ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR - FASTER, CLEANER, AND MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT
As the next generation of high-speed, compact linear actuators, the Zip Chain Actuator (ZCA) solves the exact challenges engineers face when conventional pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders prove too bulky, too slow, or incapable of precise multi-point positioning.
1. 5 Key Features

-
Superior Speed: Reaches up to 1,000 mm/s.
-
100% Duty Cycle: Engineered for continuous, high-frequency operation without downtime.
-
Long Service Life: Expected travel distance of up to 4,000 km.
-
All-Direction Installation: Can be mounted in any orientation (horizontal, vertical, or upside-down).
-
Ultra-Compact Design: When retracted, the chain storage box occupies up to 90% less space compared to the stroke length.
2. 4 Real-World Applications
-
Pallet Transfer Equipment: Enables rapid horizontal pushing and lifting of pallets. High-precision multi-point stopping ensures accurate distribution onto the correct conveyor lines.
-
Tote Sorting Systems: Can be suspended upside-down from the ceiling to save floor space, preventing protruding components from obstructing the assembly line.
-
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Thanks to its ultra-compact footprint, the ZCA lifting unit can be completely concealed inside the AGV body without increasing vehicle height, allowing the AGV to easily navigate under low racks.
-
Industrial Furnace Doors: Mounts flush against the furnace wall. High-speed opening and closing minimize heat loss to the outside environment.

3. Comparison: Traditional Hydraulic Cylinders vs. Tsubaki Zip Chain Actuator (ZCA)

Contact Tsubakimoto Vietnam today to receive our professional technical consultation!
-
Website: tsubaki.net.vn
-
Email: sales@tsubaki.net.vn
-
Fanpage: Tsubakimoto Vietnam