CONSIDERATIONS WHEN EVALUATING HEAVY DUTY LINEAR ACTUATORS

TRADITIONAL ACTUATION TECHNOLOGIES: LIMITATIONS & ALTERNATIVES

Hydraulic Actuators

✅ Provide high force and durability

❌ Prone to leaks, high maintenance, and complex system integration

Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMAs)

✅ Offer precision control

❌ Costly at high force levels and susceptible to damage from shock loads and metal-to-metal wear

KYNTRONICS’ HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATORS: A RELIABLE ALTERNATIVE

Kyntronics’ Hybrid Linear Actuators (SHA) combine hydraulic power with the precision of electric servo control, eliminating the drawbacks of traditional hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems.

Advantages of SHA Technology:

✅ Unmatched Robustness: Withstands shock loads and side forces without failure

✅ Low Maintenance: Fully sealed design prevents leaks and reduces upkeep

✅ Precision Control: Closed-loop servo control for exact position, speed, and force regulation

✅ Custom Configurations: Available in force ratings up to 150,000 lbs and stroke lengths up to 120 inches

PROPER ACTUATOR SIZING & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Kyntronics engineers collaborate with customers to ensure optimal actuator sizing based on required force, speed, duty cycle, thermal management, and control integration. SHA systems include built-in safety features such as:

• Relief valves for overload protection
• Thermal sensors to monitor and prevent overheating