Linear Actuator Controller | Controls manufacturer - TiMOTION (2024)

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TiMOTION Controls

Easy access and smart control are just as essential as having the right electric linear actuator system in the first place. TiMOTION is an industry leader in linear actuator controllers that provide diverse functionality at the push of a button. We carry a wide range of options suited for applications in fields ranging from ergonomic office furniture, safe and adjustable equipment for health care settings, to industrial applications. From basic to advanced settings, we carry the optimal solution for you: hand controls, foot switches, and wireless remotes. See our individual linear actuator controller product listings below, as well as additional information about the benefits of quality electric linear actuator control options.

TiMOTION Linear Actuator Controller Product List

- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- Touch control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted on the tabletop
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 3 Memory positions
- Touch control for height-adjustable desks
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 3 Memory positions
- Classic control for height-adjustable desks
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- Touch control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted on the tabletop
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Classic control for height-adjustable desks
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- USB charging port
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Classic control for height-adjustable desks
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Classic control for height-adjustable desks
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
- Mounted to the desk front side
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
- Mounted under the tabletop
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- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
- Mounted under the tabletop
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- Display: Available
- Novel control for height-adjustable desks
- Compatible with the TWD1 (Bluetooth adapter)*
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- Especially designed for height-adjustable desks
- With 2 USB type-C charging ports
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 2 or 3 Memory positions
- With 2 USB charging ports and safety lock button
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 4 Memory positions
- With 2 USB charging ports and safety lock button
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- 2 Memory positions
- With 1 or 2 USB charging ports and safety lock button
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- Display: 3-digit display shows the height of the desk
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted to the desk front side
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- Safety lock button
- Customized side cover color
- ESD protection
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- Optional safety lock switch
- Classy and streamlined design for height-adjustable desks
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- Max. buttons: 12
- IP rating: IP66W
- Options: Reading light
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Options: Back light, USB charging socket
- Embedded into the recliner directly
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See Also
Micro Linear Actuator Controller - Starter Kit | ACT-U8 12V 24V 2000N Linear Actuator One-Control-Two Synchronous Control Kit Linear Actuator Controller Kit for Actuonix P16 | ACT-U8 Industrial Linear Actuator B One-Control-Four Synchronous Control Kit
- Max. buttons: 6
- Options: Hook
- Designed mainly for recliner applications
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Metallic finish
- Embedded into the recliner directly
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- Max. buttons: 1
- Able to extend or retract the motor with a toggle switch
- Straightforward control layout for simple operation
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Metallic finish
- Embedded into the recliner directly
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Metallic finish
- Embedded into the recliner directly
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Metallic finish, rectangular design
- Including a 3.5mm socket for charging the TBB through the TBC
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Metallic finish, square design
- Including a 3.5mm socket for charging the TBB through the TBC
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted to the desk front side
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Embedded into the recliner directly
- USB socket for power charging
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted on the tabletop
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Metallic finish
- Embedded into the recliner directly
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Metallic finish
- Including a 3.5mm socket for charging the TBB through the TBC
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Metallic finish
- USB socket for power charging
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Metallic finish
- USB socket for power charging
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- Max. buttons: 1
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Toggle switch design
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- Max. buttons: 10
- RF wireless control available
- Contains built - in magnet
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- Max. buttons: 8
- Designed mainly for relaxing bed or recliner applications
- Wireless hand control, compatible with TRF (RF receiver)
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- Max. buttons: 8
- Designed mainly for relaxing bed or recliner applications
- Wireless hand control, compatible with TRF (RF receiver)
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- Max. buttons: 8
- Designed for relaxing bed or recliner applications
- Wireless hand control, compatible with TRF (RF receiver)
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- Max. buttons: 7
- With USB charging socket
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- Max. buttons: 2
- IP rating: IP66
- For manicure chairs
