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LINEAR ACTUATORS

Our Core Markets
Automotive

Case Studies

In a constantly changing world in which OEMs require long-lasting and reliable products, actuators have to be able to cope with more intense vibration conditions and temperatures. That is why our ISO TS 16949 certification,
which is proof of our industrial excellence in the design, industrial production and manufacture of millions of units, is so important.

Antenna position adjustment

•tTemperature -40 /+135°C
•tVibration up to 40G
•tPPM rate <10

Solution: a custom mechatronic system, which features a gear
train motor, a screw-nut system, control electronics and an absolute position sensor, all in a watertight case. The system provides
a force of up to 120N, and guarantees a positioning accuracy of
±0.2mm. This actuator also presents an irreversibility which can
resist a force of 200N.

Task: to adjust the transmitter/receiver beam of an antenna.
Challenge: to be maintenance free, as the system is installed outdoors at a great height and exposed to adverse weather.

Building Automation & Security

The new standards that apply require top quality manufactured products,
which will last a long time and therefore help reducing maintenance costs.
All technical development must also reflect what is key to the customer,
such as high ease of use and low noise.
•tLifetime 15 years
•tNoise level <30dBA
•tDesign integration

SONCEBOZ
Motion systems

Motorcycles & Recreational Vehicles

Linear actuators can be used for various functions, such as idle air adjustment, suspension or for limiting sound emissions and have to operate in extreme environmental conditions. They therefore have to be highly reliable.

Precision, reliability and lifetime are still the most decisive criteria in this segment. Products are used for instrumentation applications and patient treatment, and must last for several years. Risk management being an important
factor, our process has thus been certified to ISO 13485 which guarantees
the reliability of our systems.
•tPrecision < 0.02mm
•t10,000 hours of operation
•tLow noise

Agriculture & Construction

Your contact for
LINEAR ACTUATOR solutions
info@sonceboz.com

SONCEBOZ
2605 Sonceboz - Switzerland
Tel. t +41 (0)32 488 11 11
Fax t+41 (0)32 488 11 00

www.sonceboz.com

for challenging applications

Copyright Fotolia, BMW, Fendt, Gety, Opel, Piaggio

Medical Equipment

•tTemperature -40 /+100°C
•tVibration up to 30G
•t20,000 hours of operation

Motion systems

Our core competencies consist of design,
development and production of
mechatronic drive systems and
electric motors that operate in harsh
environments. We are committed
to improving safety, decreasing energy
consumption and minimizing the
impact on the environment. Our focus
on innovation, best in class quality
and exceptional service is our key
to success for worldwide OEM customers
and their suppliers.

•tTemperature -40 /+135°C
•tVibration up to 40G
•tExtreme conditions: snow, rain, dust, water

Our drive systems, for spraying systems for example, operate in difficult climate conditions and therefore must offer robustness and accuracy. They
also have to be able to fit into spaces which are often very small and hard
to reach. They feature adapted mechanical interfaces so that they can be
integrated into the complete system.

Adaptive lighting
Task: to adapt the light beam of the headlamp in order to avoid
any glare to the oncoming or crossing traffic, keeping an optimal
illumination of the road (glare free high beam).
Challenge: to be compact and provide accuracy while operating in harsh conditions: extreme duty cycles, large temperature
range (-40°C to + 125°C) and vibrations up to 10G.
Solution: a linear actuator with a stroke of 25mm and a force of
35N. A position sensor is integrated so that a referencing function is possible. The design with few moving pieces makes the
actuator more reliable. It also includes a special coupling which
optimally transmits the force.

Idle air control
Task: to adjust the airflow entering the engine of a scooter or
motorcycle.
Challenge: to be integrated in a mechanical butterfly valve which
has to cope with strong vibrations and high temperatures.

from mind to motion

Solution: a linear actuator featuring a force of 40 N, a speed of
up to 40 mm/s, and with visible connectors (lugs) so that it can
be directly inserted onto the PCB. A full automatic assembly line
guarantees the emphasis on a zero default process.