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Louvers & Pergolas

Louvres & pergolas represent multifaceted structures providing weather protection and aesthetic enhancement. Actuators elevates their functionality, enabling meticulous management of opening/closing mechanisms, tilt angles, and other adjustable attributes. Their benefits include seamless operation, tailored control, and enhanced outdoor living experiences.

Wind Energy

Wind energy is a crucial part of the renewable energy landscape, harnessing the power of wind to generate sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity. Electric linear actuators play a vital role in the wind energy sector by providing precise control and automation for various functions within wind turbines.

Solar Tracking

Solar tracking systems are essential in modern solar energy installations, designed to optimize the alignment of solar panels with the sun to maximize energy capture. Electric linear actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these systems by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features.

Heliostats

Heliostats are crucial in solar power generation systems, designed to direct sunlight onto a central receiver. Electric linear actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these systems by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features.

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are crucial for managing and treating water to make it safe for release into the environment or for reuse. Electric linear actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these facilities by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features.

Compactors

Compactors play a crucial role in waste management and material handling industries, designed to compress materials efficiently and safely. Electric linear actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these machines by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features.

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Transform your projects with actuators built for your unique challenges. Whether you're transitioning from hydraulics or facing issues like water ingress, we understand that every application is unique.

Our engineers help you craft solutions that fit your exact specifications, with flexible minimum quantities, turning complex requirements into precise, efficient designs.

As your needs evolve, so do our solutions - we're here for the long haul, and you're gaining a partner dedicated to your success.

Actuador Lineal IP66
Actuador Lineal IP66

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Actuador con Sensor Hall IP66

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12 VDC - Control de Actuador de Efecto Hall Dual Sincronizado - 20A - Controles Remotos Inalámbricos
12 VDC - Control de Actuador de Efecto Hall Dual Sincronizado - 20A - Controles Remotos Inalámbricos

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Application

Louvers & Pergolas

Louvered pergola represent multifaceted structures providing weather protection and aesthetic enhancement to outdoor spaces.

Actuators elevates their functionality, enabling meticulous management of opening/closing mechanisms, tilt angles, and other adjustable attributes.

Challenges

Exposure to harsh outdoor elements like rain, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations which can affect actuator performance.

Managing heavy loads, especially in larger louvres & pergolas while maintaining stability and functionality.

Achieving precise and accurate positioning of louvres & pergolas requires synchronous movement from multiple actuators moving synchronously.

Solutions

Employing high IP-rated actuators and weatherproof enclosures for UV and moisture ingress protection. Designing actuators with robust components, mechanisms capable of handling high loads, and overcurrent protection.

Incorporating high-resolution position feedback systems such as hall sensors for real-time feedback, ensuring accurate and consistent adjustments.

Benefits

Refined control over louvre & pergola mechanisms, allowing for accurate adjustments, positions, tilt angles, and other customizable features.

Enhanced usability by offering smooth and effortless operation, making it convenient for users to adjust settings according to their preferences.

Actuador Tubular contra Agua IP67M
Actuador Tubular contra Agua IP67M
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Actuador Tubular contra Agua IP67M
Actuador Tubular contra Agua IP67M
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Louvers & Pergolas

Tilt Angle Adjustment

Model

PA-06 Linear Actuator

Function

Actuators provide dynamic control of tilt angles in pergola structures.

Benefits

Quick response in real-time to changing weather conditions or user preferences. This dynamic adjustment capability allows for optimal shading and ventilation adjustments throughout the day, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.

PA-06 Linear Actuator

The PA-06 offers durability and performance in a compact tubular form.

Key Features

  • Excellent Force/Size Ratio
  • Low Noise
  • Maintenance Free
  • IP67M Water Protection
  • Low Current Draw
  • Compact Tubular Form

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Application

Wind Energy

Wind energy electric linear actuators play a vital role in the wind energy sector by providing precise control and automation for various functions within wind turbines.

Challenges

Wind power energy systems are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations, humidity, and airborne particulates.

Safety protocols demand reliable actuator operation to prevent accidents during maintenance or emergencies.

Efficient operation to reduce power consumption and optimize turbine performance.

Solutions

Implement robust materials and high IP ratings to ensure durability and longevity. Incorporating redundant safety features, like emergency shutdown mechanisms and fail-safe designs with overload protection.

