Kyntronics develops dual cylinder actuator system
21.11.2018
Kyntronics has developed a patent-pending High Speed/High Force (HSHF) All-In-One Actuator. The HSHF system delivers accurate force control for both clamping and press applications.
It combines key technologies from its servo-based SMART Hydraulic Actuator (SHA), coupled with a high-speed and high-force pair of actuators. The multi-cylinder, drop-in design features a variable displacement pump, servo motor and closed-loop position and is self-contained with no hoses, which eliminates expensive leaky infrastructure.
Since there is no huge cylinder or large pump waiting for the cycle to start, the HSHF uses minimal energy for the long stroke and proportional energy for the load stroke. During press mode, maximum power is required for a short period of the cycle minimising the motor and drive size along with the overall heat.
While clamping, zero power is required as the check valves in the HF cylinder lock the actuator in position and the HS cylinder is placed in float mode to prevent cylinder damage. The company says the HSHF delivers an industry changing, cost effective solution in a scalable, modular, ‘power-on-demand’ machine platform.