Electric Cylinders by RK Rose+Krieger
Linear actuators with outstanding environmental stability
Drives are exposed to extreme conditions during usage in agriculture, off-highway and industrial applications. Not every device can withstand heat, dust, cold and vibrations – but linear drives from Phoenix Mecano can because they meet these requirements. Find out why here.
Additional Information
How does a linear actuator work?
A linear actuator converts a rotary movement into a linear movement. An electric motor moves a lifting rod that moves back and forth depending on the direction of rotation.
The conversion of movement takes place in a gearbox. Depending on the transmission ratio of the gearbox, the lifting rod is moved with more force, but slower, or with less force, but faster. Our linear actuators provide several variants of gear ratios which are available for all models. Thus, the actuator can be matched exactly to the requirements of the application.
The travel movement of the lifting rod is limited by electrical limit switches. Depending on the model, the limit switch can be adjusted from the outside, allowing shorter stroke lengths.
Certain models also offer automatic blocking switch-off and temperature monitoring features. Overcurrent protection prevents damage to the electric motor that could be caused by excessive currents.
Our electric cylinders operate using direct current – usually 12, 24 or 48 volts. The rotary movement and the corresponding direction of movement of the lifting rod are controlled by polarity reversal. Handsets or electronic controls can be used for this purpose.
