Whippany Actuation Systems designs, manufactures and supports actuation solutions for aerospace. The Company develops flight control products that support applications ranging from commercial aircraft and rotorcraft to unmanned systems and missiles. Its aerospace actuator and control components include linear jack assemblies, motors, power units, regenerative power units and controllers. Whippany Actuation Systems is a for-profit manufacturer registered in the System for Award Management and provides its goods to federal agencies through prime contract awards.
The primary function of an actuator is to transform electrical or chemical energy into mechanical motion. The actuator can transform this energy into linear or rotary motion, depending on the specific application’s requirements. Engineers and designers must carefully consider several factors when selecting an actuator, including the force or torque required to perform a task, speed and response time, environmental conditions, size and weight constraints, and power source and control system compatibility.
Actuators are widely used in industrial automation and robotics applications, transforming electrical energy into motion that controls a system or machine. These devices are commonly used in manufacturing, assembly lines and warehouses, where they enable production machines to move from one area to another and pick up objects for processing or storage. They can also be used in solar panels to change their angle of exposure to the sun throughout the day, maximizing power generation.
There are many types of actuators, each designed to suit different applications and environments. When selecting an actuator, engineers and designers must consider the specific force or torque requirements, speed and response time, accuracy and repeatability, environmental conditions, size and weight constraints, power source and control system compatibility, cost and maintenance requirements.
Actuator failures typically result from a lack of proper design or installation, improper maintenance or use, and environmental factors. However, these failures can be minimized by performing a thorough evaluation of the system to ensure that the actuator is properly matched with the application and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
A control system is essential to actuator operation, receiving input signals from the operator and sending output signals to the actuator. These signals dictate the direction and velocity of the actuator, ensuring that it is performing its required tasks. A good control system will be able to detect errors and provide real-time feedback, allowing for corrections to be made to maintain optimal performance.
Whippany Actuation Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and compliance with all applicable laws regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or military status, and religious beliefs, observances and practices. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, pay practices, discipline and termination. In addition, the Company prohibits retaliation against any employee who, in good faith, complains of or opposes any unlawful discrimination. Whippany Actuation Systems requires all employees to comply with this policy.
