Electric actuators and motion systems bring the motor, drive mechanism and controller together in one unit, covering stepper, brushless DC and servo, linear slides and rotary stages. AZ series models hold an absolute position without a battery, so an axis starts without homing. Control by pulse, analogue, I/O or fieldbus. LVP Automation is the Irish agent for Oriental Motor, sizing and supporting from Dublin.
An electric actuator packages a motor, a drive mechanism and a controller into one assembly that moves a load to a position and holds it there. Buying the movement as a unit rather than assembling a motor, coupling, screw and bearing yourself removes most of the mechanical design work, and removes the tolerance stack that usually comes with it.
The range covers stepper, brushless DC and servo motors, linear slides and actuators, and rotary stages, so the same catalogue answers a short indexing move, a long linear stroke and a continuous drive. What differs between them is how the position is held and how the speed is regulated.
Steppers give the best positioning accuracy and holding torque. Brushless DC is the efficient, stable choice where something runs continuously at a set speed. Servo handles high dynamics and sharply varying loads. Settling which of the three an axis needs is the decision that constrains everything after it, so it is worth making before any sizing work starts.
AZ series technology holds an absolute position reference without a backup battery. A machine can start from a known position instead of running a homing routine, which removes dead time at every start-up and lets an axis recover its position after a power interruption rather than needing to be re-referenced.
Linear units integrate the motor with either a ballscrew or a belt. Accuracy is set by which of those you choose and by the length of travel, so positional repeatability and mechanical backlash are matched to the requirement at selection rather than assumed. Ballscrew suits shorter, more precise strokes; belt suits longer travel where speed matters more than the last fraction of a millimetre.
Drivers accept pulse and direction, analogue speed signals, and binary I/O for start, stop and direction, with fieldbus including Modbus on some models. That range is what makes these straightforward to hang off an existing PLC, and the interface should be confirmed against the controller you already have rather than after delivery.
Matched gearheads raise torque and resolution while keeping the package compact. Holding brakes are available where an axis is vertical or has to stay put on a safety stop. Encoders and absolute sensors are offered across many of the families where the machine has to report actual position rather than assume it.
Brushless DC and many geared builds are suited to continuous operation. Stepper-based axes need their thermal capacity confirmed against the duty cycle, which is part of sizing rather than an afterthought. Robust bearings and long-life design keep maintenance low, and most applications need no routine calibration.
An actuator is specified from the load, not from the catalogue. Torque, inertia, lead, speed and duty all have to be calculated before a motor, gear ratio and driver can be recommended, and the driver has to match your panel standard and available mains. Where the requirement is rotation at a controlled speed rather than a stroke, brushless DC motors cover it, and stepper motors are the answer where a shaft simply has to stop in a defined place.
LVP Automation is the Irish agent for Oriental Motor, founded in 1885 and the oldest motor manufacturer in Japan, with its European operation established in Dusseldorf in 1982. We size and select the motor, actuator, gearhead and driver, quote lead times, and support commissioning and spares from Finglas, Dublin 11, as part of our wider automation services. Oriental Motor applications covers where these products are used across Irish industry.
Hit exact positions repeatedly with microstepping and closed-loop feedback options—ideal for fixtures, jigs and automated changeovers.
Pre-engineered motor + ballscrew/belt linear actuators simplify builds, cut design time and deliver smooth, accurate travel.
BLDC and geared solutions keep small conveyors and feeders running cool and efficiently with stable speed regulation.
Quick answers on selection, sizing, control, accuracy, duty cycle and support in Ireland.
Steppers excel at precise positioning and holding torque; BLDC offers efficient, stable speed for continuous duty; servo handles higher dynamics and variable loads.
It provides high-accuracy positioning with battery-free absolute referencing, reducing homing time and simplifying startup after power loss.
Yes—LVP will calculate torque, inertia, leads, speeds and duty, then recommend motor/gear ratios and drivers.
Pulse/direction, analogue speed, digital I/O and fieldbus options (e.g., Modbus/RTU, others model-dependent) for easy PLC integration.
Accuracy depends on screw/belt type and travel. We’ll match repeatability and backlash specs to your requirement.
Yes—holding brakes, encoders and absolute sensors are available across many families for vertical axes and safety stops.
Multiple driver voltages are offered; we’ll align to your site power and panel standards.
Absolutely—matched gearheads increase torque and resolution while keeping compact footprints.
BLDC and certain geared solutions suit continuous duty; steppers are sized for thermal limits. We’ll confirm duty cycle in sizing.
Selection, quotes, lead times, application guidance, commissioning tips and spares—handled locally by LVP Automation.
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