A non-commutated DC linear actuator, typically referred to as a voice coil, is capable of a displacement of up to 5 in., whereas most actuators have displacements up to 2 in. Voice coils come in a ...

What is a linear actuator? If you only start working with automatics, this topic might puzzle and confuse you, but as you go further, the picture should clear up to give you more detailed vision ...

The actuators could move very fast, which was important to [Harrison]. However, they were also prone to wear and had issues with the force required to assemble them.

The actuators could move very fast, which was important to [Harrison]. However, they were also prone to wear and had issues with the force required to assemble them.

An inventor then converted the bearing into a linear actuator powered by a servomotor. It is now available from Origin Corp., Treichlers, Pa.

April 28, 2015 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Exlar® linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL120 explosion-proof linear actuators.