What is a Smart (Hydraulic) Cylinder?

Smart hydraulic cylinders gain their name from the fact that highly accurate position sensing electronics are integrated with the hydraulics in a single actuator.  Thus these cylinders are “smart” about understanding cylinder position allowing robust position information to be fed to more complex feedback systems.

CPI Linear Transducer Usage In The SeaSLICE

Enter the Lockheed Martin “SeaSLICE” technology, a

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