MICRO PRECISION LINEAR ACTUATORS

Modular Miniature Linear Actuators

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COMPANY
Helix is a global supplier to the Medical Device, Life Science,
Security, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Electromechanical
and Defense industry. Helix leads the linear motion industry
by manufacturing the highest quality linear actuation
solutions in the world. We focus entirely on manufacturing
electromechanical actuation systems that help our customers
be more productive and profitable. Our execution of innovative
product designs solves real problems for our customers and
builds a foundation for long term success.
HISTORY
Helix was founded in 2011 to manufacture high-quality lead
screws for the growing electromechanical actuation industry.
Helixs rapid growth has included the addition of linear actuator
solutions to deliver integrated and or turnkey solutions.
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Helix Linear Technologies, Inc., Beachwood, Ohio
CULTURE
Our culture is based on a team of smart, happy and
competitive professionals focused on manufacturing innovative
products centered on delivering precise electromechanical
linear motion solutions. We are in the people business, as well
as the product business. People make and sell our products
and a team of smart, happy and competitive people focus on
success.
OPERATIONS
Our company is built to deliver high-quality products and
engineering support to solve the most demanding linear
motion applications in any industry. We deliver components
and subsystem solutions to high volume OEMs and custom
machine builders to help secure their success.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW 2

I PA - I N T E G R AT E D P R E C I S I O N A C T U AT O R

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C PA - C O U P L E D P R E C I S I O N A C T U AT O R

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S PA - S I M P L E P R E C I S I O N A C T U AT O R

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HYBRID STEPPER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS 10

ACCESSORIES 11

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The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of
Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com
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IPA - Integrated Motor Linear Actuator

Hybrid stepper motor
Integrated profile rail
PTFE coated screw
Anti-backlash nut

Helix attaches the lead screw to a custom designed hybrid Motors are laser welded to the lead screw for a truly compact
stepper motor with beefed-up deep groove ball bearings to low cost actuator. They are available with optional encoders,
maximize thrust loads and rigidity. connectors, and custom cables.

IPA Ordering Guide Table

IPA - B - 196 - AB - 17 - 0609 - D - E 200 - A -- S

Linear Guide Screw Motor Frame Actuator Motor Encoder

Series Nut Type Encoder Modifications
Supports Lead Size Length Power Position
039 -
A- E 200
1mm S-
No external rail 200
(Square carriage) Single CPR
078 - S-
17 Stack S-
2mm Standard A
B- NEMA 17 Standard
nut E 500
One rail - Right* 196 -
IPA 5mm 500
one runner block (mm)
Integrated D- CPR
(L-shaped carriage) 393 - See page 5
Motor and Double
C- 10mm for actuator
Lead Screw Stack E1000
One rail - Left* length data
Actuator 472 - 1000
one runner block 12mm AB - CPR
(L-shaped carriage) Anti- 23 M-
999 - B
D- backlash NEMA 23 T- Modified
25mm nut Triple E2000
Two rails,
Stack 2000
one runner block M38 -
CPR
(U-shaped carriage) 1.5in

EXAMPLE PART NUMBER: IPA - B - 196 - AB - 17 - 0609 - D - E 200 - A - S

*Left and right sides are determined by looking down the assembly with the motor at the end nearest to you.

NOTE: Actuators can be customized in many ways to fit your application:

- Additional lead screw sizes available
- Custom mounting plates
- Custom carriages

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 IPA - INTEGRATED MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR

Optical Rotary Magnetic Sensors

Anodized Aluminum
Encoder Available
Extrusion
Mounting Feet L - Style
Mounting Carriage

PTFE Coated
Standard or Precision Lead Screw
NEMA 17, 23 Anti-backlash Nuts Optional Integrated
Stepper Motors with Profile Rail
Integrated Lead Screw

IPA DIMENSIONS
NEMA size 23 shown
.63
.25 BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75 (CARRIAGE WIDTH)
15.9 BODY LENGTH
6.4
1.77 1.75 WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm
45 44.5 BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN
USING A STEPPER MOTOR.
2.22 1.59 2X .17 2X 1.42
56.4 2.06 4.2 36 Carriage Detail
40.4
52.3

