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Compact Linear Actuators
| MAX Horiz Payload | 1,202 lb (5,350 N) |
| MAX Stroke | 1,000 mm (39 in) |
| MAX Speed | 1.25 m/s (4 ft/s) |
10 Products
Lead Screw and Belt-Driven Linear Actuators - SIMO UG Series
| MAX Horiz Payload | 360 lb (1,600 N) |
| MAX Stroke | 1,400 mm (55 in) |
| MAX Speed | 5.5 m/s (18 ft/s) |
17 Products
Ball Screw Linear Actuators with V-Roller Guides
| MAX Horiz Payload | 285 lb (1,268 N) |
| MAX Stroke | 2,710 mm (107 in) |
| MAX Speed | 0.8 m/s (2.62 ft/s) |
3 Products
Linear Actuators with Profile Rail Guides – MT Series
| Max Horiz Payload | 20,200 N (4,541 lb) |
| Max stroke | 6,700mm (263.78 in) |
12 Products
Ball Screw Linear Actuators with Profile Rail Guides - MUK Series
| MAX Horiz Payload | 2,517 lb (11,200 N) |
| MAX Stoke | 2,710 mm (107 mm) |
| MAX Speed | 0.8 m/s (2.6 ft/s) |
3 Products
Plain Linear Bearing Slide Assembly Actuators
| MAX Horiz Payload | 18,750 lb (83,400 N) |
| MAX Stroke | 3,454 mm (136 in) |
| MAX Speed | 0.457 m/s (1.5 ft/s) |
42 Products
Ball Screw Linear Actuators with NEMA Motors
| MAX Horizontal Payload | 2.144 kN (482 lb) |
| MAX Stroke | 1650 mm (65 inches) |
| MAX Rotational Speed | Up to 5,000* RPM |
| * For faster options, contact factory |
62 Products
Lead Screw Linear Actuators – Captive & Non-Captive
| MAX Horizontal Payload | 1.16 kN (260 lb) |
| MAX Stroke | 1650 mm (65 inches) |
| MAX Rotational Speed | Up to 2,500* RPM |
| * For faster options, contact factory |
26 Products
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 8mmx2.5mmx250mm NEMA 17 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR08025TXR-0250-FRS-171-NNN-N
$293.98
Miniature linear ball screw actuator with a screw diameter of 8mm, a lead of 2.5mm and a length of 250mm. Includes a NEMA 17 single stack motor and a flanged nut, it’s tailored for applications where space is at a premium but precision cannot be compromised. The assembly is delivered..
$293.98
Lead Screw Driven Linear Actuator including a NEMA 17 motor. This actuator utilizes a Gliding Surface Technology™ (GST) carriage with a self-lubricating FrelonGold® underliner on a 140mm length rail with a tall profile. It features a 2mm screw lead and an anti-backlash screw nut. GST carriage with self-lubricating FrelonGold® liner..
$789.83
Belt-driven linear actuator with a 55 x 55 mm base and 6300 mm body length suits various setups. It features a 16 mm left male shaft for compatibility and a single carriage with two runner blocks on a profile rail. Part Number MTB055D-6300-16L12 Series MTB Drive Type Belt-Driven Base Size..
$9,342.32
Belt-driven linear actuator with a length of 2250 mm and a compact profile of 42 mm x 42 mm. It is designed for smooth operation and stability. Equipped with a left male shaft that has a diameter of 12 mm, this actuator supports a profile rail with two runner blocks per..
$3,267.05
Belt Driven Linear Actuator MTB042D-1000-12L12 Body Length: 1,000mm Cross Section: 42x42mm
$2,149.79
Belt-driven linear actuator with a length of 1000mm and a compact profile of 42mm x 42mm. It is designed for smooth operation and stability. Equipped with a left male shaft that has a diameter of 12 mm, this actuator supports a profile rail with two runner blocks per carriage, ensuring..
$2,149.79
Lead Screw Linear Actuator with a 16mm screw diameter, 1mm lead, and 300mm length, featuring a Round Anti-Backlash Nut and a NEMA 23 Single Stack Motor (56mm), pairing a quality screw made of stainless steel with a PTFE coating to minimize friction and prevent flaking with an innovative Anti-Backlash Nut..
