{"id":4219,"date":"2026-09-21T01:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T01:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/?page_id=4219"},"modified":"2026-09-27T15:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T15:23:52","slug":"actuator-sizing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/ko\/actuator-sizing\/","title":{"rendered":"\uc120\ud615 \uc561\ucd94\uc5d0\uc774\ud130 \ud06c\uae30 \uacc4\uc0b0\uae30"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4219\" class=\"elementor elementor-4219\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6962bdcf e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-31ed6af4-7426 \" data-id=\"6962bdcf\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6962bdcf\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6962bdcf\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab50af9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-26c4270a-b0d7 \" data-id=\"5ab50af9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5ab50af9\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5ab50af9\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-340d891a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-3e5d4aea-52d8 \" data-id=\"340d891a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"340d891a\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"340d891a\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"e-1d2fd23c-bf4c e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"2cd0a11e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2cd0a11e\">ENGINEERING RESOURCE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"170c7ec3\" class=\"e-2c546df9-1d7e e-heading-base e-default-h1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"170c7ec3\">Linear Actuator Sizing Calculator<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-41c79417-b23a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"21d791c9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"21d791c9\">Estimate the <strong>force, stroke, and installed-length requirements<\/strong> for a linear actuator before product matching. Choose the motion type, enter the load and geometry you know, apply an engineering margin, and use the result as a preliminary requirement for the next design step.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-2f9dec48-ddf0 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"38c1d7d9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"38c1d7d9\">The calculator is intended for early engineering work. It does not replace model-specific load-speed data, dimensional drawings, duty limits, side-load checks, structural analysis, control-system review, or prototype testing.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e12cb4 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-7d70c2aa-416c \" data-id=\"78e12cb4\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"78e12cb4\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"78e12cb4\">\n    \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/product-selector\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-7c85ad21-eaeb e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"6d2821ff\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6d2821ff\">\n\tProduct Selector\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-2984d63a-ee72 e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"cc88c67\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cc88c67\">\n\tEngineering Resources\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2407d087 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-781cda7b-4362 \" data-id=\"2407d087\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2407d087\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"2407d087\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-11fe10aa-faef\" data-interaction-id=\"760e2b6d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"760e2b6d\" id=\"3689\" src=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-2048x1363.webp 2048w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/01-zt01-linear-actuator-product-view-for-installed-geometry-review-600x399.webp 600w\" alt=\"ZT01 linear actuator product view for installed geometry review\"\/>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b52ed5d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-999169c-7d60 \" data-id=\"3b52ed5d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3b52ed5d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3b52ed5d\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b2a3cb e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-11bc827a-3e8b \" data-id=\"51b2a3cb\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"51b2a3cb\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"51b2a3cb\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"60dcd99\" class=\"e-33b81eca-c8bd e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60dcd99\">Calculate the Requirement<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-764092bf e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-728c8368-1eec \" data-id=\"764092bf\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"764092bf\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"764092bf\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0d7f03 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-50f6482e-6d9c \" data-id=\"4f0d7f03\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4f0d7f03\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"4f0d7f03\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"7c4902c\" class=\"e-70366d1a-c37b e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7c4902c\">Step 1 \u2014 Choose the Motion Type<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-40af954-4218 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1475a76\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1475a76\">Select the model that best matches the mechanism:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-12534136-4974 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"23110dd1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"23110dd1\">Use the motion model that matches the mechanism, not just the actuator type. A hinged load can require much more force than its weight because mounting position and actuator angle change the available leverage.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eff2e48 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-1bcad3bc-2fde \" data-id=\"2eff2e48\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"2eff2e48\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"2eff2e48\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-46c44343-fbd3 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5f7e8277\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5f7e8277\"><strong>Horizontal slide<\/strong> \u2014 the actuator pushes or pulls a guided load across a level path.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-219a8a57-1ade e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6844433f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6844433f\"><strong>Inclined motion<\/strong> \u2014 the load moves along a slope and gravity acts along the travel direction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1debbe7c-d4ee e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6c706b5c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6c706b5c\"><strong>Vertical lift<\/strong> \u2014 the actuator works directly against gravity.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6669f0c0-5aad e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4ac65dd4\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4ac65dd4\"><strong>Hinged or pivoting motion<\/strong> \u2014 the actuator rotates a lid, hatch, door, panel, or lever around a pivot.