Lumber & Woodworking

Success Stories
Shutter Manufacturing
Shutter Manufacturing
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: B3WD15 Rodless Electric Actuator
Saw Mill
Saw Mill
Challenge: Moving saw blade for log cutting
Product Family: RSA
Products Used: RSA64
Pulp & Paper Process: Roll Brushes
Pulp & Paper Process: Roll Brushes
Challenge: Brush cleaning the rollers in a pulp and paper processing machine.
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: MXB-S
Roller Positioning on Timber Planer
Roller Positioning on Timber Planer
Challenge: Eliminate hydraulics to position rollers on a timber planer
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: RSA64 HT
Kiln In-feed Control
Kiln In-feed Control
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used to control the feed rate of lumber carts as they entered a drying kiln.
Product Family: RSX
Products Used: RSX096
Fence Guide
Fence Guide
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used in a fencing application in order to achieve flexible positioning, reduce maintenance / contamination, and lower energy consumption.
Product Family: IMA
Products Used: IMA33
Shutter Manufacturing
Shutter Manufacturing
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: B3WD15 Rodless Electric Actuator
Saw Mill
Saw Mill
Challenge: Moving saw blade for log cutting
Product Family: RSA
Products Used: RSA64
Pulp & Paper Process: Roll Brushes
Pulp & Paper Process: Roll Brushes
Challenge: Brush cleaning the rollers in a pulp and paper processing machine.
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: MXB-S
Roller Positioning on Timber Planer
Roller Positioning on Timber Planer
Challenge: Eliminate hydraulics to position rollers on a timber planer
Product Family: Electric
Products Used: RSA64 HT
Kiln In-feed Control
Kiln In-feed Control
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used to control the feed rate of lumber carts as they entered a drying kiln.
Product Family: RSX
Products Used: RSX096
Fence Guide
Fence Guide
Challenge: A lumber processing equipment company needed to replace existing hydraulic cylinders used in a fencing application in order to achieve flexible positioning, reduce maintenance / contamination, and lower energy consumption.
Product Family: IMA
Products Used: IMA33
Resources
Timber Processing Solutions
Timber Processing Solutions

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OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure
OEM Actuator Solutions Brochure

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Machine Design webinar "Webinar: Electric Actuator Know-How for Machine Design Engineers"

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Products

RSA-HT Heavy Duty, High Force Electric Rod Actuators

High force, heavy duty electric rod actuators ideal for mounting large motors. Replace hydraulic cylinders with the RSA-HT with a roller screw option in challenging environments. Forces up to 13,000 lbf (58.0 kN).

RSX Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuators

Hydraulic-class electric linear actuators that are roller screw driven, and provide extreme forces, precision, and long life. Ideal for hydraulic replacement. Forces up to 50,000 lbf (222.2 kN).

RSX096 Press Electric Linear Actuators

Extreme force electric linear actuator that is more efficient, reliable and precise than hydraulic cylinders in pressing applications with forces up to 40,000 lbf (177.93 kN).

IMA Food Grade Servo Actuator

Food grade design combines an electric rod actuator and motor into one design with a white epoxy coating for wash-down environments. Integrates with 3rd party drives and accessories. Forces up to 6,900 lbf (30.6kN).

IMA Linear Servo Actuators

Electric rod actuator integrated with a servo motor in a single, compact design that integrates with 3rd party drives and accessories. Forces up to 6,900 lbf (30.6 kN).

MXB-S Linear Belt Drive Actuator

Compact belt drive linear actuator for use in applications requiring light to moderate load carrying with guidance and high speeds. Loads up to 520 lbs (236 kg).

B3W Linear Belt-Drive Actuators

B3W linear belt drive actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design for heavy loads, high bending moments, and long service life.