Hydraulic actuators, commonly known as “cylinders,” have been used on ground and naval defense platforms for decades. Hydraulic cylinders have very high force to size ratios, making them very popular on military vehicles. Although once ground and naval defense platform designers began to recognize the benefits of using all electronics on some vehicles and programs, linear EMAs were quickly seen as a direct replacement to hydraulics. As an industry recognized hydraulic replacement, we manufacture COTS and mCOTS linear and rotary actuators that cover a wide range of motion applications for the defense industry.
While linear EMAs can directly drop into hydraulic systems, many linear systems can be converted to rotary EMAs for additional benefits. High-torque rotary actuators are an excellent replacement in the actuation of many hinged components such as:
Utilizing roller screw technology and integrated brushless servo motors, Exlar actuators offer clean, fast and accurate control over a wide range of force, speed, and positioning. With continuous force ratings in excess of 40,000 pounds (177,929 N) and linear speeds exceeding 60 inches per second (1.5 m/sec), our actuators are built to last and guarantee reliable results.
Our technologies meet the military’s growing need for rugged, reliable, electrically powered systems. Our compact actuators and motors are:
Military vehicle designers are constantly searching for measurable and impactful changes in their systems designs. Designers need technology that can meet the new demands for efficiency, increased power and improved size and weight. To accomplish these goals, designers are incorporating actuation systems into the vehicles. Initially, many of these designs utilized hydraulic actuation but, lately, there is an increased use of electronic systems because of their greater efficiencies, leading to lower power consumption and maintenance costs. Moreover, the simplified designs also lend themselves to increased survivability.
| Naval Defense Applications | Ground Defense Applications |
| Hatches | Launcher positioning |
| Towed arrays | Hatch opening/closing |
| Valve controls | Munition’s handling |
| Weapon handling systems | Weapons positioning |
| Carrier Flight Deck operations | Turret control |
| Position Turrets | Gun/camera sight |
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