Better base control

Magnetic, a division of SKF Actuation Systems of SKF Linear Motion & Precision Technologies, has developed a new Basic Control Unit (BCU) that works with its linear drives. The new BCU allows a number of different combinations with existing SKF and Magnetic linear drives. The new control unit works with most SKF/Magnetic actuators. In addition to the possible configurations for the various actuator systems, it is also possible to adapt...
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