CUSTOMER CHALLENGE A racing boat manufacturer sought the ability to raise and lower the leading edge of an airfoil on a racing boat for an upcoming competition. At high speeds, the boat develops a tendency to rise above the water, at times uncontrollably, thus causing the driver to lose “traction” of the boat when water conditions warrant travel at slower speeds. SOLUTION Duff-Norton’s LT100-1-300P electromechanical actuators provided ideal airfoil positioning for the duration of the race. The potentiometer feedback instructed the onboard PLC to position the airfoil to an optimal angle to maximize ideal speed and traction of the boat while on the water. CONCLUSION Duff-Norton LT electromechanical actuators have an IP66 rating, offering protection from wa- ter splash and washdown co

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