Applications
Automotive | Construction Equipment | Off Highway | Agriculture | Aviation/aerospace | Military | Industrial machinery | Recreational | Mining | Marine
Automotive
Because the Actus product is robustly designed, the automotive industry has been a good fit for Actus. We are able to meet many dimensional and spatial requirements to let you maintain a high level of reliable operation. From latching cargo carriers to transmission shifting on unmanned vehicles, we have a solution for your application.
- Vehicle hood tie down
- Automotive throttling
- Parking brake actuation
- DARPA vehicles
- Utility trucks
- Snow plows
Construction Equipment
Actus has been rooted in the construction industry for over 50 years. We’ve throttled engines; controlled valves; and latched tool chests, cowlings and safety shields. All of these solutions allow for the customer and equipment to effectively keep on task when time is money.
- Cement pumpers
- Skid steers
- Mowers
- Graders
- Rollers
- Man lifts
Off Highway
Actus has had a wide variety of current and vintage off highway applications throughout the years. Our solutions have always been focused on solving unique problems and applying our wealth of knowledge toward proper design and application considerations.
- Skid steer
- Golf carts
- Utility ATV
- Street sweepers
- Latching of various covers and doors
Agriculture
Actus has solved a wide array of solutions in the agriculture industry, from latches for seeder lids to controlling the auxiliary drive on equipment.
- Chippers throttling
- Tub grinders
- Auxiliary spool valve control
- Various throttle applications
Aviation/aerospace
Because our products can withstand the extreme environmental conditions both on and off the tarmac, our latches and actuators have found a small niche in the aviation market.
- Airplane tug throttle control
- Airport broom vehicles
- Latching on airport fire trucks
Military
Actus products have been in the military market since the 1980’s. Our focus on manufacturing highly reliable products for very harsh environments has long been a design standard throughout our rich history.
- Autonomous vehicles
- Remote control vehicles
- Shifting
- Brake control
- Clutches engagement
- Latching on various transporters and vehicles
Industrial machinery
Our actuators and latches have found a small niche in industrial products. Whether we are holding an access panel shut or helping conveyer to maintain a constant speed, our solutions keep your factory up and your machines operational.
- Conveyers
- Power units
Recreational
As long as people have been on the golf course and on the water in a boat, Actus has been on board with solutions rugged enough for any terrain. Weather resistant and able to withstand wide temperature variations, all of our products find uses in recreational applications.
- Golf cart throttling
- ATV control and accessory latching
- Watercraft throttling
- RV auxiliary throttling compartment latching
- Fishing boat compartments
- In home/garage
Mining
Working in a mining environment means you are going to be around dust, noise, vibration, water, oils, and many other destructive elements. Our products proudly stand up to all of these elements and allow you to maintain the safety and reliability required to stay safe in these adverse conditions.
- Valve control
- Throttle control
- Shift control
Marine
Partnering with many products in the marine industry, Actus has been able to provide solutions that can withstand the harsh marine environment and still maintain the necessary reliability and control.
- Hovercraft propeller pitch control
- Watercraft throttling
- Deck winches
- Ship thrusters control
- Louvers command
- Various throttle and shifting applications