 50		 1000 ZCA45M100EL075H ZCA45M100ET075H ZCA45M100DL075H ZCA45M100DT075H
1500 ZCA45M150EL075H ZCA45M150ET075H ZCA45M150DL075H ZCA45M150DT075H
2000 ZCA45M200EL075H ZCA45M200ET075H ZCA45M200DL075H ZCA45M200DT075H
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With TERVO (reducer for servo motors)

※Use our online model number search tool for detailed information. What is TERVO reducer for servo motors?

Size Motor Capacity Reduction ratio Stroke
mm		 Mounting ：E Mounting ：D
Shaft Arrangement Shaft Arrangement
L T L T
ZCA25 200W 5, 10,
15, 20		 300 ZCA25K030EL020H ZCA25K030ET020H ZCA25K030DL020H ZCA25K030DT020H
500 ZCA25K050EL020H ZCA25K050ET020H ZCA25K050DL020H ZCA25K050DT020H
ZCA35 400W 40 500 ZCA35K050EL040H ZCA35K050ET040H ZCA35K050DL040H ZCA35K050DT040H
750 ZCA35K075EL040H ZCA35K075ET040H ZCA35K075DL040H ZCA35K075DT040H
1000 ZCA35K100EL040H ZCA35K100ET040H ZCA35K100DL040H ZCA35K100DT040H
750W 5, 10,
15, 20		 500 ZCA35K050EL075H ZCA35K050ET075H ZCA35K050DL075H ZCA35K050DT075H
750 ZCA35K075EL075H ZCA35K075ET075H ZCA35K075DL075H ZCA35K075DT075H
1000 ZCA35K100EL075H ZCA35K100ET075H ZCA35K100DL075H ZCA35K100DT075H
ZCA45 400W 120 1000 ZCA45K100EL040H ZCA45K100ET040H ZCA45K100DL040H ZCA45K100DT040H
1500 ZCA45K150EL040H ZCA45K150ET040H ZCA45K150DL040H ZCA45K150DT040H
2000 ZCA45K200EL040H ZCA45K200ET040H ZCA45K200DL040H ZCA45K200DT040H
750W 20, 25, 30,
40, 50, 60,
80		 1000 ZCA45K100EL075H ZCA45K100ET075H ZCA45K100DL075H ZCA45K100DT075H
1500 ZCA45K150EL075H ZCA45K150ET075H ZCA45K150DL075H ZCA45K150DT075H
2000 ZCA45K200EL075H ZCA45K200ET075H ZCA45K200DL075H ZCA45K200DT075H
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Motor Mounting Dimensions

Units ：mm

Size Mount code
Table of Compatible Motors
by Manufacturers 		Motor Mounting Dimensions
AD MA MB MC MD ML(min) MS MT
ZCA25K-020(200W) E4HC 50 □60 φ50G7 M5Depth 12(PCD70) 5 30(25) φ14 M4
ZCA35K-040(400W)
ZCA45K-040(400W)		 E4HC 54 □60 φ50G7 M5Depth 12(PCD70) 5 30(25) φ14 M4
G2HC □80 φ70G7 M6Depth 10(PCD90)
ZCA35K-075(750W)
ZCA45K-075(750W)		 G5KC 63 □80 φ70G7 M6Depth 15(PCD90) 5 40(30) φ16 M5
G5LC φ19
K2LC □130 φ110G7 M8Depth 13(PCD145) φ19