Edge Greece expands its industrial automation solutions portfolio with Kyntronics, a US-based company specialized in the design and manufacturing of advanced actuators and actuation systems for applications requiring precision, energy efficiency, robustness and motion control.
Through this partnership, Edge Greece supports Kyntronics solutions for the Greek industrial market, providing OEMs, system integrators and end users with a technology designed to meet the most advanced needs of industrial motion control.
A hybrid technology between electromechanics and hydraulics
Kyntronics solutions are designed to combine the strengths of electromechanical actuators and hydraulic cylinders, while reducing their operational limitations. In practical terms: the power and robustness of hydraulics, combined with the control, diagnostics and integration typical of servo-controlled systems. A sort of technological “best of”, without the dark side of hydraulic maintenance.
Kyntronics hybrid actuators offer:
- precise control of position, force and speed;
- efficient operation based on Power on Demand logic;
- closed, configurable structure that can be oriented in different positions;
- high tolerance to shock load and side load;
- no external hydraulic hoses;
- reduced maintenance requirements;
- integration with industrial automation systems and fieldbus networks.
This architecture makes Kyntronics solutions particularly interesting for industrial applications requiring force, reliability and precise control, especially where traditional hydraulic systems are complex, energy-intensive or not flexible enough.
SHA hybrid linear actuators: force, precision and compactness
The SHA Hybrid Linear Actuator range is designed for linear applications requiring high mechanical performance and servo-assisted control. SHA actuators integrate a hybrid electromechanical-hydraulic design and can be supplied either as a standalone actuator or as a complete solution with motor, controller and software.
The range covers applications with demanding requirements in terms of force, speed and stroke: according to Kyntronics technical documentation, SHA actuators can reach up to 150,000 lb / 667 kN of force, up to 34.5 in/s / 877 mm/s speed and up to 120 in / 3,048 mm stroke.
For machine builders, this means working with compact, powerful solutions that are easier to integrate than traditional hydraulic configurations, especially when the project requires precise control, repeatability and reduced system complexity.
SPU Compact Servo Power Unit: an efficient alternative to traditional hydraulic power units
Alongside linear actuators, Kyntronics offers SPU Compact Servo Power Units, compact servo-hydraulic units designed to replace less efficient hydraulic power units and to operate linear or rotary actuators.
SPUs can be supplied either as standalone servo power units or in a “Total Solution” configuration, complete with motor, controller and software. Kyntronics documentation indicates performance up to 3,000 PSI / 207 bar and up to 11.98 GPM / 45.35 LPM, with AC or DC power supply.
The strategic advantage is clear: maintaining the force density of hydraulics, but with smarter energy management, better controllability and a cleaner configuration. Fewer hoses, fewer leak risks, less “creative hydraulics” in the field. And for maintenance teams, this is not poetry: it is ROI.
Configurable solutions for industrial machines and plants
One of the most interesting aspects of the Kyntronics proposal is its wide range of configuration options. The range includes several mounting options, parallel, inline and 90° configurations, flanges, clevis, rod eye, trunnion and many other mechanical solutions to adapt to the machine layout.
Standard features include:
- high-precision servo motor;
- precise displacement bidirectional pump;
- manifold with integral valving;
- minimal hydraulic fluid;
- heavy-duty cylinder and rod;
- temperature sensor;
- servo drive and motion controller.
Options are also available, including standard or high-resolution position sensors, pressure sensors for force measurement and control, load cell interface, food grade fluid, IP67/IP68/IP69K packaging and explosion-proof versions.
Integration with Rockwell Automation architectures
For Edge Greece, Kyntronics is a highly strategic addition to its automation portfolio: Kyntronics solutions can be integrated with Rockwell Automation architectures, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Kinetix servo systems and Studio 5000 environments.
The Kyntronics proposal also includes specific options for Rockwell Automation control, including AOIs to simplify setup and control, integration with Kinetix Drives, standard mounting for Allen-Bradley motors and sample programs.
In terms of connectivity, the solutions support several fieldbus options and industrial interfaces, including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, CANopen, Ethernet TCP/IP, analog/digital signals and other configurations on request.
Total Solution Package: hardware, software and support in a single architecture
Kyntronics also offers “Total Solution” packages that include actuator or servo power unit, motor, controls, cables, software and technical support. The goal is to simplify implementation, reduce integration work and accelerate commissioning.
The control package makes it possible to manage different operating modes, processes with “pass/fail” logic, data logging for analysis and interfacing with the main fieldbus options.
For complex applications, this approach is particularly useful because it allows companies to start from an already engineered, tested and documented solution, reducing technical risk during commissioning phases.
Why this technology matters for the Greek industrial market
With Kyntronics solutions in its portfolio, Edge Greece gives industrial customers access to an advanced, scalable actuation technology suitable for multiple application contexts: automatic machines, pressing systems, handling, force control, replacement of traditional hydraulic systems and applications with high precision requirements.
This technology strengthens Edge Greece’s role as a technical partner for companies looking to evolve their automation architectures, improving efficiency, reliability and integration.
In short: Kyntronics brings advanced hybrid actuation technology, while Edge Greece brings application expertise, technical support and knowledge of the local industrial market. The result is a concrete proposal for those who need to design machines that are more efficient, more controllable and less dependent on traditional hydraulic solutions.
Would you like to evaluate a Kyntronics solution for your application?
Edge Greece supports OEMs, system integrators and industrial companies in the technical evaluation of Kyntronics solutions, from the selection of the actuator or Servo Power Unit to integration with the existing automation architecture.