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:
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[@boogiewoogie2010]

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

[@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

[@ArcanePath360]

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.

[@audreygreen-hite2075]

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

[@wimm1392]

Same here.

[@cadenlaidlaw3607]

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.

[@electroayman]

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

[@roadroostergarage7409]

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

[@Jack-hy3ye]

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

[@johannbach1903]

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

[@srivatsaa.r.9936]

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

[@danhill6298]

You are a really good teacher. Very informative video.

[@fahadsardar6180]

Awesome video Very informative and to the point Love to see your finished projects

[@n8tureheals623]

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.

[@harminderbhamra5097]

For what purpose this usesly used . Is very sexy and controller with large, short transmission with force. What is the prices.

[@shanezveganess5969]

You explain things very well, thank you :)

[@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!

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Thanks!

[@felixfebres6931]

Crystal clear explanation. Kudos!

[@kevinpereira4396]

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

[@1414141x]

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

[@angelaxu4805]

Hi Chris, we are focusing on designing and manufacturing all different kinds of linear actuators, may we have your contact details then have a further communication together.

[@tedfritsch3340]

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.

[@tonyknight9912]

Very well explained and presented.

[@TAWPTool]

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

[@mark1952able]

Excellent presentation! Thank you.

[@sangkang6294]

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.

[@Pugwash.]

Now I know 100% more than I did before. Very handy.

[@intjonmiller]

Wow! I didn't realize Speed came out almost a quarter century ago. It makes sense when I think back, but that took me by surprise!

[@hypersmudge1]

Really great info, explained very well! Thanks!

[@user-os6uq9sk9w]

Very good and illustrative video on this matter. Thank you for your efforts,

[@norman5105]

norman p. Very informative, this has helped me to decide which actuator to use for my project.

[@stephensamuel5453]

I would like to commend you on a great job. There are a lot of really cool projects that one can do with simple inexpensive linear actuators. That was a good video.

[@dhanushembekar3751]

Thanks sir. I am from India and interested in various drives. Interested in small model making.

[@DanG-zg6ch]

Great video - very informative!

[@alaanoor3679]

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

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ahmed-de8qn]

Thank you for your effort to share your knowledge with us

[@musafirhoon9259]

Sir very informative and really it taught me the thing i was looking for some time

[@angelaxu4805]

Hi Musafir, we are focusing on designing and manufacturing all different kinds of linear actuators, may we have your contact details then have a further communication together.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Fantastic video , I'm doing some research for a pretty awesome project on my own channel, this was extremely helpful. Thanks

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Perfectly explained. Thank you!

[@ibrahimachonu6878]

Your video was very helpful, well done!!!

[@LeviAvans]

Amazingly helpful video thanks.

[@johnpavon799]

Thanks for the info! Like to hear about the second project !

[@MrSasha3050]

So awesome listening to you 😎. Thanks for disassemble.

[@JonathanRansom]

Good overview of something I was always confused about. Now I need to figure out a project to use one of these babies in!

[@thomb.9013]

an exosuit is something I'm working on. maybe it's something cool for you to try

[@stevekendall5102]

OMG. ONE OF THE BEST INFORMATIVE VIDEOS I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON YOU TUBE. THANK YOU. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR MORE FROM YOU. AGAIN OMG. WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DID. STEVE

[@TheLCDmesiah]

Great video, Robert. Any chance you have plans for doing a video on how to control an actuator/servo over GSM cellular? I've got a project I want to start digging into and so far I'm looking at controlling the actuator with a raspberry pi + GSM addon board and then developing a mobile app. I'd love to hear your take on it.

[@mcrorietube]

This video is AWESOME! Thank you!

[@gort5583]

Very informative, thanks mate!

[@destoxes]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@gavinrichardson3918]

Thankyou i think you answered all my questions except its it ok to use a 2 position latching switch and leave in position with power after the internal microswitch has stopped movement?

[@flintindustries]

This video was great, thank you.

[@aserta]

Very succinct and well laid out.

[@johnclough5516]

very well explained, thanks. John

[@gregl7597]

This was quite educational. I'm looking at the idea of using it for a boat for the Trim. Servocity is VERY EXPENSIVE

[@RobertCowanDIY]

They sell quality linear actuators, you can of course get cheaper ones, depending on your need and application.

[@kidr00b]

really well covered! thanks

[@mnavarrotube]

As many people said before: great video! Thanks

[@yonatanshenhav1208]

a good video, thank you for creating it

[@dwdudley]

Great video Robert! You are an excellent presenter!

[@Kitty_Samsung]

nice work,thanks for all you have done🙂

[@remidanielle4248]

I been having issues with auto headlight doors and the dilapidated system within it , I believe this will replace that whole system without major costs and time . ❤thanks a million!!!!

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Nice! Glad I could help.

[@adamdove3495]

Great info. Thanks!

[@loueynlv1]

TOO COOL for school RC !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏 Thank You !!!😊

[@Odenix75]

@Rbert👍👍 thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences very appreciated it here. Namaste 🙏

[@didiyudawiranata7886]

Very clear video, thanks for the explanation how to use linear actuator brother👍

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Sure thing!

[@kungfu7706]

Great video!

[@eye_foreign_eye7928]

Hey Mr. Robert. Knowing that you have tested all of these actuators, wich one is the most silent one ?

[@quamuddinidrisi985]

Thank you for explanation dear sir

[@paulattea989]

This is awesome thankyou!

[@omarcabrera3348]

Great Video.... I have a question. Can this be set up to work using Car Brakes... meaning, press the Brakes on your car and the actuator goes up and then when you release the brake pedal, the actuator goes down. Please let me know. Thank you.

[@PatrickDickAmericanSocietyHVAC]

thank u for making video, sir

[@chipmeister111]

Awesome man, thanks for sharing this video, i actually gained some good knowledge.

