The Bug

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  The Bug series of linear actuators combine precision and power in a small package. Its flexible design enables us to tailor each actuator to the specific needs of our customers.
  The Smart Bug integrates the electronic controls into the package with the addition of the Animatics SmartMotor.

Features

  • Thrusts to 500 lbs.
  • Speeds to 20 in/sec
  • Quiet KevlarT-polyurethane drive belt
  • Bi-directional repeatability to +/-.0003 inches
  • Uni-directional repeatability to +/-.0001 inches
  • Wide range of mounting options
  • Adjustable slip clutch
  • Light-weight design
Typical applications of the Bug linear actuator
Typical applications of the Smart Bug linear actuator

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Bug Technical Specifications
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Bug Dimensional Drawings
Actuator
Bug, DC92x low-power DC servo motorPDF  DXF
Bug, DCG93x low-power DC gear motorPDF  DXF
Bug, DC423x medium-power DC servo motorPDF  DXF
Bug, DC426x high-power DC servo motorPDF  DXF
Bug, DC427x high-power DC servo motorcoming soon
Bug, DC494x high-power DC gear motorPDF  DXF
Bug, HT17 high-torque NEMA 17 stepper motorPDF  DXF
Bug, HT23 high-torque NEMA 23 stepper motorPDF  DXF
Smart Bug, SM17 Animatics SM1720 motorPDF  DXF
Smart Bug, SM23 Animatics SM2340 motorPDF  DXF
Nose mounts
RBC3 Small nose rod bearing clevisPDF  DXF
RBC4 Large nose rod bearing clevisPDF  DXF
RCx Nose rod clevisPDF  DXF
EC3 Small nose eye clevisPDF  DXF
EC4 Large nose eye clevisPDF  DXF
ST3 10-32 UNF threaded studcoming soon
ST4 1/4-28 UNF threaded studcoming soon
3 10-32 UNF threaded holecoming soon
4 1/4-28 UNF threaded holecoming soon
Base mounts
RBC3 Small base rod bearing clevisPDF  DXF
RBC4 Large base rod bearing clevisPDF  DXF
RC4 Base rod clevisPDF  DXF
EC3 Small base eye clevisPDF  DXF
EC4 Large base eye clevisPDF  DXF
ST3 10-32 UNF threaded studcoming soon
ST4 1/4-28 UNF threaded studcoming soon
Tube mounts
B Block mountPDF  DXF
Txx - Trunion mountPDF  DXF
Miscellaneous
Switch - normally open externally adjustable position switchPDF  DXF
BEL - bellows shaft guardcoming soon