Schaeffler Expert Discusses Rod Versus Rotary Actuators

During our conversation at CONEXPO, Berndt shared that, for a compact solution, electric rotary actuators can be used instead of a rod-style actuator.

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Mar 29, 2023
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During CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO), I talked with Eric Berndt, mobility and electrification technologies engineer at Schaeffler Group USA (Schaeffler). He discussed many technologies that the company had at the booth. One particular tip is for engineers and designers to consider rotary actuators instead of rod actuators in electric applications. Learn more from this video.
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