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236aaf9d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-4621a02b-675f \" data-id=\"236aaf9d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"236aaf9d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"236aaf9d\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"33248d3f\" class=\"e-2b42815a-656d e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"33248d3f\">Step 2 \u2014 Enter Load and Motion Inputs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-67d4dae7-bd63 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"25648ed7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"25648ed7\">For direct linear motion, enter the values that are known:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-539b9f8 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-53ea6e74-678b \" data-id=\"539b9f8\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"539b9f8\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"539b9f8\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-3745b13b-6fc9 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5eb4b13\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5eb4b13\">INPUT<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-66dfe52f-c9c1 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5320857e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5320857e\">WHAT TO ENTER<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c062bc e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-372575fd-ff50 \" data-id=\"c062bc\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"c062bc\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"c062bc\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-34027465-ee76 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"25bfd4c7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"25bfd4c7\">Moving load<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-703b2a97-b650 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7933acce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7933acce\">Total moving mass or weight, including the payload and moving structure<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3229c075 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-7e575f3e-55cd \" data-id=\"3229c075\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"3229c075\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"3229c075\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-4e1a6c6d-325f e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"32799753\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"32799753\">Direction<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-55c22293-a74a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5c3501c7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5c3501c7\">Push\/extend or pull\/retract<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-853499a e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-14313c79-20f2 \" data-id=\"853499a\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"853499a\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"853499a\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-3900b655-a4f5 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"701a42ed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"701a42ed\">Incline angle<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-28b493c9-ea74 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"77518db7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"77518db7\">Angle of travel from horizontal when the motion is inclined<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9c57c e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-3922d2ad-3cf2 \" data-id=\"1c9c57c\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"1c9c57c\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"1c9c57c\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-19dc6b0a-b06e e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2a00f2fc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2a00f2fc\">Friction or guide resistance<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1a196e50-f83e e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"316948a2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"316948a2\">Measured resistance where available, or a documented estimate<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b03bf1f e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-3659c68d-af8b \" data-id=\"1b03bf1f\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"1b03bf1f\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"1b03bf1f\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-4b59b218-af3c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"79d9c3b5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"79d9c3b5\">Target speed<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-2ac63ac8-8097 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"735b4eb5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"735b4eb5\">Required loaded linear speed.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401a8bce e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-2bbbc586-74b7 \" data-id=\"401a8bce\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"401a8bce\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"401a8bce\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-ba1ab89-3829 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"678e47a9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"678e47a9\">Acceleration time<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-c8bb3c5-3205 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5393e8db\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5393e8db\">Time allowed to reach target speed when acceleration matters<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43342947 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-243fdcc6-d061 \" data-id=\"43342947\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"43342947\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"43342947\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-864a991-42ec e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"55a31068\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"55a31068\">Required travel<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6fb43af7-3949 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"170ae76\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"170ae76\">Distance the load must move.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425e1290 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-43ca71ef-e062 \" data-id=\"425e1290\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"425e1290\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"425e1290\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-11ea361e-9048 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"58fe867c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"58fe867c\">Actuator count<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-2ee8745b-c4c2 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"21626ae\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"21626ae\">Number of actuators expected to share the load<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d3ff251 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-3a2430ff-4bd6 \" data-id=\"4d3ff251\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"4d3ff251\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"4d3ff251\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-7202fb5f-37c1 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"66d64d45\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"66d64d45\">Engineering margin<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6a800519-f930 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"22379d79\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"22379d79\">Project-specific factor applied to the calculated worst case.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-5c5e3246-d24c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5dd66bd5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5dd66bd5\">For an existing mechanism, measured guide resistance is usually more useful than an assumed friction coefficient. If the value is uncertain, record the assumption so the result can be reviewed later.