Linear Actuator 12v
This is our selection of 12v Linear Actuators. As you would expect from Firgelli we have a large selection and even larger inventory. Our products ship out the same day and we offer customization on any of our products if you need something very specific. Our Premium line of 12v linear actuators now some with both Potentiometer or Encoder for feedback options giving you greater positional control. Our new Bullet Linear Actuators offer ultra-quiet motion whilst in a very small compact space
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- Force 200 lb's
- Stroke 5–60 Inches
- Force 2200 lb's
- Stroke 10–35 Inches
- Force 500–1124 lb's
- Stroke 6–40 Inches
- Force 22–270 lb's
- Stroke 6–28 Inches
- Force 900–1500 lb's
- Stroke 6–40 Inches
What is a 12v Linear Actuator
A 12v Linear Actuator is a device that pushes or pulls something in a linear direction or straight line. The rotational motion in its electric motors powered by electrical energy is what causes this motion. 12v Linear Actuators can be powered with our 12v batteries or even a 12v car battery. How much force you intend to push or pull with your actuator should determine whether you need a 12v Linear Actuator or a 24v Linear Actuator. Unless you intend to use your actuator in an industrial-sized project, we recommend getting a 12v Linear Actuator. FIRGELLI has specialized in Electric 12v Linear Actuators for over 20 years. Electric Linear Actuators are the preferred option over other types of actuators when precise smooth movement is needed and are much easier to install and program to fit your project.
Classic vs Premium 12v Linear Actuator
Choosing the right 12v Actuator is not easy when there are so many to choose from, especially as there are so many variations to our high-quality Electric Actuators, such as speed, voltages, stroke length, and force. We have provided a video for most of our products that demonstrates all the features and benefits of the Linear Actuator that you may find useful in getting to the right product page. Above is a comparison video of our two most popular 12v Linear Actuators that you may find helpful. If all else fails then we suggest giving us a call and talk to our tech people to assist you further.
About FIRGELLI
For 2 decades FIRGELLI has been developing Electric Linear Actuator 12v Systems and motion control products for just about every industry on the planet. We began developing Micro Linear 12v Actuators for the robotics industry and then expanded our product range to include Track Actuators, followed by Feedback Actuators that now use either built-in potentiometers, hall sensors, or optical feedback sensors. These Feedback Actuators offer enhanced control capabilities and superior resolution for those applications that require positional control, tracking, or syncing.
We carry in stock 12-24Vdc Actuators in stroke lengths ranging from 1-inch to 50-inch in many different configurations from our Industrial Heavy-Duty Actuators that offer 2,200-lbs force, to our mini-series offering as little as 15-lbs of force. Generally, there are several different types of actuators, here are some of the types available:
If you need help selecting the correct product for your application you can try our Linear Actuator Calculator. This will really make your search much easier, saving you time and effort as our calculator can do the calculations for you.
Linear Actuators for any application
With 20 years of Electrical 12v Linear Actuator design development and manufacturing experience, we offer you a wide selection of DC Linear Actuators from very short strokes to the longest stroke options in the industry. We have the capability to create custom sizes if required including custom strokes, voltages, speed, and forces. Our staff are very knowledgeable and helpful in the field of Linear Motion control.
Our high-quality Actuators are used in just about every application imaginable, with such a wide range of force and stroke length options we can support most project requirements. Our main distribution Hub is located in Washington state where we hold a large Inventory to support the USA and global markets. Our friendly staff are on standby to help with technical questions and support.
Our Products all come with an 18-month Guarantee and are the preferred solution when you need simple, safe, long-life motion control.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first thing to know is that linear actuators do exactly what its name implies: it actuates (or 'moves') in a linear (or 'straight') fashion. There are many different ways that a actuators motor can do this, and their motion is commonly achieved with a rod extending and retracting, or a slider that moves on a track. The linear motion is created by using a Lead-screw. The screw turns either clockwise or counter-clockwise and this causes the shaft, which is basically a nut on the screw to move up and down the screw as the screw turns. This is what converts rotary motion from the electric motor to Linear motion.
The motors used are either AC or DC motors, most however run on 12v dc. To make a Linear Actuator 12v go in the opposite direction you simple reverse the wires from the Linear Actuator (reverse polarity) from the battery or power supply. This is typically done through a switch that automatically reverses the polarity to the motor for you. Different speeds and forces are achieved by using different gear ratio's inside the Linear Actuators gearbox system. Please remember in a Linear Actuator, force and speed trade off against each other. That means if you want high force you have to settle for a lower speed than if you require lower force. This is because the only constant in a Linear Actuator is the Motor speed and force for a given input voltage.
To make the linear actuator 12v's shaft stop when it gets to the end of the stroke, our products have built-in limit switches or micro switches as they are sometimes known. These limit switches are inside the main shaft and are nothing more than a small switch that is triggered by the nut inside that slides up and down the screw. There is one for the top extended position and one for the lower retracted position. For more information on this, check out our Blogs page.
12v Linear Actuators are a device that requires an energy source input and an external signal input. These inputs create an output usually in the form of motion that can be either rotary or linear. A 12 volt Electric Linear Actuator is a device that converts the rotational motion of an AC or DC motor into linear motion. It can provide both push and pull movements. This movement makes it possible to lift, drop, slide, adjust, tilt, push, or pull objects with the simple push of a button. Today there are hundreds of millions of Linear Actuators used in the world to perform many different tasks. Electric Linear Actuators consists of a DC or AC motor, a series of gears, and a lead screw with a driving nut that pushes the main rod shaft in and out. FIRGELLI sells 12v Linear Actuators and 24v Linear Actuators.
You have a few options for selecting the ideal Linear Actuator for your application. You can call us to get some help or you can use our Actuator calculator, or you can browse through our many Actuator products pages to get a feel for all the different types we have available to you. Typically when choosing the ideal Actuator you start off with the force. This is the force you think you need to lift or move the object you require moving. As a rule of thumb, we always suggest to people to buy the electric actuator 12v that offers double the force you think you need, thereby allowing for a 50% safety factor. From there you will also need to know the actuators stroke length. This is the length you need to move your object in and out. If the exact Stroke length is not available then you can install an external limit switch to stop the 12v actuator exactly where you want it to. We offer this kit also and the wiring diagram to go with it which is very easy to follow. You also need to think about the IP-Rating you need for your linear actuator 12v. This will depend on how harsh the conditions your actuator will operate in. For more on IP-Ratings check out our guide.
Linear Actuators run at their max speed out of the box when no force is applied to them. An Actuators' speed depends on a few things like force, the gear ratio, and voltage. A 24vdc power supply will make a 12vdc Actuator run twice as fast, meaning that speed is directly proportional to voltage input. If you want to slow down your Linear actuator we offer a speed controller for exactly that situation. The Speed controller lets you set different speeds of the 12 volt linear actuator simply by adjusting the voltage automatically for you to slower down the actuator, however these cannot speed up the actuator faster than it can already go.
Our Website only shows what is in stock, those options that are out of stock are greyed out so that you know it is not available to purchase. So therefore only in-stock products can be purchased online. Drop us a line to enquire about when particular products will be returned.
Yes we do. Our discount structure is based on volumes, so the more you buy the more you save its that simple. Simply give us a call to get volume discounted pricing, but these volumes start at 10pcs or more.