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Source:  Tolomatic Blog.  Originally posted by Gary Rosengren on Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 08:39 AM

Motion system designers often need to evaluate competing components to select the best one for an application.  For linear actuators and other motion system components, the decision generally comes down to which product will provide the longest service life given the specifications of the project.

Manufacturers give you performance data which can serve as guidelines for componenselection and use.  Keep in mind, though, this information is for the individual component only and may not relate directly to the configuration and conditions of your application.

When you’re comparing data from different manufacturers, be sure you’re comparing apples to apples.  For linear actuators you may need to normalize the data of all the rolling elements (such as the ball screw or roller...