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PushRod Actuator (For Tight Spaces)

PushRod Actuator (For Tight Spaces)

Challenge: Building a pushrod actuator with tight space constraints and high force requirements as a drop-in replacement for an existing design

Solution: Ball screw design incorporating custom integrated motor clamping mechanism allowing for fitment of standard off-the-shelf motor solution and eliminating coupling for shorter overall length. The solution included a wide-rail linear guide for anti-rotation of shaft and additional support, adding rigidity. Motion Solutions provided Eichenberger ball screw, NB Corporation linear guide, Teknic motor and other Motion Solutions designed machined components.

Result: The units fit into packaging as necessary and perform to customers initial requirements. Additional long-term testing will be done to further validate unit over time.

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“It’s really important to thoroughly understand the application. We would start by reviewing the statement of work or application information that the customer provides, and then we would have a consultative meeting to make sure that we really understand how the system should function, and all of the nuances that are associated with it.”

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