Improved Cargo Door Actuator

The U.S. Navy’s DDG-51 Class Destroyers routinely require large volumes of cargo to be loaded and unloaded during port operations. To properly operate the cargo doors, which weigh ~2500 pounds, destroyers use actuators to safely open and close the doors. These actuators are exposed to a harsh maritime environment including sea spray during normal shipboard operations. The corrosive nature of the…