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- Max. buttons: 6
- USB socket for power charging
- USB charging port
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- Max. buttons: 8
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- Max. buttons: 9
- Options: Built-in battery
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Anti-slipping paddle
- Corded control
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP66
- Corded control
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- Max. buttons: 2
- IP rating: IP66
- Wireless support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 4
- IP rating: IP66
- Wireless support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- Wireless support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 15
- IP rating: IP66
- Corded control
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP66
- Wireless support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 4
- IP rating: IP66
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- Max. buttons: 1
- IP rating: IP66
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See Also
High Speed 12V DC Electric Linear Actuators Kit - TiMOTION
- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66W
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 6
- Wireless support: Available
- LED indicator
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Options: Back light
- Embadded into the recliner
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- Direct cut support: Available
- Embadded into the recliner
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Options: Hook
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66W
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 6
- Safety key: Available
- Rubber-made buttons
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- Max. buttons: 9
- Wireless support: Available
- Specific design for home living bed
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- Max. buttons: 3
- Embedded design
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 6
- Safety key: Available
- Corded control
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- Max. buttons: 12
- IP rating: IP66
- Safety key: Available
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- Options: Back light
- Display: Available
- Control up to 5 pairs of massage motors
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted to the desk front side
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Metal surface with brushed nickel coating
- Embadded into the recliner
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Options: Back light
- Embadded into the recliner
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- Max. buttons: 8
- Options: Hook
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Specially designed for single motor recliner
- Effortless operation with thermo-sensor buttons
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- Max. buttons: 8
- IP rating: IP66
- Direct cut support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 4
- Direct cut support: Available
- Capacitive-sensor buttons
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP67
- Corded control
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- Max. buttons: 17
- Options: Back light
- Wireless support: Available
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Back light
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- Wireless support: Available: IEEE802.15.4 standard
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- Max. buttons: 2
- Simple control for height-adjustable desks
- Mounted to the desk front side
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- With safety key, hook, and flash light
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP66
- For patient hoist applications
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66W
- With LCD display, showing bed conditions
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- Max. buttons: 23
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Back light, hook
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- Max. buttons: 16
- IP rating: IP66
- Memory functionality
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- Max. buttons: 13
- IP rating: IP54
- Options: Voice IC
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- Max. buttons: 12
- IP rating: IP66W
- Options: Back light, hook
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- Max. buttons: 7
- IP rating: IP66W
- For patient hoist applications
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- Max. buttons: 6
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Backlight
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- Max. buttons: 12
- IP rating: IP66W
- Options: Backlight, hook
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66W
- Options: Backlight, hook
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66W
- Options: Backlight, hook, holder
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- Max. buttons: 10
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Hook
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- Max. buttons: 2
- IP rating: IP66W
- For the height adjustable diagnostic imaging desk applications
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- IP rating: IP66W
- Special design for quick release functionality
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- Max. buttons: 2
- IP rating: IP66
- A medical control specially designed for pool lift applications
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- Max. buttons: 27
- IP rating: IP66
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 17
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Back cover
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- Max. buttons: 11
- IP rating: IP66
- Low stand-by power consumption available
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- Max. buttons: 15
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Back cover
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- Max. buttons: 25
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 17
- IP rating: IP66W
- Safety key: Available
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- Max. buttons: 14
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- Max. buttons: 18
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- Max. buttons: 34
- IP rating: IP66
- Options: Backlight
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Other Product Categories

