Definition of a Linear Actuator

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Linear actuators are actuators that create linear movement. Another mechanism that create the same motion is a motorised linear bearing . The linear actuators or linear bearings are often used in machine tools and industrial machinery and applications including printers and disk drives. linear bearings with motors are used as often as linear actuator in mechanical engineering. The Linear actuator actually works by converting the rotating motion of the motor into linear motion via other mechanisms such as lead screws and belt drives.

Linear actuators are also known as motorised linear bearings

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