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Electric linear actuators play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and safety of bathing platforms by enabling precise control, automation, and reliability. They facilitate smooth deployment and retraction of the platform, ensuring ease of use and minimizing potential hazards. Additionally, their integration promotes energy efficiency and reduces maintenance requirements, contributing to a more enjoyable and sustainable boating experience.
Actuators significantly enhance the functionality and user experience of marine furniture by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features. These actuators streamline the operation of various furniture components, ensuring consistent and efficient performance while withstanding marine conditions. Their integration reduces manual adjustments, enhancing both comfort and safety for passengers and crew.
Radar arches and masts serve as platforms for radar systems, antennas, lights, and other navigational equipment. Actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these structures by providing by raising, lowering, and adjusting the position of radar arches and masts. This ensures efficient and safe handling of essential equipment in varying marine conditions. Their integration reduces manual effort, increasing both productivity and safety on board.
Windshields provide protection, visibility, and structural integrity to boats. They shield passengers and operators from wind, splashes, and debris, enhancing safety and comfort. Modern marine windshields incorporate actuators to control the tilt angle to adjust for aerodynamics, ventilation, and natural lighting.
Electric linear actuators in marine windows and skylights automate the opening, closing, and positioning processes, ensuring smooth operation even under challenging conditions. These actuators enhance convenience, safety, and energy efficiency by providing precise control and integrating seamlessly with standard control systems found in vessels.
Linear actuators automate Bimini tops' deployment, retraction, and adjustment. This automation improves convenience, safety, and efficiency, allowing for quick and easy operation of the Bimini top with minimal manual effort. Waterproof models are ideal for marine environments due to their precision, reliability, and resistance to harsh conditions.
Electric linear actuators in boat lifts and storage systems automate the lifting, lowering, and positioning processes, ensuring smooth and safe operation even under challenging conditions. These actuators enhance convenience, safety, and energy efficiency by providing precise control and seamless integration with the boat’s control systems.
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Case Studies
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Cube Series Camper
By using linear actuators and ultra-lightweight folding technology, Cube Series RV aims to offer lightweight, compact, and convenient campers that are also suitable for compact pickups without sacrificing durability. In this case study, we will cover the process, challenges, and solutions the team at Cube Series RV had faced in bringing their Cube Series Camper to life.
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Boat Engine Hatch
By using quality custom linear actuators and advanced control systems for synchronization, Progressive Automations offers convenient, reliable, and user-friendly automation solutions that enable customers to protect their engine hatches through automated hatch covers. In this case study, we will cover the process, challenges, and solutions involved in bringing automated hatch covers to life for boats, yachts, and other sea vessels.
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Application
Bathing Platforms
Electric linear actuators play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and safety of bathing platforms and swim plaform by enabling precise control, automation, and reliability.
Additionally, their integration promotes energy efficiency and reduces maintenance requirements, contributing to a more enjoyable and sustainable boating experience.
Challenges
Exposure to saltwater can cause corrosion, leading to the malfunction or failure of electric linear actuators.
Actuators need to be energy efficient to avoid draining the boat's batteries.
Pre-existing control systems require integration with compatible actuators. Safety features are essential in case of actuator failure.
Solutions
Use corrosion-resistant materials and ensure the actuators have a high Ingress Protection rating to prevent water ingress.
Choose models with low power consumption to extend battery life. Ensure the actuators support the suitable communication protocols if required.
Incorporate safety features such as emergency stop functions and overload protection.
Benefits
Waterproof linear actuators automate bathing platforms and boat swim platforms reducing manual effort for user convenience.
Built-in safety such as overload protection ensure that the platform operates safely while the quiet operation helps create a comfortable onboard environment.
Minimal maintenance is needed due to their self-lubricating design with fewer moving parts.
Bathing Platforms
Retracting Platform
Model
PA-06 Linear Actuator
Function
Electric linear actuators deploy and retract the platform smoothly and safely.
Benefits
Enhance user convenience and safety, minimizing manual effort and potential hazards.
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PA-06 Linear Actuator
The PA-06 offers durability and performance in a waterproof 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
Marine Furniture
Actuators significantly enhance the functionality and user experience of marine furniture by providing precise control, advanced automation, and robust safety features on yachts, ships, and boats.
These actuators deliver seamless automation, enhancing safety, durability, and user experience for passengers and crew in challenging marine environments.
Challenges
The reliability and functionality of electric linear actuators is paramount when offshore.
Marine conditions, such as exposure to moisture, salt, and fluctuating temperatures, demand highly durable components that can withstand harsh marine environments.
These components must fit within the space constraints of marine furniture without sacrificing performance.
Limited battery life on board the vessel makes operational efficiency a critical aspect of every electronic component used.
Solutions
Choose marine actuators with a long operational life and a proven track record in similar applications.
