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Achieving linear motion in off-highway applications

The term ‘off-highway’ covers a wide range of machinery and equipment that operate in harsh working environments where dust, water and even chemicals can be prevalent.

05/11/2018 14:22:44

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Suppliers of components destined to work in these unforgiving applications need to offer high quality products that are rigorously
tested and fit for purpose.

Mourade Vaneeckhoutte, Director for Mobile Power Equipment at Altra Industrial Motion Corporation, looks at the
challenges faced by components used in off-highway applications.
Throughout this sector, lifting and positioning tasks are performed by actuators
that may be powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical energy. The selection of the most appropriate design is affected by
a number of factors and in many cases the electric actuator has many advantages.

Read the full article in the November issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.