Hydropower as a reliable, climate-friendly and low-emission energy source plays a key role in energy supply and for the energy transition.
At the same time, increasing costs, stricter environmental regulations and demands for reliable deliveries on the one hand and flexibility on the other hand are rather challenging for the operators of a hydropower plant.
Automation solutions by AUMA have many advantages: They provide the conditions for operating hydropower plants reliably, efficiently and at reasonable cost.
No matter whether you plan to build a new plant or upgrade an existing one: Benefit from decades of AUMA experience with the most varied applications in hydro construction. Let us inspire you with the many advantages of our innovative solutions.
Our high-performance automation solutions play a decisive role in the efficient and reliable operation of hydropower plants and hydraulic steel structures.
All types of closing and control elements can be efficiently and reliably automated by means of AUMA actuators. Depending on the demanded type of movement and torque, our actuators will be combined with gearboxes, lever arrangements or spindle-driven cylinders. Use our solutions to reliably control even complex processes.
Precise, fast, reliable – these are the core properties of electric actuators meeting even sophisticated turbine control requirements. The comprehensive AUMA product portfolio includes the suitable electric actuator solution for turbines of any design and performance.
From sluice gates weighing several tons right through to the precise turbine control: AUMA actuators in combination with spindle-driven cylinders revolutionise the world of actuator solutions in hydro construction. They offer efficient, economical as well as environmentally friendly solutions for the most sophisticated requirements. Discover the diverse range of applications of our environmentally friendly alternative to oil hydraulics.
You need a versatile as well as a rugged and reliable actuator solution? The modular electric toothed rack actuators by AUMA offer virtually unlimited options. They withstand the most adverse weather conditions and have proven their worth for decades in the water level control of rivers and canals.
When it comes to simple and rugged solutions, electric actuators with stems are an ideal choice. They offer a rugged solution with a simple design for higher forces and strokes. AUMA supplies suitable actuators and stems depending on stroke and force requirement.
Our service portfolio extends beyond the pure delivery of actuator solutions. Experienced AUMA experts support you during at the entire lifecycle of your plant.
Our experienced experts provide you with quick and competent support in:
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10 Nm to 1000 Nm
Variable speed, explosion-proof for open-close duty To the product15 Nm to 1000 Nm
Variable speed, explosion-proof for modulating duty To the product32 000 Nm to 120000 Nm
Combination with multi-turn gearbox To the product10 Nm to 100 Nm
Explosion-proof for open-close and modulating duty To the product10 Nm to 1000 Nm
Explosion-proof for open-close and modulating duty To the product150 Nm to 2400 Nm
Variable speed, explosion-proof for open-close duty To the product150 Nm to 2400 Nm
Variable speed, explosion-proof for modulating duty To the product32 Nm to 600 Nm
Explosion-proof for open-close and modulating duty To the product350 Nm to 45000 Nm
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