SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has announced its LPL30 low-profile electric linear moving coil actuators are being used by manufacturers of dosing and filling machines in Asia and Europe. The LPL30, introduced by SMAC earlier this year, is designed for speed, consistency and repeatability for use in dosing and dispensing applications.
Repeatability is required for dosing and filling—the process of distributing small quantities of a substance such as medication, perfume, food additives or flavoring—to ensure a consistent amount of material is dispensed. “Machine manufacturers are quickly discovering the benefits of programmable electric actuators and switching from the air valves and air cylinders that have been the mainstay since the 1950s,” says SMAC Founder and CEO Ed Neff. “The precision the LPL30 provides means the exact quantity of is dispensed every time, even at very high speeds.”