Precision – as always, only even more precise
Millimeter-accurate positioning over decades. Reproducible motion profiles for uniform sequences — realized through state-of-the-art electromechanical drives.
Transparency - trust through insight
Digital condition monitoring. Every position, every load, every status — captured and documented in real time. What you can see, you can control.
Energy - proven efficiency
Consumption only when movement occurs. No standby loss. No continuous energy flow.
Maintenance - less is more
Minimal peripherals. No leakage monitoring. No oil changes. Longer service intervals.
Safety - inherently safe
Self-locking, position-stable, electronically monitored. Electrical interlocking included — safe even in the event of a power failure.
Find out more about specific solutions using RACO Electric Actuators
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Cornel Schaub
Tel.: +49 2336 4009-47
What You Can See, You Can Control
With traditional systems, the true costs often only emerge during operation — through unpredictable failures, complex diagnostics and demanding maintenance. Electromechanical drives reverse this relationship: transparent structures, intelligent control and minimalist peripherals create trust through insight.
Less complexity means more confidence: no oil, no pumps, no valve banks — instead, digital condition monitoring, fast fault detection and predictable operating costs.
Standards Confirm: Mechatronics Has Arrived
Current regulations such as DIN 19704 make it clear: mechatronics is no longer the future — it is the normative present. The standards focus on function, safety and documentability — the proven strengths of electromechanical drives.
Trust through simplified documentation: fewer load-bearing components, defined material chains, clean component structure. The entire pressure equipment topic is eliminated — no oil reservoirs, pressure lines, valve banks or components requiring official approval. Fewer inspection obligations. Greater safety.
LOCKS
For mitre gates, flap gates and guard gates in locks, we offer RACO Electric Actuators with a stroke of up to five meters in a special hydraulic steel construction design. Integration into the control technology (PLC) of modern lock systems is straightforward and user-friendly. Via the PLC, the RACO Electric Actuators are controlled individually or synchronously to programmed end positions. The RACOmatic® also features an "electronic handwheel" for manual operation at the push of a button. Since structures of this scale are typically designed for very long service lives, the decision in favor of RACO Electric Actuators — given their reliability — is an easy one.
DAMS
RACO Electric Actuators play a decisive role in flood protection. Thanks to their robust construction and precise control, electromechanical drives enable effective regulation of water barriers and weir systems. Our actuators are extremely reliable and low-maintenance — ideal for use in critical flood protection installations. Their dependable performance and robust design contribute to the safety of many regions and communities.
MOVABLE BRIDGES
For more than 50 years, RACO Electric Actuators have been an indispensable component of bascule bridges, balance beam bridges, lift bridges and swing bridges. They are used for precise movement of bridge elements and for their electromechanical locking. A smooth motion profile — perfectly executed thanks to the RACOmatic® control system.
FERRY PIERS
RACO Electric Actuators are ideally suited for height positioning of ramps at ferry terminals and gangways. They function as enclosed lifting columns and can optionally be equipped with a fall-protection safety system. An integrated position sensor stores the lifting position, eliminating the need for a reference run upon restart. Our RACO Electric Actuators adapt to natural water level fluctuations using a current-free freewheel mode.
Why RACO Delivers the Trusted Answer
Modular system with over 1,000 configuration options
In the force range from 1 kN to 1,400 kN, we develop individual, fast-delivery RACO Electric Actuators for hydraulic steel structures — and, where required, custom-engineered special solutions for exceptional demands.
30-year spare parts availability guarantee
For hydraulic structures with service lives exceeding 30 years, our decades of experience allow us to guarantee a correspondingly long operational lifespan.
Superior corrosion protection
RACO Electric Actuators for hydraulic steel structures feature proven corrosion protection and ventilation valves that enclose the air volume and reliably prevent water ingress in the event of flooding.
Decentralized and self-sufficient
RACO Electric Actuators can be installed in a decentralized and self-sufficient manner in locks, weir systems and movable bridges. With a directly connected electric motor and signal line, integration into the control system is straightforward — without the need for complex electronic components in the periphery.
Service you can rely on
RACO offers fast, clean, expert repairs — including for third-party products.