Marine-grade electric linear actuators with self-lubricating operations and built-in protection features can help maintain performance over time.
Corrosion-resistant and waterproof to handle moisture and salt exposure.
Lightweight and space-efficient actuator designs improve the efficiency and maneuverability of the furniture, reducing the overall energy consumption.
Benefits
Automated furniture adjustments with actuators enhance ergonomics and user convenience.
The self-lubricating design and programmable safety features ensure hassle-free maintenance and user protection.
Telescopic actuators improve space efficiency by having a smaller footprint unit offer a longer stroke while reducing power consumption.
Ensure long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
Marine Furniture
Table Lift
Model
FLT-11 Lifting Column
Function
Lifting columns facilitate the raising and lowering of tables for different uses, such as dining, working, or stowing.
Benefits
Conveniently enhances the versatility of the furniture, allowing quick and precise adjustments to match the needs of the passengers.
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FLT-11 LIFTING COLUMN
The FLT-11 is a highly efficient lifting column designed for a wide range of applications, including as table lifts.
Key Features
- High Load Capacity
- Smooth Operation
- Compact Design
- Maintenance Free
- Excellent Price/Performance Ratio
- Anti-Collision Sensor
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Application
Boat Radar Arch & Masts
Boat radar arches and boat masts serve as platforms for radar systems, antennas, lights, and other navigational equipment.
Actuators significantly enhance the functionality of these structures by providing by raising, lowering, and adjusting the position of radar arches and masts.
Challenges
Saltwater and dust ingress can damage internal components of actuators. Actuators on vessels are subject to constant vibration and occasional shocks.
Maintaining precise positioning of radar systems in constantly changing conditions requires high-performance actuators with real-time feedback mechanisms.
Solutions
Use materials and coatings that are resistant to corrosion while ensuring actuators have high Ingress Protection ratings.
Implement vibration damping mounts and shock absorbers.
Implement closed-loop control systems and feedback mechanisms to adjust for any deviations in real-time in order to maintain precise control and automatic adjustments during navigation, ensuring reliable performance even in rough seas.
Benefits
Actuators allow for quick, precise, and convenient controls over radar positioning ensuring optimal performance in varying conditions.
Rugged designs with high ingress protection ratings ensure actuators are suitable in any environment.
Vibration-resistant and shock-absorbing mounts to ensure durability and long-term performance.
Compact models with low power requirements further extends battery life without compromising in performance.
Radar Arches & Masts
Adjusting Radar Positioning
Model
PA-01 Linear Actuator
Function
Actuators drive the movement of radar angles and positioning, optimizing the radar’s performance for better signal reception and coverage.
Benefits
Ensures that the radar is correctly oriented for optimal detection of other vessels, obstacles, and weather patterns. Allows for real-time adjustments based on changing conditions, enhancing the vessel's ability to respond to navigational challenges.
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PA-01 Linear Actuator
Compact in size with medium force capabilities, this actuator has a low current draw ideal for efficiency.
Key Features
- Hall Sensor Customizations
- Compact Size
- High Performance/Size Ratio
- Maintenance Free
- Low Noise
- IP65 Water Protection
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Application
Boat Windshields
Boat windshields provide protection, visibility, and structural integrity to boats and yachts.
Modern marine windshields incorporate actuators to control the tilt angle to adjust for aerodynamics, visibility, and protection in various weather conditions.
Challenges
Debris and exposure to saltwater can damage internal components of actuators and compromise performance.
Additionally, vibrations and shocks caused by rough waters can lead to wear and tear.
Battery limitations on marine vessels also present a challenge, requiring actuators to be energy-efficient and compact.
Solutions
Coverage with materials and coatings that are resistant to corrosion.
Use waterproof actuators with high ingress protection ratings. Implement vibration damping mounts and shock absorbers to mitigate damage from constant movement.
Opt for compact, energy-efficient actuators that minimize power consumption, preserving battery life without compromising performance.
Benefits
Actuators enable quick adjustment of the boat windshield tilt angle in response to changing weather conditions, such as rain, wind, or sunlight glare, enhancing safety and visibility.
Their compact design allows for easy integration into the existing framework without compromise in performance or waterproof capabilities.
Enable Energy-efficient operation, reducing the strain on a boat’s limited power supply, making them ideal for vessels that require low power consumption.
Windshields
Controlled Movement
Model
PA-06 Linear Actuator
Function
Electric linear actuators precisely adjust the position of marine windshields using electrical energy to drive linear mechanical motion.
Benefits
Provides fine adjustments for optimal visibility and protection from weather conditions, enhancing safety and comfort for passengers and crew.
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PA-06 Linear Actuator
The PA-06 offers durability and performance in a waterproof 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
Windows & Skylights
Electric linear actuators in marine windows and skylights automate the opening, closing, and positioning processes, ensuring smooth operation even under challenging marine environments.
