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Thomson Electric Linear Actuators
Date: 25 November 2011
Electric Actuators Replace Fluid Power Alternatives For Off-Highway Vehicles
As an authorised distributor for Thomson,
Heason Technology is increasingly specifying and supplying the
linear drive and guidance systems manufacturer's Electrak Pro range of high performance electric actuators
to replace traditional hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders used in
off-highway construction, agricultural and recreational
machinery.
Electric linear actuation offers a number of benefits over fluid
power alternatives including simpler installation, more compact
size, easier control, lower energy costs, higher positional
accuracy, less maintenance, less noise and a cleaner, healthier
environment. With its robust and corrosion resistant design, stroke
length to 300 mm and dynamic load rating of up to 4500N, the
Elektrak Pro series is particularly suited where dust, dirt, and
water is abundant. A wide range of standard features and options -
including dynamic braking, precise speed control, signal follower
input and IP67 environmental protection - are available to
competitively enhance and improve off-highway vehicle
performance.
Application opportunities for the ElectrakPro range include making
tasks like raising and lifting easier, automating operations such
as wrapping or feeding, providing remote control of covers, doors
or guards, and for many other areas. A detailed resource brochure
entitled 'Linear Actuators for On/Off Highway Vehicles' with 3D
illustrations showing application examples is available on
request from Heason Technology.
Through Heason Technology's close working relationship and
authorised distributor status with Thomson, application customised
versions of the Electrak Pro series can be supplied or stock
delivery of standard products made available on short delivery
times. Heason Technology's own in-house design capability matches
products from its distribution partners to provide customised
motion control and automated positioning systems solutions for
challenging applications across, aerospace, automotive, defence,
robotics, process control, packaging, motorsports and many
more.