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Electric Linear Actuator Applications in Arts & Entertainment
Linear actuators behind the scenes
creating realistic motion for entertainment experiences
“Lights, Camera, Action”… and so much more
Making it real and making it safe are always top goals for equipment builders in Arts & Entertainment applications. Tolomatic’s electric linear actuators make it possible to create the exact, reliable motion profiles required to meet these challenges. Going electric provides clean, consistent, motion control that is critical for reliable performance in high duty cycle applications. From single to multi-axis and coordinated motion control, electric solutions can ensure that all axis in single or multiple character(s) are operating as expected and in sync.
Tolomatic offers a full range of rod and rodless style electric designs, with various drive technologies, to provide reliable solutions for applications including:
- Positioning of lights, cameras, props and other stage equipment
- Animation of structures and animatronic characters
- Theatre dynamic motion seating
- Motion simulators
Arts & Entertainment Success Stories
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: Custom Rod Actuator
Application Description
Animation of props activated as part of an amusement ride in a theme park
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: JVL Integrated Servo Motor and ERD Actuator
Product Family: Pneumatic
Product Used: Double-Acting Cable Cylinder
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA50
Challenge: Backhoe simulator for Children’s Museum
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Electric Cylinders
Challenge: Lamp post to rise out of the floor, on stage, during musical theater performance
Product Family: Pneumatic
Product Used: CC30 Cable Cylinder
Tolomatic double acting pneumatic air cylinders offer a cost savings over Rod & Rodless cylinders when strokes exceed four feet and provide a versatile space-saving design.
The RSA-HT heavy duty electric rod linear actuator accommodates larger motors and delivers high force with excellent accuracy and high speed. These high force electric linear actuators feature ball or roller screw selections, an enhanced high thrust bearing, and heavy duty internal bumpers. The standard grease zerk extends screw life by making relubrication easy and convenient without disassembly. RSA-HT actuators are suitable for valve actuation, punch press, injection molding and a wide range of other application.
Economical electric rod cylinder that is compatible with NEMA & metric mount stepper and servo motors. Ideal for pneumatic replacement. Forces up to 500 lbf (2.2 kN).