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Manufacturers, innovators, DIY creators, ergonomists and more, are increasingly relying on linear motion technology for its smooth and vertical motion. With just a push of a button, you can effortlessly move heavy equipment up and down. Manufacturers are understanding the benefits of using this technology and are applying it to different products and applications. At Progressive Automations we carry a range of lifting columns sets and the FLT-...

The PA-12 is a high precision actuator that can be controlled with Arduino. This PA-12 introduction guide will feature control methods and implementation with the PA-12 Arduino API. There are two versions of the PA-12. The PA-12-R has a coreless DC servo motor and RS-485 communication protocol. The PA-12-T has a cored DC servo motor and TTL/PWM communication protocol. Getting started with the PA-12 and Arduino will depend on the version of PA-...

Do you feel you are included in the majority of office workers that stay seated while working Wellness in the workplace is an important aspect of the general well-being of office employees and employers alike?  A downside of working in an office setting is the constant sitting and lack of physical activity during the 40+ hours that are spent per week. Lunch and coffee breaks can contribute to increased daily activity, but that’s only if you ch...

As our inventory of linear actuator control boxes continues to grow, the FLTCON control box series is popular for synchronous control over the FLT adjustable desk frames, lifting columns, and 24VDC linear actuators with Hall Effect sensors. Paired together with a built-in AC power supply, this plug-n-play system allows for an easy setup for any application. With the RT-14 and receiver integration, the FLT control box series can now be wireless...

In recent years, the popularity of ergonomic tables has skyrocketed. People have started to realize the benefits of standing desks and table lifts. The saying ”Sitting is the new smoking, and it’s time to quit” or some variation on it can be seen in health magazines and fitness articles all over the place. This change has been brought on thanks to the dawn of the information age and the rise of automation in manufacturing/agriculture industrie...

At Progressive Automations, we have a wide variety of actuators in stock with a range of stroke sizes and forces to choose from. We also understand that every user’s application is unique. For this reason, we provide our customers with custom options to fit their needs. From customized stroke sizes and increased forces to implementing positional feedback, we can tailor a linear actuator to your needs. In this article, I will be going over the ...