Actuators for mobile robots
in material handling
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Dynamic and on-the-spot technology

Clever product development is not always about inventing something
completely new. So instead, we have added new features to our field-tested
actuators to meet the latest market demands: Compact design, interfacesthat follow industrial standards, and a global operating organization, ensurethat you get what you want and need. We are your solution partner for
lifting applications in material handling.

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A typical warehouse truck may have to lift 1000 mm or 1000 kg - typicaldomain of hydraulics. Here LINAK® has an ace up its sleeve. Our highpower actuator can handle a weight of 1 ton and in addition to that,offer the option of parallel run.

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Good news formaterial handling
applications with tightinstallation space
Our electric actuators are real space savers!
Save external sensors
Actuators with integrated controller (IC)make additional external sensors for
position control obsolete.
24 V or 48 V ready
Our actuators feature 24 V or 48 V motor
options. This means that converters ormotor controllers can be omitted.
CANopen or IO-Link on board
Actuators with integrated controller (IC)come with standard industrial interfaces,such as CANopen or IO-Link, eliminating
the need for extra gateways.
Compact design
Electric linear actuators have fewer
components than hydraulic or pneumaticsystems, as there is no need for hoses,pumps, and compressors. With theactuator and the connector plugged in,
you are good to go.

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Parallel Run:
Perfectly synced
without additionalcontrolsTo raise the overall thrust or balance the load, you have the option of running our actuators in parallel. Up to eight actuators can be linked to each other for a perfectly synchronised parallel movement. This is one of the many options we offer with our integrated
controller actuators.
Additional control or cabling is not necessary. The actuators communicate directly witheach other via their own BUS system.
IT DOES NOT GET EASIER THAN THAT!

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Save time and profit
from data
Choose actuators with integrated controller

By using our actuators with integrated
controller (IC), you get a reliable yet smart
motion solution. We added the controller
to the actuator to eliminate the need forexternal control boxes, relays, and sensors
as well as extra cables. Keeping it simple,
the actuators feature various industrial
interfaces, such as CANopen or IO-link,
which align perfectly with the control
system of your application. This eases bothinstallation, control, and diagnosis.
But that is not all. Our IC actuators alsocollect data that can be used for different
purposes, such as condition monitoring,predictive maintenance, and digital twin.
For example, monitoring the healthstatus of the actuator by overcurrent or
temperature protection, prevents sudden
breakdowns or excess strain.
The many benefits of IC actuators include
precise positioning and parallel run, on
command – which means you can run totarget and achieve your goal.

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Imagine travelling toa foreign country andbeing able to speak
the local language
straight away!
“To the user, the interface is the product.”
Aza Raskin, Co-founder of the Center for Human
Technology and Earth Species Project.

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CANopen is the common language inThis not only contributes to streamlining

both material handling and industrial

the prototyping phase, it also simplifies

automation.

troubleshooting and maintenancescheduling. The CANopen actuators are

Our actuators with CANopen are used in aeasy to configure and integrate – feelingwide range of applications, some of themright at home in the application.

with a high degree of automation andcomplexity. Speaking the same language

LINAK® CANopen includes the linear

makes your life easier.

actuators: LA14, LA25, LA33, LA36 and LA37.

Feedback signals via CANopen allow for
digital twin as well as remote condition
monitoring and diagnostics.

“When using CANopen linear actuators, we can readout all kinds of data about power consumption,
position, speed and performance status. This opens
up far better control possibilities and allows us to fix
problems faster and help our customers more quickly.”
Kim Andersen, Electrical Design Manager at Versalift.

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9ACTUATOR NAVIGATOR
We help you reach your destination

SIMPLICITYRELIABILITY
B10 CALCULATORPROJECTSUPPORTIO LINKLOCAL & GLOBALCANBUSSIMPLEINSTALLATIONMAINTENANCE-FREE

CANOPEN
CUSTOMISEDSOLUTIONS

24 VOLT48 VOLTADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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12 VOLTCOMPACTNESSFLEXIBLECONFIGURATION

PREDICTIVE
MAINTENANCE

INTEGRATEDHALL SENSORSERRORFEEDBACKPARAMETER SETTINGPOSITION FEEDBACK
FEWER
COMPONENTSDIAGNOSISEASYPOSITIONING

ROBUSTHOUSING
BRUSHLESSMOTORCONSTANTSPEED

FEWER
CABLE
UP TO 8X
PARALLEL RUN

COMPACTDESIGNONLY TWOFIXING POINTSLONG LIFE
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The first electricactuator withIO-Link Interface
The usage of the IO-Link protocol is expanding to new fields of application. To bring forward
the many benefits of this smart interface, we decided to develop the world’s first IO-Linkactuator. The objective of IO-Link is to provide a common platform for rapid development
and easy integration of sensors and actuators. Adding an industry standard, such as IO-Link
to our actuators, just made things easier for you.