Challenges
Marine environments expose windows and skylights to saltwater ingress, which can damage actuators and compromise seals, leading to operational malfunctions.
Marine vessels often rely on battery power, requiring actuators to be energy-efficient essential for prolonged use.
Changing waves and tides cause high vibration levels and potential shock loads also put a strain on the durability of the actuators.
Solutions
Ensure actuators are IP-rated for waterproofing. Use seals and gaskets that are resistant to saltwater and UV degradation.
Opt for actuators with low power consumption and efficient motor designs to maximize battery life.
Additionally, using vibration-damping mounts and shock absorbers will ensure long-lasting durability and smooth operation, even in rough seas.
Benefits
Marine windows, boat windows and skylights greatly benefit from actuators due to their waterproof capabilities, quiet operation, and energy-efficient performance.
They conveniently optimize ventilation and lighting while requiring minimal maintenance in a compact form factor.
Windows & Skylights
Automated Window Adjustment
Model
PA-06 Linear Actuator
Function
Enables automated opening and closing of windows and skylights.
Benefits
Enhances user convenience by eliminating manual operation, allows for precise control over ventilation, and provides optimal airflow and natural light into the vessel.
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PA-06 Linear Actuator
The PA-06 offers durability and performance in a waterproof 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
Bimini Tops
Linear actuators automate Bimini tops deployment, retraction, and adjustment.
Integrating electric linear actuators to Bimini tops into boat cockpit allows for automated deployment, retraction, and adjustment, significantly improving convenience, safety, and efficiency.
Challenges
Bimini tops are exposed to harsh marine environments, including saltwater, UV radiation, humidity, and varying weather conditions.These factors can cause corrosion and material degradation.
High wind forces can introduce lots of mechanical stress. Actuator operation can generate noise and vibration that are disruptive in a serene marine environment.
Vessels have a limited supply of battery power, requiring actuators to be energy-efficient to ensure optimal performance.
Solutions
Use corrosion and UV-resistant materials/protective coatings to further prevent corrosion to ensure long-term durability in marine environments.
Ensure actuators have high IP ratings for protection against water and dust ingress.
Choose actuators with high load capacities and reinforce critical areas. Opt for models with quiet operation and low power consumption and maximize battery efficiency.
Benefits
The convenience of Bimini top automation in boat cockpit ensures ease of use that enhances a user's boating and yacht experience.
Durable construction and high IP ratings promote actuator longevity. Versatile performance, low noise operation, and compact designs make electric linear actuators excellent drop in solutions for Bimini tops.
Bimini Tops
Automated Adjustment
Model
PA-01 Linear Actuator
Function
Electric linear actuators allow for automated raising and lowering of the Bimini top.
Benefits
This provides convenience and ease of use as users automatically adjust the Bimini top without manual effort to achieve optimal shade and protection from the sun/rain, enhancing overall comfort and boating experience.
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PA-01 Linear Actuator
Key Features
- Hall Sensor Customizations
- Compact Size
- High Performance/Size Ratio
- Maintenance Free
- Low Noise
- IP65 Water Protection
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Application
Boat Lifts & Storage
Electric linear actuators in boat lifts and storage for boat or boat lift warehouse systems are key to automating processes such as lifting, lowering, and positioning boats.
Challenges
Operating in harsh marine environments exposes boat lift actuators to challenges such as saltwater corrosion, high humidity requiring robust housing and regular maintenance.
Handling heavy loads requires actuators that have sufficient force ratings.
Ensuring precise movements for efficient operation demands high-precision actuators with positional feedback.
Integrating actuators into existing designs can be complex, necessitating customizable solutions and compatibility checks.
Solutions
Use robust housing and materials, along with regular maintenance inspections to enhance durability.
Opt for high-force actuators and select models with positional feedback for precise movements.
Ensure compatibility with existing designs through customizable options and collaboration with manufacturers.
Benefits
Electric linear actuators offer precise control through positional feedback while maintaining a high force rating.
They support automation, allowing programmable control and remote operation, enhancing operational efficiency.
High IP ratings and covers ensure reliability as a low maintenance eco-friendly solution.
Boat Lifts & Storage
Adjusting Storage Platforms
Model
PA-13 Linear Actuator
Function
Adjust the height and position of storage platforms to accommodate different boat sizes and shapes.
Benefits
Maximizes storage space utilization by allowing for flexible platform adjustments, ensures secure and stable placement of boats, and accommodates a wide range of boat types and sizes, making storage more versatile.
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PA-13 Linear Actuator
The PA-13 High Force Industrial Linear Actuator is one of the strongest units in our line-up.
Key Features
- High Load Capacity
- Protection/Safety Features
- Maintenance Free
- Durable Construction
- IP66 Water Protection
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