Utilizing energy-efficient actuators with low power consumption and optimizing control strategies.

Benefits

Electric linear actuators help in maximizing energy capture and efficiency in aeolic energy systems.

Their robust and reliable performance enhances the overall efficiency, safety, and longevity of wind energy applications, making them indispensable components in the drive towards increased renewable energy adoption.

Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
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Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
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Wind Energy

Blade Pitch Control

Model

PA-13 Linear Actuator

Function

Electric linear actuators adjust the pitch angle of wind turbine blades to optimize aerodynamic efficiency.

Benefits

This optimization maximizes energy capture by ensuring the blades are always positioned for optimal lift-to-drag ratios, enhancing turbine performance and overall energy output.

PA-13 Linear Actuator

The high force industrial actuator offers the highest dynamic force rating in our product range.

Key Features

  • Heavy Duty Construction
  • High Force
  • Maintenance Free
  • Hall Sensor Customization
  • Smooth Operation
  • Built-in Overload Protection

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Application

Solar Tracking

Solar tracking systems electric linear actuators essential in modern solar energy installations, designed to optimize the alignment of solar panels with the sun to maximize energy capture.

Challenges

Achieving precise and accurate alignment of solar panels throughout the day to maximize solar energy capture.

Minimizing energy in solar energy tracking systems require consumption to improve overall system efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Outdoor conditions including temperature fluctuations, humidity, dust, and UV exposure.

Solutions

Implement high-resolution encoders or hall sensors combined with advanced control algorithms. Utilize energy-efficient components such as low-friction screws, efficient electric motors, and power electronics optimized for minimal loss. High IP rated models with corrosion-resistant coatings withstand environmental stresses.

Benefits

Electric linear actuators streamline operations by adjusting the angle of solar panels, ensuring consistent and efficient energy generation.

Additionally, their integration reduces the need for manual adjustments, increasing both productivity and safety in solar energy applications.

Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
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Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
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Solar Tracking

Positioning Solar Panels

Model

PA-100 Linear Actuator

Function

Electric actuators precisely adjust the orientation of solar panels to track the movement of the sun throughout the day. 

Benefits

This precise positioning maximizes the exposure of solar panels to sunlight, optimizing energy generation. It ensures that the panels are always at the optimal angle relative to the sun's position, thus increasing overall energy yield. 

PA-100 Linear Actuator

Our heaviest duty solar actuators are specialized to handle the harsh conditions expected in solar applications. A static force rating of 10,000 lbs ensures the actuator can handle the heavy gust of wind extreme weather while the dynamic force of 3300 lbs allow for the movement of heavy panels.

Key Features

  • Heavy Duty Construction
  • High Force
  • Maintenance Free
  • Hall Sensor Feedback
  • IP66M Weather Protection
  • UV Ray, Salt Exposure Certification

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Application

Heliostats

Heliostats are crucial in solar power generation systems, designed to direct sunlight onto a central receiver.

Electric linear actuators enhance the functionality by providing precise control and advanced automation.

Challenges

Ensuring that actuators withstand outdoor conditions including dust, humidity, and temperature variations.

Minimizing downtime and maintenance requirements to maximize operational uptime.

Achieving precise and accurate sun tracking over varying weather conditions and throughout the day.

Solutions

High IP ratings and robust sealing to prevent ingress of contaminants. Use materials that are resistant to environmental degradation.

Design actuators with durable components and fewer moving parts to reduce potential failure points.

Implement advanced control algorithms and sensors that continuously monitor the sun position.

Benefits

Linear actuators streamline operations by adjusting the heliostat's position, controlling movement, and integrating with automated systems, ensuring consistent and efficient sunlight tracking.

Additionally, their integration reduces the need for manual labor, increasing both productivity and safety in solar power plants.

Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
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Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
Solar Tracker Linear Actuator
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Heliostats

Sun Tracking

Model

PA-100 Linear Actuator

Function

Electric linear actuators precisely adjust the angle of heliostats to follow the sun throughout the day. 

Benefits

Maximizes sunlight capture and improves the efficiency of solar power generation by maintaining optimal reflection angles. 

PA-100 Linear Actuator

Our heaviest duty solar actuators are specialized to handle the harsh conditions expected in solar applications. A static force rating of 10,000 lbs ensures the actuator can handle the heavy gust of wind extreme weather while the dynamic force of 3300 lbs allow for the movement of heavy panels.

