Curtiss-Wright | FTX Series Rev. C PN71855 5/26/17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Warranty and Limitations of Liability ................................................ 3
1.2 Safety Considerations .................................................................... 4
1.3 FTX Series Linear Actuators Overview ......................................... 5
1.4 Basic Actuator Construction ............................................................ 5
1.5 Actuator Drive Train Configurations ................................................ 7
2.0 Installation
2.1 Mounting Configurations ................................................................. 9
2.2 Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 9
2.3 Motor Installation ........................................................................... 10
2.4 Lubrication .................................................................................... 15
2.5 Anti-Rotate System ...................................................................... 23
3.0 Maintenance & Service
3.1 Seals ............................................................................................. 24
3.2 Drive Train ................................................................................... 26
3.3 Belt Tensioning ............................................................................ 27
3.4 Roller Screw .................................................................................. 32
3.5 End of Stroke Cushions ................................................................ 32
3.6 Inspection and Lubrication Procedure ........................................... 33
4.0 Optional Equipment
4.1 Mounting Options ......................................................................... 38
4.2 Standard Motor Mounting Configurations ..................................... 38
4.3 Limit Switches .............................................................................. 38
4.4 Rod Ends ..................................................................................... 40
4.5 Motors .......................................................................................... 40
4.6 Electronics ................................................................................... 40
5.0 Specifications
5.1 Life Calculations ........................................................................... 40
5.2 Load, Torque, and Linear Speed Calculations ............................. 40
5.3 Load and Speed Ratings .............................................................. 41
6.0 Troubleshooting
6.1 Mechanical Problems ................................................................... 42
6.2 Electrical Problems ...................................................................... 42
6.3 Returning a Product for Repair ..................................................... 43
7.0 Torque Spec
7.1 FTX095 Torque Specifications ..................................................... 44
7.1 FTX125 Torque Specifications ..................................................... 45
7.2 FTX215 Torque Specifications ...................................................... 46
7.3 FTP215 Torque Specifications ...................................................... 47
7.4 Motor Fastener Torque Specifications ......................................... 48