$228.17
Lead Screw Linear Actuator - LSR0601T-0200-NCF141-NNN-NNN - Non-Captive NEMA14 Motor, Length: 200mm
$191.99
Non-Captive Lead Screw Linear Actuator 200mm long, 6mm screw diameter with a NEMA 14 Motor, Round Anti-Backlash Nut, 1mm lead, and the screw is made from precision-rolled 300 Series Stainless Steel and coated with PTFE to prevent flaking. The Round Constant Force™ Anti-Backlash nut uses a spring to maintain uniform..
$191.99
Belt-driven linear actuator, designed for high-speed operation, uses a timing belt to convert rotary motion into linear movement along guided rails. This actuator boasts a substantial length of 2250 mm and features a male shaft of 25 mm diameter, mounted on the left side. It excels in supporting heavy payloads in..
$7,677.06
Belt Driven Linear Actuator MTB105D-1250-25F12 Body Length: 1,250mm Cross Section: 105x105mm
$5,283.49
Belt-driven linear actuator, high spped, tailored for integration into medium- to large-sized Cartesian gantry systems. This system, with a length of 1250 mm, features a female shaft of 25 mm diameter. It is optimized for handling medium to high payloads in various industrial applications. With a profile rail and runner..
$5,283.49
Belt Driven Linear Actuator with an 850 mm length and a 25 mm diameter male shaft, designed for multi-axis, medium- to large-sized Cartesian gantry systems. Engineered for medium to high payload applications, it provides precise guidance with minimal friction, noise, and vibration for smooth operation. Its anodized aluminum construction includes..
$4,326.06
Miniature Ball Screw Linear Actuator designed for NEMA 23 Power Plus motors. The flanged nut and extended length make it perfect for high-torque applications in compact setups. The screw diameter is 10mm, the lead is 2mm and the length is 500mm. Grade 10 Quality Diameter: 10 mm; Lead: 2 mm;..
$467.11
Ball Screw Linear Actuator with a screw diameter of 10mm and a lead of 2mm and a length of 500mm. Optimized for NEMA 23 single stack motors. The flanged nut promotes straightforward installation, ideal for systems where space is limited but extended linear motion is needed. Grade 10 = Part..
$336.02
Ball Screw Linear Actuator, Grade 10, with a screw diameter of 10mm and a lead of 2mm and a length of 200mm. This is a critical component of our miniature metric ball screw motor series, providing an efficient linear motion solution tailored for NEMA 23 Power Plus motors. Featuring a..
$431.82
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 10mmx2mmx200mm NEMA 23 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR1002ATXR-0200-FRS-231-NNN-N
$300.73
Ball Screw Linear Actuator, Grade 10, with a screw diameter of 10mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 200mm, designed for integration with NEMA 23 single stack motors. It features a flanged nut for efficient installation and is ideal for applications requiring precise linear motion in small footprints...
$300.73
Ball Screw Linear Actuator with a screw diameter of 10mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 500mm. Offers an extended length and high torque. Including a NEMA 17 double stack motor, the screw assembly features a flanged nut for straightforward integration into sophisticated projects. The assembly is delivered..
$349.43
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 10mmx2mmx500mm NEMA 17 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR1002ATXR-0500-FRS-171-NNN-N
$323.38
Flanged Nut Ball Screw Linear Actuator with a screw diameter of 10mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 500mm. Designed for use with NEMA 17 single stack motors. It offers the compactness required for tight spaces combined with the extended reach needed for various applications. The assembly is..
$323.38
Miniature ball screw actuator with a screw diameter of 10mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 200m. Paired with a NEMA 17 double stack motor. The flanged nut ensures easy integration into your systems, making it ideal for challenging projects requiring precision and strength. The assembly is delivered..
$314.14
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 10mmx2mmx200mm NEMA 17 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR1002ATXR-0200-FRS-171-NNN-N
$288.09
Ball Screw Actuator with a screw diameter of 10mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 200mm, providing high precision linear motion in a compact design. Including a NEMA 17 single stack motor and equipped with a flanged nut, it's designed for applications where space is limited but accuracy..
