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Here is a selection of Articles written with Automotive applications in mind. FIRGELLI products are perfect for automating many features in all vehicles. Program the rooftop solar panels on an RV to track how much power you're generating, or use it as a backup during those cloudy days when plugging into shorepower isn't an option!

We're not just talking about a little automation here. Actuators can be used to automate your entire vehicle from start to finish! With options like rooftop solar panels and an automated door that opens on command, there's no limit in what you can do with our great selection of Actuators.

Recent Blogs

how many actuators are used ina car
How many Actuators are used in a typical car

Actuators, pivotal yet often overlooked, are essential to modern vehicles. From unlocking doors to adjusting mirrors, a typical car contains 30 to over 100 actuators, varying by complexity. This blog explores solenoid, electric linear, and rotary actuators, highlighting their roles in safety, comfort, performance, and environmental control.

How Actuators Revolutionize Automotive Assembly Plants
The Integral Role of Linear Actuators in Automotive Assembly Plants

Linear actuators are essential in automotive assembly plants, converting electrical energy into precise linear motion. They enhance efficiency, precision, and safety in tasks like component placement, robotic operations, and quality control. Benefits include increased production rates, worker safety, cost reduction, and superior product quality.

8 places where Rotary Actuators are used
Revolutionizing automation: Exploring rotary actuators' limitless applications

Discover the limitless applications, high precision, and unparalleled performance of rotary actuators. Find out how to select the perfect actuator and wire it like a pro. Click now and revolutionize your automation projects.

How Linear Actuators were used on this old 1952 Chevy Truck
How Linear Actuators were used on this old 1952 Chevy Truck

Just because its old doesnt mean it cannot have modern features. This old 1952 Heavy Chevy has been converted to use Linear Actuators to lift the hood up as well as the entire back end of the truck. FIRGELLI® Linear Actuators can be used for many different applications like this.

50" or 60" heavy duty Drawer Slides - Long Drawer Slides
50 Inch or 60 Inch heavy duty Drawer Slides - Long Drawer Slides

Some applications require Long stroke and heavy duty drawer slides for then you have a heavy load drawer that needs to be pulled out over long distances. As you can see above in this mobile application this has multiple drawer slide pull outs that have 50" heavy duty drawer slides...

pop up bar - motorized cocktail bar - Cadillac Couch
Cadillac Cocktail Couch - Motorized Pop-up Liquor Cabinet

How to make a Linear Actuator driven Motorized pop-up cocktail cabinet that looks like a Cadillac?. Well here you can see the process that Jeromes Auto took to complete this very labor-intensive task to building the ultimate garage piece of furniture.

Tesla Automatic Charger - How to build a Robotic Automatic Tesla charger
Tesla Automatic Charger - How to build a Robotic Automatic Tesla charger

A FIRGELLI® Customer who has a tesla decided to make his own Robotic Automatic Tesla Charger, and this is his video. Clearly, he knows a thing or two about electronics and software, because it is quite a bit involved with creating a device like this that requires sensors, motion devices,...

How to make an RC Power Wheels for a Disabled Child
How to make an RC Power Wheels for a Disabled Child

Oliver has Cerebral Palsy, but dont let him fool you, he loves to ride around in a power wheels vehicle just like every other kid. Oliver has an issue with some spastic movements which keep him from driving the jeep himself.

What Are Linear Actuators?
What Are Linear Actuators?

What Are Linear Actuators? Since the electric motor invention, engineers have been searching for ways to use their principle of operation to generate linear motion instead of rotary motion. In the past century or so, they have devised a variety of ways to make this happen. The most common method...

Classic Cadillac Turned Custom Sofa with a Automated Trunk Surprise
Classic Cadillac Turned Custom Sofa with a Automated Trunk Surprise

This classic Cadillac sports car turn custom couch centre piece has a surprise hidden inside its trunk. With a push of a single button, the trunk magically pops open and a bar arises from within. This show stopping effect is made possible through the use of FIRGELLI Automations wide range...

