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New integrated motor/actuator features high power density

October 8, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

actuator

The newest integrated motor/actuator from Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division, the Exlar GTX100, is the second frame size in the integrated motor/actuator series. Incorporating Curtiss-Wright’s patented inverted roller screw technology, the GTX100’s high power density and compact form factor make it a suitable replacement for hydraulic cylinders. The GTX Series actuators offer the power, precision, and programmability […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar, Linear Actuator

Exlar GTX now with Hiperface DSL Stegmann absolute encoders

July 11, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

GTX

Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s Industrial Division announced that its Exlar facility, located in Chanhassen, MN, has added Hiperface DSL Stegmann absolute encoders as a part of their available Rockwell Automation feedback options. The GTX series joined the Exlar TTX, Tritex II, GSX, FTX, and K series Encompass product families in 2018. As an Encompass Partner, Curtiss-Wright and Rockwell […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: curtiss-wright, curtisswright, exlar

Linear actuators: smarter, more powerful

June 21, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear actuator

Electromechanical actuators continue to evolve with more integration as well as more power, challenging some fluid power mainstays. Putting together a linear motion system has never been easier, considering the options available to designers along with powerful new tools with which to design such systems. The availability of more integrated components and so-called smart actuators […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar, Linear Actuators, tolomatic

Next-gen electric actuators for high forces

August 28, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls Division has announced the release of its next-generation Exlar® brand FTX Series actuators. These high-force electric rod style actuators now offer higher performance and ease of maintenance than previously available. The FTX Series actuators leverage more than a decade of experience successfully replacing hydraulics in high-force, high-duty cycle applications in harsh […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: curtiss-wright, exlar

New 2016 Exlar industrial electric linear actuator catalog

February 11, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce the release of our 2016-2017 edition of the Exlar electric linear actuator product catalog. The new catalog has been completely redesigned for improved usability and consistency, as well as overall look.   Major enhancements include: Inclusion of the Tritex II product family Simplified layout of mechanical specifications tables Consolidated dimension drawings […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar

Force tube parallel motor mount assembly

February 10, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The Exlar FT Series actuators combined with a parallel motor mounting configuration use a polymer reinforced belt drive system. The drive train does not require any lubrication and any oil or dirt contamination within the belt drive system will decrease belt effectiveness and life. The belt and pulley system should be inspected periodically for excessive […]

Filed Under: Linear motors Tagged With: exlar

ATEX rated explosion-proof linear actuators

April 28, 2015 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Exlar EL120 Electromechanical Actuator

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has expanded its Exlar® linear actuator line to include the EL120 explosion-proof linear actuators. The EL120 linear actuators meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, as well as the IECEx scheme. Additionally, they are rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, planetary roller screw

FT SeriesTM product line expands with new FT45

January 5, 2015 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

ExlarTH

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced the expansion of its Exlar FT Series™ universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model. The FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high thrust, high speed, and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders. […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: curtisswright, exlar

New 75 mm Rotary Frame Size in Exlar’s Tritex II Integrated Actuator Family

January 14, 2014 By Editor Leave a Comment

EXLAR

Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its Tritex II integrated rotary actuator family with a new 75 mm frame size. Offering torques to 60 lbf-in peak and 30 lbf-in continuous, the AC powered 75 mm rotary actuator with its integrated 1.5 kW servo amplifier delivers both power and speed in a small […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar

Exlar Expands Tritex II Linear Integrated Actuator Family

January 8, 2014 By Editor Leave a Comment

EXLAR

Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its Tritex II integrated linear actuator family with a new 75 mm frame size. With forces to 1035 lbf continuous and 2075 lbf peak, the AC powered 75 mm linear actuator with its 1.5kW servo amplifier delivers both power and speed in a small package. Exlar’s […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: exlar

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