What you need
Whether you focus on machine design or machine control, find the resources that help you move your project forward:
Automation engineer
Ready for direct integration into your CAN system. With no extra hardware or workarounds, you can focus on smarter machine design.
The interface manual and DBC file simplify the electrical setup.
Mechanical engineer
Need to validate the mechanical fit?
Find the actuator that best matches your application's requirements. Review specifications, compare available products, and access configurable 3D models to quickly validate dimensions, mounting options, and mechanical fit before creating your first mock-up.
Downloads
Read the CAN SAE J1939 interface manual for wiring, setup, and communication guidance.
A dedicated CAN DBC file maps raw data into readable information for a structured setup.
Adjust configuration parameters directly over CAN. If you use software addressing, configure the communication settings with Actuator Connect™. Alternatively, choose factory-assigned hardware addresses, making each actuator instantly recognisable during installation – no software setup required.
Tip: Use Actuator Connect™ Demo Mode to explore functions without a physical actuator. For commissioning and troubleshooting, connect via cable to configure the actuator or generate a diagnostics report.
Smarter motion. Everything built in.
What does smarter motion mean in an agricultural machine? We asked one of our customers, Jan Keuter, responsible for electrical design at KRONE. For him, it means precise electric adjustment in a machine built to handle extreme loads and demanding conditions.
Easy integration:
Electric actuators fit naturally into increasingly electrified agricultural machinery. As Keuter explains, “ISOBUS and a 50-amp connection are standard on almost all machines.”
Smarter automation:
The LA36 enables stepless, millimeter-precise adjustment of the corn conditioner rollers. Exact position feedback makes it easier to move reliably between different positions: “If, for example, we have to move to different positions and require exact position feedback, it is usually cheaper and, above all, easier in terms of design to use an electric actuator.”
Simpler machine design:
The built-in controller combines movement and exact position feedback in one robust solution. For this application, that makes electric adjustment a simpler alternative to designing the same functionality with hydraulics.
We improve your life. And that includes making everyday work easier for both mechanical and software engineers – from machine design to integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Case stories
Positioning with LINAK linear actuators in the forage harvester
For a long time, electric linear actuators have been used for adjusting various component groups in agricultural machinery. LINAK linear actuators adjust the back plate of the discharge accelerator and the corn conditioner rollers in the forage harvesters from KRONE, a German manufacturer of agricultural machinery.
Better corn crops with an electrically adjusted picking plate
More efficiency, better performance – the requirements for agricultural machinery are constantly increasing. For German specialist Geringhoff, a new grain picking application has enabled them to offer their customers a solution that maximises crop output
Products with CAN J1939
LA37
Extremely powerful linear actuator able to create reliable movement even in very harsh environments. It comes with LINAK IC Integrated Controller™ and a wide range of industrial control interfaces.
- Max. load: 15,000 N
- Max. speed: 10 mm/s
- Stroke length: 100-600 mm
LA36
Extremely powerful linear actuator made by LINAK. Up to 6,800 N load, or up to 160 mm/s. Designed to operate in extreme conditions. A solid choice for industrial and agricultural applications.
- Max. load: 6,800 N
- Max. speed: 160 mm/s
- Stroke length: 100-1200 mm
LA33
The linear actuator LA33 from LINAK combines compact design with powerful performance. Available with high-speed option, I/O and low-noise gear option for even more customisation possibilities in demanding applications.
- Max. load: 5,000 N
- Max. speed: 70 mm/s
- Stroke length: 100-600 mm
LA25
Compact designed linear actuator ideal for narrow spaces. Comes with a high IP degree and aluminium housing and is suited to operate in almost any conditions.
- Max. load: 2,500 N
- Max. speed: 25 mm/s
- Stroke length: 20-600 mm
LA21
The LA21 is a small yet powerful industrial electric linear actuator designed for fast and precise positioning. Featuring an integrated controller, its compact form and broad customisation options make it ideal for applications where space is limited but performance is critical.
- Fast and accurate
- Compact
- Built to last
LA14
Extremely durable short-range linear actuator for applications operating in rough environments. Ensures reliable performance in temperatures ranging from -40 to +85 Celsius.
- Max. load: 750 N
- Max. speed: 45 mm/s
- Stroke length: 19-130 mm
LA77
Powerful electric linear actuator designed to handle high loads and demanding environments. It delivers long-lasting reliability as well as a wide choice of industrial interfaces.
- Max. load: 15,000 N
- Max. speed: 7 mm/s
- Extended service life
LA76
Versatile electric linear actuator that delivers both robustness and long-term reliability. It excels in challenging environments and is a wise choice for a wide array of industrial machinery and applications that require high-level performance.
- Max. load: 6,800 N
- Max. speed: 142 mm/s
- Extended service life
LC3 IC
LC3 IC is a 3-stage electric lifting column that has been designed to easily incorporate heavy lifts into your automation projects. It offers flexible integration through a collection of interfaces, ensuring compatibility regardless of industry and applications. It is a ready-to-use lifting solution field-tested for robust, lasting industrial performance.
- Ready-to-use lifting column
- Supports a variety of interfaces
- Parallel running of more columns
I/O™ Interface
Communication option
Get more actuator functionality with minimal hardware and engineering effort.
EtherNet/IP
Communication option
Control movement and diagnostics through your industrial Ethernet network.
Modbus RTU
Communication option
Keep communication simple while accessing advanced actuator functionality.
CANopen
Communication option
Bring advanced actuator control into your CANopen environment.
PROFINET
Communication option
Integrate intelligent actuators directly into Siemens-based automation systems.
Modbus TCP/IP
Communication option
Combine Ethernet communication with intelligent actuator functionality.
IO-Link
Communication option
Access actuator data and diagnostics directly through your IO-Link Master.