2X .14 2X .71
3.6 18
1.77 1.86
45 47.4

1.57
2.22
40
56.4 1.75 4X M4 X 0.7
44.5
.52
13.1 Mounting Foot
2X .19 2X 2.00
4.8 50.8 .47
Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 11.9 .38
9.5
2X .25
1.19 1.19 1.19 6.4
2.00
30.2 30.2 30.2 50.8 1.50
2X .22 [5.5] 38.1
.44 .44
THRU ALL
11.1 11.1
1.38 1.38 1.38
34.9 34.9 34.9 2.38 .71
60.3 17.9
No Rail (Square Carriage) One Rail (Left or Right L shaped carriage) Two Rails (U shaped carraige)

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Anti-backlash lead nuts Rotary optical encoders Magnetic sensors

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The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of
Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com
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CPA - Coupled Motor Linear Actuator

Hybrid stepper motors and stepper servo motors
Integrated profile rail
PTFE coated screw

Standard motor mounts allow for attachment of any NEMA Motor mounts come complete with coupling. Custom
frame motor. The lead screw is supported by deep grove ball mounts can be supplied.
bearings for years of dependable life and rigidity.

CPA Ordering Guide Table

CPA - B - 196 - AB - 14 - 0609 - D - E 200 - A -- S

Linear Guide Screw Motor Frame Actuator Motor Encoder

Series Nut Type Encoder Modifications
Supports Lead Size Length Power Position
039 -
A- N- E 200
1mm
No external rail 14 No 200
(Square carriage) 078 - S- NEMA 14 Motor CPR
2mm S-
Standard A
B- Standard
nut S- E 500
One rail - Right* 196 -
CPA 5mm Single 500
one runner block (mm)
Coupled Stack CPR
(L-shaped carriage) 393 - 17 See page 7
Motor and
C- 10mm NEMA 17 for actuator
Lead Screw D- E1000
One rail - Left* length data
Actuator 472 - Double 1000
one runner block 12mm AB - Stack CPR
(L-shaped carriage Anti- M-
999 - B
D- backlash Modified
25mm 23 T- E2000
Two rails, nut
NEMA 23 Triple 2000
one runner block M38 -
Stack CPR
(U-shaped carriage) 1.5in

EXAMPLE PART NUMBER: CPA - B - 196 - AB - 14 - 0609 - D - E 200 - A - S

*Left and right sides are determined by looking down the assembly with the motor at the end nearest to you.

NOTE: Actuators can be customized in many ways to fit your application:

- Additional lead screw sizes available
- Custom mounting plates
- Custom carriages

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 CPA - COUPLED MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR

Optical Rotary Magnetic Sensors

Encoder Available Anodized Aluminum
Extrusion
L - Style Mounting Feet
Flexible Coupling
Mounting Carriage

PTFE Coated
Hybrid Stepper Motors Bearing Support
Standard or Precision Lead Screw
NEMA 14, 17, 23 Anti-backlash Nuts Optional Integrated
Profile Rail

CPA DIMENSIONS
NEMA size 23 shown
2.90 .25
BODY LENGTH BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75 (CARRIAGE WIDTH)
73.7 6.4
1.77 1.75 WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm
45 44.5 BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN
USING A STEPPER MOTOR.
2.22 1.59
2.06 2X .17 2X 1.42
56.4 40.4 4.2 36
52.3 Carriage Detail

1.63
2X .14 2X .71
41.4 3.6 18 1.86
1.67
1.77 47.4
42.5
45

2.22 1.57
1.75 4X M4 X 0.7
56.4 40
44.5

.24
2X .19 2X 2.00 Mounting Foot
.52 6.2
4.8 50.8 .47
13.1 .38
Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 11.9
9.5
2X .25
6.4
1.19 1.19 1.19 2.00
30.2 30.2 30.2 50.8 1.50
2X .22 [5.5] 38.1
.44 .44 THRU ALL

1.38 11.1 1.38 11.1 1.38

2.38 .71
34.9 34.9 34.9
60.3 17.9
No Rail (Square Carriage) One Rail (Left or Right L shaped carriage) Two Rails (U shaped carraige)

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Anti-backlash lead nuts Digital rotary encoders Magnetic sensors

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The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of
Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com
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SPA - Simple Linear Actuator

Hand, motor or belt actucated
Integrated profile rail
PTFE coated screw

These actuators come standard with a journal end on the lead The lead screw is supported by end mounted deep grove ball
screw, making it convenient to supply your own drive; belt, bearings for years of dependable life and rigidity
coupler or knob. There is versatile manual brake option for
securely locking the actuator into position.

