Olsen Engineering UK Ltd

We design and manufacture Electric “Cylinders” Linear and Rotary Actuation Solutions including the Control Systems. The Linear Actuators are ROLLER SCREW variety and have many benefits over hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders namely higher accuracy and speeds, longer life cycles and no maintenance. Forces up to 45 tonnes, speeds up to 2.5m/s, Travel up to 3m.

Aerospace Test Systems and Defence Industries are moving towards ALL electric actuation. 

We have ISO9000 are members of Aerospace Wales, UAV Association, PPMA Association, ADS and we have also started the SC21 program. We are also considering CAA approval during 2012.

 “When push comes to shove Olsen has the answer”

Olsen Engineering supplies high performance ALL ELECTRIC linear actuation solutions – EXLAR ROLLER SCREW VARIETY. All electric linear motion is the modern REPLACEMENT of HYDRAULICS and PNEUMATICS and also offers 15 x TRAVEL LIFE compared with ball screws. BENEFITS include faster, more precise motion, NO MAINTENANCE or leaks, OPTIMISED TOTAL PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COST. We also offer completely integrated solutions supplying the drive system, control panel, HMI, servo drives, cables and mechanical modifications.

GSX range offer speeds up to 1.2m/s at 610mm travel, 55kN and FT series up to 1.5m/s, 2.5m, 450kN. IP65 and MANY STANDARD OPTIONS available including special housing / main rod materials, many types of connectors, brake, bellows, preloaded option for 3m accuracy, Subsea options available.

Typical markets include Aerospace and Defence, Test Rigs & Simulation, Packaging Machines, Automotive assembly, Power Generation, Health, Food, Manufacturing and Water.

“When push comes to shove, Olsen has the answer”.