How Lead Screws Work in Micro Linear Actuators | Actuonix
Posted by Pooja Kadam on 3/30/2026
Every Actuonix micro linear actuator is built around one core mechanical component: the lead screw. Simple in construction, comprising just a threaded shaft and a nut, it determines everything from how precisely your actuator positions a load to how well it holds position when the power goes off.
Linear Actuator Speed vs. Force: The Essential Design Trade-Off
Posted by Michael Greig on 3/17/2026
If you’ve ever looked at a datasheet and wondered why an actuator can’t be both the fastest and the strongest in the lineup, it comes down to a fundamental trade-off. Think of it like a seesaw: when force goes up,
P16 Linear Actuator for Robotic Harvesting Applications
Posted by Pooja Kadam on 3/13/2026
The image below is not a concept render or a lab prototype. It's a working end effector built by one of our customers, a robotic cutting head designed to autonomously harvest crops by gripping and severing plant stems.
