Actuators
Powertrain Electrification
Actuators
Park Lock Actuators: electromechanical and hydraulic
Last update: 01 Sep. 2023What is a Park Lock Actuator?
The Park Lock Actuator (PLA) is an actuator used in automatic transmission (Automatic Transmission – AT, Dual Clucth Transmission – DCT, Dedicated Hybrid Transmission – DHT) or in the reducer in an electric vehicle, enabling Shift By Wire function in the parking position of the transmission. Valeo offers both electromechanical (EMA) and hydraulic (HYD) Park Lock Actuator.
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What are Valeo Park Lock Actuator benefits?
- Park-Lock enables savings on parking brake and anti-theft systems
- For all kinds of automated transmissions, including eDrives and DHTs
- Integration in or out of the gearbox
- Lightweight design high performance plastics
Electro-Mechanical Park Lock Actuator (EPLA)
- Smart actuators in option
- Anti-theft norm certified / capable UN ECE R116
Hydraulic Park lock Actuator PLA
- Extremely compact design thanks to hydraulic actuation
- Redundant actuation concept for high safely level
- Optional integration of sensors and valves
Valeo Park Lock Actuator specifications
Electro-Mechanical Park Lock Actuator (EPLA)
- Torque ranges 1.5 to 8 Nm (peak 12 Nm)
- Response time typical 300 ms
- Self locking integrated in actuator available
- Possible electronics integration allowing control via CAN
- ASIL B or ASIL C compliant
- DC or BLDC motor
Valeo Park Lock Actuator specifications
Hydraulic Park lock Actuator PLA
- Operating pressure: up to 20 bars
- Stroke: 17mm
- Disengaging Force: maximum 500N
- Single or double-acting cylinder
Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Bus
- Robot taxi
- Motorcycle
- Bike
- Droid
- Off road
