Durability and space efficiency are often highly demanded features from electric linear actuators to be used in areas with space constraints and exposure to the outdoor elements. Ideally, having these benefits without compromising performance and ease of integration would offer the versatility to handle a large range of applications across various industries. In this product overview, we will be covering our recently released Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 with IP65 protection specialized to handle all these requirements off the shelf while showcasing a few use case examples.
WHAT MAKES THE PA-01 SPECIAL?
High Protection Materials and Ratings
High-quality materials, such as the stainless steel stroke rod and aluminum alloy housing, combined with a water-resistant IP65 ingress protection rating, ensure high protection for the PA-01 actuator to handle harsh environments. The built-in limit switches also help protect our Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 from over-extending or over-retracting past the intended travel positions.
Compact Design Without Compromise
Despite its compact size, the Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 offers medium force capabilities with force ratings that can handle a dynamic and static force ranging from 16 lbs to 225 lbs off the shelf. The PA-01 offers a stroke range from 1” to 12” off the shelf but can be custom ordered up to 40”. Quiet Operation ≤45 dBA at speeds that can go up to 3.54"/sec unloaded (16 lbs force option) also makes for quite a fast traveling actuator given its compact size with low noise suitable for user-facing applications.
Fast and Easy Integration
The Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 features a standard 2-Pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr connector, simplifying installation and integration into existing systems. When fully loaded to its force rating, the low current draw of no more than 4 A is also suitable for all the current ratings of our rocker switches and control boxes.
|
Voltage |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
|
Dynamic Force |
16 lbs |
28 lbs |
56 lbs |
112 lbs |
169 lbs |
225 lbs |
|
Static Force |
16 lbs |
28 lbs |
56 lbs |
112 lbs |
169 lbs |
225 lbs |
|
Speed - No Load |
3.54"/sec |
1.89"/sec |
1.38"/sec |
0.94"/sec |
0.39"/sec |
0.28"/sec |
|
Speed - Full Load |
2.66"/sec |
1.38"/sec |
1.02"/sec |
0.67"/sec |
0.30"/sec |
0.20"/sec |
|
Current - No Load |
≤ 1.5 A |
≤ 1.5 A |
≤ 1.5 A |
≤ 1.5 A |
≤ 1.5 A |
≤ 1.5 A |
|
Current - Full Load |
≤ 4 A |
≤ 4 A |
≤ 4 A |
≤ 4 A |
≤ 4 A |
≤ 4 A |
We offer the Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 in both 12VDC and 24VDC options right off the shelf for the ease and convenience of voltage compatibility with a broad range of systems.
|
Voltage |
24 VDC |
24 VDC |
24 VDC |
24 VDC |
24 VDC |
24 VDC |
|
Dynamic Force |
16 lbs |
28 lbs |
56 lbs |
112 lbs |
169 lbs |
225 lbs |
|
Static Force |
16 lbs |
28 lbs |
56 lbs |
112 lbs |
169 lbs |
225 lbs |
|
Speed - No Load |
3.54"/sec |
1.89"/sec |
1.38"/sec |
0.94"/sec |
0.39"/sec |
0.28"/sec |
|
Speed - Full Load |
2.95"/sec |
1.50"/sec |
1.14"/sec |
0.71"/sec |
0.31"/sec |
0.20"/sec |
|
Current - No Load |
≤ 0.8 A |
≤ 0.8 A |
≤ 0.8 A |
≤ 0.8 A |
≤ 0.8 A |
≤ 0.8 A |
|
Current - Full Load |
≤ 2 A |
≤ 2 A |
≤ 2 A |
≤ 2 A |
≤ 2 A |
≤ 2 A |
MOUNTING BRACKETS
The BRK-14 mounting brackets are compatible with our Mini Linear Actuator PA-01, allowing for a simple installation process. These brackets can be mounted on either the stroke or motor end and offer over 180° rotation which works great for applications where you will be pushing at an angle. For more detailed information and specifications, please see our mounting brackets product page.
HALL EFFECT AND POTENTIOMETER POSITIONAL FEEDBACK OPTIONS
If you require the specifications of a PA-01 base model but with additional positional feedback, we also offer these through our custom options. We offer hall effect sensor and potentiometer feedback options which can be used for controllers to read positional feedback information. Each of these feedback customizations will have 6-pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr Connectors at the end of their cable.
The benefits of having positional feedback include the ability for controllers to be programmed with functions and code that allow for synchronization of multiple actuators, memory presets, and precision control. Our compatible control systems and controllers can be used with the PA-01 as long as they have suitable current ratings to handle the motor and compatible feedback.
USE CASES IN DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES
Both our Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 with IP65 protection and PA-14 Mini Linear Actuators share many similarities and can be useful in various applications and industries:
- food and beverages
- home automation
- general automation
- medical industries
- automotive
- costume & animatronics industry
We have many success stories of customer projects that used our similar PA-14, and we are excited to see all the new possibilities our Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 with IP65 protection will bring in the future!
IN SUMMARY
Our Mini Linear Actuator PA-01 with IP65 protection offers versatile performance and outdoor capabilities all in a compact package. The standard 2-pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr Connector and options for a 6-pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr Connector for Potentiometer or Hall sensor feedback simplify installation and integration into existing systems.
We hope you found this as informative and interesting as we did, especially if you were looking to use a mini linear actuator for your next project. If you have any queries or wish to discuss our products further, please do not hesitate to contact us! We are experts in what we do and will be happy to assist however we can.
sales@progressiveautomations.com | 1-800-676-6123