Hitec is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality servo actuators for unmanned systems and robotics. Our mission-critical actuation technologies are used in UAVs, UGVs, AUVs and ROVs worldwide.
High Performance Servo Actuators
Our precision motion control solutions deliver unrivalled reliability, power, speed, and durability. Our off-the-shelf and custom actuators are designed for challenging and demanding industrial and commercial applications, such as military retrieval ROVs, UAVs/RPAS, Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics.
Precision Linear Actuators
Linear actuators for UAVs, robotics and unmanned vehicles
The HLS12 series of precision linear actuators features accurate repeatability and a range of versatile programmable functions in three different stroke lengths.
| 30mm | 50mm | 100mm | |
| Operating Voltage Range | 4.8 – 7.4 VDC | ||
| No Load Speed | 10mm/s @ 4.8V, 13mm/s @ 6.0V, 15mm/s @ 7.4V | ||
| Idle Current | 45 mA @ 4.8V, 50 mA @ 6.0V, 55 mA @ 7.4V | ||
| No Load Current | 75 mA @ 4.8V, 80 mA @ 6.0V, 90 mA @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Speed @ 1.7Kg (17N) | 8mm/s @ 4.8V, 11mm/s @ 6.0V, 13mm/s @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Speed @ 3.1Kg (31N) | 4mm/s @ 4.8V, 7mm/s @ 6.0V, 12mm/s @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Speed @ 4.2Kg (42N) | 3mm/s @ 4.8V, 5mm/s @ 6.0V, 9mm/s @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Current @ 1.7Kg (17N) | 200 mA @ 4.8V, 210 mA @ 6.0V, 220 mA @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Current @ 3.1Kg (31N) | 290 mA @ 4.8V, 300 mA @ 6.0V, 310 mA @ 7.4V | ||
| Load Current @ 4.2Kg (42N) | 390 mA @ 4.8V, 400 mA @ 6.0V, 410 mA @ 7.4V | ||
| Max Static Load | 200 N | ||
| Repeatability | ±0.2mm | ±0.3mm | ±0.5mm |
| Dimensions | 82 x 15 x 18mm 3.23 x 0.60 x 0.70 in | 102 x 15 x 18mm 4.02 x 0.60 x 0.70 in | 152 x 15 x 18mm 5.98 x 0.60 x 0.70 in |
| Weight | 34g / 1.20 oz | 40g / 1.41 oz | 56g / 1.98 oz |
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SG Series Brushless Actuators
With high performance DC motors
The SG actuator series features high-performance brushless DC motors with the option of either steel or titanium gears.
Encased with a rugged, IP67 rated anodized aluminium alloy casing, these actuators are capable of 360 degree proportional rotation and are ideal for a wide range of rotary applications within UAVs and robotic platforms.
| SG29 | SG33 | |
| Operating Voltage Range | 9 – 15 VDC | |
| No Load Speed | 0.17 – 0.14 seconds per 60° 61 – 74 RPM 364° – 444° deg/sec | 0.20 – 0.17 seconds per 60° 49 – 60 RPM 295° – 360° deg/sec |
| Max Torque Range | 1035 – 1265 oz./in. 74.5 – 94.1 kg/cm 731 – 893.5 Ncm | 1843 – 2253 oz./in. 132.7 – 162.2 kg/cm 1301.6 – 1590.9 Ncm |
| Idle Current | 45 mA | 45 mA |
| No Load Current | 630 mA | 500 mA |
| Dimensions | 64 x 29 x 97 mm 2.52 x 1.14 x 3.82 in | 64 x 33 x 95 mm 2.52 x 1.30 x 3.74 in |
| Weight | 380g/13.40 oz | 400g/14.41 oz |
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Brushless Series Actuators
20mm high performance actuators with steel or titanium gears
The Brushless Series of high-performance 20mm actuators for robotics and unmanned systems features programmable 12-bit PWM Digital Circuitry, low power consumption for energy efficiency, and constant torque output across the entire voltage range.
