Drive Lines Technologies to highlight environmentally friendly actuators at Flood & Coast 2026

Drive Lines Technologies will be in attendance alongside partner ADE-WERK, a German manufacturer of quality electric linear actuators. ADE electric linear actuators are widely used for flood defence and water management applications, such as lock and sluice gates, bridges and flood defence gates.

ADE electric linear actuators offer high performance without the risk of pollution or contamination commonly associated with hydraulic solutions. Their fully-enclosed design prevents the risk of leaks, causing contamination in rivers and canals. Moreover, ADE actuators offer lower energy consumption than hydraulics, which is especially significant for 24/7 operation.

Importantly, ADE actuators are IP68 rated and tested for long term submersion. Their fully enclosed, sealed design protects against dirt, moisture and impact loads, ensuring dependable performance in exposed waterinfrastructure settings. This ensures that the actuators can offer reliable performance for critical water management applications.

Drive Lines Technologies has been involved in projects across the UK, where ADE actuators have been used to in the design or upgrade of lock gates and flood defence barriers. Visit Stand D27 to find out more about the range of electric linear actuators and their capabilities at Flood & Coast 2026 in Liverpool.