Actuator Engineering

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Beck actuators are designed and manufactured in a purpose built facility in Pennsylvania USA.

They are unique in design,offering the following features;

 

 

 

 

 

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Motor and Gear Train

  • Unique no-burnout motors for continuous modulation. There are no duty limitations typically found on other electric actuators.
  • Motor reaches full speed and torque in less than 50 milliseconds and stops within 25 milliseconds, eliminating deadtime.
  • Will not coast or overshoot.
  • All wide face spur gear construction virtually eliminates backlash, lubricated for life.
  • Minimum step size 0.10% configurable.

Electronics and Positioning Device

  • Factory Calibrated smart digital control electronics.
  • Contactless Position Sensor,no wearing parts,directly coupled to the gear train
  • No torque switches required.
  • HART or Fieldbus Foundation communication technologies available.
  • Local Handswitch.

Enclosure

  • Precision machined enclosure dust tight weatherproof to NEMA 4X; IP68, 3 metres/48 hours.
  • Modular design with all compartments seperated.
  • Robust drop in design for easy installation.
  • Can be mounted in any orientation.
  • Operating Conditions -40°C to 85°C.

General

  • Manual Handwheel.
  • Stall Protection.
  • Virtually Maintenance free.
  • CE and ATEX approved.
  • Hazardous Location Class1, Div 2, Groups C & D; Class II Div 2, Groups F & G.
  

 


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