Product Details
12V Electromechanical Linear Drive (OCTAFMDRSSYS12) by Octopus®. Max Boat Displacement: 15400 lb. Max. Stroke: 12". Octopus offer a full range of powerful, low current consumption hydraulic linear drives designed for long passage making. An independent comparison by the university of British Columbia showed that octopus piston pumps are three times more efficient than a gear pump and can be expected to halve the battery consumption when compared to a competitor’s unit, therefore doubling the effective range of the autopilot on one battery charge.
Specifications
| Stroke: 12" |
| Voltage: 12 VDC |
Features
- High quality at an affordable price
- Expertly made from premium materials
- Built to match your exact requirements
An Octopus Hydraulic Linear Actuator is a simple, effective way to drive the rudder on a boat equipped with a mechanical steering system. The linear actuator is an assembly of an Octopus reversing pump and a marine hydraulic cylinder. This assembly is mounted on the rudder tiller-arm or quadrant. When the autopilot is not in use the cylinder runs freely along with the rudder. When the automatic pilot is in use a solenoid valve on the actuator closes and locks the cylinder. Steering signals from the pilot are now fed to the D. C. motor, which drives the pump to move the cylinder back and forth. De-energized, the solenoid valve immediately disconnects the automatic pilot from the rudder. The actuator has a small translucent oil reservoir, making it easy to check fluid levels. These actuators have only five moving parts. Mechanical simplicity gives Octopus product reliability and ease of service when compared to complicated gear and screw actuators, making Octopus unIt's a favorite for offshore mariners. These actuators are shipped from Octopus factory completely filled with oil and require no additional plumbing.
Octopus® is a division of Canada Metal (Pacific) and has been designing, manufacturing and marketing Autopilot Drives for over 20 years. They hold patents on several unique devices that enhance drive performance, and supply drives to most of the marine industry’s leading autopilot manufactures for resale within their autopilot packages. All of them at Octopus are dedicated to customer service and committed to product quality. They look forward to providing you, valued customer, with proof of their dedication and commitment.