
Products
EDrive offers an extensive range of linear motion control solutions, with options designed for diverse industry applications that demand rugged construction and reliable longevity.
Industries
EDrive products meet the demands of diverse industries, including automotive, military and defense, material handling, and much more. Read about the most common industry uses for our products below.
Agriculture
EDrive actuators are ideal for agricultural applications that require quick response, high levels of precision, and reduced operating costs. Designed to deliver reliable performance under rigorous conditions, these products are an effective replacement for hydraulic cylinders. EDrive actuators feature a patented ball screw design that’s the most reliable in the industry.
Some of the most common agriculture applications for EDrive actuators include:
- Climate control systems
- Grain handling
- Seeding and spraying
- Feeding automation
- Harvesting and picking
Automotive and Transportation
EDrive actuators are a high-performance alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic linear actuators within factory automation applications. They are precise, reliable, and more energy-efficient than other solutions. For these reasons, EDrive products are commonly used for the following automotive and transportation applications:
- Commercial airport jetways
- Opening and closing vehicle doors
- Railway maintenance work
- Automotive manufacturing and assembly processes (cutting, bending, stamping, pressing, conveying, etc.)
Defense
The military and defense industry requires rugged, energy-efficient products. EDrive actuators are more precise than hydraulics and deliver a longer operating life, even within extreme environmental conditions. Some of the most common applications of EDrive actuators within the defense industry include:
- Aircraft landing gear
- Full-scale training simulators
- Weapon positioning
- Armored plate positioning
- Tank elevation adjustment
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage manufacturing involves numerous automation applications, all requiring a safe and sanitary environment. EDrive actuators are food-grade and IP69K-rated, making them an ideal choice for projects involving:
- Automated assembly lines
- Conveyors
- Bottle filling
- Processing equipment
Forestry and Lumber
The forestry and lumber industries require robust tools that can endure demanding use. EDrive products are built for the harshest operating conditions and offer accurate positioning, even at high speeds. EDrive linear actuators are used in many types of forestry equipment, including:
- Arbor gang systems
- Edge guides and saws
- Log clamping and debarking tools
- Veneer pulling machines
- Chippers and band mills
- Flying saws
- Presses and pre-presses
Material handling and Packaging
EDrive products offer precision and reliability within many material handling and packaging applications, including:
- Clamping and positioning
- Sorting
- Conveying
Motion Simulators and Entertainment
EDrive actuators are quiet, accurate, and low-maintenance enough for arts and entertainment-related applications as well as motion simulators. These products deliver the smooth, continuous motion needed for animatronics, theater staging moves, and motion applications such as:
- Interactive ride simulators
- Flight simulators
- Film production camera sliders
- Heavy equipment simulators
- Space shuttle simulators
Work With the Actuator Experts
For over four decades, EDrive, a brand of Joyce/Dayton, has engineered innovative, patented products that boost equipment performance and reliability. Whether your application requires a standard solution from our extensive product line or a fully customized actuator, our team is committed to meeting your specific motion control needs. Explore our product catalog to get started.
