A New Plot Twist on the Saga of Linear Motion

Many OEMs are ready for a better alternative to hydraulic cylinders. The Swedish company Cascade Drives brings a new approach to linear motion that helps industrial manufacturers transition from hydraulic to electromechanical actuators (EMA) in their heavy equipment.

Benefits of Electromechanical Drives

For many applications - such as steering, or lifting, tilting and swinging  - EMA is a cleaner, more precise, and efficient technology with a better total cost of ownership.  

Electromechanical drives offer higher productivity, better precision, lower energy consumption, and lower maintenance cost. With a high ability to regenerate energy, operating time can be extended or battery capacity reduced.

A New Alternative to Hydraulics for Linear Motion

Historically if you wanted to create a high force linear motion, with challenging shock loads, there has pretty much only been one technology available: hydraulics. Hydraulics are durable, diverse and flexible, but they have limitations and built-in flaws, namely: low efficiency, consuming energy when idling, risk of leakage, low speed, precision and controllability. 

Until recently, a better alternative didn't exist; and if you wanted to use an electric actuator, you had to compromise on force and shock-resistance. 

Cascade Drives' Electric Actuators Match the Force and Shock Resistance of Hydraulics

Cascade Drives’ unique actuators combine the best of two worlds: they match the force and shock-resistance levels of hydraulics, but with the electric actuator's high efficiency, environmental benefits, precision, controllability, and speed. 

If you’d like to learn about transitioning from hydraulic drives to clean and efficient electric alternative, Cascade Drives is ready to help. Learn more or contact us to start a conversation.

“In a world where we are transitioning from fossil fuels, where the high energy density allows for inefficient systems, to electric battery power, the need for new efficient ways to achieve the required functions becomes clear. We are proud to provide such technology for a wide range (and ever-expanding) of industries, thus enabling our customers in their strive to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future!” says Cascade Drives CEO Kristian Floresjö