High Speed Linear Actuator - Fast Acting Actuator - Progressive Automations (2024)

FAQs

How can I make my linear actuator faster? ›

To speed up a linear actuator, you can adjust several factors. Increase the voltage to the motor for more power, modify the gear ratio to increase speed, and consider upgrading to a stronger motor. Reducing friction by lubricating moving parts and simplifying the actuator's design can also help.

The most common guide systems used with linear motors and belt drives are recirculating profiled rail bearings for which maximum speeds typically reach up to 5 m/sec — limiting the overall speed of the actuator to 5 m/sec or less.

The PA-15 high-speed linear actuator is the fastest unit in our line of products.

For screw-driven linear actuators (pictured right), change the lead screw's pitch to increase speed. For example, instead of using a standard 10×2 pitch, increase it to 10×5, 10×10 or even 10×50. That way, for every rotation of the lead screw, the carriage can travel that much farther.

There are several reasons why linear actuator costs can be relatively expensive: High precision and accuracy: Linear actuators need to be precise and accurate to ensure that they move exactly as intended. This requires high-quality materials and manufacturing processes, which can increase the cost of production.

The two primary types of actuators are commonly referred to as rotary and linear. Rotary actuators turn an object by a few degrees in a circular motion—which could be limited or an infinite number. Linear actuators, on the other hand, move an object along a straight line, generally in back and forth motion.

Improper loading, failure to set limit switches excessive duty and extreme environments may contribute to premature actuator failure.

Linear actuators are ideal for all types of applications where tilting, lifting, pulling or pushing with pounds of force are required.

Described as a low-cost alternative to high-torque linear actuators, the UKE series stepping motors provide almost three times the force, 250N as opposed 88N, in a smaller package.

How much force can a linear actuator lift? ›

Force, speed, and precision are important to consider when choosing which type of linear actuator is best for your application. For example, both hydraulic and pneumatic designs can deliver more speed and force per unit than electric actuators, but pneumatic actuators are far more precise than hydraulic actuators.

Other industry terms for linear actuators which Deltron Precision manufactures include: ball screw driven stages, lead screw driven stages, XY stages, motorized stages, motor driven stages, DL Linear actuators, linear stages,, and crossed roller stages.

Linear actuators can be powered by AC or DC electric motors and controlled by a variety of means like switches, potentiometers or programmable controllers. Some linear actuators are also equipped with sensors that provide performance feedback on position, velocity and force.

The force of a linear actuator can vary between models and technologies. Force can be much less than 1 lb in small actuators to 2000 lbs or more in large actuators, depending on the technology.

However, a higher voltage is one of the indicators that mean the linear actuator's motor is more powerful, and more force can come from it. On the contrary, a low-voltage electric actuator motor can also be paired with gearing to speed up the linear actuator or increase its output force.

The higher force will mean slower speed and vice versa. When considering the force requirements for selecting the ideal actuator, several factors should be taken into account, including: Load Weight: The weight of the load that the actuator will be moving is a key factor in determining the force required.

If you are looking to control the speed of the pneumatic actuator in your application, the most effective way is to use a speed control valve or flow control valve to vary the amount of flow out of the exhaust port of the actuator.

Speed is primarily dependent on the linear drive mechanism

The limiting factor of a linear actuator's speed capability is typically the drive mechanism.