OnTrac is an international electric actuator brand originating from ABB's actuator technology line: the business traces its roots to Hartmann & Braun, which was acquired by ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) in 1999; in 2000 ABB launched both the Contrac and Ontrac product ranges; and in 2011 ABB Automation Product GmbH completed the transfer of its advanced actuator technology and the Ontrac electric actuator product line to the now-independent OnTrac company. Today OnTrac is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with sales offices in Rotterdam (Europe), Raleigh (North America) and Shanghai (Asia Pacific). The portfolio consists of four building blocks: Multitrac (modular multi-turn / part-turn / linear platform), Easytrac (compact part-turn), Smartrac (PC-based setup software) and Cloudtrac (QR-code cloud service). Key figures: multi-turn base torque 6-1000 Nm (up to 8,100 Nm with PG/PGZ gearboxes), part-turn up to 500,000 Nm with the ASNG gearbox, linear thrust 11-185 kN, plus TÜV SIL2/SIL3, multi-standard IP68 and an ATEX CT4 version of Easytrac.
OnTrac Multitrac multi-turn electric actuator (image: ontracactuators.com)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Origin | The story starts at Hartmann & Braun, a successful actuation company |
| 1999 | Hartmann & Braun acquired by ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) |
| 2000 | ABB launches the Contrac and Ontrac product ranges |
| 2011 | ABB Automation Product GmbH completes the transfer of its advanced actuator technology and Ontrac product line; OnTrac becomes an independent company |
| Today | An international supplier of high-specification electric actuators for the whole market |
Note on brand identity: OnTrac originates from ABB's actuator technology line but has been an independent company since 2011 — sources often label it "ABB electric actuators"; the accurate description is "OnTrac, originating from ABB".
Headquarters: Irvine, California, USA. Sales offices: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Europe); Raleigh, North Carolina, USA (North America); Shanghai, China (Asia Pacific). Industries served per the official site: water & wastewater, power generation, cement, iron & steel, chemicals, oil & gas, and life sciences.
| Product | Positioning | Key figures |
|---|---|---|
| Multitrac | Modular platform: multi-turn / part-turn / linear | Multi-turn base 6-1000 Nm, up to 8,100 Nm with gearbox; part-turn up to 500,000 Nm; thrust 11-185 kN |
| Easytrac | Compact part-turn (EME modulating / EOE on-off) | 50-3,000 Nm; explosion-proof version available |
| Smartrac | PC-based setup and diagnostics software | RS485 connection, engineer-level access |
| Cloudtrac | QR-code cloud documentation service | Every actuator carries a permanent QR code |
All products are available in On/Off and Modulating versions; options across the range include IP68 ingress protection, explosion-proof certification, cloud connectivity, remote electronics and serial protocols. Every actuator can be connected to both Smartrac and Ontrac Cloud.
OnTrac electric actuator (image: ontracactuators.com)
Multitrac is offered in multi-turn, part-turn and linear versions across a large torque and thrust range. Non-intrusive setup (control knob or IR input) and a variable-speed output drive are standard. Position sensing uses a proven contactless Hall sensor (absolute control optional). Options include explosion-proof certification, an additional programmable switchpac, a split control head and programmable limit switches.
Multi-turn base + ASNG part-turn gearbox: a torque range of up to 500,000 Nm (approx. 368,750 ft-lb) covering high-torque on/off and modulating duties on ball valves, butterfly valves and dampers.
Multi-turn base + Linear Adapter Unit: a thrust range of 11-185 kN for both on/off and modulating control — an extensive range of control-valve capabilities.
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