Diversity & Inclusion in Clean Energy Industry: Renewable Green Leaders magazine, Sep2019

ASIA PACIFIC NEWS
12V Waterproof Actuator
One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design
Electric linear actuators are the mechanisms,
the core task of which is the transfer of force
from the control device to the executive one.
Linear actuators vary in the way they transfer
their energy. At the same time, the object
controlled can be driven by a rotational or
linear motion action.
One of the distinctive advantages of the
waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their
simple design. Due to this, actuators have an
impressively long-lasting life service, in
addition, they do not require regular
maintenance and are unpretentious to the
conditions. Simple execution allows using
devices even in unfavorable climatic
conditions. Depending on the manufacturer,
models may have additional protection that
increases the resistance of the product to
disadvantageous factors.
Waterproof electric linear actuators of Progressive
Automations manufacturer can be used for
the various types of sea works. This can be a
shipbuilding industry where this
technology may come in handy for the
construction of automated boat hatches that
can prevent lover sections of a ship from
flooding during powerful sea storms. This
technology also can be implemented for the
construction of complicated inner mechanisms
of military submarines where they can be
responsible for the pressure control which is
essential for the submarines’ operability. There
are three basic types of water protection:
• IP54 – provides protection against water
splashes penetration from all sides;
• IP65 – prevents the penetration of water flows
inside the case at any possible angle;
• IP67 – with such protection the device is
capable to function when fully submerged
under the water.
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