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Paradigm Shift entertainment simulators, Exlar actutors are
ergonomic endurance
directly controlled
in Mechanical test equipment, geo- by the system’s
Testing System logical test equipment, electric servo
amplifi er. No
wear testing, and even
Technology aircraft structural testing intermediary such
and dynamic simulation. as oil or air is
required to create
Historically, manufacturers and
users of mechanical test ap- The Benefi ts motion. System
paratus and motion simulators of All-Electric compliance result-
have accepted the inaccuracies, ing from use of
inconvenience and high mainte- Test Actuator fl uid power is a
nance costs of hydraulic actua- major contributor
tion. However, today’s simula- Systems to inaccuracy of
tors and test stands are often hydraulic actua-
used in environments where Exlar’s patented roller tor systems. The
contamination from oil leaks is screw linear actuator higher stiffness of
not permissable and greater ac- technology allows users to a planetary
curacy is required. Exlar offers perform the analysis and testing roller screw-based actuator pro-
a full range of all-electric test needed to verify products’ de- vides greater system response
actuators and position controls signs without the high cost of in- and stability assuring precise
which provide the dynamic per- stallation, constant maintenance, and crisp control, and stiffness
formance and long life required environmental issues, and en- is not stroke-sensitive.
for test and simulation equip- ergy consumption encountered
ment. with servo hydraulic systems. Speed, Load Ratings and
Lifetime
Improved Control Exlar actuator systems due
Exlar actuators allow designers to their design can operate at
of motion simulators and test speeds of of 40 inches per sec-
systems to experience a sub- ond which is substantially faster
stantial improvement in than conventional servo hydrau-
control over that lic systems.
achieved using
hydraulic Load ratings and lifetime for
systems. all-electric systems compete
handily with hydraulic systems,
providing equivalent, and
oftentimes greater performance.
Given that an all-electric system
requires very minimal mainte-
nance, the load and life factor
Fifteen years become distinct advantages
experience in the design, over an hydraulic option.
manufacture and implementa-
tion of planetary roller screw
actuators gives Exlar the edge
in applying all-electric actuation
for use in applications ranging
from motion bases, hexapods,
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