Linear Actuators for On/Off-Highway Vehicles

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Thomson Actuators Set the Standard
in On-Off Highway Vehicles
We are the original actuator manufacturer. For over 40 years, ourengineers have worked to design actuators to provide the unique featuresthat on/off-highway applications require.
Changing technologies. On/off-highway vehicle manufacturers
are taking a long, hard look at how they use motion control
systems. Once dominated by pneumatic and hydraulic systems,
equipment is now increasingly equipped with electric actuators
for automation of a large number of tasks. Electric linear actuators
are easier to control, integrate with modern computer-based
control systems and are smaller, lighter and cleaner than hydraulicsystems – all attributes that boost a company’s bottom line. In fact,
electric linear actuators eliminate:• The need for hydraulic pumps, valves and hoses• The cost and bulk associated with hydraulic systems• Environmentally hazardous oil and risk of leakage• The high energy consumption of hydraulic systems• Costly hydraulic reliability issues (contamination)• The cost and hassle associated with fluid maintenanceRugged and reliable. Danaher Motion electro-mechanicallinear actuators are rugged and reliable, withstanding harshenvironments to:

The largest linear actuator range in the market. In addition
to our extensive application and engineering expertise, Danaher
Motion also has the largest range of standard and custom
electrical linear actuators in the market today. For this reason weare able to provide positioning solutions for a vast array of unique
on/off-highway applications for dynamic loads up to 9000 N (2000lbf). Our success is driven by:• Understanding the critical needs of the on/off-highway industry• Decades of application and engineering expertise• Robust and reliable products that withstand theharshest environments• An extensive standard and custom product range• Custom designs for unique on/off-highway applications
Customization. Danaher Motion is the industry leader in custom
actuator design. Our design flexibility and unique customization
expertise give us an advantage to quickly provide our customers
with cost-effective designs that meet their exact requirements.

• Make manual jobs easier to reduce operator fatigue• Automate tasks to improve efficiency and reduce costs• Provide remote control to increase production• Remove operators from dangerous places
to improve safety

ELECTRAK 050

ELECTRAK 1

ELECTRAK 10• Small, quiet and lightweight• Very short retracted length• Low cost
• Corrosion-free plastic housing• End-of-stroke-limit switches• The elements can put stresson a solar panel. Thomson
actuators and screw jacks arebuilt to handle these
conditions with little or noservice or maintenance.

• The original on/off-highway
actuator• Robust, strong and reliable• Withstands very harshenvironments• Stainless steel extension tube
• Acme or ball screw models• A variety of DC voltage models

Why Go Electric?
Replacing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders with electrical linear actuators
means a simpler and smaller installation, easier control, lower energy costs, higheraccuracy, less maintenance, less noise and a cleaner, healthier environment.
Simpler, smaller installation.
• Installs with just two pins, making installation quick• Smaller footprint created over traditional methods
Easier control.
• Operate with very little force, reducing operator effort• By using a joystick, the operator can execute multiple
motions simultaneously• Provides remote control – increases production.
Lower energy costs.
• Electric actuation components cost less than comparable
hydraulic and pneumatic systems• One electric linear actuator is faster and easier to install thanthe multiple hydraulic and pneumatic components required toachieve the same function• There is no need to upsize the current system to account for any
parasitic power draw. Actuators run off a battery• There is no need for a pump running continuously, and no amp
draw to hold the load in position
Higher Accuracy.
• Holds power position when off so you don’t have to keepa pump running• Will not drift when power is off

Less maintenance.
• No need for hydraulic pumps, valves and hoses means
fewer parts to malfunction or wear out• Self-contained unit eliminates access requirements so unit
can be placed virtually anywhere in the application• No need to resize or change out hydraulic components or
break into the system to add components• Programmable and end-of-stroke limit switches extend
the life of the actuator, eliminating the need for costly
maintenance and replacement• Eliminate the cost and hassle associated with fluid maintenanceLess noise.
•	No pumps, air pressure or fluids needed means smooth,
quiet operation
Cleaner, healthier environment.
• No fluids, chemicals or solvents necessary for operation means
there is nothing to leak out or contaminate the environment• A compact design means less materials used in production• Regional manufacturing and distribution plants mean
the product doesn’t have to travel as far, reducing thecarbon footprint

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ELECTRAK PPA-DC

ELECTRAK PRO• Strong and versatile heavy
duty actuator• High duty cycle• Long stroke lengths• A variety of DC voltage models• Large range of options• The next generation inactuator design• Designed for the harshest
applications• Electronic load monitoring (ELM)• Small size with minimal
retracted length• Acme or ball screw models• IP66 protection as standard• Manual override as standard• Wide range of options...with this!

