Advanced Component Technology

ZBG Linear Self-Contained

Originally manufactured by Elram International Actuators – the ZBG range of electro-hydraulic actuators, by utilising hydraulic fluid as an operating medium, provides a versatile and efficient means of transferring power from an electric motor to linear motion.

These machines have proven reliability throughout the world for over 25 years.
We offer the full range of spares, repairs and new ZBG Actuators to meet customer bespoke requirements.

Key Product Features

  • Completely self contained – external pipework, power packs : compressors not required
  • Thrusts and Speeds fully adjustable for each direction of travel
  • Smooth vibration free operation
  • The units are weatherproof and can include various options including – explosionproof, various mountings, manual operation, spring or accumulator failsafe.
  • Actuator Thrust ranges 250 to 80,000 kgf
  • Actuator Speed ranges of 2 to 500mm/sec

More Information

This range of actuators has evolved during the past 25 years and is now a universally accepted, unique and versatile electro-hydraulic product. Throughout this 25 year period the actuators have been supplied to almost every country in the world and locations include the American deserts, Siberian copper mines, Canadian frozen wastes, and South African gold mines.

These units were originally manufactured by Elram International Actuators Ltd and are now supplied by Advanced Components. We also offer a full service and repair facility for the ZBG Actuator units as well as all other hydraulic equipment.

Industrial sectors covered include mining above and below ground, steelworks, nuclear and fossil fired power stations, waterworks, sewage works, off-shore, and the marine industry. A worldwide sales and back up service is provided either by Advanced, associated companies, or licensed agents.

Typical applications include bunker doors; airlock doors; tilting platforms; incineration plant doors; bifurcating chutes; hatches; retarders; ploughs; penstock-valves; butterfly valves; ball valves; railway points; dampers; brakes; furnace charging machines; walking beams and sampling equipment.