MINI LINEAR ACTUATORS

Featuring a deliberate compact design, these units allow for hidden, unobtrusive integration into furniture frames and vehicle panels. As a lightweight actuator, it adds minimal mass to your moving assemblies, protecting hinges and joints from unnecessary stress. The small mounting footprint allows for easy installation even when clearance is extremely tight. Housed within a durable housing, this space-saving solution ensures long-lasting structural integrity without compromising the aesthetics of your design.

Engineered across a wide force rating range, models in this collection handle loads from 16 lbs up to 450 lbs. Lighter models are precisely calibrated for light to medium loads on the cabinet doors, automated windows, and adjustable panels while higher-force variants like the PA-09 (330 lbs) and PA-10 (450 lbs) handle demanding mechanical lifting in a still-compact body. Whether you are building push and pull applications for home or mobile use, this range ensures safe, predictable movement at every scale.

To protect your mechanism from wear, achieving smooth linear motion is a critical necessity. These actuators provide controlled extension to gently open panels, alongside consistent retraction to securely close them without jarring impacts. This reliable performance translates into steady movement that protects delicate hinges and connected components. Additionally, the low vibration operation ensures that mechanisms like camera rigs or adjustable furniture function quietly and smoothly.

To accommodate diverse project needs, this collection features stroke lengths from 1 to 40 inches (2 to 36 inches on the IP66 PA-10). All models run on either 12V DC or 24V DC, connecting easily to standard vehicle batteries, household adapters, or industrial 24V power supplies. This dual-voltage flexibility provides the application flexibility to match your power architecture — from a 12V RV circuit to a 24V industrial control panel — giving you the exact specifications needed for seamless custom system integration.

Every model in this collection carries a certified IP protection rating, from IP54 (PA-14) through IP65 (PA-01) to IP66 (PA-09, PA-10). IP65 and IP66-rated units are fully protected against dust ingress and can withstand powerful water jets, making them reliable choices for outdoor automation, marine environments, and exposed vehicle applications. Select the IP rating that matches your environmental conditions to ensure long-term reliability without additional enclosures.

Utilizing an efficient motor, these devices are designed to maximize output while minimizing power drain. Their low current draw makes them an ideal choice for systems that run frequently throughout the day. Operating as a DC powered actuator, they generate minimal heat, which preserves internal components over time. This efficiency makes them perfectly suited for battery-compatible systems, ensuring reliable operation and extended battery life for seamless mobile equipment integration.

A mini linear actuator is a motorized tool that creates straight-line push or pull movements. Serving as a compact electric actuator, it uses a small motor and lead screw to generate reliable linear motion. They bridge the gap between tiny precision micro units and large industrial standard models, offering a practical balance of size and capability.

They are practical for a wide range of everyday tasks. You will find them in furniture automation, motorized TV lifts, reclining chairs, and adjustable desks. They also power slide-out steps in RV systems, move joints in robotics projects, open custom panels in automotive applications, and drive hidden vent controls or cabinet lifts in home automation setups.

This collection spans 16 lbs to 450 lbs of force depending on the model. The PA-01 covers 16–225 lbs, the PA-14 handles 35–150 lbs, the PA-09 delivers a fixed 330 lbs, and the PA-10 provides up to 450 lbs. Select the model whose force rating matches your specific load capacity requirement, do not oversize or undersize, as both reduce efficiency and lifespan.

Stroke lengths in this collection range from 1 to 40 inches (the PA-10 tops out at 36 inches). With multiple stroke length options available per model, you can select the exact linear travel distance your specific hinge, door, or lift mechanism requires to fully open.

Yes. All models in this collection support both 12V DC and 24V DC operation, giving you the flexibility to wire into vehicle batteries, RV circuits, standard home adapters, or 24V industrial power supplies. Select your voltage at the product configuration stage.

Absolutely. They are well suited for home automation, providing quiet and controlled movement for tasks like opening hidden vents, lifting cabinets, or driving motorized blinds. Their compact size allows these adjustable mechanisms to remain completely hidden while performing daily tasks.

Models in this collection are rated IP54, IP65, or IP66. The PA-14 carries IP54 (splash-resistant), the PA-01 is rated IP65 (dust-tight, jet-water resistant), and the PA-09 and PA-10 are rated IP66 (dust-tight, powerful jet-water resistant). IP65 and IP66 units are suitable for outdoor, marine, and vehicle-mounted installations without additional weatherproofing.

Yes. All four models offer an optional built-in feedback sensor (available at checkout). The feedback variant outputs a signal proportional to the actuator’s current position, enabling closed-loop control with a compatible controller or relay. This is particularly useful in robotics, medical equipment, and precision automation where knowing the exact extension at any moment is required.

Start with your force requirement to ensure the model can safely move your load. Next, choose the correct stroke length to cover the full travel distance. Confirm your available mounting space and whether the actuator body fits. Then verify your power supply voltage (12V or 24V), your IP rating requirement based on exposure to dust or moisture, and whether you need position feedback for your control system. Use our product comparison tool to evaluate all models side by side.