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| Installation
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Duff-Norton electromechanical actuators can be used in tension, compression, or
combination tension/compression applications. Examples of tension and
compression are shown on right. |
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is important to mount the actuator so that side loading and eccentric loading
are avoided. To optimize the performance and life of the actuator, it should be
mounted so that the load is applied along the longitudinal axis of the
translating tube. Examples of proper and improper loading arrangements are
shown below. |
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the optimal mounting arrangement has been determined, Duff-Norton
electromechanical actuators are mounted by simply slipping a solid pin through
the translating tube clevis and rear housing clevis. The pins must be parallel
to each other in order to avoid binding. The actuator restraining brackets and
related hardware must be able to withstand the torque generated by the actuator
as it extends and retracts. Restraining torque varies with actuator family. |
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