The Flow-Controlled Air Muscle ("leaky muscle") is a flexible, compliant actuator for producing a controllable output force or movement.

The muscle combines Merlin’s ‘air muscle’ actuator technology with the MAV proportional air valve and an adjustable outlet tap, providing a completely integrated actuator solution.

Features

·         High power-to-weight for mounting on mobile structures

·         Electrical control for easy integration

·         Proportional operation for simple position or force control

·         Mechanically flexible for ease of installation

·         Position/force compliant (non-rigid) for safety and ease of integration.

Resources and downloads

·         Datasheet

·         Technical Pages

Related products

·         MVB Multi-Valve Control Board

·         MAV proportional valve