Key Features

  • Heavy Duty Construction
  • High Force
  • Maintenance Free
  • Hall Sensor Feedback
  • IP66M Weather Protection
  • UV Ray, Salt Exposure Certification

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Application

Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) electric linear actuators are crucial for providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features.

Challenges

Varying temperatures, high humidity, and exposure to chemicals.

Exposure to corrosive substances like chemicals and moisture, which can degrade materials over time. Safety is paramount to protect personnel and equipment from potential hazards associated with actuator operations.

Solutions

Choose actuators with high IP ratings specifically engineered for durability and reliability in harsh industrial environments.

Opt for corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel or aluminum alloys with protective coatings. Integrate safety features such as overload protection, emergency stops, and fail-safe mechanisms.

Benefits

Electric linear actuators streamline operations by adjusting valves, controlling flow rates, and integrating with automated systems, ensuring consistent and efficient waste water treatment processes.

Additionally, their integration reduces the need for manual labor, increasing both productivity and safety in industrial settings.

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Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
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Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
Actuador lineal industrial de alta fuerza
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Wastewater Treatment

Valve Control

Model

PA-13 Linear Actuator

Function

Actuators control the opening and closing of valves used in various stages of wastewater treatment, such as influent, effluent, and sludge handling.

Benefits

This precise control allows for accurate regulation of flow rates and process parameters, optimizing treatment efficiency and ensuring consistent performance. Actuators reduce manual labor, improve response times to changing conditions, and enable automation for remote operation.

PA-13 Linear Actuator

The high force industrial actuator offers the highest dynamic force rating in our product range.

Key Features

  • Heavy Duty Construction
  • High Force
  • Maintenance Free
  • Hall Sensor Customization
  • Smooth Operation
  • Built-in Overload Protection

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Application

Compactors

Electric linear actuators provides precise control to compactors, which play a crucial role in waste management and material handling industries.

Challenges

Trash compactors and plate compactors, must operate in environments that may be dirty, wet, or exposed to extreme temperatures.

Compactors often require high force to compress materials effectively. Ensuring the safety of operators and maintaining safe operation of the compactors.

Solutions

Utilize actuators with high IP ratings made from robust construction materials for durability.

Choose actuators designed specifically for high-force applications, with reinforced mechanics and powerful motors.

Incorporate safety features such as overload protection, emergency stop functions, and compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Electric linear actuators streamline operations by adjusting compacting mechanisms, controlling movement, and integrating with automated systems, ensuring consistent and efficient material handling.

Additionally, their integration reduces the need for manual labor, increasing both productivity and safety in industrial settings.

Actuador Lineal de Carga Pesada
Actuador Lineal de Carga Pesada
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Miniactuador lineal IP65
Miniactuador lineal IP65
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Actuador Lineal de Carga Pesada
Actuador Lineal de Carga Pesada
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Miniactuador lineal IP65
Miniactuador lineal IP65
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Compactors

Precise Compaction Force Control

Model

PA-17 Linear Actuator

Function

Electric actuators control the compaction force applied to materials with high precision.

Benefits

This ensures consistent compaction, resulting in uniform material density and improved quality of the compacted product. Precise force control also minimizes the risk of over-compaction or under-compaction, reducing material waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

Compactors

Accurate Positioning

Model

PA-01 Linear Actuator

Function

Electric actuators enable accurate positioning of compactor components, such as the compaction plate or ram.

Benefits

Accurate positioning is critical for achieving consistent compaction results and avoiding uneven compaction. It also allows for precise control of the compaction process, which can be customized for different materials and compaction requirements.

PA-17 Linear Actuator

The PA-17 Heavy Duty Linear Actuator offers high force ratings and durable construction at an excellent price point.

Key Features

  • High Load Capacity
  • Protection/Safety Features
  • Maintenance Free
  • Durable Construction
  • IP65 Water Protection
  • Excellent Price/Performance Ratio

PA-01 Linear Actuator

Compact in size with medium force capabilities, this actuator has a low current draw ideal for applications that require high efficiency.

Key Features

  • Hall Sensor Customizations
  • Compact Size
  • High Performance/Size Ratio
  • Maintenance Free
  • Low Noise
  • IP65 Water Protection

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