SPA Ordering Guide Table

SPA - A - 196 - AB - 00 - 0609 - S

Linear Guide Screw Nut End Actuator

Series Modifications
Supports Lead Type Configuration Length

039 -
A-
1mm
No external rail
(Square carriage) 078 - S-
2mm 00 - S-
Standard
B- Drive Shaft Standard
nut
One rail - Right* 196 -
one runner block 5mm
SPA (mm)
PTFE Guide (L-shaped carriage) 393 - See page 9 for
Lead Screw C- 10mm actuator length
Actuator One rail - Left* data
472 -
one runner block 12mm
(L-shaped carriage AB -
HK - M-
999 - Antibacklash
D- Hand Knob Modified
25mm nut
Two rails,
one runner block M38 -
(U-shaped carriage) 1.5in

EXAMPLE PART NUMBER: SPA - B - 196 - AB - 00 - 0609 - S

*Left and right sides are determined by looking down the assembly with the motor at the end nearest to you.

NOTE: Actuators can be customized in many ways to fit your application:

- Additional lead screw sizes available
- Custom mounting plates
- Custom carriages

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 SPA - SIMPLE LINEAR ACTUATOR

PTFE Coated
Hand Knob Standard Carriage Plate Precision Lead Screw

Magnetic Sensors

Anodized Aluminum
Extrusion Mounting Feet
Bearing Support
Standard or
Anti-backlash Nuts

SPA DIMENSIONS

1.23 .25 BODY LENGTH = TRAVEL + 1.75 (CARRIAGE WIDTH)

BODY LENGTH
31.2 6.4
1.75 WE RECOMMEND AN OVERTRAVEL ZONE OF 10mm
44.5 BE ADDED TO EACH END OF YOUR DESIRED STROKE WHEN
USING A STEPPER MOTOR.
1.67 2X .17 2X 1.42
42.5 4.2 36 Carriage Detail

.75 2X .14 2X .71

19.1 3.6 18 1.86
47.4

1.60
1.67
40.6
42.3
1.75 4X M4 X 0.7
44.5
.76
.24 Mounting Foot
19.3 2X .19 2X 2.00
6 4.8 50.8 .47
11.9 .38
Rail and Carriage Mounting Options 9.5
2X .25
6.4
1.19 1.19 1.19 2.00
30.2 30.2 30.2 50.8 1.50
2X .22 [5.5] 38.1
.44 .44 THRU ALL
1.38 11.1 1.38 11.1 1.38
34.9 34.9 34.9 2.38 .71
No Rail (Square Carriage) One Rail (Left or Right L shaped carriage) Two Rails (U shaped carraige) 60.3 17.9

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Anti-backlash lead nuts Linear actuator carriage Magnetic sensors

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The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of
Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com
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MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Current Detent Rotor
NEMA Motor Holding Torque Length Weight Model
Per Phase Torque Inertia
Rating Power mm (in) (g) P.N. #
A Nmm ozin Nmm ozin gcm2 ozin2
NEMA 14 Single 0.8 180 25.49 10 1. 4 2 13 0.07 34 160 14HY3402
NEMA 14 Double 0.8 220 3 1. 15 15 2 . 12 22 0 . 12 42 200 14HY4402
NEMA 14 Triple 0.8 300 42.48 20 2.83 26 0 . 14 52 230 14HY5402

NEMA 17 Single 1.3 280 39.65 16 2.27 34 0 . 19 34 220 17HS3401

NEMA 17 Double 1.7 520 73.68 26 3.68 68 0.37 48 350 17HS8401
NEMA 17 Triple 2.3 700 9 9 . 12 36 5.09 80 0.44 60 480 17HS9403

