Linak has launched the LA21, a compact electric actuator developed for original equipment manufacturers working with constrained installation spaces and demanding performance requirements.
The actuator is designed to address three challenges identified by the manufacturer: limited installation space, performance specifications and operating conditions involving vibration, moisture, chemicals or temperature extremes.
“We designed the new LA21 actuator with machine builders in mind – those who are tired of trade-offs between speed, size, and strength,” says Markus Hofmann, product manager at Linak A/S. “This actuator removes those limits and gives builders what they’ve been asking for: Performance without compromise.”
According to Linak, the LA21 combines high speed with low backlash and high position resolution, supporting shorter cycle times and repeatable motion. The compact footprint is intended to allow integration into systems where larger actuators would require redesign around the component.
The unit incorporates metal gears, the manufacturer’s established housing design and an integrated brake. Linak says these features deliver reliability comparable to larger actuators, reducing maintenance requirements and unplanned downtime.
Danish mobile robotics company Roeq has tested the actuator in its top modules for mobile robots.
“With the LA21, we get everything which could previously only be found in larger actuators – now in an ultra-compact design that fits perfectly into our top modules for mobile robots. It delivers impressive power in a small package, is easy to integrate, and halves cycle time thanks to its high speed, providing a clear advantage in production. The design is simple and functional, occupies only necessary space, and does not compromise on performance,” says Roeq.
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