NORAM DEBUTS PAC II LINEAR ACTUATOR AT ENGINEERING SHOW

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — Jeff Hargarten, President of NORAM, recently announced that the company’s New Pressurized Air Control (PAC) Linear Actuator II will be unveiled at the 56th National Design Engineering Show and Conference. The Show will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, March 21 – 23, 2006. “In response to customer requests for a larger and more powerful actuator, our research and development team has designed yet another technologically superior NORAM power transfer solution,” Hargarten stated.

At the Show, NORAM will demonstrate the multiple benefits the 3-3/4 inch stroke PAC Linear Actuator II provides in lawn and garden equipment applications. “One of the foremost advantages of the PAC Actuator II is that it requires no costly system upgrades or special engine modifications,” Hargarten explained. “Its distinctively smooth engagement surpasses traditional electric clutches by eliminating severe shock loads. The PAC Actuator II is capable of engaging a mower deck at idle speed, enabling compliance with stringent ‘no cut in reverse’ mandates without engine shutdown.”

NORAM’s PAC Actuator II requires only 1/2 amp rather than the typical 5-10 amp draw for electrical clutches. “This significantly reduces electrical loads,” continued Hargarten. “Some of the other features of the innovative design include recessed terminals to guard against breakage and enhance longevity, and single button engagement at no extra cost to the equipment manufacturer. For fail safe operation, the PAC Actuator II defaults to the Off position when the 12 volt power supply is shut off or exhausted.”

Hargarten concluded, “NORAM is pleased to now offer two choices in linear actuators. The New PAC Actuator II broadens the scope of power transfer applications we initially provided with the original 2 inch PAC Actuator. Each can be utilized in conjunction with NORAM’s patented clutch brake. And, as stand alone units, the Actuators provide the least expensive push button activation in the industry.”