Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) has added a new SPA linear actuator with Intelli-Motion technology to its family of automation solutions.

CMCO’s first intelligent actuator combines plug-and-play control and feedback with robust Duff-Norton hardware.

Duff-Norton’s most advanced linear actuator, the SPA with Intelli-Motion technology, is designed to provide reliable operation and simplify applications, especially those that can benefit from automation technology.

As the latest product to join our family of automation-focused solutions, this intelligent actuator offers ease of installation, quick configuration, and simple operation to ensure your system can get up and running quickly.

The Intelli-Motion platform combines robust actuators from Duff-Norton with modern variable frequency drive (VFD) technology to bring plug-and-play control to industrial material handling applications.

Duff-Norton’s most advanced linear actuator, the SPA with Intelli-Motion technology, is designed to provide reliable operation and simplify applications, especially those that can benefit from automation technology.

How to benefit from the technology

• Increased full load duty cycle extends length of time the actuator can operate, increasing production rates.
• Onboard analog and digital I/O provide enhanced control and position feedback capabilities.
• Optional Ethernet/IP connectivity enables direct connection to a PLC, providing an infinite number of control options and configurations.
• Integrated VFD and onboard I/O reduce installation costs and product footprint.
• Electronic programmable limit switches (EPLS) provide greater precision and increased ability to repeat motions compared to mechanical limit switches.
• Automatic soft starting and smooth ramp-up acceleration prolong the actuator’s life and reduce the stress placed on mechanical components.

Getting the most from a motion control system means finding the right linear actuator, one that works efficiently, is durable, moves the load safely, and operates at the desired speed.

The SPA with Intelli-Motion can do all of that and more. It’s robust enough to handle high-duty cycle applications while providing precise, repeatable motions.

As the latest product to join our family of automation-focused solutions, this intelligent actuator offers ease of installation, quick configuration, and simple operation to ensure your system can get up and running quickly.