Linear Actuator A Buying Guide-Detailed Explanation of Options
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Linear Actuator Operating Voltage Options - Required
Our linear actuators provide you with a variety of optional operating voltages: DC 12V, DC 24V, DC 36V or DC 48V, among them, 24V is the most commonly used working voltage. Which means you can flexibly choose the most suitable voltage configuration according to the specific application scenario and equipment requirements.
Linear Actuator Speed Options - Required
Our linear actuators offer a wide range of optional speeds to meet various application needs. You can choose from the following speeds:
5±1mm/s, the maximum thrust is 2000N / 200 kg / 450 lbs
10±2mm/s, the maximum thrust is 1000N / 100 kg / 200 lbs
15±3mm/s, the maximum thrust is 800N / 80 kg / 180 lbs
20±4mm/s, the maximum thrust is 700N / 70 kg / 160 lbs
30±5mm/s, the maximum thrust is 500N / 50 kg / 110 lbs
50±10mm/s, the maximum thrust is 300N / 30 kg / 60 lbs
100±15mm/s, the maximum thrust is 150N / 15 kg / 30 lbs
160±20mm/s, the maximum thrust is 100N / 10 kg / 20 lbs
The above is the speed at no load, and the actual working speed will gradually slow down as the load increases. When purchasing a linear actuator, you need to consider both the operating speed and thrust of the linear actuator.
Linear Actuator Mounting Brackets Options - Optional, Not Required
(If you already have compatible mounting brackets, there is no need to purchase additional ones. If not, we recommend ordering two mounting brackets for each linear actuator to ensure stability and easy installation.)
Each linear actuator usually requires two mounting brackets, one to fix the head and another to fix the bottom. We offer two compatible normal mounting brackets, bracket A and bracket C , available for your selection. Additionally, we also provide three compatible flat mounting brackets, the Head Fixed Mount Flat Bracket (Model 0043071) , the Bottom Fixed Mount Flat Bracket (Model 0043072) , and the Fixed Mount Flat Base (Model 0043070) , which you can order to vertically mount the linear actuator.
Hall Effect Sensor & Synchronization Controller Options - Optional, Not Required
If you want fully synchronized operation of 2, 3 or 4 linear actuators, you can choose to purchase the synchronization controller . At the same time, you need to purchase built-in Hall Effect Sensors for each linear actuator you want to synchronize. And when you purchased Hall effect sensors along with linear actuators, we will install Hall effect sensors in the linear actuators during production for you.
If you already have a compatible synchronization controller, you do not need to purchase an additional synchronization controller, just purchase the linear actuators and Hall effect sensors.
Power Supply Options - Optional, Not Required
If you want to operate one linear actuator, please choose 12V/6A or 24V/3A power supply to power the linear actuator, if you want to use the synchronous controller to fully synchronize the operation of 2 linear actuators, please choose 12V/10A or 24V/5A power supply to power the linear actuator, if you want to use the synchronous controller to fully synchronize the operation of 3 or 4 linear actuators, please choose 12V/20A or 24V/10A power supply to power the linear actuator.
Lithium Battery Options - Optional, Not Required
If your application requires portability or independent power supply, we recommend choosing lithium batteries to power your linear actuators. We provide 12V 2800mAh , 12V 5600mAh , 24V 2800mAh , 24V 5600mAh , and 24V 8400mAh lithium battery packs for you to choose. The larger the capacity of the lithium battery, the longer it can be used. Please choose a lithium battery pack with the same voltage according to the operating voltage of the linear actuator you ordered.
Remote Control Switch Options - Optional, Not Required
If you need to remotely control the operation of your linear actuator, we recommend adding a remote switch to remotely operate your linear actuator. Through the remote control switch, you can remotely control the extension and retraction of the linear actuator without manual operation, which improves the convenience of use.
We provide Normal Remote Switch , One-to-Many Remote Switch , Remote Switch with Delay , Speed Remote Switch , and 5000m Long Range Remote Switch for you to choose.
WIFI Smart Remote Switch Options - Optional, Not Required
If you want to control the linear actuator remotely via wireless network or wireless RF signals at the same time, we recommend choosing a WiFi smart remote switch . This WiFi switch can conveniently remotely operate the linear actuator via a smartphone APP or remote control, which is very suitable for applications that require flexible control.
Manual Controller Options - Optional, Not Required
If your application requires manual control of the linear actuator, we recommend choosing a manual controller to meet your needs. We can provide a variety of manual controllers for you to choose from, such as: Momentary Control Handle , Toggle Switch and Cross Rocker Switch .
Limit Switch Options - Optional, Not Required
(If your linear actuator requires precise stop position control, we recommend adding limit switches to enhance safety and accuracy.)
We can connect one or two external limit switches to the linear actuator and use them to flexibly adjust the travel range of the linear actuator. For example, the normal stroke of this linear actuator is 500MM, we can connect one or two limit switches according to actual needs, so that the specific range of motion can be flexibly set within the maximum range of 500MM, such as 0-300MM or 100-400MM and so on in different ranges.
Length and Stroke Customization Options - Optional, Not Required
Looking for a linear actuator, but the installed length when fully retracted and the extendable stroke length don't exactly match what you require?
We can customize linear actuators according your required installed length when fully retracted and the stroke length that can be extended. For example, for a linear actuator with a stroke of 200mm, the installation length when fully retracted is generally 375mm. We can increase the installation length according to your installation requirements, such as increasing its installation length to 400mm, 450mm or 500mm. We can also customize linear actuators with any stroke length in the range of 0-200mm according to your stroke length requirements, such as customized stroke lengths of 95mm, 125mm, 175mm and so on.
When you order this custom option, please send us the installation length and stroke length parameters you need to customize by email.
Front Connector Style Customization Options - Optional, Not Required
The front connector of our linear actuators is an open hole connector by default. If the open hole connector does not meet your needs, we can customize slotted connector, internal thread connector, etc. according to your needs. We can also customize the height and width of the connector. You can also provide drawings for us to customize completely according to your drawings.
When you choose this front connector customization option, please send us the parameters or drawings of the connector you need to customize by email.
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