UTILITY ACTUATORS AND THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEMS

The Hydraulic Systems Division designs and manufactures components and systems for many aerospace utility actuation applications, including thrust reverser, steering, and landing gear control.

The actuator product line is designed for minimum weight and maximum volumetric efficiency with exceptional reliability and performance. Our extensive heritage and broad product offerings mean we have the capability to design and build custom actuators and systems for your application.

Our product portfolio includes a wide variety of actuation components including the following:

Products

• Actuators
• Control valve modules
• Hydraulic and electromechanical locks
• Hand-wind units
• Tubes and hoses
• Filters
• Position sensors
• Swivel valves
• Shimmy dampers

Applications

• Commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft

Technical Highlights

• Phosphate-ester-based fluids and hydrocarbon-based (MIL-PERF-87257, 83282, 5606) operating fluids
• Five-inch to 24-inch stroke
• Electrical feedback and indication
• High volumetric efficiency-to-weight ratio
• High stiffness and position indication reliability
• Balanced reference return to compensate for pressure transients
• Teflon guides minimize piston friction and wear
• Two-piece end caps for increased reliability