A thorough comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of electric cylinders and hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders!
Electric cylinders and electric actuators are electric devices that convert the rotation of a motor into linear motion through a gear mechanism, allowing the cylinder to extend and retract. LINAK's electric cylinders and electric actuators are ideal devices for various equipment performing tasks such as tilting, lifting, pulling, and pushing, with a maximum thrust of 15,000N. *Please feel free to contact us for more details. *The video introduces the structure of the electric cylinder. You can select Japanese subtitles from the settings > subtitles in the video.
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■Advantages of Electric Cylinders (Compared to Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinder Systems)■ - Easy installation: Simple and space-saving with just a driver/controller and power supply. Fewer components make installation straightforward. - Increased design flexibility: No piping required, only wiring for easy handling. Fewer components simplify design. - Good control: Various feedback functions can be easily added to the cylinder itself, making position control easy. Capable of maintaining position (self-holding), synchronizing multiple units, and manual operation. - Energy-efficient: Low energy loss and high efficiency. - Environmentally friendly: No risk of oil leaks (hydraulic) or air leaks (pneumatic), ensuring cleanliness. - Ideal for vehicles using DC power: Can be powered by batteries with DC 12V, 24V, 36V, or 48V. - Maintenance-free: No regular maintenance required, significantly reducing downtime. - Total solution cost: Simple and maintenance-free, resulting in low costs. ■Disadvantages of Electric Cylinders (Compared to Hydraulic Cylinder Systems)■ - Larger size is required to achieve significant thrust. - Not suitable for high-speed operation. - No damping characteristics. - Higher sales price for the cylinder alone.
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■Industrial Applications■ - Construction machinery, forestry machinery, mining machinery (opening and closing of engine hoods, adjusting engine throttles, adjusting operator seat, locking mechanisms for attachments, raising and lowering of snowplow augers, etc.) - Agricultural machinery (opening and closing of fertilizer discharge shutters for fertilizer spreaders, extending and retracting arms for pesticide sprayers, folding tractor attachments, PTO adjustments, steering for agricultural robots, adjusting width and angle of various working parts, raising and lowering, etc.) - Landscaping machinery (raising and lowering of mower decks, adjusting bucket angles, adjusting cutting blades for brush cutters) - Factory equipment (locking mechanisms and elevation for AGVs (automated guided vehicles), opening and closing of machine covers and doors, raising and lowering conveyor belts and work tables, adjusting various angles, etc.)
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LINAK is a global company specializing in electric cylinders/electric actuators/electric lifting devices. It provides electric actuator system solutions in various fields, including healthcare and nursing, industrial machinery, office furniture, and home furniture. The group's headquarters is located in Denmark, where it has one of the world's leading manufacturing facilities for electric cylinders, and its technology is widely recognized globally. LINAK offers a wide range of innovative electric actuators, electric lifting devices, desk frames, and control systems equipped with intuitive apps and versatile accessories. In the industrial sector, LINAK focuses on reliability and precise operation, designed to meet the specifications and needs required in the most demanding environments. Since 1980, LINAK has developed durable electric cylinders capable of high loads and repetitive movements under harsh conditions. It often partners with many equipment manufacturers in agriculture, livestock, construction, energy, and industrial automation.