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How Do Linear Actuators Work?

01/14/2010 3:11 PM

i am looking for information on how linear actuators work and also reliable resource to purchase them. Any info anyone can provide will be helpful
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Re: linear actuator

01/14/2010 3:14 PM

The good source to buy and learn about linear actuators is http://www.progressiveautomations.com/

Another good source to read is http://www.useactuator.com/
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Re: linear actuator

01/14/2010 10:05 PM

I think our guest ment to reply with ...

A good source to buy linear actuators is http://www.progressiveautomations.com/

A source with a little to read about linear actuators is http://www.useactuator.com/

I would like to add ...

To find "How they work" Search youtube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+linear+actuators+work&search_type=&aq=f (they even have fun lego examples. )

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Re: linear actuator

01/14/2010 3:14 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_actuator

http://motion-controls.globalspec.com/SpecSearch/Suppliers/Motion_Controls/Linear_Actuators/Linear_Actuators?frmtrk=smartbox&SrchItem=1&frmqry=linear%20actuator&kqid=433646450&RegEvent=login

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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

01/15/2010 4:33 PM

What type of linear actuators? Electric or hydraulic?

Electric linear actuators provide linear motion via a motor-driven ball screw, lead screw, or acme screw assembly. The load is attached to the end of the screw and is unsupported.

http://motion-controls.globalspec.com/LearnMore/Motion_Controls/Linear_Actuators/Linear_Actuators

Hydraulic linear actuators use a cylinder and hydraulic fluid for motive force.

http://www.globalspec.com/LearnMore/Fluid_Power_Components/Hydraulic_Equipment_Components/Hydraulic_Linear_Actuators
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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

02/02/2010 2:32 PM

FOR Linear Actuators I found Firgelli Auto has the best description and selection we use them all the time from this company
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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

02/18/2010 9:43 AM

You could go to the LINAK homepage to find reliable information about electric linear actuators. If you follow this hyperlink you'll be able to learn more about control boxes suitable for linking linear actuators with hand controls.
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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

02/18/2010 9:48 AM

Sorry.. Pasted the wrong link If you're looking for control boxes - you need to go here: linear actuator control boxes.
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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

04/22/2010 1:16 AM

could also try www.DClinearactuators.com
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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

04/22/2010 1:17 AM

Visit our Linear Actuators projects and Applications forum.

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Re: How Do Linear Actuators Work?

06/05/2012 10:53 PM

Please let me know the voltage, load capacity, stroke you need about this linear actuaotr. And what will the actuaotr be used for? You can also have a look from www.sito-motor.com
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