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bcce253 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-58d486cf-2461 \" data-id=\"5bcce253\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5bcce253\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5bcce253\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35d075ae e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-363ad016-8275 \" data-id=\"35d075ae\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"35d075ae\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"35d075ae\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a16006 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-169f4f02-9c10 \" data-id=\"43a16006\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"43a16006\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"43a16006\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a6d5009 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-3ac1f8ef-1f68 \" data-id=\"3a6d5009\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3a6d5009\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3a6d5009\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"742b57a7\" class=\"e-5e0a7dcc-9efd e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"742b57a7\">Step 3 \u2014 Add Geometry for a Hinged Mechanism<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4f86d236-c766 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"33e9a6e8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"33e9a6e8\">For a lid, hatch, door, or other pivoting member, add:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-2f3e3325-4752 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"582b6031\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"582b6031\"><ul><li>hinge or pivot location;<\/li><li>total moving weight;<\/li><li>distance from the hinge to the center of gravity;<\/li><li>distance from the hinge to the moving actuator mount;<\/li><li>fixed-frame actuator mount position;<\/li><li>closed position;<\/li><li>target opening angle;<\/li><li>any spring, counterbalance, or external force that is intentionally part of the mechanism.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-62059c9b-a0d4 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"25d8835e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"25d8835e\">A diagram should define every angle used by the tool. The same symbol can produce a sine or cosine relationship depending on where the angle is measured, so the geometry definition must be unambiguous.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3272a1dc e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-ca0bcbc-23f9 \" data-id=\"3272a1dc\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3272a1dc\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3272a1dc\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-36b40ce1-f4f0\" data-interaction-id=\"5252139c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5252139c\" id=\"3690\" src=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len.webp\" width=\"2480\" height=\"1653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len.webp 2480w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/02-zt01-linear-actuator-alternate-view-for-travel-and-installed-len-600x400.webp 600w\" alt=\"ZT01 linear actuator alternate view for travel and installed-length review\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6fc546cd-ece0 s-1f046086 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1f046086\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1f046086\">Product view for preliminary installed-length and mounting-geometry review.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a7d803 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-5fe2c49e-fd5e \" data-id=\"73a7d803\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"73a7d803\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"73a7d803\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5efe38fc e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-58bd049c-1537 \" data-id=\"5efe38fc\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5efe38fc\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5efe38fc\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"72ca38ba\" class=\"e-37d0e0e5-aca4 e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"72ca38ba\">Step 4 \u2014 Calculate, Compare, and Review the Results<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6e855a01-9ec0 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3d408735\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3d408735\">The results panel should report the values that matter for product matching:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-460a7083-e463 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1c798bbf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1c798bbf\">If a small mounting change causes a very large force increase, treat that as a geometry problem first. Moving the actuator connection or changing the lever arm can be more effective than simply specifying a larger actuator.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee0b1a9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-4efac607-2421 \" data-id=\"7ee0b1a9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7ee0b1a9\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"7ee0b1a9\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"e-243fc103-44e6 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"17431b21\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"17431b21\">PRELIMINARY OUTPUT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-642d9849-11a5 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4367dc0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4367dc0\"><ul><li><strong>calculated peak force before margin;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>design force after the selected engineering margin;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>required actuator stroke;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>estimated retracted and extended pin-to-pin length<\/strong> when the geometry model supports it;<\/li><li><strong>estimated travel time<\/strong> from stroke and target speed;<\/li><li><strong>worst-case position or opening angle<\/strong> for hinged motion;<\/li><li><strong>preliminary per-actuator load<\/strong> for multi-actuator arrangements;<\/li><li><strong>assumptions and warning flags<\/strong> that may reduce confidence.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1cc8d6 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-466aec65-c2eb \" data-id=\"7c1cc8d6\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7c1cc8d6\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"7c1cc8d6\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311391d6 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-7f1ea3d2-8b6a \" data-id=\"311391d6\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"311391d6\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"311391d6\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08d523 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-7a86f0b9-9336 \" data-id=\"e08d523\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"e08d523\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"e08d523\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"45ddcf19\" class=\"e-2ed8b139-f4d4 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"45ddcf19\">How the Force Calculation Works<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4a6234ec-963a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"49f4dbd1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"49f4dbd1\">The calculator separates the main force components instead of hiding them inside one number.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-5f941d29-a92c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"643b42ab\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"643b42ab\">For direct motion, the preliminary requirement can be expressed as:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-54894e1-26d7 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7c4c8293\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7c4c8293\">F<sub>required<\/sub> = F<sub>gravity<\/sub> + F<sub>friction<\/sub> + F<sub>acceleration<\/sub> + F<sub>external<\/sub><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4b7c091d-e2bb e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6c6a2488\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6c6a2488\">The gravity term depends on the direction of travel. For an ideal horizontal slide it does not directly oppose motion, while on an incline or vertical lift it can become a major part of the requirement.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-156799ce-1b5c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1bb46791\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1bb46791\">For a hinged mechanism, the calculation is based on moment balance around the pivot:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3752ce07-8f7b e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"55d6f372\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"55d6f372\">F<sub>actuator<\/sub> = M<sub>resisting<\/sub> \/ r<sub>perp<\/sub><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4b31e4f3-b3fe e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"773ae17c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"773ae17c\">where M<sub>resisting<\/sub> is the resisting moment around the hinge and r<sub>perp<\/sub> is the perpendicular distance from the hinge to the actuator's line of action.