This video shows how a Non Captive Linear Actuator moves. Both the shaft and the body needs to be secured for proper operation. When the shaft or motor body is not secured, it will spin freely. For this example, the shaft and motor body is secured (due to its weight and placement of wires), resulting it to move up and down the shaft

Anaheim Automation's Stepper Linear Actuators product line offers linear force ranging from 40g-cm to 279 lbs, and in both captive and non-captive designs. The ideal solutions for any application requiring the conversion of rotary motion into linear motion, these linear actuators are high quality, built with cost savings in mind. Both four and six-lead wire configurations are available, as well as multiple customization options. Check out our line stepper actuators as well as our other stepper products which include motors, drives, gearmotors, and many more!

Helpful Links:

• Stepper Actuator Guide
• Linear Actuator Guide

Other Helpful Linear Actuator Tutorials:

• How a Threaded Linear Actuator Runs
• How a Captive Linear Actuator Runs