Glulam Beam Press: 55 Hybrid Linear Actuators with Programmable Position, Force and Dwell Hold Time

• The system included 55 – “Total Solution” hybrid synchronized electric linear servo actuators rated from 10,000 lbs. to 75,000 lbs. of force. Also included were 5 – floor-standing control cabinets for the servo drives and controls, all field cabling, and the complete system factory, tuned and tested.
• Fully programmable, independent servo control of position and force, along with press force dwell hold time for each actuator.
• Programmable sequenced and synchronized operation of each actuator that allowed automated recipe-driven flexibility to accommodate variable beam lengths, thicknesses and material types.
• Power-on-demand operation

• Achieved the customer’s goal of eliminating hydraulics, resulting in significant operating cost reductions including annual savings of thousands of dollars by eliminating hydraulic fluid disposal and replenishment, a 90% reduction in energy usage, lower maintenance, and reduced product spoilage risk.
• Control system capabilities to substantially automate glulam beam production, increasing productivity and improving quality of the press process in addition to capturing cycle data for product documentation and process diagnostics.
• Robust servo actuators that can handle long-duration hold times at high forces and shock loading situations without damage, reducing maintenance and downtime.
• Fully programmable to accurately produce a wide range of LVL and glulam products.
• Able to be supported and serviced by their electricians.

Stroke: 11” and 42″
Speed: 0.6 in/sec
Force: 10,000 lbf. and 75,000 lbf.

• Forestry / Lumber

• Hybrid Linear Actuation System – Total Solution