Ask an EngineerLumber & Woodworking Actuators
Challenge
A distributor was approached by a customer requesting a powerful and versatile actuator that could be configured in multiple ways to fit their existing equipment.
Product Used: RSX Extreme Force Rod-Style Electric Actuator
Product Type:Modified Standard
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3WD15 Rodless Electric Actuator
Challenge: Moving saw blade for log cutting
Product Family: RSA
Product Used: RSA64
Challenge: Brush cleaning the rollers in a pulp and paper processing machine.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: MXB-S
Challenge: Eliminate hydraulics to position rollers on a timber planer
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA64 HT
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used to control the feed rate of lumber carts as they entered a drying kiln.
Product Family: RSX
Product Used: RSX15
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used in a fencing application in order to achieve flexible positioning, reduce maintenance / contamination, and lower energy consumption.
Product Family: IMA
Product Used: IMA33
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: MXB-U
B3W linear belt drive actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design for heavy loads, high bending moments, and long service life.
Compact belt drive linear actuator for use in applications requiring light to moderate load carrying with guidance and high speeds. Loads up to 520 lbs (236 kg).
Hydraulic-class electric linear actuators that are roller screw driven, and provide extremely high forces, precision, and long life. Ideal for hydraulic replacement. Forces up to 66,000 lbf (294 kN).
Food grade design combines an electric rod actuator and motor into one design with a white epoxy coating for wash-down environments. Integrates with 3rd party drives and accessories. Forces up to 6,900 lbf (30.6kN).
Electric rod actuator integrated with a servo motor in a single, compact design that integrates with 3rd party drives and accessories. Forces up to 8,044 lbf (35.8 kN).