Linear Actuators 101

Have you ever wanted to know how linear actuators work or how to use them? Hopefully this video explains everything you need to know so you can start using linear actuators in your projects!

This video is sponsored in part by Servo City, check out their selection of linear actuators and linear servos:

They also have a great video on the difference between linear actuators and linear servos:

[tkskagen]

I'm a Garden Tractor "BUFF", and I have been attempting to make Ground Engagement Attatchments for my 1987 Craftsman GT6000 for my property.

This Video REALLY helped me understand what I need, and how a Liner Actuator works!

Many thanks for YOUR Video!😎

Take care,
🤓 -Thomas
Western Washington State

[boogiewoogie]

A great example of a real, knowledgeable professor ! Very well explained ..

[ArcanePath]

Best video I've found so far. I enjoyed your explanation of the DPDT switch. It's so simple and I note they put this on when selling them so I'm totally at ease with spending a lot of money with the confidence I can hook this up very easily to a 12V battery.
Thanks.

[cadenlaidlaw]

I heard “linear actuator” in a video a while back. Today, I have no idea where it came from, but for some reason the words “linear actuator” popped into my head. I had to know what it was.
Thank you.

[audreygreen-hite]

Absolutely informative I'm a real bone head and this was well done enough for even me to understand. Thank you. Luca

[roadroostergarage]

Thank you so much man ive been trying to find a video that explains how to hook up a actuator when it only has 2 wires and your video it's the only one that explains it to me in a way i can understand

[electroayman]

I just wanted to say this was a great video, very much enjoyed listening to your explanation.

[srivatsaa.r.]

LINEAR ACTUATORS

SIR
Just watched yr above video to learn about them.
I liked yr technical video and the video is desirable and praise worthy.
As a demonstrator and instructor you are unique and yr oxford English is very cristal clear and easier to follow every bit.
In future videos do not change anything and keep it that way for the reason the video is of very high calibre as is in this video,
Thank you for teaching LINEAR ACTUATORS.
Vatsa India

[sangkang]

Regarding load rating and picking out the correct actuator, you should also mention about complexity when incorporating an air shock or other stability in motion.

[Jack-hyye]

I love how you show what will be in the video before an Ad runs, wish more people did it!

[tedfritsch]

Super informative thanks. Those are going into a Work bench and lifting a Porter Cable jointer up to the surface of the bench. Now just need to find the proper tracking devices to hold it steady and guide the platform up and down without wobbling.

[ntureheals]

Great explanation and loved how you opened one up to show the guts. I've never worked with or used one before but now feel confident that I now understand it. Thanks and I will check out your other vids.

[johannbach]

I LOVE learning! I was trying to invent something & needed something along the lines of a "pressured piston" "motorized piston" & found these instead! LINEAR ACTUATORS. So cool, thanks for helping me nerd out. Lol

[fahadsardar]

Awesome video

Very informative and to the point

Love to see your finished projects

[danhill]

You are a really good teacher. Very informative video.

[alaanoor]

this is one of the best videos about Linear Actuators
Thanks a lot for all the effort made to share it❤

[HumbleRoad]

Very well done. Thorough and easy to follow. I am considering using LA in my van futon build. I prefer to do it with springs, pulleys and cables, though. BTW I love your logo! We think alike!

[kevinpereira]

simplified and very easily made to understand Thank you for you excellent video

[x]

Well I wanted to know more about linear actuators, and I now do ! Excellent video.

[TAWPTool]

Another great video! Looking forward to seeing your methods of controlling them.