Electromechanical Actuators suit off-highway applications.
Press Release Summary:
Comprised of 2 series that support integration into new or existing designs, drop-in electromechanical actuators can perform functions traditionally controlled hydraulically or manually. Plug-and-play actuators, intended for off-highway equipment applications, promote precise and reliable movement in applications such as steering wheel and seat adjustment, trailer tilting, and hood lifting. Self-locking, IP66-rated products feature corrosion-resistant housings and metal gears
Original Press Release:
SKF® 'Drop-In' Electromechanical Actuators Introduced for Off-Highway Equipment Applications
SKF® "drop-in" electromechanical actuators introduced for off-highway equipment applications provide easy-to-mount solutions for integration into new or existing design envelopes. These highly robust actuators ideally can perform functions traditionally controlled either hydraulically or manually.
The "plug-and-play" actuators have been engineered to promote precise and reliable movement in dozens of applications ranging from steering-wheel and seat adjustment to trailer tilting and hood lifting, among others.
Two series have been developed to satisfy medium/heavy or low-load applications. Both feature corrosion-resistant housings and durable metal gears offering the capability to withstand extreme temperature swings, vibration, shock, dust, and moisture in the field. The actuators are self-locking IP 66-rated and can operate over a wide temperature range (-40º C to 85º C).
Their use can deliver greater precision, process control, and accuracy; reduced maintenance-related downtime; diminished environmental impact with elimination of potential hydraulic fuel leaks; improved working conditions due to enhanced operator ergonomics and safety mechanisms; and increased productivity with the elimination of the need for manual operations.
This family of actuators can additionally be equipped with various options and otherwise customized for the particular application.
Contact SKF USA Inc., 890 Forty Foot Road, P.O. Box 352, Lansdale, PA 19446. Phone: 800-440-4SKF (toll free). Email: skfusainfo@skf.com Web site: www.skfusa.com
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. The Group also provides technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has 15,000 distributor locations worldwide. The SKF Group's annual sales in 2009 were SEK 56,227 million (approximately $8.3 billion). The number of employees was 41,172. www.skf.com
