How does a linear actuator work?
An electric linear actuator operates by receiving a power supply, which energises its internal electric motor. This motor converts rotational motion from electrical energy into linear movement.
Through the interaction of a lead screw or ball screw and a nut, the actuator transforms this rotational motion into linear displacement along its output shaft. This mechanism allows for precise control and positioning of the actuator in various applications.
Read more here: What is an actuator?
Good to know
Reciprocating linear actuator is another term for a linear actuator.
Electric linear actuators with a wide range of specifications
At LINAK®, we design and manufacture a wide range of electric linear actuators tailored to fit your unique applications. Our actuators come in various speeds, stroke lengths, and capacities, from the compact inline LA20 to the robust LA36.
Our actuators are built to move loads from 40 kg to 1,500 kg (force from 400 N to 15,000 N) with a maximum linear actuator speed of up to 160 millimetres per second (mm/s). We offer the following voltage options for your needs:
- 12 V actuators
- 24 V actuators
- 48 V actuators
All LINAK actuators can be customised to your specific requirements such as stroke length or if you need high force, ensuring the perfect solution for your application.
With four global manufacturing locations, we can build your custom actuator and ship it to you in a timely manner. Contact us to start building the electric linear actuator solution for your motion needs.
Business areas for electric linear actuators
Our actuators can be found anywhere, in homes, offices, hospitals, factories, farms, and much more. They bring movement to the office and to homes – adjustable desks, kitchen elements, beds, and couches.
In hospitals and medical centres, you will find LINAK linear actuators adding movement to hospital beds, patient lifts, surgery tables, and so much more. For industrial and harsh environments, electric linear actuators can replace hydraulic and pneumatic solutions found in:
Whether it is for precision in medical devices or robustness in industrial machinery, LINAK actuators deliver dependable performance across a wide range of applications.
Linear actuators for Industry, Farming and Marine
We know your industry requires robust and precise solutions, and that is why we have developed linear actuators that convert rotational motion into precise control, creating harmony between automation and machinery.
Some of our linear actuator solutions in farming include feeding automation, grain handling, balers, sprayers, and so much more. For industrial applications, LINAK linear actuators are built to meet your specific requirements.
Marine requirements desire a reliable adjustment solution that is robust and gentle. Here, LINAK actuators help yacht owners control everything from skylights, engine hatches, and braces to adjusting seats and bathing platforms.
No matter what your unique application requires, LINAK has you covered.
Linear actuators for Healthcare
With an increasing demand for elderly care and rising life expectancy, modern hospitals face the challenge of improving efficiency while enhancing patient care. LINAK bridges the gap between efficiency and technology with our advanced linear actuators.
Our actuators support various aspects of patient care, adding value and safety through Intelligent Care Solutions like Under Bed Lights, WET sensors, and Out of Bed sensors.
All LINAK electric actuator solutions go through an extensive regime of tests before release and are compliant with international medical standards. A linear actuator from LINAK can provide the safety and reliability you and your patients deserve and expect.
Linear actuators for Desks
The modern workplace requires modern solutions. There is an increasing global focus on ergonomics in the workplace, especially where employees sit or stand still most of the day. Here, height-adjustable desks and workstations are in focus because they allow better ergonomics and less fatigue in the workforce.
LINAK can provide Plug & Play for any workstation solution with smooth movement and low noise.
But there is more than just sit-stand desks. LINAK has a linear actuator for your unique solution. Need a column solution for media stands? Kitchen solutions? LINAK design has the freedom and stability for your needs. Whether it is a high-speed solution or columns for industrial machinery, LINAK has a linear actuator solution for you.
Linear actuators for Comfort Furniture
There are numerous studies about how health is affected by sleep quality. Because of this, consumers are willing to invest in high-quality furniture for home-use.
A linear actuator from LINAK can help with a broad variety of products for your bed with reliable low-noise systems. Your consumer can adjust and tilt their home furniture to get the most comfort. Choosing LINAK actuators for your adjustable comfort bed shows that durability is your priority.
Accessories and advanced technology for electric linear actuators
Along with electric linear actuators and lifting columns, LINAK offers a wide range of linear actuator control options and accessories to increase efficiency and give users precision movement. Our control options include handsets, remotes, footswitches, desk control panels, computer software, mobile apps, and much more.
All our actuators and accessories are designed to be easily mounted and installed. Some even feature our Integrated Controller (IC) solutions, which are built on the well-known H-bridge technology. These provide various position feedback options, virtual limits, soft start and stop, current limitation, and adjustable speed. They also enable parallel movement and integrated BUS communication (LINAK offers CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen for actuator controls).
LINAK: The most trusted electric linear actuator brand
We understand the importance of optimum performance for your linear actuator, and we recognise their critical role in delivering precise linear motion. To ensure this, we conduct a variety of tests that push the electric linear actuators to extremes guaranteeing optimum performance throughout their entire service life. Each LINAK actuator undergoes a full function test before leaving production, providing you with a product you can rely on for years to come.
Visit the page ‘Extensive testing—trust your industrial actuator’ to learn more about the tests our actuators undergo to measure their performance, durability, and resistance.
Across the world, LINAK specialists are available to find the perfect electric linear actuator solution for your application. Our highly experienced support team of Sales Managers, Research & Development Engineers, Application Engineers, and experts in Customer Service, Marketing, and Quality will work with you through each step of the order, installation, and performance optimisation process to ensure your solution is meeting your expectations.
For each of our solutions, you can find all the details you need on our website, including data sheets and manuals. To advance your product idea generation, we also have a 3D configurator that can help you render detailed images of your solutions.
To gain more insight into electric linear actuators and their capabilities, explore the LINAK Actuator Academy™. Take a deep dive into the workings of linear actuators and discover more about precise control through our extensive video library covering technology, components, and control options.
