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Linear Actuators: Miniature, Heavy-Duty, and Electric Options

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Features of Our Linear Actuator Series

Electric and manual linear actuators from PBC Linear combine high-quality motion components to deliver high precision, impressive load capacity, and exceptional durability while ensuring reliable performance and easy integration. 

Shop for and configure linear actuators.

For assistance selecting the best actuator for your application, request help from our application engineers.

View our Carriage Options, Drive Options and Motor Options below:

Carriage Options

  • Plain Bearings: Features FrelonGOLD® self-lubricating surfaces, ensuring maintenance-free operation. It is noted for its smooth and quiet performance, vibration damping, shock resistance, and suitability in contaminated environments.
  • Cam Roller: This roller offers high-speed capabilities and increased support for cantilevered loads. It is built with corrosion-resistant stainless-steel raceways and is also contamination-resistant. 
  • Profile Rail: This option is known for high precision, rigidity, and speed. It provides increased stiffness, preloaded bearing performance, support for cantilevered loads, and a low coefficient of friction.

Drive Options

  • Lead Screw: Delivers precision with a smooth and quiet operation, featuring self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties, with options for standard fixed or anti-backlash nuts.
  • Ball Screw: Suitable for high loads, it increases stiffness and supports cantilevered loads; available in multiple accuracy classes with a rigid preloaded nut design.
  • Belt Drive: Ideal for high-speed, long-stroke applications, offering protection against contamination and low-maintenance, lubrication-free operation.

Motor Options

  • Integrated Lead Screw Stepper: Features a compact design that eliminates the need for a coupler and reduces costs.
  • Servo & Step Servo: This type provides high torque density, low rotor inertia, and high resolution and is IoT compatible.
  • Integrated Stepper (Smart): This stepper combines the motor and drive in a space-saving design, reduces wiring, and supports IoT capabilities.
  • Hand Crank/ Wheel: Offers a low-cost solution for short-stroke and low-duty applications.

Once you've selected the best carriage, drive, and motor for your application, use our selection chart below to help guide you to the correct linear actuator. If you need assistance making your linear actuator selection, contact our application engineers at application.engineering@pbclinear.com.

Linear Actuator Series Product Style Car & Rail Cross Section (mm x mm) MAX Horizontal Payload - N (lbs) Carriage Options Motor Options
GST (Plain) CRT PRT & Linear BRG Lead Screw Ball Screw Belt
LSM Series Linear Actuator

LSM Series (Lead screw motor)

 		N11–N23







ML Series Linear Actuator

ML Series
MIN 32 X 32 MAX 40 X 58 MIN 178 (40) MAX 890 (200)






Compact Series Linear Actuator

Compact Series

 		Compact 23 X 55 240 (54) 2500 (562)






Plus 23 X 55 5350 (1202)





SIMO Series Linear Actuator

SIMO Series

 		Screw MIN 24 X 73 MAX 40 X 100 880 (197)






Belt MIN 24 X 73 MAX 40 X 100 880 (197) 1600 (360)






PL Series Linear Actuator

PLA Series

 		055 68 X 55 980 (220)





MTB Series Linear Actuator

MTB Series

 		042 60 X 42 MAX 104 X 80 MIN 1560 (351) MAX 2028 (456)





080 MIN 55 X 153 MAX 187 X 457 MIN 6450 (1450) MAX 83400 (18750)





MUK Series Linear Actuator

MUK Series

 		65 65 X 145 MIN 8500 (1910) MAX 11200 (2517)





Simplicity Series Linear Actuator

Simplicity Series

 		Simplicity 08-32 MIN 2028 (456) MAX 15266 (3432)






Ball 65 X 153 8500 (1910)





Key Features Across Our Linear Motion Actuator Lines

Linear motion actuators deliver cutting-edge solutions with precision, flexibility, and durability. Designed for industrial, medical, and technological applications, our product lines highlight the robust capabilities of our 2-axis linear actuators.

  • Compact and Powerful Design Our ML Miniature Linear Actuator Series represents the epitome of a compact yet robust design. Thanks to the anodized aluminum housing with dovetail slots, it provides stroke lengths up to 650 mm and integrates easily into tight spaces. This miniature linear actuator series stands out for its flexibility in mounting options, whether from below or the side. Small linear actuators also benefit from combining with larger actuators, such as the PLA or ML Series, to create multi-axis gantries.
  • High Performance and Customization Performance is at the forefront with actuators like the ML Series and PLA Series, offering maximum speeds up to 1 m/s and stroke lengths as impressive as 2,710 mm. Our linear actuators are tailored to deliver with a wide range of screw leads and motor sizes, ensuring optimal velocity and precision for every application. The lead screws, coated with Teflon, ensure low friction and extended life, enhancing the overall performance of high speed linear actuators.

  • Durability and Environmental Resistance: Durability is a core feature across our heavy duty linear actuator series. For instance, the MTB and MUK Series are designed with anodized aluminum bodies and options like stainless steel seals to prevent contamination, making them suitable for harsh environments. The UG Series further enhances this with options like FrelonGOLD® plain bearings for high durability in contaminated environments.
  • Versatile Mounting and Integration Flexibility in design is critical. Our electric linear actuators feature integrated motor mounts, hand cranks, and mounting options like T-slots and dovetail mounts, facilitating easy integration into larger systems. The UG Series offers interchangeable options within the same design envelope, allowing for rapid adaptation to new requirements. For more information on motor mount options, check out our Linear Actuator Catalogs.
  • Exceptional Load and Moment Capacity Our heavy duty linear actuators are built to handle significant loads and moments. The PLA Series can support loads up to 1,958 N, while the MUK Series dual carriage can handle even more substantial loads up to 11,200 N, suitable for high dynamic and moment load applications.

Technological Advancements and Accessories for Linear Motion Actuators

Linear actuators from PBC Linear benefit from precision engineering, extensive customization options, and integrated sensor and motor capabilities to enhance performance and adaptability. This approach ensures precise installations and tailored functionalities to meet diverse application requirements.



Linear Actuators with Precise Engineering

Precision Engineering

We utilize our SIMO® process to ensure that actuator surfaces are precision-machined for exacting installations. This process is evident in our SIMO, PLA, and MTB Series, providing critical alignment that supports high accuracy and repeatability.

Linear Actuator Customization & Accessories



Customization and Accessories

A range of accessories and additional options enhance the functionality of our actuators. These include dust seal strips for clean operation, anti-backlash nuts for improved precision, and external linear guide supports for increased moment capacity.

Linear Actuator Sensor & Motor Integration

Sensor and Motor Integration

Direct sensor mounting capabilities and various motor options, including stepper and servo motors, allow full customization according to specific control needs and operational requirements.

Electric linear actuators from PBC Linear combine premium components to deliver versatile, high-performance solutions, ranging from compact to heavy-duty models for diverse industrial, medical, and technological applications. Browse specific actuator models now.

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