Curtiss-Wright Corporation recently announced the release of its Exlar® FTX Series high force, electric rod-style, linear actuator product line, with the release of the FTX215 model, a next generation version of the current FT80 model.
Based on planetary roller screw technology, the FTX Series offers high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an alternative to hydraulic cylinders. With continuous force rating to 178 kN (40,000 lbf), speed to 875 mm/sec (34 in/sec) and stroke lengths from 150 mm (6 inches) to 900 mm (3 feet) the FTX Series can be applied across a wide range of linear motion applications.
The FTX215 features the following key enhancements over the existing FT Series designs:
•High capacity planetary roller screw
•IP65 (min.) environmental protection
•Idler pulley design
•Grease zerk fitting and removable front seal bushing
•Modular design with bolt-on mounting hardware