12VDC Linear Actuator with robust design
A new linear actuator has been released by Midwest Motion Products, a company based in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Unlike other light-duty actuators, which use a Delrin drive gear pinion, the Model MMP LA3-12V-5-A-SP-100 Linear Actuator, utilises and ‘All-Steel’ drive pinion, thereby increasing the force capacity, while maintaining the 5:1 Reduction Ratio which allows the unit to maintain a rapid 2” per second stroke speed.
Despite this more robust design, the unit still maintains a relatively low noise profile, and an “IP65” protection rating against the ingress of moisture and other contaminants. The stroke length for the design is 4” overall, but the Company also offers the same design with 2, 6, 8, 10 and 12” Stroke lengths.
The MMP-LA3 Series Actuators feature 8mm diameter clevis mounts on both ends, and built-in limit switches for both (full extend and full retract) ends of travel. The operating temperature rating range is from –26 to +65°C. An acme screw drive allows for 517lbs of Static Load, while the unit boasts a 45lbs Dynamic Load Rating.
Typical uses for this unique design include:
- Power Step for RV’s and 4x4 Vehicles
- Door Opening/Closing
- Valve Actuation
- Gate Open & Close
- Louver Actuation
- Packaging Machinery
- Conveyor Equipment
- Tool Changers
- Medical, Mobility & Accessibility Equipment
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