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-511a8ed3-af9c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3fc24d20\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3fc24d20\">Because r<sub>perp<\/sub> changes as the mechanism opens, force should be evaluated through the motion range rather than only at one convenient position. The result should report the peak value and where it occurs.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf5b45 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-21330f16-f9c0 \" data-id=\"ddf5b45\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ddf5b45\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"ddf5b45\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"22d3fb91\" class=\"e-3ebfd5a3-ff3e e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"22d3fb91\">How the Stroke Calculation Works<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-77acd399-b604 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"703153be\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"703153be\">For direct motion, required stroke is close to load travel only when the actuator is aligned with the travel direction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-685fe628-8304 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6d1e7347\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6d1e7347\">For a simple planar hinged layout, the installed actuator length at a given angle can be estimated from the two mounting radii:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-71fb6989-40e6 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2663f6c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2663f6c\">L(\u03b8) = \u221a(a\u00b2 + b\u00b2 \u2212 2ab cos(\u03b8))<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-33cb0fee-2f3d e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2c0f6c89\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2c0f6c89\">The preliminary stroke is then the difference between the required open and closed installed lengths:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-197c6126-a391 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6ff93c9e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6ff93c9e\">S<sub>required<\/sub> = |L<sub>open<\/sub> \u2212 L<sub>closed<\/sub>|<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-54b5ab7e-85c6 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6428d7f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6428d7f\">This is why stroke alone is not enough. The candidate also has to fit the available space when fully retracted and fully extended.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de1613b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-3f1a232a-3c28 \" data-id=\"6de1613b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6de1613b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6de1613b\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f160e50 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-1dbf5e5b-22e0 \" data-id=\"7f160e50\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7f160e50\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"7f160e50\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"5f95151c\" class=\"e-521b913f-6643 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5f95151c\">Multi-Actuator Applications Need an Extra Check<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3d0cee8f-fb97 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4856dc9b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4856dc9b\">Dividing the total force by two does not prove that two actuators will each carry half the load. Uneven center of gravity, frame stiffness, mounting tolerances, racking, and timing differences can place more load on one unit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-7c9306ed-7389 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"43df6b02\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"43df6b02\">Use the calculator's per-actuator value as a starting assumption only when the geometry is symmetric and load sharing is credible. If coordinated motion is required, review Multi-Motor Synchronization before finalizing the control architecture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/multi-motor-synchronization\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-2dbe964-17dd e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"5b1e6390\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5b1e6390\">\n\tMulti-Motor Synchronization\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d19d322 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-5e5480ed-90f5 \" data-id=\"1d19d322\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1d19d322\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"1d19d322\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123a3220 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-42401da-b098 \" data-id=\"123a3220\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"123a3220\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"123a3220\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551ce0e4 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-a71bd04-a004 \" data-id=\"551ce0e4\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"551ce0e4\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"551ce0e4\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"4da21153\" class=\"e-3f83e1e-9a87 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4da21153\">What the Calculator Does Not Verify<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-315c817e-6282 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"26fba29c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"26fba29c\">A useful calculation defines a preliminary mechanical requirement. It does not establish that a particular actuator can meet that requirement under every operating condition.<br><br>Before selecting or releasing a design, verify:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6cbe23be-55d9 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6c58fbd5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6c58fbd5\"><ul><li>force at the required loaded speed;<\/li><li>available stroke options;<\/li><li>retracted and extended dimensions;<\/li><li>static and dynamic load definitions;<\/li><li>duty cycle and thermal conditions;<\/li><li>allowable side load and mounting alignment;<\/li><li>bracket, hinge, fastener, frame, and guide strength;<\/li><li>braking or holding requirements for gravity-loaded systems;<\/li><li>environment, temperature, corrosion, and ingress requirements;<\/li><li>supply voltage and current demand;<\/li><li>feedback, limit behavior, controller, and synchronization needs;<\/li><li>clearance, interference, end stops, and overtravel.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3b530632-a45a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"421e8c33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"421e8c33\">Use current model data for these checks. The <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/cad-datasheets\/\">CAD &amp; Datasheets<\/a> resource is the next step for dimensional and product-data verification, while <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/system-compatibility\/\">System Compatibility<\/a> covers power, controller, wiring, feedback, and related interfaces.