NEMA 23 Single 0.6 800 113 . 2 9 28 3.96 190 1. 0 4 45 520 23HS4412

NEMA 23 Double 1.0 1500 2 12 . 4 2 50 7. 0 8 380 2.08 64 850 23HS7401
NEMA 23 Triple 3.0 1800 254.90 60 8.49 440 2.41 76 1050 23HS8430

35 Max
NEMA 14 Hybrid Stepper Motor LMax
260.1
0
50.012

26 0.1
35 Max
2.0 4M3
DEEP 3.5 MIN

300
240.5
AWG26 UL 1007

42.3 Max
NEMA 17 Hybrid Stepper Motor LMax
310.1
0
50.012
42.3 Max
31 0.1

2.0 4M3
DEEP 3.5 MIN
300

240.5

AWG26 UL 1007

56.4 Max
NEMA 23 Hybrid Stepper Motor LMax
47.140.20

6.350.012
47.14 0.20
56.4 Max

1.6 45+0.3
0
300

210.5 5
AWG22 UL 1007

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 ACCESSORIES

OPTICAL ROTARY ENCODERS

Designed to provide digital feedback information
Molded polycarbonate enclosure 1.22
.65
16.6
5-pin or 10-pin finger latching connector (sold seperately) 31
32 to 5000 cycles per revolution (CPR)
128 to 20000 pulses per revolution (PPR)
2 channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs
Optional index (3rd channel)
-25 to +100C operating temperature 2.04
51.8
Mounting compatibility with HEDS-5500

For differential versions: the internal differential line driver (26C31) can source and sink 20mA at TTL levels. The recommended
receiver is industry standard 26C32. Maximum noise immunity is achieved when the differential receiver is terminated with a 150
resistor in series with a .0047 F capacitor placed across each differential pair. The capacitor simply conserves power; otherwise
power consumption would increase by approximately 20mA per pair, or 60mA for 3 pairs. The mating connectors are available from
US Digital with several cable options and lengths.

MAGNETIC SENSORS
Non-contact sensors determine position of carriage Operating Voltage 5-28 VDC
Mantains integrity of linear actuator Voltage Drop 1.0 V
Sensors operate without intruding upon the
actuator, keeping the system completely intact Current Rating 0.2 Amps Max.
Switching Power 4.8 watts Max.
1.40
35.6 Switching Speed 4s operate / 4s release
.71 .24
.50 6.2 Short Circuit Protection No
18
12.7
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Overload Protection No
Leakage Current < 0.01 mA
Sensing Technology GMR
.40
10.3 .47 Off Delay Time 150-200 ms
12
Function Display PNP switching status yellow /
NPN switching status red
Switching Frequency < 1000 Hz
Magnetic Sensitivity 2.5 millitesla (25 gauss)
Housing Materials Ultem
Operating Temperature -4F to 176F (-20C to 80C)
Protection Rating NEMA 6 / IP 67
Agency Approvals CE, RoHS, REACH
.17 .09
4.3 2.3

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The specifications and data in this publication are believed to be accurate and reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of
Helix products for a specific application. While defective products will be replaced without charge if promptly returned, no liability is assumed beyond such replacement. helixlinear.com
 LINEAR MOTION APPLICATIONS
H i g h Q u a l i t y, Pr e c i s i o n L i n e a r M o t i o n So l u t i o n s

LIFE SCIENCES PRINTING & BINDING

Pipeting automation Z axis actuators

Syringe pumps Multi-Axis gantries
Microscopes 3D printing
MRI scanners Automation / Material Handling
CT scanners Additive manufacturing (AD)
Radiographic machines Large format sign printing
In-Vitro diagnostics Digital offset printing process
Genomics Folding and sealing equipment
Blood gas chemistry Thermal CTP systems

S E C U R I T Y - M I L I TA RY SEMICONDUCTOR

Automated door locking systems Burnishing stages

Pan-tilt-zoom cameras Stacking systems
Automated gates Vision inspection machines
Tactical automated security cameras X, Y, Z gantries
Missle fin actuation Wafer elevators / Wafer handling
Tank sighting systems Accoustic microscopes
Drones and UAVs Ultrasonic imaging
Torpedo fin actuation Tuning coils
Guided munitions Vacuum chamber doors

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