180° Hydraulic Rotary Actuator Applications & Selection Tips

Because of its powerful performance, compact design, simple structure and reliable stability, 180° hydraulic rotary actuators are widely used in many fields.

Application Fields

Construction Machinery Field

The 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuator plays an important role in the field of construction machinery. For example, in the operation of a crane, it can accurately control the rotation angle of the crane arm to achieve efficient heavy lifting. According to statistics, cranes using 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuators can improve work efficiency by about 30%, while reducing the difficulty and risk of operation. In concrete mixer trucks, the actuator can be used to control the rotation of the mixing barrel to ensure uniform mixing of concrete and improve the quality of concrete.

Industrial Robot Field

In the field of industrial robots, the 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuator provides powerful rotational power for the robot’s joints. It can achieve high-precision rotational motion, allowing the robot to complete various delicate operating tasks in a complex production environment. For example, in the automobile manufacturing industry, robots can use this actuator to accurately install automobile parts, improving production efficiency and product quality. Compared with traditional mechanical transmission methods, hydraulic rotary actuators have higher response speed and accuracy, and can meet the strict requirements of industrial robots for motion control.

Agriculture

In the agriculture field, 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuators can be applied to the operation of agricultural machinery. For example, in a combine harvester, it can control the rotation angle of the harvesting platform to adapt to the harvesting needs of different terrains. In irrigation equipment, the actuator can be used to control the rotation of the sprinkler head to achieve uniform irrigation. In addition, in the automation upgrade of agricultural machinery, hydraulic rotary actuators also play an important role, improving the efficiency and intelligence level of agricultural production.

Municipal Vehicle Field

In the municipal vehicle field, 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuators can be used for the garbage bin flipping mechanism of garbage trucks and the cleaning device of sweepers. It can provide stable and reliable rotational power to ensure the normal operation of municipal vehicles. For example, in a garbage truck, the actuator can quickly and accurately flip the garbage bin to improve the efficiency of garbage collection. In a sweeper, it can control the rotation angle and speed of the sweeping brush to improve the cleaning effect.

Selection Tips

When selecting a 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuator, you need to consider multiple factors to ensure that you choose the product that best suits your specific needs and achieve efficient performance.

Load Requirements

First, consider the load requirements of the application scenario. If it is in heavy machinery or scenarios that require large torque output, such as large cranes, heavy industrial robots, etc., you should choose an actuator with high torque and high load capacity, such as WEITAI’s WL30 series products, with a maximum torque of up to 24,000 Nm, which can easily cope with huge load requirements.

WEITAI WL30 hydraulic rotary actuator

Space Constraints

Secondly, space constraints are also an important consideration. For equipment or workplaces with limited space, such as small industrial robots, compact construction machinery, etc., you should choose an actuator with a compact structure and high-power density. This type of actuator can provide powerful rotational power without taking up too much space, such as WEITAI’s hydraulic rotary actuator, which has large torque output and good load capacity in a compact size.

Working Environment

Furthermore, the harshness of the working environment will also affect the choice of actuator. If the working environment is in harsh conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, high humidity, or a lot of dust, you should choose an actuator with enclosed moving parts and suitable for harsh environments. Such an actuator can operate stably in harsh environments, reduce the possibility of failure, and ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

Accuracy Requirements

In addition, accuracy requirements need to be considered. For application scenarios that require precise control of the rotation angle, such as rotating devices in automated production lines, high-precision industrial robots, etc., actuators with high transmission accuracy should be selected. You can evaluate whether the accuracy of the actuator meets the requirements by looking at the product’s technical parameters, such as the rotation time allowed per 90°, positioning accuracy, etc.

Cost

Finally, cost is also one of the factors that need to be considered when selecting an actuator. The prices of actuators of different brands and models vary greatly, and cost-effective products should be selected based on the actual budget. At the same time, the maintenance cost and service life of the actuator should also be considered, and actuators with high reliability and low maintenance costs should be selected to reduce long-term use costs.

Summary

In short, choosing a suitable 180-degree hydraulic rotary actuator requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as load requirements, space limitations, working environment, accuracy requirements, and cost to ensure that the product that best suits specific needs is selected to achieve efficient performance.


Post time: Nov-05-2024