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How Are Linear Actuators Made?
A linear actuator is a motor that creates motion in a straight line. It is widely used in machine tools and industrial applications. Rece...
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Japanese Style Hidden Table Lift Project
As you probably know by now, we love showing off what our customers can do with our products. This time we have something really impressi...
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Inside an Electric Linear Actuator
Progressive Automations is an expert on linear motion. We design, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of electric linear actuators ...
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Building An Automated Standing Desk With Table Lift Set
Sitting for long periods of time is never a good idea; it can lead to many health issues including obesity, increased risk of cancer, sho...
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How to Control our Actuators from Alternative Networks
The world of linear motion is fast paced and constantly evolving, and Progressive Automations is determined to remain at the forefront of these technological changes. Remote controlled actuators are become more diverse and dynamic. With this in mind, one of our engineers, Jake, decided to undertake an experiment to determine whether our linear actuators could be controlled from alternative networks.
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We used our PA-14 Mini L...
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How to Install Linear Actuators to Operate Your Snow Blower's Chute
Depending on where you live, it may be that time of the year when snow starts to fill your sidewalk and the front of your house, making it impossible to get anywhere without clearing a path. Using a snow blower can be the easiest, less labour intensive, option compared to picking up a shovel and spending hours working.
Although snow blowers are handy pieces of equipment, they can be made even better by actuating the chute. This would allow for...
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How to Program the RT-18: Our Paddle Remote
Progressive Automations has always been at the forefront in the global motion control market, leading the way with trendsetting innovations and new product releases. Our products are widely considered among the best of their class, which is a testament to our company’s dedication to design and customer service.
A new addition to our product line is the RT-18 Table Lift Hand Remote that allows you to control the height of your table lift/des...
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How to Control an Actuator with a Keypad
Sometimes our projects need some added security. This can be the case in a variety of different applications such as door-lock mechanisms, prevention of unsafe or unauthorized use of machinery or getting even more niche, escape room props. In this article we will take you through a keypad actuator assembly and go over how you can password-protect the operation of your linear actuator.
Here is what we will be using:
Arduino Uno.
4x4 matrix key...
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5 Top Linear Actuator Manufacturers
It is a regular practice that products manufactured by a reputable brand are characterized by a high level of quality and durability. For example, if customers see “Toyota”, they realize that the vehicle from that brand is a top-quality offer. Can we apply that concept to such categories of devices as linear actuators? To answer the question, first, it is necessary to introduce some manufacturers that enjoy popularity in the US market.
Progr...
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Limit Switches vs Overcurrent Protection – Which is Best for My Application?
Linear actuators are undeniably the star of the modern-day motion control industry. These elegant devices have widespread applications in a range of industries such as aerospace and health. They are equally important for the domestic consumer, finding applications in everyday-use equipment, for example, lawn care.
Owing to their extensive utility, linear actuators boast a myriad of customization options. They come in various sizes, performance...
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