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 reduction by eliminating hydraulic fluid disposal and replenishment, energy savings, lower maintenance, and reduced product spoilage risk.
• The control system provided the features and flexibility to substantially automate glulam 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 without damage.
• Fully programmable to accurately produce a wide range of LVL and glulam products.
• Serviceable 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