Discussion: How Electric Linear Actuators Are Changing Automation: Advantages Over Hydraulic

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    • #3265
      ronswanson
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      I’ve been tinkering with a small workshop project and realized I’m kinda tired of dealing with leaky hoses and pressure issues in my old pneumatic setup. A friend told me electric linear actuators might save me a lot of headaches, especially for precise motion. I’ve only used the cheap ones from random marketplaces, so I’m not sure what to expect. Has anyone here switched from hydraulics or pneumatics to electric and actually noticed a big difference in reliability or control?

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      josie2whaley
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      Yeah, I switched a couple of years back, mostly because I was done troubleshooting air leaks every other weekend. Electric actuators give you way finer motion control, especially when you need slow, steady movement instead of the quick jerks you get with pneumatics. Plus, installation is way easier — no compressors, no pumps, just wiring. For a decent range of stroke sizes and force options, I’ve been picking from here: https://www.progressiveautomations.com/collections/linear-actuators . They’ve held up a lot better than the bargain ones I tried earlier, and I barely do any maintenance now.

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      marjorie
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      I’m not really deep into automation, but I’ve seen friends swap out older mechanical systems simply because the upkeep was driving them crazy. It’s pretty wild how much smoother things run when there aren’t a ton of moving parts to constantly service. Even just watching their setups evolve over time makes it clear how much downtime disappears once they stop relying on equipment that needs constant pressure checks or fluid monitoring.

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      bashkir17
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