Rack & Pinion.

  • The Vahn-Tech Series 4X4 packs more than double the torque of conventional rack and pinion actuators thanks to its four pistons generating torque around a centrally located pinion. With more pistons in the actuator, this allows the actuator being more compact with size reduced by more than 30% compared to double piston actuator of the same torque. With four small cylinders each located on one of four sides of the unit and at a given air pressure, the 4x4 produces the same torque output as double piston models using smaller diameter pistons and a narrower pinion. The narrower pinion allows the pistons to travel shorter distances so that they can move faster from one position to the next.
    Compact Rack & Pinion
  • The Vahn-Tech Series DFS is an economic rack and pinion style pnuematic actuator, with both captured coil spring-return and double-acting configurations. With standardized accessory (VDI/VDE 3845) and valve (ISO 5211) mounting pads, packaging with Vahn-Tech and third-party valves and accessories is simplified and easy.
    Economical Rack & Pinion
  • The Limitorque LRP provides durable functionality and prolonged service life through unique features such as piston support rods within the actuator, ensuring that side loads generated by the pistons are transmitted through bearings in the end cap and not the body. This eliminates the need for the body to be used as a loadbearing surface and promotes longer service life. The support rod design of the Limitorque LRP actuator distinguishes it from the standard rack and pinion design and offers reliable operation, performance stability and longer service life.
    Twin Piston Rack & Pinion