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Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls Launches Next-Generation Electric Actuator

By Frank Tobe | August 31, 2016

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Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls Division today announced the release of its next-generation Exlar® brand FTX Series actuators. These high-force electric rod style actuators now offer higher performance and ease of maintenance than previously available.

The FTX Series actuators leverage more than a decade of experience successfully replacing hydraulics in high-force, high-duty cycle applications in harsh environments.  Based on planetary roller screw technology, the FTX Series offers high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders.  With continuous force rating to 178 kN (40,000 lbf), speed to 875 mm/sec (34 in/sec) and stroke lengths from 150 mm (6 inches) to 900 mm (3 feet), the FTX Series can be applied across a wide range of linear motion applications.

CurtissWrightThe FTX215, a next-generation version of the current FT80 model, features the following key enhancements over the existing FT Series designs:  

  • High capacity planetary roller screw offers up to 15X the life and significantly higher shock load resistance than a comparably sized ball screw
  • IP65 (min.) environmental protection
  • Idler pulley design greatly simplifies motor installation and belt tensioning / maintenance
  • Grease zerk fitting and removable front seal bushing greatly simplify maintenance and re-greasing of nut assembly to maximize actuator life
  • Modular design with bolt-on mounting hardware allows mounting style reconfiguration in the field using commonly available tools

Curtiss-Wright
www.cw-sensorsandcontrols.com

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