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When to Apply External, Non-Captive and Captive Step Motor Actuators

August 17, 2015 By

A common way to generate precise linear motion is to use an electric motor (rotary motion) and pair it with a leadscrew to generate a linear actuation system. Depending upon what this linear actuator interfaces with it can be constructed in a number of different ways. This white paper will explain the different style of leadscrew/nut based linear actuators and guide the user in selecting the right style for their application.

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Filed Under: Actuators, Lead Screws, Linear Motion, Motion Control, Stepper Motors

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