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Underwater Linear Actuator

Ref : ACTUATOR XAE

Immersion up to 350 m
Force 500 N to 15000 N
Stroke 50 to 500 mm
Absolute position control
Several communication protocols

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Technical Description

LF Technologies’ XAE range of underwater linear actuators are submersible electric cylinders specially developed for subsea applications such as submarines, underwater drones such as AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) and ROVs (remotely operated underwater vehicles), as well as for subsea installations.

Features of the XAE subsea linear actuator :

Integrated control: on-board electronics for precise control of position and speed directly in the actuator.
Absolute measurement : integrated absolute position measurement: no need to search for zero.
Custom stroke : stroke length can be tailored to the specific needs of each application.
Multiple communication protocols : compatible with several protocols such as CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet TCP, Ethernet UDP, Modbus TCP , with customisation on request.
Flexible mounting options: different mounting options available for the actuator body and stem, facilitating mechanical integration into various subsea systems.

Validation and testing of XAE underwater linear actuators :

All linear actuators for submarines developed by LF Technologies are fully tested in-house:

Full functional tests : tests carried out in air and underwater under real load;
Rigorous tightness tests : validation of tightness up to limit pressure;
Verification of communication protocols : checks that the system is operating correctly according to the protocol chosen by the customer (CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet TCP, Ethernet UDP, Modbus TCP, protocols on request);
Full energy analysis: measurement of current and power consumption according to several usage scenarios.

Features on request:

Stroke
Supply voltage
Communication protocol
Materials
Electromechanical brake
Electrical connectors
Mechanical interfaces and fixings

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Linear Actuator SUBSEA | LF TECHNOLOIGIES

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Linear Actuator SUBSEA | LF TECHNOLOIGIES

Subsea linear actuator for ROV, AUV, UUV - LF Technologies

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Linear Actuator for ROV, AUV, UUV Subsea - LF Technologies

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS of the Underwater Linear Actuator – XAE Range

Specifications	XAE-70-2B	XAE-70-3B	XAE-70-5B
Max depth	150 msw* /15 bar	150 msw* /15 bar	150 msw* /15 bar
Max working force	1500 N	1000 N	500 N
Max speed (at 72Vdc)	100 mm/s	150 mm/s	250 mm/s
Stroke	50 - 250 mm	50 - 250 mm	50 - 250 mm
Absolute position measurement	± 0.2 mm	± 0.2 mm	± 0.2 mm
Supply voltage	24 - 72 Vdc	24 - 72 Vdc	24 - 72 Vdc
Max. current	4.8 A	4.8 A	4.8 A
Connector	1x SubConn 8 contacts	1x SubConn 8 contacts	1x SubConn 8 contacts
Connector orientation	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential
Brake	Optional	Optional	Optional
Body and stem material	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium
*Metre Sea Water

Download 3D file - XAE-70

Specifications	XAE-110-1R	XAE-110-2R	XAE-110-5R
Max depth	350 msw* /35 bar	350 msw* /35 bar	350 msw* /35 bar
Max working force	15000 N	10000 N	2000 N
Max speed (at 72Vdc)	30 mm/s	60 mm/s	150 mm/s
Stroke	100 - 500 mm	100 - 500 mm	100 - 500 mm
Absolute position measurement	± 0.2 mm	± 0.2 mm	± 0.2 mm
Supply voltage	24 - 72 Vdc	24 - 72 Vdc	24 - 72 Vdc
Max. current	22 A	22 A	22 A
Connector	2x SubConn	2x SubConn	2x SubConn
Connector orientation	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential	Rearward, forward, radial or tangential
Brake	Optional	Optional	Optional
Body and stem material	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium	316L stainless steel or grade 5 titanium
*Metre Sea Water