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Electric Linear Actuators
News Release from: Magnet Schultz | Subject: Electro Kabuki
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 August 2007
Actuators remotely deliver stage props
The Electro Kabuki can reliably release weights of up to 50kg and discharge or drop drapes, dummies or cables on cue as a straight drop or at any angle.
The act of releasing drapes and props onto a stage, called the Kabuki drop, which is used extensively in the theatre and events markets can now be undertaken remotely following the launch of the Electro Kabuki by Magnet Schultz , market leader in the manufacturer of specialist solenoid actuators and mechanisms The Electro Kabuki has been designed to reliably release weights of up to 50kg and is suitable for applications where the requirement is to discharge or drop drapes, dummies or cables on cue as a straight drop or at any angle
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Also suitable for very light loads, the Electro Kabuki is supplied off the shelf with all elements ready to connect and operate having been assembled and tested prior to despatch.
The system includes the Electro Kabuki mechanism, compact, hand held firing unit, interconnecting cables and a splitter box.
The load to be released is attached to the mechanism's hook arm and is locked in place using a spring system and released when the 'energise to release' function is applied to the unit (an 'energise to hold' system is also available).
A safety catch prevents premature load release and enables the mechanism to be tested prior to the show without releasing the load.
Using standard voltages 24V DC and 230V AC, the weatherproof Electro Kabuki is supplied with quick-fit, weatherproof 'supply' and 'link' cable connectors so that the mechanism can be daisy chained in order to drop large drapes or items.
There is no longer any need for a special bracket as the new mounting incorporates threaded locations to take M12 bolts (max depth 20mm).
Doughty half couplings can be used to make a quick fixing to scaffold size tubes.
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