A simple electric alternative to hydraulic cylinders
Electric solutions for heavy movable structures.
- No Hydraulic Power Units Required
- Environmentally Friendly Operation
- Lower Cost Solution
- Ease of Serviceability with Fewer Components
- Marine Grade Corrosion Protection
- Reliable Holding with Spring Applied Brake
Remove complexity. Simplify the system.
- Bridges
- Locks & Dams
- Industrial
- Built for a More Reliable Tomorrow
- Engineered & Made in America
Key applications
A reliable solution for heavy movable structures.
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Hydraulic vs. MFP HMS Actuator™
| Hydraulic Cylinder System | MFP HMS Electric Actuator |
|---|---|
| Requires Hydraulic Power Unit | Self-Contained Electric Actuator |
| Pumps, Valves & Hoses | No Hydraulic Oil or Leaks |
| Hydraulic Oil & Filters | Minimal Maintenance |
| Leak Risk & Environmental Impact | Cleaner, Environmentally-Friendly Operation |
| Frequent Maintenance | Spring-Applied Holding Brake |
| Temperature Sensitive | Consistent Performance |
| Energy Inefficient | Energy Efficient |
| More Components to Fail | Fewer Components, Greater Reliability |
| Higher Lifecycle Cost | Lower Lifecycle Cost |
Specifications
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Actuator Type- Electric Roller Screw Actuatorwith Manual Override
Force Rating- Up to 30,000 lbf(Custom Available)
Stroke- Up to 24" (Standard)Custom Strokes Available
Speed- 0.1 - 2.2 in/sec(Varies by Application)
Motor- 1/2 hp thru 3 hp230/460 VAC, 3PHOther Options Available
Brake- Spring Applied, Electrically Releasedwith Manual Override
Environmental Rating- Marine GradeCorrosion Protection with Paint Color to Specification
Mounting- NFPA InterchangeableRear Clevis, Front Trunnion, Rear Trunnion
Rod End- Spherical Rod Eye
Manual Operation- Manual Brake and Actuator Operator
Built-in Sensors- 24 VDC over Travel Protection
Feedback Options- Limit Switches and Encoder
Full system solutions
MFP delivers more than actuators. We engineer complete motion systems including actuation, hydraulics, electrical solutions, commissioning and field support.