Why Electric Actuators are Increasingly Replacing Hydraulic Systems

Advanced electric linear actuators offer a simpler and easier to control solution compared to their hydraulic counterparts.

February 7, 2020

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Thomson Actuators

Hydraulic cylinders are capable of providing a large amount of power. However, hydraulic systems can be complicated and messy, labor- and space-consuming, and expensive to operate and maintain.

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A new generation of roller couplings from Regal Rexnord

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Hydraulics & Beyond: Poclain’s Bold Mission to Drive Change

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New Digital Hydraulic Actuator Overcomes Shortcomings of Traditional Systems

Volvo CE is developing a digital hydraulic actuator which has shown fuel efficiency improvements of 50% in an excavator application.

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Volvo CE Developing Digital Hydraulic Actuator to Improve Construction Equipment Efficiency

The digital hydraulic actuator allows the creation of new hydraulic systems which can improve performance and efficiency of construction equipment.

Danfoss PVE-EX Electrohydraulic Actuator

The Danfoss PVE-EX series actuators are certified for use in explosive atmospheres and incorporate closed loop spool position control and event monitoring technology for reliable control.

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Danfoss PVE Series 7 Actuators

The Danfoss PVE Series 7 actuators ensures high precision of valve flow with high repeatability for improved machine performance and productivity.

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Liebherr 350 Bar Hydraulic Cylinders

During CONEXPO 2017, Liebherr introduced its 350 bar hydraulic cylinders which are available in 20 different piston diameters from 100-220 mm to meet varying application needs.

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Liebherr LiView Intelligent Position Transducer for Hydraulic Cylinders

At Hannover Messe 2017, Liebherr Components introduced its LiView intelligent position transducer for hydraulic cylinders which uses the piston itself as a sensing element.

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SKF CAHB Electromechanical Linear Actuators

At CONEXPO 2017, SKF will debut its latest CAHB electromechanical linear actuators with improved sealing and maximum thrust of 10,000N.

Hydraulic Actuators Market to Reach $2.4 Billion by 2022

Allied Market Research reports the global hydraulic actuator market will grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2016-2022 due to growth in construction and manufacturing, as well as the rise of developing countries.

Parker to utilize electroactive polymer technology in sensors and actuators

Parker Hannifin will begin developing new smart sensors and actuators featuring electroactive polymer technology which improves performance and efficiency.

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Product reboot

A hydraulics supplier takes a fresh look at its product offering and the direction of its company.

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EAS-i Actuators

Texas Hydraulics' EAS-i Actuators are designed to locally control the motion of the cylinder or group of cylinders to perform a programmed function.

Valve Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting

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Hydraulics & Beyond: Poclain’s Bold Mission to Drive Change

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Dual Sealing System for Long-Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders

Texas Hydraulics has developed a dual sealing system for long-stroke hydraulic cylinders used in the mining industry.

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The China Hydraulic Components Market

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Construction-Grade Hydraulic Cylinders

The Dill Steam Shovel and Derrick Car. The steam piston for tilting the dipper is seen under the dipper stick, and the entire boom tipped on the curved plate at its base.

The Dill Shovel

Improvements to a steam shovel's dipper and boom prove to be a failure due to excessive stresses on the cylinder.