{"id":1004,"date":"2017-10-14T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.venturemfgco.com\/blog\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:16:12","slug":"linear-actuators-conveyors-share-strong-bond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.venturemfgco.com\/blog\/linear-actuators-conveyors-share-strong-bond\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Linear Actuators and Conveyors Share a Strong Bond?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Material handling industries require different objects to be moved from one place to another. For this purpose, conveyor systems are used, which make the movement of work pieces, and finished goods easier. These conveyors are manufactured for tailored needs. Linear actuator is one of the most vital components of a conveyor system. Thus, it is very important for these actuators to be capable of meeting these requirements and deliver decent performance.<\/p>\n

A linear actuator \u2013 as the name suggests \u2013 is a device, which converts rotary motion into linear motion. Components such as wheel, screw, and axle or cam form the basic building blocks of a linear actuator. When the screw of the actuator is rotated, it is held in place by the nut. This helps produce a linear motion, which makes the screw of the actuator travel in a straight line. You can do this with or without the use of motor. When a motor is used to produce linear motion, the actuator is called electric linear actuator. On the other hand, when linear motion is produced without a motor, then it is referred to as a mechanical linear actuator. These actuators are widely used in almost every industrial process. They cover a vast span of application areas. One such major application of linear actuators is conveyor system. The conveyor belts make use of linear actuators for material handling requirements. This post will discuss in detail the use of linear actuator in the conveyors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What are the Different Types of Linear Actuators used in Material Handling Industry?<\/h2>\n

The material handling industry makes use of different types of linear actuators. Some most commonly used actuators for material handling, or to be specific, conveyor systems are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. DC Actuators<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Commercial Actuators<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Electric Actuators (12V, 36V, and 90V)<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. RV- Slide Out Actuators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Significance of Linear Actuators in Conveyor Systems<\/h2>\n

    Linear actuators play an important role in the material handling industry<\/a>. These devices are crucial in the proper operation of conveyor systems. Here is how these devices contribute to the functioning of conveyor systems:<\/p>\n