Brushless Series Actuators – Steel Gears:
| HSB-9465SH | HSB-9475SH | HSB-9485SH | |
| Voltage | 6.0-7.4V | ||
| No Load Speed | 111-143 RPM | 77-100 RPM | 56-67 RPM |
| Max Torque Range | 132 Ncm | 190 Ncm | 255 Ncm |
| Dimensions | 40.0 x 20.0 x 37.0 mm 1.58 x 0.79 x 1.48 in | ||
| Weight | 62g/2.19 oz | ||
Brushless Series Actuators – Titanium Gears:
| HSB-9360TH | HSB-9370TH | HSB-9380TH | HSB-9381TH | HSB-M9381TH | HSR-M9382TH | |
| Voltage | 6.0-7.4V | |||||
| No Load Speed | 133-167 RPM | 83-100 RPM | 59-71 RPM | 59-71 RPM | 59-71 RPM | 59-71 RPM |
| Max Torque Range | 167 Ncm | 265 Ncm | 383 Ncm | 383 Ncm | 383 Ncm | 383 Ncm |
| Dimensions | 40.0 x 20.0 x 38.0 mm 1.58 x 0.79 x 1.50 in | |||||
| Weight | 68g/2.40 oz | |||||
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MD Series Actuators
Heavy-duty actuators for robotics and unmanned systems
The MD Series of IP65-rated heavy-duty actuators for robotics and unmanned systems features high-resolution programmable 32-bit digital circuitry, magnetic encoder position sensors, and a wide variety of protocol capabilities including CAN Bus (2.0A or 2.0B), UAVCAN, RS-485, PWM & TTL.
MD Series Actuators – 10-13mm:
| MD145SW | MD65MG | MD70MH | MD85MG | MD89MW | |
| Size | 10mm | 12mm | 12mm | 13mm | 13mm |
| Voltage | 4.8-7.4V | 4.8-6.0V | 4.8-7.4V | 4.8-6.0V | 4.8-6.0V |
| No Load Speed | 47-71 RPM | 47-71 RPM | 67-83 RPM | 59-77 RPM | 59-91 RPM |
| Max Torque Range | 47-72 Ncm | 54-84 Ncm | |||
| Dimensions | 30 x 10 x 37mm 1.18 x 0.39 x 1.45 in | 23.6 x 11.6 x 25.8mm 0.92 x 0.45 x 1.12 in | 23.6 x 11.6 x 30mm 0.92 x 0.45 x 1.18 in | 29 x 13 x 3mm 1.14 x 0.51 x 1.18 in | |
| Weight | 27.7 g 0.98 oz | 11.9 g 0.42 oz | 14.1 g 0.49 oz | 25.0 g 0.88 oz | |
MD Series Actuators – 15-20mm:
| MD250MW | MD245MW | MD485HW | MD950MW | MD980TW | |
| Size | 15mm | 17mm | 20mm | 20mm | 22mm |
| Voltage | |||||
| No Load Speed | 50-77 RPM | 59-91 RPM | 50-67 RPM | 44-72 RPM | 36-59 RPM |
| Max Torque Range | 48.1-73.5 Ncm | 41.2-62.8 Ncm | 47-73 Ncm | 255-431.5 Ncm | |
| Dimensions | 35x15x33mm 1.40×0.60×1.30in | 32.4×16.8×32.8mm 1.30×0.66×1.30in | 39.8×19.8x38mm 1.57×0.78×1.50in | 40x20x38mm 1.57×0.79×1.50in | 43.8×22.4x40mm 1.72×0.88×1.57in |
| Weight | 31.0 g 1.09 oz | 34.0 g 1.2 oz | 45.0 g 1.59 oz | 68.0 g 2.4 oz | 79.0 g 2.79 oz |
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MD Series Waterproof Actuators
Rugged IP67-rated actuators
The MD Series Waterproof additionally features IP67 rated casings:
