Real-world infrastructure project

Bridge drive: four electric actuators of around 350 kN each for two movable bridges

Two movable bridges are opened and closed by four electric actuators of around 350 kN each - weatherproof, controlled and serviceable over the long term.

Bridge drive: four electric actuators of around 350 kN each for two movable bridges
Hydraulic steel structures
Movable bridgesApplication
~350 kNForce per actuator
4 actuators / 2 bridgesScope
Operational safety & weatherFocus

Initial situation

Why a catalogue-only answer would not have been enough.

Movable bridges combine high individual forces, continuous outdoor use and safety requirements. The drives have to guide reliably, detect end positions safely and remain serviceable over long periods - in any weather.

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Technical route

S+R supplied four electric actuators rated at around 350 kN each, with robust mounting, weather protection and sensors for safe end-position monitoring of the bridge movement.

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Result

The bridges can be moved in a controlled way; the drives are designed for outdoor duty, safe end-position monitoring and long-term serviceability.

Project images

Details from sizing, manufacturing, application and service.

Open movable bridge with blue electric actuator in outdoor duty
The actuator moves the bridge structure in a controlled outdoor application.
Electric actuator with motor and mounting on a movable bridge
Mounting, protection and end-position monitoring are considered at the real installation point.
Service access to an electric actuator on a movable bridge
Serviceability remains part of the design: access, interfaces and documentation have to work later.

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.