Electro-hydraulic cylinder from Rodriguez

The Electrak® XD electric lift cylinder is smarter, more compact, and more efficient than comparable technologies, while also withstanding extreme operational and weather conditions. (Image: Rodriguez GmbH)

They are also powerful under the harshest operating conditions and save time and money in the process: Electric cylinder actuators are increasingly replacing pneumatic and hydraulic systems in working machines. At Rodriguez GmbH, customers will find a wide selection for various applications, including smart models of the latest generation.

With its extensive range of electric cylinder actuators, Rodriguez covers almost all performance classes: dynamic force transmission up to 40 kN, stroke lengths up to 2,000 mm, speeds from 5.8 mm/s to 2,000 mm/s, and protection classes up to IP69K. An integrated, smart control system in the housing allows the user to monitor critical parameters during operation and adjust them if necessary.

Stronger, quieter, more precise

Electric cylinder actuators move very heavy loads and are used, among other things, in mobile working, construction machinery, and commercial vehicles. Unlike pneumatic or hydraulic systems, they are significantly easier to install and less complex, as they do without expensive and space-consuming pumps, compressors, valves, and many hoses. They are also easier to integrate into computer-controlled systems and operate more precisely, and they consume less energy. "Replacing hydraulic and pneumatic systems with electric electric cylinder actuators benefits from improved machine performance and, due to the better efficiency, can significantly reduce energy consumption," explains Jörg Schulden, Business Unit Manager for Linear Technology at Rodriguez GmbH. "Thanks to the simple size selection, quick installation, and reduced maintenance effort, the overall system costs can also be lowered."

The right solution for every application

The Electrak XD electric cylinder actuator is among the latest developments on the market and is particularly suitable for extreme operating and weather conditions, for example, in construction machinery for energy plant construction, and impresses with load capacities up to 25 kN and stroke lengths up to 1,200 mm. Rodriguez also offers many other models, such as the Electrak HD, PC, and T series, which differ depending on dynamic load, stroke length, and speed, as well as by their drive type, mounting configuration, and optional features. "We adapt the systems to the requirements of each application, meaning each order is customized, even in larger quantities. For example, individual intermediate sizes for stroke lengths or higher load capacities can be implemented," summarizes Jörg Schulden.