Linear Actuator

[mjncad]

Try this.

Linear Actuators

Neat web site...thanks for posting!

 

[msb1766]

ericher69, I like the mini actuator do you have any pictures that you can post or email me of the way it is set up on your blower?
Can you move your deflector up and down while blowing snow?

 

[ericher69]

Msb1766;

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDLefRPS2K4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Hope that answers your question

I will take pics and measure the brackets

PM me if you want

 

[Don87]

Msb1766;

Check this out!

B2920 Kubota POV snow removal - YouTube

Hope that answers your question

I will take pics and measure the brackets

PM me if you want

Please don't use PM's..............others, including myself are watching this thread. :thumbsup:

 

[ericher69]

Ok,

No PM's

Kubota wanted like $800 installed for a hydraulic chute deflector!

I said; don't think so

Got er done for about $120

 

[Don87]

Thank you for the info, and yes, we are eagerly awaiting those pictures.


I gotta ask though, what is the lowest temps that you used it in? Specs say it is rated to -15F

 

[ericher69]

-30C

About -22F

The only issue I have had is the threads stripping from the end of cylinder

I drilled and put a bolt thru...good 2 go

4th season in use!

 

[Don87]

-30C

About -22F

The only issue I have had is the threads stripping from the end of cylinderI drilled and put a bolt thru...good 2 go

4th season in use!

Now I'm confused, the actuator you referenced in your link doesn't show threads, it shows a 'clevis style' hookup.

Could you possibly show this when you post pics?

 

[ericher69]

Clevis hook up

Cylinder rod is female thread/Clevis end is male thread

Linear actuators tend to want to rotate when ext/retracting

Hydraulic cylinders are not affected by this as fluid pressure is distributed evenly on rod end

For myself and approx 1/8 the price it's definitely worth anything short of perfection

 

[Don87]

Clevis hook up

Cylinder rod is female thread/Clevis end is male thread
Linear actuators tend to want to rotate when ext/retracting

Hydraulic cylinders are not affected by this as fluid pressure is distributed evenly on rod end

For myself and approx 1/8 the price it's definitely worth anything short of perfection

That explains it. Thank you.

Sounds like a job for red locktite.:thumbsup: