How do you measure actuators?
While the actuator is fully extended, measure from the middle of the base mounting hole to the middle of the opposing mounting hole. While the actuator is fully retracted, measure from the middle of the base mounting hole to the middle of the opposing mounting hole.
What is actuator force?
An actuator is a part of a device or machine that helps it to achieve physical movements by converting energy, often electrical, air, or hydraulic, into mechanical force. Simply put, it is the component in any machine that enables movement.
When do you need to calculate actuator force?
When the load and the actuator need to be mounted at an angle, the means to calculate actuator force changes quite significantly. As the actuator will be pushing at an angle, in most cases it will need a higher force than the actual load in order to lift it.
Which is the best calculator for force and stroke?
Below are a couple of calculator tools that help you figure out what force and stroke Actuator best suits your needs. Although this calculator is called Hatch lift or Staircase hatch, the theory for these applications actually covers many others.
How do you choose a linear actuator in a calculator?
Choose Actuator – Once you select a type of linear actuator, you will then select an actuator of that type with a specific stroke length. As you may not be sure what stroke length you require, you can easily try out different lengths to see if that particular actuator will fit your needs.
How to use the linear actuator calculator, Firgelli?
The dimensions, shown on the left-hand side of the calculator, are the input you feed into the calculator and describe your specific application. You can adjust these values to determine a suitable linear actuator with appropriate mounting positions. Box Width – Box width is how wide the space underneath your hatch is, in inches.