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Forestry

Forestry

Linear electromechanical actuators provide an ideal replacement for traditional hydraulic cylinders typically used in sawmills, or the forestry industry in general. Whether applied to canter saws or edging saws, the robust design of the GTX and FTX Series actuators are built to withstand this rugged and dirty environment.

Exlar Electromechanical Actuators for the Forestry Industry

Exlar offers reliable roller screw driven electromechanical actuators configured to meet the harsh demands of outdoor environments all over the world, including forestry applications.

Electromechanical actuators are an ideal replacement for fluid powered actuation for those OEM’s looking to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) with advantages in these areas:

  • Reliable to eliminate failures and maintenance
  • Power dense to eliminate space needed
  • Accurate and repeatable to reduce waste and improve quality
  • Electric to eliminate the need for hydraulic pumps, reservoirs, and hoses
  • Clean to eliminate leaks and potential environmental contamination
  • IP65 ingress protection to keep dust and water from damaging internal components
  • Easy to configure/install through our process control specific software

Fence guides at sawmill

Exlar electromechanical linear actuators transmit torque from the motor to force at the rod end using precision ground roller screws, these screws can provide advantages over other electromechanical linear technologies in these areas:

  • High rigidity - increases accuracy
  • Life - up to 15x longer than ball screws, even longer when compared to other screw technologies
  • Able to withstand high shock and vibration
  • Able to be taken apart for regreasing in the field

Related Applications

Blade Positioning - Increasing saw cut accuracy improves finished quality and reduces waste. Roller screw actuators from Exlar® offer the precision, high force, and rugged durability required for blade positioning without the mess and maintenance of a traditional hydraulic cylinder.

Clamping - Exlar® electromechanical actuators provide precise and programmable clamping force over millions of cycles with minimal maintenance, improving the quality and structural integrity of finished parts.

Fence Guides - High force, roller screw electric actuators from Exlar® provide the high force density and rugged durability of the hydraulic cylinders they were designed to replace, but without the mess and maintenance headaches. Their high precision improves accuracy which minimizes waste, adding to your bottom line.

Videos & White Papers

Choosing Electric over Hydraulic Actuation

Submitted by thejasvini on July 9, 2024
Content Type
Ground and Naval Defense Resources Content Type
Industrial - Exlar, White Papers
Choosing Electric over Hydraulic Actuation
Hydraulics have been widely used for decades. Hydraulic leaks, inefficiency, and inaccuracy are just a few reasons people are transferring technologies.
The Tritex EVA Flyer gives a brief overview of the product.The Tritex EVA Flyer gives a brief overview of the product.
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FTX Series Animation

Submitted by sindhu on August 20, 2024
Content Type
Ground and Naval Defense Resources Content Type
Industrial - Exlar, Product Videos
FTX Series Animation
Our product animation for the FTX Series highlights product features and options available and shows you what makes the FTX an exceptional choice for a variety of industrial applications.
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GTX Product Animation

Submitted by sindhu on September 27, 2024
Content Type
Ground and Naval Defense Resources Content Type
Industrial - Exlar, Product Videos
GTX Product Animation
Our animation highlights the features and benefits of Exlar GTX Series Actuators.
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Motion System Causing You Pain?

Submitted by thejasvini on October 9, 2024
Content Type
Ground and Naval Defense Resources Content Type
Industrial - Exlar, White Papers
Motion System Causing You Pain?
Putting together a motion control system that meets your requirements for speed, accuracy, and flexibility can often be a challenge. Find out what decisions need to be made to optimize your system.
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Sim-ZILLA! Extreme Racing Simulator

Submitted by sindhu on November 9, 2024
Content Type
Industrial - Exlar, Product Videos
Sim-ZILLA! Extreme Racing Simulator
Designed and manufactured by Mannetron. Featuring Exlar FT60 Series Actuators.
The Tritex EVA Flyer gives a brief overview of the product.The Tritex EVA Flyer gives a brief overview of the product.
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Brochures & Catalogs

FTX Series Catalog

Submitted by thejasvini on November 13, 2024

GTX Product Brochure

Submitted by neha on December 16, 2024

GTX Series Catalog

Submitted by neha on December 18, 2024