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Electric Linear Actuator Applications in Arts & Entertainment
Electric Linear Actuators
for Theaters, Theme Parks and Haunted Houses
Linear actuators that work behind the scenes
to create realistic motion for amusement and theme park rides,
theater props, animatronics and beyond
“Lights, Camera, Action”… and so much more
Making it real and making it safe are always top goals for equipment builders in the arts and entertainment industry. Tolomatic’s electric linear actuators make it possible to create the exact, reliable motion profiles required to meet these challenges. Going electric with your linear actuators provides the clean, consistent motion control critical for reliable performance in high duty cycle applications like those common in theaters, theme parks and haunted houses with repetitive ongoing shows. From single to multi-axis and coordinated motion control, Tolomatic’s electric solutions can ensure that all axes for your 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
Our team of engineering experts stand ready to collaborate with you on your unique linear motion challenges. Let’s figure out what you need together. Start the conversation: Ask an Engineer
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
Challenge: Replace an existing hydraulic system with an electric actuator to simulate vibrations and other distubances in a motion simulator.
Product Family: IMA Integrated Motor Actuator
Product Used: IMA44
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.
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).