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Glad to hear it.

[@stephangrobler5524]

Thanks for the info. Does one get linear actuators that can be operated manually should your system fail one could still operate a door manually?

[@Xanderfied]

Depends on if you've made the actuator connection to the door one that can't be easily removed or if it's a hydraulic actuator vs a lead screw. The hydraulic actuator should be able to move fairly easily, (depending on the door's weight and size) with just a little pressure or force. The lead screw however you w would need to manually back the screw out to move your door if the actuator rod is mounted permanently/securely to the door.

[@ajaydesai6525]

Thank you so much for the very informative video. May I ask you a question about my project? Lifting a queen-size bed (hypothetically weight about 400 lbs with mattress) in RV, should I use four for each corner with the minimum load capacity of 100 lbs each? Or each one should be rated 400 lbs? You have given me a completely new option.

[@Ench48]

Zuper excellent... i learned a lot. GBU....more power Sir

[@paulmurphy612]

Thanks. I learned.

[@HDTonyThien]

Salute! Useful info and concise :)

[@hermanmoore8514]

Well put,, Explained very well ,,

[@confesorvalentin7795]

Great info and vid

[@nickl962]

You good sir are very helpful thank you

[@tranvinh5293]

Its a great video, very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ukdave472]

Thank you. Thank you Thank you Thank you. My team is making an automatic shopping cart. I was thinking how can I turn the castor wheel with a programmable motor.. Now having seen the LInear Actuator, please suggest an easy way to control it with a remote. Commentators, kindly help if you know the hardware I need to control the caster wheel.

[@punachaa]

Thank you Robert

[@joshray5514]

Awesome breakdown Robert! I need a pneumatic or electric cylinder/actuator to hit something very hard/quickly. Any suggestions?

[@davej9929]

Excellent !!! Thank you.

[@victormorales3144]

Hi, I have an INCA TV lift with a tubular motor. We lost the remote, and lift got stuck in up position. Any advice how to bring it down? Any ideas or how to reverse the motor movement? Highly appreciated. Thanks for sharing awesome ideas.

[@anthonymay2759]

Good job. THANK YOU

[@petrisalo7196]

Hello! Great video. Is it possible to create an automatic reciprocating (preferably adjustable) movement with a linear actuator (without having to turn a switch back and forth) and if so what equipment would one need? Thank you so much 😊

[@g1hau]

Look into "how windscreen wipers work" for how a constant motor generates an oscillating type of motion -- it's much less wear/load than switching a motor back and forth. It might be a tad complicated getting the connections laid out though, depending on what kind of movement you need.

[@GrowingABetterTomorrow]

Great video, I'm interested in installing them in a large greenhouse to open and close both side and ridge vents. Any issues with being in a hot and humid greenhouse exposed to UV light? I would also like to use Z-wave automation to control the actuators. Any thoughts/ suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You

[@adamysubackup6454]

you should be alright with the atmosphere and the UV. Just so long as your electronic hardware stays encased you shouldn't have any problems. I would be aware of condensation running under the casing and getting into electronics. also be sure to check oil/lubricants

[@nodsib]

Did you ever set up the greenhouse with some actuators for the vents? I’ve got a small greenhouse and was wondering about a way to have the windows open automatically when a certain temperature has been reached. I’ve got a thermostat controlled outlet ready and am wondering if it’s as simple as running a 12v converter to the actuator which turns on when hot and opens the windows

[@stillphil6645]

THANK YOU WELL EXPLAIN

[@philhugill8458]

Great vid Bud

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Thanks!

[@ovalwingnut]

Very impressive! All this is going on my resume. You R the Linear Actuator Whisperer".

[@RobertCowanDIY]

ha, thanks.

[@Jose14175]

Very good, thanks

[@officialWWM]

These things are so much fun. I just built a spare tyre holder for my Jeep and used one to open and close it. Totally unnecessary but loads of fun :)

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Right on!

[@Wuety06]

Friends old lawn tractor and snow plow attachment... I want to lift blade, going to weld at end of existing piviot for push down lift plow up action and possibly 2 more for right left.. Question is.. Say his blade hits ice chunk/anything stuck to ground.. With actuator(s) stationary... What happens if more than rated force encountered? Do they move back or break?

[@WaschyNumber1]

Nice video 👍🖖 Could I use a Linear Actuator for a pcp air pump to make it automatic and how could I build a automatic pressure stop 🤔

[@Acharoom]

great information really appreciate it 💙💙💙💙💙

[@RobertCowanDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jimmyzb36]

Impressive! Do you have one for a "Walker GHS" commercial mower? I'm asking for a friend. Thank's for the video!

[@rsmolkin]

Hi, I have an existing desk I really like. It has 6 metal tubular legs, and there are 2 shelves between the middle legs and right legs. I want to figure out how to elevate the whole thing to make it an adjustable height desk for sitting and standing. I stumbled on the idea of linear actuators, and I think that would work. But I'm not sure if I need one for each leg, or for each pair of legs or for the whole desk. Most importantly, I can't find any examples on Google on how to actually attach actuators to things, ideally to pipes. Any suggestions? On also, if I have several of these, would they stay in sync to lift the desk?

[@samarpannawlakha2311]

Thankyou for this. After a full engineering college course in Control systems I couldn't learn what you taught me in 20 mins. Sadly that's about 10 yrs later. Practical application. I guess that's what's missing in today's education.

[@robertduncan2742]

So you want the switch that springs back to the center after released

[@willworkforicecream]

I saw this pop up in my feed and thought it was this year's April 1st video so now I've been double bamboozled.

[@AbdullahMuzaffar]

Very informative

[@amolsathe6342]

Thank you !

[@thermalflyer3601]

Really informative and useful. Thank you.