How are Linear Actuators used in Simulators - Car racing Simulators
How are Linear Actuators used in Simulators - Car racing Simulators

Simulators have a lot of moving components to make everything move and give the user the feeling that they are actually driving that car or actually flying that plane on the large screen in front of them.  Aircraft simulators have the most amount of actuator requirements because they need to...

Why Are Linear Actuators so Expensive?
Why Are Linear Actuators so Expensive?

We get this question a lot. People argue about the price of a linear actuator. Some actuators may be inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. Consider our classic linear actuator pictured above.  Notice how many parts are required to make a quality actuator like this! Over 100 parts are...

Using Proximity Switches with Your Linear Actuator
Using Proximity Switches with Your Linear Actuator

Proximity switches, or sensors, are non-contact switches that can detect the presence of an object in their vicinity. These sensors can be used to tell a linear actuator to move or stop when an object is position in front of the sensor or if an object is taken away.

How Much Weight Can Drawer Slides Hold?
How Much Weight Can Drawer Slides Hold?

In any project where you plan to use drawer slides to provide telescopic motion, you’ll inevitably ask yourself how much weight can these drawer slides hold? Or will these drawer slides hold my desired weight? This blog will aim to help answer those questions and help you ensure your next...

How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Switch?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Actuator Switch?

There are lots of types of electrical switches out there, so how do you know which one is best for controlling a linear actuator. As you are most likely wanting to extend and retract your linear actuator, you will want to use a Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) ON-OFF-ON switch.

RV Slide-out Actuator
Linear Actuators for RV Vehicles - Why manufacturers use Firgelli RV Slide-out Actuators

Firgelli have been making Slide-out Linear Actuators for over a decade. Being located close to the RV Capital of the USA in Washington state we are very convieniently located close to all the big manufacturers.

How the New Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV uses dozens of Linear Actuators to up its game
How the New Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV uses dozens of Linear Actuators to up its game

There are clearly far too many rich people with bad taste for this car not to exist, because its not exactly a looker now is it. But what it does have are some very cool features, and it uses a lot of Linear Actuators to up its game and make...

First Ever Lamborghini Air Brake Wing Allows You to Drive Faster, Brake Harder, and Look Good Doing It!
First Ever Lamborghini Air Brake Wing Allows You to Drive Faster, Brake Harder, and Look Good Doing It!

What do you do when you race your car at 220 MPH down a 3.5 km runway and you run out of tarmac? Although you might think the answer is “slow down,” overshooting the final turn was the motivation behind the idea for the first ever Lamborghini air brake wing.

Firgelli Auto Linear Actuators used for or Attivo Designs Lamborghini airbrake wing
Firgelli Auto Linear Actuators used for or Attivo Designs Lamborghini airbrake wing

Imagine for a moment sliding into the cockpit of one of the world’s most aggressive supercars, you reach up and close door downwards, reach over put on your seatbelt and for a brief moment before you start the car take in the reality that surrounds you.

Linear Actuators Used to Help Paralyzed Motorcycle Riders
Linear Actuators Used to Help Paralyzed Motorcycle Riders

Here is an amazing story how our Linear Actuators are being used to modify motorcycles for paralyzed riders. Watch Lee Beaver’s amazing story and see his bike in action here.

Landcruiser Roof lift using 4 Tubular Linear Actuators
Landcruiser Roof lift using 4 Tubular Linear Actuators

One of our customers wanted to replace their air ram actuators with our Electric Linear Actuators to lift the roof up on their truck. In this application the Actuators are used slightly differently to how most other people use them

Automated Toolbox - Commercial Truck Utility Bed
Automated Toolbox - Commercial Truck Utility Bed

Commercial trucks with toolboxes or utility beds could all benefit from a bit of automation. By simply replacing the gas shocks on a utility bed you could control the hatches, doors, and drawers with a push of a button from up to 30 feet away. Automated vehicles are becoming more...

Color Matched and Automated Tonneau Cover Electric Lift
Color Matched and Automated Tonneau Cover Electric Lift

Firgelli Automations is proud to have such a varied and loyal client base. The following is an article which was sent to us which features a truck that was modified using two of our light duty rod actuators.

Linear Actuator Videos
Linear Actuator Videos

Here is a list of some videos we have which coveres a wide range of products and projects which they could be used for.