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This section provides an overview for linear acturators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 linear actuator manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A Linear Actuator is a device that generates power in a linear direction.
Generally, a rotating motor is converted to linear motion using mechanical components. In addition, there are pneumatic and hydraulic actuators that use cylinders to generate linear motion.
They are widely used as a drive source for parts that require linear motion, such as industrial machinery and computers.
Recently, Linear Actuators are used in industrial equipment and measuring instruments, where high speed and high positional accuracy are required due to their high performance.
Linear Actuators are used in parts that require linear power, such as industrial equipment, automobiles, and PC peripherals. The following are examples of applications where Linear Actuators are used:
The principle of Linear Actuator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromagnetic. Each method is explained below:
The usage of Linear Actuator varies greatly depending on its structure
If the compressed air pressure is too high, the cylinder may operate vigorously and dangerously.
In such cases, a speed controller is installed to control the operating speed by throttling the amount of air flowing into the cylinder to achieve the proper operating speed.
Since air is compressed when pressure is applied, it may not be able to produce the expected force when a large load is applied to the cylinder, etc. On the other hand, even if a fluid leakage occurs, since it is air, it is less likely to contaminate the surrounding area and the fluid can be released into the air after use.
In a mechanical Linear Actuator using a motor, the position is controlled by a contact input that indicates the position or by controlling the rotation of the motor.
Pneumatic and hydraulic types use valves or solenoid valves to switch compressed air or hydraulic circuits for position control.
Some have a built-in proximity switch or potentiometer as a sensor for position detection, which can be retrofitted for use if necessary.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Takeuchi Precision Works Co., Ltd, established in 1964, is a manufacturer of machine element components, including ball bushings, feed screws, linear guides, ball screws, and linear shafts, headquartered in Fukushima, Japan. The company offers standard, round, and square-shaped ball splines in long, flange, flange double, standard double, and flange long types. Its ball bushings are available in housing, self-aligning flange, flange, and straight shape standard types with a single-length bearing or high-load capacity double-length bearing. TSK has achieved ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certifications allowing its products to be used in control equipment, including CNC machine tools, medical equipment, and industrial robots.
Miki Pulley Co., Ltd., founded in 1939, is a manufacturer and provider of solutions for power transmission and control problems, headquartered in Kawasaki City, Japan. They manufacture various products essential for all industries, including couplings for high-precision power transmission, electromagnetic clutches and brakes for power transmission when energized, and speed changers and reducers for controlling the speed of machinery. They also offer inverters, linear shaft drives, rotation speed indicators, torque limiters, and ROSTA rubber springs.
SMC corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. SMC Corporation manufactures and sells automatic control equipment and filtration equipment. SMC has production facilities in 30 countries, technical development centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and China, and sales offices, globally. SMC product lines divided by them include filter replacements, condensation prevention, heat resistance, thermos-chilling, and others. SMC provides a video library as well as product selection guide to assist customers in finding solutions and optimizing product efficiency.
Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. - IKO is based in Japan and was established in 1950 as a manufacturer of bearings. The company designs Linear Motion Rolling guides and Mechatronics series and they were the first to produce Needle Roller Bearings. These products have vast applications in various industries as they are used in Electronics-related Devices and Equipment like semiconductors and for precision devices that are used in laboratory measuring instruments and medical equipment. Textile, printing, construction, transportation, and robotics are also on the list of industries that benefit from IKO products.
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Japan | 5 | 100.0% |
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