Electric Linear Actuators–The Mechatronic Choice

If you’ve not looked at electric linear actuators lately, you may be missing out.  Today’s electric linear actuators exemplify mechatronic principles as well as offer more power than earlier versions, with advances in other features including force and load capabilities, and control.

By Randy Bowman, Market Manager –
TECHLINE™ Div., Linak
Crystal McGrew, Marketing Communications

Rapid technological advances and changes in environmental, safety and ergonomic requirements have increased the options and capabilities available in motion control systems.  Despite these
advances, though, the temptation to stay with previous choices can be strong.  In some industries, there are biases toward certain motion systems, either because of limited knowledge about alternatives or because of precedent.  For example, hydraulic powered motion is traditionally the standard in the agriculture industry, pneumatics in certain process industries, and highprecision stepper motors and linear guides in automation. However, motion industry advances have made it necessary for companies and engineers to re-evaluate current choices and biases, and make an educated decision as to what may be the best overall option for the application.

The LINAK® LA36 actuator suits industrial, agricultural and marine environments. It offers a maximum force of 2200 lbs and maximum speeds of 6.3 ips.  It operates with either a 12 V, 24 V, or 36 Vdc motor with protection class IP66/IP69K, mechanical overload protection, integrated brake with high self-lock ability, and built in end stop switches.
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