A heavy-duty linear actuator is a machine component that converts rotational motion into linear motion and is capable of moving objects between 2 and 50 tons. When purchasing a heavy-duty electric cylinder actuator, selecting a product that best matches your application and specific requirements is important. Whether you want a high load capacity, a longer duty cycle, or have equipment requiring very little maintenance, you’ll need to do your research.
Columbus McKinnon’s actuators are designed to handle a wide range of application loads and speeds and can be used for continuous operations. They can also be used for applications subject to extremely harsh environmental conditions. Our Duff-Norton® brand manufactures the broadest range of high-capacity, heavy-duty linear actuators ranging from 2 to 50 tons. All electric cylinder actuators are available in clevis or trunnion mounting in offset, right angle or parallel in-line configurations with speeds up to 6.3 in/s (160 mm/s).
This type of actuator can lift ultra-high-capacity loads. Plus, they eliminate hydraulic fluids, the need for high PSI (which can be expensive), the potential for leaks, and additional maintenance, making it an ideal choice.
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The SCN Series combines a ball screw-driven translating tube system with trunnion-mounted, high-efficiency helical or helical-bevel, oil-filled gearboxes.
The SCW Series combines a ball screw or ACME screw driven translating tube system with our existing clevis-mounted worm gear actuators.
Our Duff-Norton brand now offers new models of the popular SCN and SCW Series Heavy-Duty Linear Actuators with motors and limit switches rated for hazardous locations.
The SCN Series combines a ball screw-driven translating tube system with trunnion-mounted, high-efficiency helical or helical-bevel, oil-filled gearboxes.
The SCW Series combines a ball screw or ACME screw driven translating tube system with our existing clevis-mounted worm gear actuators.
Both Duff-Norton electric cylinder actuator series use a precision-guided translating tube system to broaden application capabilities. A ground and chrome-plated translating tube sliding in polymeric bearings produces excellent resistance to buckling. This helps the heavy-duty linear actuators achieve greater stroke lengths than are possible with conventional double clevis-mounted mechanical actuators.
The enclosure of the screw by the tube system shields it from environmental contaminants and retains lubricants, requiring less maintenance and allowing ensuring longer service. Our heavy-duty linear actuators use hydraulic cylinder-grade wiper seals to effectively eliminate dirt from the screw area.
The modular design for both series allows for unlimited configuration possibilities to tailor the electric cylinder actuator to your specific application. The available gear ratio options are unmatched by any similar product and allow precise customization of your actuator speed and load specifications. Additional motor and ratio options are available to meet specific capacity, speed, or life requirements.
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