WOOD DALE, IL - Times are changing and industry is
looking for cleaner alternatives to conventional pneumatics and
hydraulics. Linear actuators are increasing being specified but now with
the introduction of Danaher’s new high load capacity models, heavy-duty
linear actuator applications can also be considered.
Traditionally pneumatic and hydraulic actuators were seen as the
only viable choice for heavy-duty applications. High capital
investment, maintenance costs and health issues are driving industry to
specify heavy-duty linear actuators such as new Danaher T130.
The Danaher T130 has a load capacity of 40,000 N, a maximum
speed of 2 m/s and a stroke of up to 2m, with facility to support
standard magnetic sensors in an IP65 protective enclosure. Engineers
will be particularly interested in the product’s accuracy.
Electro-mechanical actuators such as the T130 can be controlled with
greater precision to provide enhanced repeatability.
The low efficiency of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, together
with the high capital costs are helping linear actuators such as the
Danaher T130 gain market share. Today’s automation systems operate at
high duty cycles, often in tough environments. Danaher are confident
that this new generation of linear actuators will meet the requirements
of manufacturing industry.
Linear Motion Systems, as part of Danaher Motion, provides
standard and custom linear bearings, linear guides, ball and lead
screws, gearheads, linear actuators, slides and systems, precision
balls, molded products, resolvers and feedback devices, brakes and
clutches, AC and DC drives and stepper and servo motors. Its products
are applied worldwide throughout a variety of motion applications in the
medical, industrial, aerospace, and mobile off-highway markets. Its
highly recognized brand names include: Thomson™, Thomson Tollo™,
Micron™, and Deltran PT™.
About Danaher Motion
Danaher Motion is a leading global manufacturer of motion
control products that improve the efficiency and productivity of complex
manufacturing operations. Danaher Motion’s product innovations have
been revolutionizing the motion control industry for over 60 years
through trusted brand names including Dover, Kollmorgen, MEI, Pacific
Scientific, Portescap, and Thomson. Danaher Motion is a strategic
business platform of the Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), a manufacturer
of process and environmental controls, tools and industrial components.
Thomson, 1500 Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073; 1-540-633-3549; 1-540-633-0294 (fax); Thomson@thomsonlinear.com; www.thomsonlinear.com.
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