Lead Screw Driven Linear Actuators with V-Rail Guides

Precise & Repeatable

PLA Series linear actuators are lead screw-driven positioning systems built around a compact 55 mm x 55 mm aluminum body profile for precise, repeatable linear motion. The actuator combines a lead screw drive with preloaded ball bearing cam rollers that run on Integral-V™ hardened steel raceways, creating smooth, rigid guidance with low friction and strong positional control.

Each aluminum actuator body is machined using SIMO® — Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation — to produce side and bottom mounting surfaces that are flat, perpendicular, and consistent for accurate installation. This helps simplify alignment during assembly and supports repeatable actuator performance in automation, positioning, packaging, inspection, and light industrial motion applications.

The PLA Series is designed to resist contamination during operation. A stainless steel seal strip magnetically seals against the actuator body, helping keep dust, debris, and other particles from entering the actuator. This protective strip supports longer service life and more reliable operation in production environments where exposed lead screw-driven systems may be vulnerable to contamination.

Dual and extended carriage options are available to increase load and moment capacity when additional support is required. With its compact square profile, lead screw-driven motion, precision cam-roller guidance, SIMO® machined mounting surfaces, and contamination-resistant sealing, the PLA Series provides a durable actuator platform for applications requiring accurate guided motion in a compact package.

Performance Benefits

  • Anodized aluminum bodies of 55mm x 55mm profile.
  • PLA055 actuators are available with ball screws, coated lead screws, or acme screws.
  • Maximum stroke lengths and maximum carriage speeds: PLA055: up to 2710mm (107 in) and up to 2 m/s (79 in/s)
  • PLA055: up to 2710mm (107 in) and up to 2 m/s (79 in/s)
  • Maximum single carriage loads of 2000 N (450 lbs) and maximum moments of 120 Nm (1062 in•lb)
  • (2) T-slots on each side of the actuator accept standard and roll-in t-nuts for easy mounting
  • Available accessories include mounting clamps, motor mounts, couplings, gantry plates, and limit switches
Name Carriage Type Drive Type MAX Horizontal Load (Fz) N MAX Stroke (mm) Shop Link
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