Machine builders and automation engineers often face a frustrating constraint: linear actuator manufacturers locking them into proprietary, single-source motor and drive platforms. At TOYO Robotics, we take an open-architecture approach. Much like the industry's popular "Your Motor Here" philosophy, TOYO electric linear actuators are designed from the ground up to pair seamlessly with your preferred third-party servo and stepper motor brands.
Whether your facility has standardized on Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Mitsubishi Electric, Yaskawa, Panasonic, Delta, Oriental Motor, or standard NEMA-frame stepper motors, TOYO delivers factory-engineered motor mounting kits, precision couplings, and custom intermediate flanges to get your machine running without compromise.
Why Choose TOYO's Open Motor Architecture?
Standardizing on a single control and drive architecture across your entire production plant delivers substantial operational advantages:
- Zero Control Re-Engineering: Maintain your existing PLC architectures, motion controllers, communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CC-Link), and drive programming routines.
- Reduced Spare Parts Inventory: Avoid the overhead and complexity of stocking proprietary spare motors, specialized cables, and replacement drive amplifiers.
- Fast Mechanical Adaptation: Pre-machined motor adapter plates and zero-backlash flexible couplings ensure rigid, precise power transmission with straightforward drop-in installation.
- Flexible Motor Orientations: Choose between direct-drive inline mounting, left/right parallel wrap configurations, or under-slung brackets to fit tight machine footprints.
Stepper Motor Mounting Compatibility Matrix
The matrix below details standard stepper motor frame sizes, shaft diameters, and part number codes supported across TOYO’s core ball screw and belt drive actuator product lines—including the GTH, GTY, GCH, GL, and Y Series.
| Series | GTH | GTHS Opposed |
GTHD Dual Slide |
GTHK Steel |
GTY | GCH | GCHS Opposed |
GL | Y | Mount Code | Motor Frame & Shaft Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 3 | GTH3 | — | — | GTH3K | — | — | — | GLTH3 | — | 25M500 25M500A |
25 Frame (NEMA 11), Ø5 mm shaft 25 Frame, Ø5 mm shaft (Special Screws) |
| Size 4 | GTH4 | — | GTH4D | GTH4K | GTY4 | GCH4 | — | — | — | 35M500 35M500A 42M500 42M500A |
35 Frame (NEMA 14), Ø5 mm shaft 35 Frame, Ø5 mm shaft (Special Screws) 42 Frame (NEMA 17), Ø5 mm shaft 42 Frame, Ø5 mm shaft (Special Screws) |
| Size 5 | GTH5 | GTH5S | GTH5D | GTH5K | GTY5 | GCH5 | GCHS5 | GLTH5 GLTH5M GLTB5 |
Y43 Y43D Y43L |
42M500 42M500A 57M635 57M800 |
42 Frame (NEMA 17), Ø5 mm shaft 42 Frame, Ø5 mm shaft (Special Screws) 57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø6.35 mm (1/4") shaft 57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø8 mm shaft |
| Size 8 | GTH8 | GTH8S | GTH8D | GTH8K | GTY8 | GCH8 | GCHS8 | — | — | 57M635 57M800 |
57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø6.35 mm (1/4") shaft 57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø8 mm shaft |
| Size 12 | GTH12 | — | GTH12D | — | GTY12 | GCH12 | — | GLTH8 GLTH8M GLTB8 GLTH12 |
Y62 Y62D Y62L |
57M635 57M800 85M1270 85M1400 85M1270D 85M1588D |
57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø6.35 mm (1/4") shaft 57 Frame (NEMA 23), Ø8 mm shaft 85 Frame (NEMA 34), Ø12.7 mm (1/2") shaft 85 Frame (NEMA 34), Ø14 mm shaft 85 Frame, Ø12.7 mm shaft (Extended Coupling) 85 Frame, Ø14 mm shaft (Extended Coupling) |
Submit Your Motor Request for Rapid Engineering Review
Have a specific servo or stepper motor model you need to integrate into your upcoming machine build? TOYO's application engineering team is ready to review your motor drawing, verify shaft and flange compatibility, and configure the ideal mounting package for your actuator.
Need Motor Mounting Approval for Your Project?
Send us your motor manufacturer, model number, or 2D/3D interface drawing. Our team will verify mechanical alignment and deliver a confirmed CAD model tailored to your exact drive configuration.