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THROTTLE CONTROL

Throttle actuators allow automatic control of engine speed for reduced noiseand emissions, and improved fuel economy.
Reduces design cost.
• Flexible potentiometer models allow easy interface withmultiple controls• Variety of speed options to match application requirements• Optional mounting brackets for reduced design time
• Multiple feedback options• Compatible with multiple engine platforms as an add-on
Reduces installation cost.
• Optional mounting brackets for easy installation• Variety of mounting accessories• No need to accommodate large bend radius of wire-woundthrottle cables• Allows for placement of actuator to accommodate easy
installation – no direct access needed for maintenance
Reduces operating cost.
• Maintenance-free – lubricated for life•	Allows automatic return to low speed for economy andemission reduction•	Allows for automatic rapid resumption of operating speed basedon demand• Designed to withstand underhood temperatures, vibrations andmoisture (IP66) and high cycle life for maintenance-free operation

Reduces working capital.
• Reduce inventory cost of engines with and without factory
controls to one design
Increases safety.
• Easy interface with seat interlock, other sensors for automatic
shut-off or speed reduction• Noise management through engine rpm control• Reduced operator fatigue with lower noise levels• Speed controls can be placed in ergonomic positions rather thanpositions required by wire-wound throttle cables
Increases productivity.
• More operator up-time with fewer refueling stops –lower fuel consumption• Automatic and immediate return to working speeds upon demand• Automatic speed adjustments reduces the workload on

the operator

QUICK ATTACH

Quick-attach actuators allow the operator to change implements on the loader
or skid steer without leaving the seat for improved productivity and safety.
Reduces design cost.
• Easy interface with multiple electronic controls• Can be operated by a simple switch• No need to accommodate large bend radius of hoses• No need to design system of hoses, valves, controls,filters, switches
Reduces installation cost.
• Easy interface with multiple electronic controls• Easy to retrofit into existing applications• No need to accommodate large bend radius of hoses•	Fewer parts to install – two wires and a switch instead of valve,valve operator, hoses, filter• Reduce installation labor and materials by eliminating hoses,
valves and cylinders

Reduces working capital.
• Fewer parts to inventory• Can easily be added to existing vehicle at the factory or dealer
Increases safety.
• Allows the operator to change implements without leaving his seat
• Eliminates a pair of high-pressure hoses from the operator cab• No extra operator required to change implements• Provide the potential for position interlock to ensure safe operation
Increases productivity.
• Faster change of implements•	Single operator can change implements without leaving the seat

Reduces operating cost.
• Maintenance-free – lubricated for life
• Replace costly, complicated hydraulic systems and longruns of hydraulic hoses• No hoses to fatigue and rupture, no filters to change•	No chance to introduce debris into the main hydraulicoperating system•	Holds position with power off – no parasitic drain on thehydraulic system• Connection with simple wiring is easier to protect fromdamage than hydraulic hoses
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HOOD LIFT

Hood lift actuators provide easy access to engines for maintenance and repair.
Reduces design cost.
•	Easy interface with multiple electronic controls and interlocks• Needs only a switch to operate• Built-in clutch or limit switches for end-of-stroke protection• Fewer components than hydraulic systems• Compatible with multiple chassis platforms as an add-on• Wide temperature range for reliable operation in all conditions
Reduces installation cost.
• Easy interface with multiple electronic controls• Variety of mounting accessories• Built-in clutch or limit switches for end-of-stroke protection• Fewer components than hydraulic systems
Reduces operating cost.
• Maintenance free – lubricated for life
• High resistance to underhood temperatures, shock and vibration• Reliable operation, won't weaken with age or low temperatures• Provides controllable clamping force, preventing overstressing
hood materials

Increases safety.
• Easy interface with interlock to prevent inadvertent operation• Holds position with power off – no drifting or backdrivingin the wind
• Reduced exposure of operator to awkward lifting positions withheavy loads• Manual override allows operation with dead, or no battery• Will not leak hydraulic fluid, reducing the environmental hazards
and expense of clean-up
Increases productivity.
• Allows one person to lift the hood or access panels• Includes a manual override function, allowing engine accesseven with vehicle battery failure or removal

SPOOL VALVE CONTROL

Actuators replace mechanical linkage for spool valve control of boom and tilt
cylinders for front end loaders, enabling the use of joystick control.
Reduces design cost.
• Easy interface with multiple electronic controls• Multiple speed options• Multiple feedback options•	Wires and switch can be placed anywhere, not limited by hosebend radius or located near operator
Reduces installation cost.
• Easy interface with multiple electronic controls• Variety of mounting accessories• No need to accommodate large bend radius of hydraulic hoses• Actuators allow for more flexible positioning of spool valvesin the machine design for reduced installation cost, improved
safety and ease of access for maintenance
Reduces operating cost.
• Maintenance free – lubricated for life
• High resistance to underhood temperatures, shock and vibration• Allows valve to be controlled electronically for lessoperator fatigue

Increases safety.
•	Easy interface with seat interlock and other sensors forautomatic shut-off or speed reduction•	Allows valve and hoses to be removed from inside the cab,eliminating a source of heat and high-pressure hydraulics•	Reduced operator fatigue with lower noise levels when valvesand hoses are out of the cab•	Programmable motions can reduce the chance of repetitivemotion injuries•	Removing multiple levers from the cab can increase operator
comfort and visibility•	Interlocks can prevent dangerous combinations of moves
or speeds
Increases productivity.
• Less operator fatigue using electronics instead of
mechanical linkages• Multiple operations can be combined on joystick controls
allowing more simultaneous or coordinated moves• Lower operator training time by interlocking conflicting or
dangerous moves• Joystick/actuator systems allow for user selected controls
layouts – H or ISO patterns, right- or left-hand reversible• Increases the speed of shaking the bucket for removal of debris
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