Linear Actuators

Explore TiMOTION's Linear Actuators, precision-engineered for seamless and quiet motion. These versatile devices find applications in various industries, offering reliable and customizable solutions.

Lifting Columns

TiMOTION's Lifting Columns set new standards for lifting applications. Offering stability and adaptability, these columns cater to diverse applications, from healthcare, industry, to office environments.

Height Adjustable Desk Kits

TiMOTION's Height-Adjustable Desk Kits redefine workspaces, providing ergonomic solutions for sit-stand desks. Elevate your comfort and productivity with our innovative and customizable kits.

Gear Motors

TiMOTION's Gear Motors combine efficiency and durability, driving precision in motion solutions. Ideal for various lifting applications, our gear motors make it possible for manufacturers to custom design products that are fast, quiet, and smooth.

Control Boxes

TiMOTION's Control Boxes optimize the operation of linear actuators and lifting columns. Discover advanced control options for tailored and efficient motion solutions in healthcare and ergonomic applications.

Power Supplies

TiMOTION's Power Supplies ensure the seamless and stable functioning of linear actuation systems. Engineered for reliability, these power supplies provide consistent energy to support diverse applications.

Accessories

Explore TiMOTION's range of Accessories, designed to complement and enhance electric linear motion solutions. From bed bottom lights, device chargers, to junction boxes, these accessories offer versatility for tailored applications.

Our Markets

Care Motion

Medical applications for hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers, and home cares.

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Comfort Motion

Home furniture applications for beds, recliners, TV lifts, and kitchens.

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Ergo Motion

Height adjustable desks and workstations for office and industrial workspaces.

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Industrial Motion

Industrial applications for agriculture, floor cleaning, outdoor equipment, ventilation and more.

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Linear Actuator Controller | Controls manufacturer - TiMOTION (2024)

FAQs

Why are linear actuators so expensive? ›

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.

What happens when a linear actuator fails? ›

When an actuator fails, it could result in catastrophic explosion, spill, chemical release, property damage, power loss, environmental contamination, injury, or even loss of life. Actuators trigger immediate shutdowns which could result in costly production downtime.

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What is a cheaper alternative to linear actuators? ›

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.

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What are the 4 types of linear actuators? ›

There are four basic types of linear actuators: mechanical/electro mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and piezoelectric.

What is the root cause of actuator failure? ›

In real industrial system, the actuator faults may related to, for example, pressure drop out in hydraulic components, short circuiting or overheating of electrical components, breakage in bearings due to mechanical stresses, leakages in pipes, sticking of valves, cracks in tanks, and so on.

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What is the common problem with actuators? ›

Common cause: The actuator is undersized for the load. An undersized actuator most likely causes a cantilevered load issue. Sizing actuators correctly for the application is a crucial factor often neglected in favor of cost-efficiency. However, an undersized actuator will not be able to operate.

Can you manually move a linear actuator? ›

The short answer is YES. In a given application, there are reasons why you may want the ability to backdrive an actuator: Machine Setup - This allows the mechanism to moved manually for relative positioning to another part of the machine.

Does a linear actuator need a controller? ›

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.

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How do you test a linear actuator? ›

Simply connect a multimeter in series with one of the leads of a powered linear actuator and watch the amperage reading as you extend/retract the rod. Based on the reading, you can determine a power supply that will be able to handle that current draw.

How do I know which actuator is bad? ›

Incorrect temperature: This is one of the more common symptoms of a defective blend door actuator. If your car's temperature won't heat up when you want it to, the air conditioning won't expel cool air or it will only get so hot or so cold, then it's probably the blend door actuator.

How do I manually reset my limit switch? ›

3. Locate Your Furnace Limit Switch. To find the limit switch on your furnace, look for a red, yellow, or white button on the panel. To restart your furnace manually, hold this button for three seconds before releasing it.

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Can you adjust the speed of a linear actuator? ›

Adjust Input Voltage

A simple way to lower the speed of a linear actuator is to reduce the voltage at which you drive it. The speed of Actuonix actuators is approximately proportional to voltage. This means that if you were to drive one of our 12V actuators at 6V, the speed would be roughly half of what it is at 12V.

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Do linear actuators have limit switches? ›

To prevent this, a set of mechanical limit switches are typically installed in linear actuators. At least two for start and stop, but depending on the application, more can be used to identify specific points in the progress of travel.

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Why are linear motors expensive? ›

Linear motors are often more expensive than their rotary counterparts. One reason is that not all the magnets can be used in any one position. In Figure 15.11, the windings are opposite just a few magnets; the force created is just a fraction of what it would be were all the magnets used.

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Are actuators expensive to replace? ›

Actuators can be expensive components, and replacing them can be a significant expense. In many cases, repairing the actuator can be a more cost-effective solution, as it can help extend its lifespan and provide the necessary functionality.

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What are the disadvantages of hydraulic linear actuators? ›

Disadvantages of Hydraulic Linear Actuators

Hydraulic fluid can leak, which leads to a loss in efficiency. This can also lead to cleanliness issues. Require many accompanying components including a fluid reservoir, pumps, motors, release valves, heat exchangers, and noise reduction equipment.

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Is linear actuator better than pneumatic? ›

For example, pneumatic actuators can provide a higher speed, but electric linear actuators provide the most precise control since air and fluid pressure are more difficult to control than electricity.

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