Headquartered in Radford, Virginia, Thomson Linear recently developed the Electrak HD, a new superior performance linear actuator. Based on the Electrak electric linear actuator, the HD is designed to offer higher power, longer stroke, on-board controls with optional CAN J1939 bus capabilities and unmatched environmental protection.
These developmental changes each offer significant advantage to user. On-board electronics eliminate the need for standalone controls in many applications, CAN J1939 interface allows connection to communications networks typically found in agricultural vehicles, mobile plant and other machinery, and higher power (up to 10kN or 2250 lb.) opens up new application possibilities.
The HD is built around a high quality ball screw, resulting in a power reduction up to 20 percent. The device is protected by a hard anodised aluminium cover tube and a stainless steel extension tube. The modular design of the HD allows all control and feedback options to be built into a single compact housing, which improves controllability, saves space and reduces installation time and total cost. Similarly, the CAN J1939 bus option can eliminate individual controls and simplifies OEM machine design.