an electric actuator last winter
we switched out a busted hydraulic ram on a log splitter with an electric actuator last winter. Honestly, it was smoother than expected. We used one of the heavy-duty types like industrial actuators https://www.progressiveautomations.com/products/heavy-duty-linear-actuator and it's been going strong — even in subzero temps. Just make sure your wiring and control box are well protected. We had to add a cover after some snow fried our first controller. Lesson learned
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Was walking past an old sawmill last week and saw a rig moving panels up and down — all with electric components. No hissing hydraulics or oil leaks, just a quiet hum. Amazing how different stuff looks when machines don’t drip or steam constantly. Makes you realize how fast everything’s moving toward cleaner setups.
I’ve been helping my uncle upgrade some of his old farming equipment, and we’ve hit a wall with one of the hydraulic systems. He wants to switch to something electric — less maintenance and mess. We looked at a few actuators, but most can’t handle the weight and constant use outdoors. Anyone here use industrial actuators for heavy machinery? Curious if they really hold up under dust, mud, and non-stop weather exposure.