Low-Profile Rotary Actuator: LPA 20
Learn about the LPA-20 Integrated Servo Actuator with Harmonic Drive.
Key Advantages of Our Low-Profile Rotary Actuator
For many engineering jobs, accuracy and working in tight spaces often go hand in hand. This can be a challenge when the equipment required to tie your system together is bulky and difficult to maneuver. At Harmonic Drive, we understand you need a compact, efficient and accurate solution.
This low-profile rotary actuator is a compact, high-precision rotary unit that includes an actuator, precision gearbox and encoders in one small package. It's ready for action in any space you need it to excel in. Our low-profile rotary actuator offers the following key advantages:
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- Seamlessly Integrated Actuator and Servo Drive
- Zero Backlash Harmonic Drive Gearing
- CANopen® or EtherCAT® Communication Options
- 48VDC Nominal Supply Voltage
- Dual Absolute Encoders
Choose Your Communication Protocol Wisely
These are your communication options:
CANopen
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- Uses a single cable and four conductors for power and communications
- Can handle up to 127 devices in one system
- Utilizes bus or line topology
EtherCAT
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- Designed for complex, high-demand networks
- Supports up to 65,536 devices in one system
- Utilizes line, star, tree or ring topology
Key Advantages of Our Low-Profile Rotary Actuator
Ideal Applications for This Low-Profile Rotary Actuator
Modern automation and engineering systems demand compact rotary actuators that deliver high torque, precision, and repeatability without increasing system size. This low-profile rotary actuator combines an integrated actuator, precision gearbox, and encoder into a single, space-saving unit—making it ideal for high-performance motion control in tight environments.
Designed for accuracy-driven applications, this compact rotary actuator supports a wide range of industrial automation, robotics, and precision positioning use cases.
Common Applications Include:
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- Robotics and automation
- Medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory
- Electronics and engineering
- Compact precision positioning processes
With a range of additional options and cabling capabilities, the low-profile rotary actuator is a powerhouse of precision-heavy capabilities that is designed for tight spaces in need of accuracy.
High-Performance Motion Control, Engineered to Integrate
Since 1950, Harmonic Drive has specialized in precision servo actuators, gearheads, and gear component sets. Backed by expert engineering and advanced manufacturing, our solutions deliver exceptional accuracy, torque density, and reliability—designed to integrate seamlessly into compact system architectures.