Actuators
CEF Industries designs and manufactures linear and rotary electromechanical actuators for a variety of aerospace applications. Built for reliability in harsh operating environments, our aerospace actuators provide precise position and velocity control for utility actuation and secondary flight controls across defense and commercial platforms.
Actuator Types
- Linear electromechanical actuator solutions for straight-line motion
- Rotary electromechanical actuator solutions for controlled rotational movement
Key Features
- Brushless DC motor technology for long service life
- Integrated electronics for position and velocity control
- Fail-safe designs with mechanical brakes
- Sealed construction to resist moisture and contamination
- Wide temperature range operation (-65°F to +160°F)
- Hall effect sensors for position feedback
- Multiple mounting configurations
- Mil-STD-810 environmental qualification
Common Applications
- Utility actuation for APU air inlet doors and RAM air doors
- Air filtration system bypass doors
- Landing gear uplocks and landing gear door uplocks
- Cargo handling systems and towplate actuation
- Thrust reverser actuation and thrust reverser puller systems
- Cowl doors, oil cooler doors, and other aircraft door actuation
- Camera shields and environmental control systems
- Secondary flight controls including aileron, elevator, and rudder trim tabs
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Need an actuator solution for utility actuation or flight control on your platform? Contact CEF Industries to discuss linear and rotary electromechanical actuator requirements, performance targets, and integration needs.