The benefits of our IO-Link actuators
are clear:• They are easy to integrate into
existing systems• The available status and diagnostics
data will support service
maintenance• Remote configuration enables
smarter movement• Maximize uptime, as the actuators
are quick and easy to replace ifnecessary

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Meet the Athlete
in our Linear
Actuators!
The brushless motor extends lifetime

Featuring a brushless DC motor,
the LA76 actuator has the muscle
for ultimate endurance. Witha minimum of 200,000 cycles,
it matches the lifetime of theother key components in yourapplication, which allows forscheduled maintenance andprevents having to make extra
stops. Essential when uptime iseverything.
Along with extreme durability,
our LA76 actuator features a 48 V
motor, an integrated controller,
and a CANopen interface,which makes integration andinstallation as easy as plug andplay. Furthermore, you get
all the information you needfor planning maintenance,
diagnostics and troubleshooting
to dramatically cut service costs.
All in all, an ideal match formaterial handling.

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Did you know?

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Your can get our actuators with a combination of
any of the following features:

48 V
24 V

Parallel run
CANopen• Save extra converters or external motor controllers to adapt the voltage level• The direct power supply results in less power loss because no power conversion
is required. This gives you longer battery runs between charging stops• CANopen is an obvious choice because it is a standard protocol used in material
handling• Even higher thrust with the option of parallel run

48 volts on board
48 V on-board power supply is the mainstream for industrial trucks to meet thecapacity-related power demand. For the increasing number of 48 V applications,conventional actuator solutions are not easy to integrate and install. With regular
24 V actuators, you need a converter module or extra motor controller to transformthe voltage from 48 V to 24 V. LINAK® actuators come 48 V ready, requiring lessinstallation effort.

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Take aglimpse
into thefuture with
our B10 Lifecalculator!
Predicting the lifespan of your actuatorcan be challenging, as different
applications and conditions place
varying demands on components.
However, because the B10 life is basedon a combination of real-life testing dataand specific use cases, it is possible toconfidently estimate the lifetime of aLINAK® actuator in your application. This isvital knowledge - both when developing
a new application and when planningmaintenance.
Predicting lifetime with B10 data
B10 is a value used to estimate productlifetime. It provides a statistical life expectancy indication describing that minimum 90% of the products in your batch
will meet or exceed lifetime expectations,when used in accordance with productspecifications.

Actuator lifetime: From speculation toreality
Even though the B10 lifetime is based on
statistics, the results of the estimations arehighly qualified, and the life expectancy ofan actuator can be confidently estimated.
Knowing the service life of an actuator adds
value to all fields of application, as everyone
can benefit from knowing what to expect.
First online tool
The B10 lifetime calculator is available on
the LINAK website for the LA36 actuator.
Simply enter your specific load and stroke toreceive an instant prediction of your chosenactuator’s lifetime. The calculation can bedone with both fixed and varying loads.

“I am convinced that especially end users with actuators located in places
that are hard to access will appreciate the B10 calculator. It will be a great help
to know the service life of the equipment to prevent downtime of the wholeapplication.”
Søren Buck, TECHLINE® Business Development Manager

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LA14750N

45mm/s19-130mm

LA252.500
N25mm/s20-300mm

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LA33LA365.000N

35mm/sPowered by Danfoss100-600mm

6.800N

168mm/s

100-1200mm

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locally – every stepof the way
Listening to customers and understanding their needs is crucial for thedevelopment of innovative lifting and adjustment systems. That is why
LINAK® relies on a strong team of competent and motivated employees,
both in the development department at our headquarters in Denmark,and globally in our numerous subsidiaries. Our customers appreciate
the proximity and the close exchange with LINAK sales engineers andlogistics specialists.

+2,400Employees

1,200Patents

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HQ:

Guderup, Denmark+30

Subsidiaries

R&D

Denmark, USA & China

6Factories

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