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Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) Linear Actuators
The Industrial-Duty (ID) series of Glideforce linear actuators by Concentric International (formerly Iowa Export-Import) are powerful 12V DC gearmotors that use an acme screw drive or ball screw drive to move a shaft back and forth along its length. The shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. The versions with acme screw drives (part number LACTx-500Ax) can move loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N], while versions with more efficient ball screw drives (part number LACTx-1000Bx) can move loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N].
Two limit switches safely stop the motor at either end of its range, while integrated diodes allow it to reverse direction after reaching a limit point if the supplied voltage is reversed, and a built-in overload clutch protects the actuator from excessive dynamic loads. The actuators have an all-steel frame and extension tube, and the entire case is sealed to protect against dust and water (rated IP65).
These actuators are available in a variety of stroke lengths, from 4″ to 24″, and with optional potentiometers that are linked to the shaft position, for use in feedback systems:
Actuator Type |
Max Dynamic Load |
No-Load Speed @ 12 V |
Max-Load Speed @ 12 V |
Current Draw @ 12 V |
Nominal Stroke Length |
With Feedback |
Without Feedback |
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Industrial-Duty (ID) with Acme screw drive |
250 kgf [550 lbs] |
1.7 cm/s [0.66″/s] |
1.4 cm/s [0.56″/s] |
2.4 A – 13.2 A |
4″ | LACT4-500APL | LACT4-500AL |
6″ | LACT6-500APL | LACT6-500AL | |||||
8″ | LACT8-500APL | LACT8-500AL | |||||
12″ | LACT12-500APL | LACT12-500AL | |||||
18″ | LACT18-500APL | LACT18-500AL | |||||
24″ | LACT24-500APL | LACT24-500AL | |||||
Industrial-Duty (ID) with ball screw drive |
450 kgf [1000 lbs] |
1.7 cm/s [0.66″/s] |
1.4 cm/s [0.56″/s] |
2.4 A – 13.2 A |
4″ | LACT4-1000BPL | LACT4-1000BL |
6″ | LACT6-1000BPL | LACT6-1000BL | |||||
8″ | LACT8-1000BPL | LACT8-1000BL | |||||
12″ | LACT12-1000BPL | LACT12-1000BL | |||||
18″ | LACT18-1000BPL | LACT18-1000BL | |||||
24″ | LACT24-1000BPL | LACT24-1000BL |
Heavy-duty mounting brackets made from machined aluminum or stamped steel are available for attaching the actuators to a structure; two are required for each actuator. A mounting clevis is also available for converting either actuator end into a clevis-style.
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Pololu item #: 3600 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke (3.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3601 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke (3.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3602 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke (5.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3603 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke (5.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3604 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke (7.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3605 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke (7.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3606 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke (11.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3607 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke (11.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3608 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 18-inch stroke (17.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3609 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 18-inch stroke (17.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3610 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 24-inch stroke (23.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3611 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an acme screw drive to lift loads up to 250 kgf [550 lbs or 2500 N] and withstand static loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 24-inch stroke (23.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3624 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke (2.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3625 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke (2.8″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3626 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke (4.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3627 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke (4.8″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3628 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke (6.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3629 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke (6.8″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3630 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke (10.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3631 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke (10.8″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3632 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 18-inch stroke (17.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3633 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 18-inch stroke (17.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3634 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 24-inch stroke (23.5″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.
Pololu item #: 3635 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This 12 V industrial-duty (ID) linear actuator uses an efficient ball screw drive to lift loads up to 450 kgf [1000 lbs or 4500 N] and withstand static loads up to 1360 kgf [3000 lbs or 13,600 N]. It has a maximum speed of 16.8 mm/s [0.66″/s] at no load and 14.3 mm/s [0.56″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and an overload clutch protects the actuator from being damaged by excessive loads. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 24-inch stroke (23.5″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.
Pololu item #: 3636 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators. It is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.
Pololu item #: 3637 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This bracket was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators. It is made from stamped, black powder coated steel and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.
Pololu item #: 3638 | |
Brand: Concentric | |
This adapter was designed specifically for the Glideforce Industrial-Duty (ID) linear actuators and can be used to turn either end into a clevis-style bracket. It is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and has been tested to 1700 kgf [3800 lbs or 17,000 N] of static load, which is well above the highest static loads the ID actuators are rated for. The mounting pin has a 0.498″ (12.6 mm) diameter. This bracket is sold individually, and two brackets are required for each linear actuator.