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Kinematics unveils advanced ST Series Actuators for solar trackers
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Kinematics unveils advanced ST Series Actuators for solar trackers
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024

Kinematics, a leading company in intelligent motion solutions, has announced the initial shipment of its innovative ST Series actuators, marking an important step in technological advancement. The ST Series showcases extensive research, development, and engineering proficiency.

Featuring a unique maintenance-free, grease-free dry bearing design, the ST Series offers 20-50% more holding torque compared to Kinematics' HE Series. This enhancement allows tracking companies to utilize smaller drives for the same applications, resulting in significant cost savings without compromising performance.

"Crafted with a deep understanding of the needs of solar tracker customers, the Kinematics ST Series Actuator redefines performance and reliability in the renewable energy sector while providing the lowest cost of ownership for the entire solar plant ecosystem, from installation and commissioning to long-term operations and maintenance," said Jenn Cangelosi, VP of Sales and Business Development at Kinematics.

The ST Series actuators are designed specifically for single-axis solar trackers, providing robustness, longevity, and minimal maintenance requirements. These actuators excel in precision, energy efficiency, and durability due to their advanced technology. The inclusion of smart technology enables seamless operation and real-time monitoring, setting a new standard for actuator performance.

"We believe the ST Series will become the de facto standard for single-axis tracker actuation and set the benchmark for reliability and performance for solar tracker manufacturers, Solar EPCs, Solar Project Owners, Financiers, and O&M providers," said Adam Plesniak, Chief Technology Officer, Kinematics.

"The main challenge was proving an improvement in performance over our HE Series drive, which is already a robust, high-volume production drive. The HE Series requires more maintenance and has less capacity per drive size than the ST. These challenges were overcome through hours of dedicated development, rigorous testing, and detailed analysis."

The ST Series actuators have been subjected to extensive testing, including dynamic capacity testing, static capacity testing, efficiency maximization testing, temperature and humidity testing, water ingress resistance testing, dust ingress resistance testing, corrosion resistance testing, UV resistance testing, and seal integrity testing.

The launch of the ST Series highlights Kinematics' dedication to innovation and excellence, aiming to develop state-of-the-art motion control solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity for its customers. The ST Series exemplifies this mission, establishing new industry standards.

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