Button and switch testing are an
important aspect for OEMs and components manufacturers. SMAC linear actuators can be easily integrated into various types
of switch testing applications, and enable 100% inline
inspection with feedback of both force and position. SMAC linear actuators also
provide the ability to verify hysteresis and switch differential in a single
compact unit.
As with all SMAC electric actuators,
SMAC linear actuators have independent control of
position, speed, and force. Our unique feature ‘Soft-Land’ function allows
the actuators to approach a surface at an unknown distance and land on it with
a controlled force that can be as low as 10 grams. This feature is ideal for testing
delicate components, or expensive materials.
SMAC electric actuators are
successfully used in testing human operated devices such as cell phones, membrane
keypads, touch screens, and sensors, among other mechanisms. SMAC’s electric
actuators are also much sought after in the automotive industry, where they are
employed for testing seat belt buttons, light switches, audio switches, cruise
control switches, car navigation systems, trunk release switches, horn systems,
etc.
Among the most notable features of
SMAC electric actuators are:
- Force and position feedback in a single
integrated unit
- The ability to capture and plot data to enable
precise measurement of force versus position
- The ability to verify hysteresis and switch
differential
- A single unit solution that performs both life
test and qualitative test at the same time
- The unique ability of the SMAC electric actuators
to be able to quantify and replicate the feel and touch of human fingers
more accurately and precisely than humans themselves
- 100% data acquisition provision for SPC and
quality inspection systems to comply with ISO / TS16949 standards
Please
contact us if you feel your
application might benefit from the SMAC Advantage. Please visit our website www.smac-mca.com to see our range of linear
actuators, applications and videos.
