Electrak® MD actuators
STRONG. STURDY. SMART.
uSTRONG - Outstanding power density
uSTRUDY - Made to endure the toughest conditions
uSMART - State-of-the-art onboard controls
NEW THOMSON Electrak® MD >> Compact Model with Advanced Controllability, Outstanding Power Density and Reliable Environmental Resistance
Designed as a smaller sibling to the popular Electrak® HD actuator, new Electrak® MD smart electric linear actuators pack a big punch relative to their compact size and dutifully perform in the harshest environments without the need for service or maintenance.
>> PLC Controllability. Onboard controls open the door to a wide range of possibilities, including CAN bus options and low-level switching with or without position feedback.
>> Bar-Setting Reliability. 25+% longer life (on fully loaded 1 kN, 300 mm model) than competitive models.
>> Enviable Strength. 10+% higher power density (on the 1 kN model) than the competition.
The new Electrak® MD also comes with onboard intelligence, which enhances the overall performance and eliminates space consumption by keeping any external equipment like encoders and switches within the actuator housing.
In addition to the above benefits, the Electrak® MD also features extensive automation and maintenance enablers such as feedback on position, J1939 CAN bus communication, low-current switching (PLC compatibility), and end-of-stroke indication output.
Despite the Electrak® MD’s housing being shorter than a pencil, the actuator features class-leading power density. It can handle loads up to 2000 N (450 lbs), making it an ideal option to replace both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in many applications.
Electrak® MD is designed for tough applications. Mud, dirt, dust, water and snow are no problem. This is guaranteed by way of the rigorous testing set out in the Thomson Test Standard, which is based on many years of conducting business with customers carrying the toughest application demands.
Electrak® MD Feature Highlights:
- Onboard electronics
- Built-in J1939 CAN bus
- Overload protection
- Electronic trip point calibration
- End-of-stroke, voltage, current monitoring
- Standard anti-rotation actuation
- CE, RoHS, REACH (CU) compliant
- Dynamic motor braking
- Self-locking lead nut
- Temperature monitoring
- Temperature compensation
- Flying lead cables
Additional Features:
- Actuator housing and performance remain the same no matter the control option.
- Using the basic control options allows for Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) speed control.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tested to ensure safe operation.
- Same proven and reliable control design as used in the larger Electrak HD.
- Wide operating temperature range (-40 to 85°C)
- 500 hours salt spray tested
- IP69K/IP66 ingress protection
- High shock and vibration resistance
- Very strong compared to its overall size
- Loads up to 2 kN
- Speeds up to 45 mm/s
- Integrated electrical connector
- Built-in anti-rotation mechanism
- Flexible adapter orientation
- Maintenance free
Electrak® MD Applications:
- Automated Guided Vehicles
- Logistics Trains • Workstations
- Packaging Machines
- Agricultural Vehicles
- Gardening and Landscaping Vehicles
- Seeding, Watering and Fertilizing Machines