Appliance Panel Metal Forming Line: Reaching Sustainable Manufacturing Initiatives with Hybrid Linear Actuator

• Kyntronics electric linear servo press actuators used position and force feedback with closed-loop servo control.
• Rockwell Automation motors & controls with Kyntronics AOI and coordinated motion control using the ControlLogix platform.

• Reduced operating costs by eliminating hydraulic fluid disposal and replenishment, energy savings and lower maintenance.
• Improved part quality.
• Environmentally friendly, sustainable solution
• Reduced the current draw, which was >300 amps with the old hydraulically operated line, down to ~38 with Kyntronics actuators on the new line. Achieved over $38,000 in yearly savings for energy costs alone.

Stroke: 2.5” – 5”
Speed: 1.4 – 3 in/sec
Force: ranged from 20,000 – 50,000 lbf.

• Appliance

• Hybrid Linear Actuator – Actuator Only