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S+R could assess the actuator as its own documented assembly, inspect wear and interfaces, and derive the next service or adaptation steps from the original engineering basis.
Real-world infrastructure project
Heavy-duty actuator for a lock system after 20 years in service
A heavy electric actuator from a lock project returned to the S+R workshop after roughly 20 years in operation for service and service-life assessment.
lock systemUse
20 yearsOperating time
inspection & repairService
extending service lifeFocus
Initial situation
Why a catalogue-only answer would not have been enough.
For infrastructure actuators, responsibility does not end with delivery. After many years in operation, know-how, drawings, calculations, spare-part assignment and inspection capability still have to exist so service or service-life extension can be assessed reliably.
Result
The return shows the value of retained product knowledge: even after two decades, the assembly remains repairable, serviceable, adaptable and technically traceable for extended use.
Project route
Traceable from tender to service.
For infrastructure and custom projects, the technical decision is only robust when calculation, interface, testing and service can still be understood later.
Engineering
Force, stroke, environment, mounting and safety reserves were documented so the actuator remains technically traceable even after many years.
Documentation
Drawings, calculations, interfaces and test records keep the know-how in-house and prevent the assembly from becoming an unknown spare part.
Return & inspection
After roughly 20 years in operation, S+R could inspect, assess and classify the actuator using its own documentation and manufacturing experience.
Service
Repair, replacement of wear parts, adaptations and service-life extension remain possible because development, manufacturing and service are connected.
Project images
Details from sizing, manufacturing, application and service.
Building blocks in the project
Proven principles, adapted to load case and interface.
The product ranges remain technical starting points. What matters is how spindle, motor, protection class, sensors, mounting and service access work together in the actual project.
Next step
Your project can often be assessed with a few technical details.
Helpful inputs include force, stroke, speed, installation space, environment, voltage, control, quantity and existing drawings or photos of the interface.