What is a Linear Actuator? Linear actuators are systems of a machine that help it perform a mechanical action, creating movement.
There are many factors that can affect linear motion including friction, load, speed, acceleration and deceleration, and environmental conditions such as particulates, temperature and humidity. To compensate for these factors, specific motion control features can be implemented to achieve a desired performance. For example, a motion control system might use feedback sensors to measure the actual position and velocity of the target device, and then use this information to adjust signals towards the actuator to achieve the desired motion.
Of course, none of these control measures can work effectively without reliable linear motion components. PBC Linear provides the mechanical drive components that make these motion controls units more precise and efficient, applying the best-suited type of rails and maintenance free requirements. For example, many of our linear actuators provide different sizes of lead screw drives that offer the highest straightness tolerances available at 0.001 inches per foot. They also offer positional accuracies of 0.003 inches per foot or better if an optional positioning feedback device is utilized. These high-precision physical systems can be integrated with electronics, controls, and computers to create sophisticated mechatronics solutions.
PBC Linear relies on third party sources for motors, amplifier drives, motion controllers, and motor mounts, but with the added value of providing support and solutions to customer application needs. Below is a list of our extensive linear actuator product line with their corresponding options for full motion control.
Each actuator type fills a unique role, providing customers with targeted solutions for a variety of applications.