$288.09
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 8mmx2mmx250mm NEMA 17 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR0802ATXR-0250-FRS-171-NNN-N
$293.98
Miniature ball screw actuator with a screw diameter of 8mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 250mm. integrated with a NEMA 17 single stack motor. Featuring a flanged nut, it provides an efficient solution for linear motion requirements in tight spaces. Essential to the miniature metric ball screw..
$293.98
Ball Screw Linear Actuator 8mmx2mmx150mm NEMA 17 Motor, Flanged Nut BSR0802ATXR-0150-FRS-171-NNN-N
$282.20
Miniature ball screw actuator with a screw diameter of 8mm, a lead of 2mm and a length of 150mm. Marries precision with a compact design. Includes a NEMA 17 single stack motor and featuring a flanged nut, it is perfect for precise operations in limited spaces. The assembly is delivered..
$282.20
Linear actuators are linear guide systems that produce controlled straight-line motion by integrating a drive mechanism and power source, making them a core building block in modern automation. They are commonly classified as pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or purely mechanical, with electric and mechanical designs increasingly favored for their precision, cleanliness, and ease of integration. PBC Linear focuses on mechanical and electric linear actuators built around lead screws, ball screws, and belt drives, including motor-driven and hand crank configurations. Each drive type serves distinct application needs: belt-driven actuators support long strokes and high speeds with minimal maintenance; ball screw-driven designs provide high accuracy and load capacity for demanding positioning; and lead screw-driven actuators offer a cost-effective, quiet solution with options such as anti-backlash nuts for improved repeatability. These systems are available in a wide range of screw diameters, lead sizes, and lengths, and can be configured for manual operation using hand brakes or cranks, or for automated operation with NEMA electric motors. Carriage guidance is provided by either self-lubricating Gliding Surface Technology for low-maintenance operation or ball bearing profile rails for higher moment capacity and cantilevered loads. Together these configurations span applications from miniature to heavy-duty systems, supporting loads up to 83,400 N (18,750 lb) and strokes up to 6,000mm (236 in).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a linear actuator?
A linear actuator is a device that produces controlled straight-line motion by converting rotational or input force into linear movement. It is commonly used in automation, machinery, and positioning systems to move or position loads.
How does a linear actuator work?
A linear actuator works by converting motion from a motor, screw, or belt drive into linear movement. As the drive mechanism rotates or moves, it advances a carriage or rod along a guided path to produce controlled motion.
What are the main types of linear actuators?
The main types of linear actuators are electric, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic. Electric and mechanical actuators are often preferred for their precision, cleanliness, and ease of integration, while pneumatic and hydraulic actuators are typically used for higher force applications.
What is the difference between a lead screw and a ball screw actuator?
Lead screw actuators use sliding contact between the screw and nut, making them quieter and more cost-effective, while ball screw actuators use rolling elements to reduce friction, providing higher efficiency, accuracy, and load capacity.
What is the difference between belt-driven and screw-driven actuators?
Belt-driven actuators are designed for long travel distances and higher speeds with lower cost and maintenance, while screw-driven actuators provide greater accuracy, stiffness, and load capacity for precise positioning applications.
When should a linear actuator be used instead of a cylinder?
Linear actuators are preferred when precise positioning, repeatability, and controlled motion are required, while pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders are typically used for simple extension and retraction with higher force but less control.
Do linear actuators require maintenance?
Maintenance depends on the design. Screw-driven actuators may require periodic lubrication, while some systems use self-lubricating materials or low-maintenance designs to reduce service requirements.
What factors should be considered when selecting a linear actuator?
Key factors include load capacity, speed, stroke length, required precision, environmental conditions, mounting configuration, and the type of drive mechanism used.
What provides guidance in a linear actuator?
Guidance in a linear actuator is provided by linear bearings or guide systems that support the carriage and maintain alignment. These may include sliding-contact guides for low maintenance or rolling-element guides for higher load and rigidity.
What are linear actuators used for?
Linear actuators are used in applications such as automation, material handling, packaging equipment, medical devices, and positioning systems where controlled linear motion is required.
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