Find the Right Electric Linear Actuator for Your Application
Macron Dynamics Selection Guide
Macron Dynamics offers a broad range of electric linear actuators engineered for performance across every type of application — from lightweight assembly tasks to heavy industrial applications. Use this guide to match your project’s needs with the actuator that’s built to handle it.
Light Duty Applications
Perfect for: small automation setups, pick-and-place, lab systems
- Compact Belt-Driven Actuators
Ideal for quick, precise movement of small payloads under 20lbs. - Light-Duty Pusher (MSA-BT1)
Designed for rapid ejection or indexing of lightweight parts. - Light-Duty Screw Driven Actuator (GTH5)
Ideal for short stroke light payload slower speed applications. - Belt Drives (SB1)
Simple push pull mechanism for existing guidance driven applications.
Medium Duty Applications
Perfect for: General automation, robotics, packaging lines
- Standard Belt Driven Actuators
Balance load capacity and speed for versatile factory use. - Omega Drive (MSA-14Z)
Telescoping motion for mid-weight payloads. - Ball Screw Actuators (e.g. MSA-SRT)
Offers precision control for moderate loads. - Dual Cart Systems
Ideal for wide range of payloads that need stable synchronized movement. - Belt Drives (SB2)
Simple push pull mechanism for existing guidance driven applications. - Stainless Steel Series
Combines medium-duty performance with full corrosion resistance.
Heavy Duty Applications
Perfect for: Material handling, large tooling, vertical lifting
- Large Belt Driven Actuators
Balance higher load capacity and speed for versatile factory use. - MSA-SB5, SB7 & SBH Series
Built to move hundreds to thousands of pounds. - Dual Car Systems
Ideal for wide or heavy payloads that need stable, synchronized movement. - Telescoping Actuators (MTA-R20)
Lift heavy loads vertically with minimal footprint. - High-Thrust Pusher (MSA-BT5)
Heavy force, high-speed linear indexing.
High Speed Applications
Perfect for: High-throughput, fast cycling, rapid positioning
- Macron Belt Actuators
Reach up to 600 in/sec (15m/s) for top-tier motion speed. - Pushers (BT Series)
Fast actuation for rapid part movement or ejection. - Belt Drives (SB5, SB7 & SBH)
Simple push pull mechanism for existing guidance driven high-speed applications.
Long Travel Applications
Perfect for: Gantries, conveyor indexing, warehouse-scale motion
- Belt-Driven Actuators
Guided stroke lengths up to 300ft. - Belt Drives (SB5, SB7 & SBH)
Unguided stroke lengths up to 300ft.
Precision Positioning.
Perfect for: inspection, metrology, fine assembly. - Ball Screw Actuators
Sub-millimeter repeatability for high-precision tasks.
Harsh Environment Applications.
Perfect for: Food processing, outdoor systems, washdown areas. - Stainless Steel Actuators (IP69K)
100% stainless, sealed design for corrosive or sanitary conditions. - Other IP69K Options for Standard Models
Add coatings and resistant hardware for wet or corrosive environments.
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