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There are many applications for our linear actuators across many different industries. As the unit is designed to move an object in a linear motion, it has been used for lowering light bars on utility trucks. Lightbars are used on vehicles to increase their visibility or to provide visual warning lights for the awareness of other drivers around them. The light bars can sometimes be elevated higher to further increase the visibility, making its...

A trapdoor is a sliding or hinged door, flush with the surface of a floor, roof, or ceiling, or in the stage of a theatre. A trap door to a basement in a house is a common use. To make a trap door is the easy part. The problem is that it can be heavy and hard to open especially for elders and kids. However, you can automate a trapdoor by mounting a linear actuator on the trapdoor so that it can open and close with just a press of a button. You...

Agriculture is almost as old as humankind. Together with hunting, fishing, and gathering, agriculture and cultivation have been widely practiced since primordial times and were the staples of the economy in all ancient civilizations. The nature of humans is still the same and, since inedia doesn’t commend itself to the majority of people, farming doesn’t lose its import continuing to provide the ever-growing humanity with food. Being an age-lo...

Motion control is a versatile field with numerous utilities; synchronization is one of its most useful applications! The concept is in the name: motion control devices being actuated in a ‘synchronized’ manner and running at the same speed. On the surface, this may seem like an easy task, but it is actually the opposite. Synchronization is not just achieved by simply wiring multiple actuators to the same switch, as some might think. In an idea...

Many applications that operate with electromechanical systems require a single control system that has the capability of operating multiple actuators at the same time. These types of advanced linear actuator controls can allow for advanced features such as synchronous motion, memory preset positions, and the user convenience of being able to access all actuators from one controller. This article will showcase our new PA-41 Control System while...

Molex connectors date back to the 1950s. These easily configurable I/O connectors quickly became an industry standard, making assembly and reconfiguration easy and reliable. Adding connectors to wires helps with connectivity and allows for plug-and-play compatibility with electrical devices in consumer appliances, automobiles, or computers. This guide will provide an overview of how to install and remove these connectors, including crimping Mo...