Chapter 2 Mounting Guidelines - Linak TECHLINE LA33 User Manual

Chapter 2
Mounting guidelines
LINAK linear actuators are quickly and easily mounted by slipping pins through the holes on each end of the
®
units and into brackets on the machine frame and the load.
Figure 1
The mounting pins must be parallel to each other as
shown in Figure 1. Pins, which are not parallel to each
other, may cause the actuator to bend and be damaged.
The load should act along the stroke axis of the actuator
as off-centre loads may cause bending and lead to
premature failure. See Figure 2.
Make sure the mounting pins are supported in both ends.
Failure to do so could shorten the life of the actuator. Also,
avoid applying a skew load on the actuator.
The actuator can rotate around the pivot point in the front and rear end. If this is the case it is of high importance
that the actuator is able to move freely over the full stroke length, both during the development and daily
operation. Please pay special attention to the area around the housing where parts can be trapped and cause
damage to the application and actuator.
In applications with high dynamic forces LINAK recommends not to use the fully extended or retracted position
over longer time, as this can damage the endstop system permanently.
Figure 2
Right Wrong Wrong Wrong
Page 8 of 80