Concentric LACT4P-12V-5 Linear Actuator with Feedback: 4" Stroke, 12V, 1.7"/s
This 12V linear actuator can be used in a variety of heavy-duty applications. The motor has 5:1 reduction gearbox that gives the actuator a dynamic load rating of 34lbs (15 kg) and a maximum speed of 1.7in/s (4.3cm/s), and it is rated to withstand up to 450lbs when not moving. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and the worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke and a built-in potentiometer for position feedback.
Overview
The LD Series of linear actuators by Concentric International (formerly Iowa Export-Import) are 12V DC gearmotors that use a worm drive to move a shaft back and forth along its length. The worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. Two limits switches safely stop the motor at either end of its range, while integrated diodes allow it to reverse direction after reaching a limit point if the supplied voltage is reversed. The actuators are mostly metal, and the entire case is sealed to protect against dust and water (rated IP63).
The Concentric LD series linear actuators are available in a variety of lengths and with optional potentiometers that are linked to the shaft position, for use in feedback systems. Several lengths are also available in two gear ratios: 5:1 and 20:1. The 5:1 versions have lower load ratings—34lbs dynamic, 450lbs static—but allow for higher speeds, up to 1.7in/s. The 20:1 versions are slower—up to 0.5in/s—but are rated for dynamic loads up to 110lbs and static loads up to 500lbs.
Dimensions
| Stroke: | 4 in |
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| Weight: | 45 oz |
General specifications
| Gear ratio: | 5:1 |
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| Free-run current @ 12V: | 500 mA |
| Stall current @ 12V: | 10 A |
| Linear speed @ 12V: | 1.7 in/s |
| Linear force @ 12V: | 34 lb1 |
| Maximum duty cycle: | 25%2 |
| Feedback potentiometer included?: | Y |