Work Holding Clamp for Grinding Machine: Hybrid Actuators and Compact Servo Power Units Replace Hydraulics

Challenge

A manufacturer of metal cutting and high-wear components wanted to remove hydraulics from grinding machines that had an existing large HPU operating multiple hydraulic cylinders. They were having excessive reliability issues with leaks and environmental concerns.

Customer Benefits

  • Removed hydraulics that were causing excessive downtime and maintenance.
  • Environmentally friendly, sustainable solution.
  • Using customer-supplied motor and drive for standardization amongst their facility.

Application Requirements

Stroke: 1″
Speed: 3 in/sec
Force: 1,400 – 6,000 lbf.
SPU: 3500 PSI and 4 GPM

Industries

  • Metal Products

Product Used:

  • Hybrid Linear Actuator – Actuator Only
  • Servo Power Unit Only
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