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c2c3f16 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-64b56e41-43c2 \" data-id=\"7c2c3f16\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7c2c3f16\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"7c2c3f16\">\n    \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/cad-datasheets\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-638856b4-16df e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"e6b08f9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e6b08f9\">\n\tCAD &amp; Datasheets\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/system-compatibility\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-b92a483-c8d6 e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"503f5b98\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"503f5b98\">\n\tSystem Compatibility\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a4e44db e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-1e51b1f0-905a \" data-id=\"2a4e44db\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2a4e44db\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"2a4e44db\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-789594ef-84c2\" data-interaction-id=\"487eebbe\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"487eebbe\" id=\"3692\" src=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/04-servocylmotion-factory-manufacturing-and-inspection-context-1-100x100.webp 100w\" alt=\"ServoCylMotion factory manufacturing and inspection context\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-5b1410ae-8723 s-31433cf1 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"31433cf1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"31433cf1\">ServoCylMotion manufacturing and inspection context.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218048a9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-2ca9089f-520d \" data-id=\"218048a9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"218048a9\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"218048a9\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12bd7b21 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-362d65a7-21c3 \" data-id=\"12bd7b21\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"12bd7b21\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"12bd7b21\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"3e5eba6a\" class=\"e-4254a6b0-beb3 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3e5eba6a\">From Calculation to a Candidate Actuator<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1b1bebf5-fcce e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f00cba0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f00cba0\">A practical workflow is:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a96170d e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-74cbab39-527e \" data-id=\"2a96170d\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"2a96170d\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-id=\"2a96170d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-32f4e1a2-5f6a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"11f27240\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"11f27240\"><strong>1. Calculate the requirement.<\/strong><br>Establish preliminary force, stroke, installed length, speed, and the assumptions behind them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4274299c-d188 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35083112\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35083112\"><strong>2. Narrow candidates.<\/strong><br>Send the known requirements to the <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/product-selector\/\">Product Selector<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1fac94d2-a22b e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"78c22d10\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"78c22d10\"><strong>3. Review the actuator family.<\/strong><br>Compare the requirement with the available <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/linear-actuators\/\">Linear Actuators<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-216d3e03-e479 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"548f2945\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"548f2945\"><strong>4. Verify fit and performance.<\/strong><br>Check current CAD, dimensions, stroke options, and product data.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-65e6cc24-43a0 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"64957d95\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"64957d95\"><strong>5. Verify the system.<\/strong><br>Confirm power, controls, feedback, synchronization, and environmental conditions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dc637dd-b040 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"71be5539\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"71be5539\"><strong>6. Resolve uncertainty.<\/strong><br>If geometry, side loading, duty, or a safety-related condition remains unclear, <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/contact\/\">contact ServoCylMotion<\/a> for engineering review.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-66d36ddc-ec34 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"77c0eb5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"77c0eb5\">You can also return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/servocylmotion.com\/resources\/\">Engineering Resources<\/a> hub to move between sizing, product matching, documentation, and compatibility checks.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbe7f0e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section e-1c0bbd6c-501e \" data-id=\"1cbe7f0e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1cbe7f0e\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"1cbe7f0e\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b08bfe9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-6ca1d46b-2d94 \" data-id=\"5b08bfe9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5b08bfe9\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5b08bfe9\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"160a069f\" class=\"e-78b3e9be-61fa e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"160a069f\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7a9ad e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-base  e-5a98799f-1fff \" data-id=\"8f7a9ad\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-interaction-id=\"8f7a9ad\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-id=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fadab06 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-7f6d73f7-a81e \" data-id=\"2fadab06\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"2fadab06\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"2fadab06\" open name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1b6493 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-684c0e82-360a \" data-id=\"1b1b6493\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"1b1b6493\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"1b1b6493\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5533d55 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-4faa6de4-d4b2 \" data-id=\"5533d55\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"5533d55\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"5533d55\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"4f5ad241\" class=\"e-2188ad51-7e54 e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4f5ad241\">What should I measure before using the calculator?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a85a3eb e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-2279b2f7-d0f4 \" data-id=\"5a85a3eb\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"5a85a3eb\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"5a85a3eb\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-1959243-75ed e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"237dbf4d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"237dbf4d\">Start with the motion type, total moving load, required travel, target loaded speed, and actuator count. For an incline, add the travel angle and resistance. For a hinged mechanism, include the hinge position, center of gravity, moving and fixed actuator mounts, closed position, and target opening angle.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28290fed e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-73d5a9ab-12c3 \" data-id=\"28290fed\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"28290fed\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"28290fed\"  name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669a673d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-1afb1d10-c1b4 \" data-id=\"669a673d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"669a673d\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"669a673d\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290413e5 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-551283bc-1f73 \" data-id=\"290413e5\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"290413e5\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"290413e5\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"683a9b92\" class=\"e-411cd2fc-19d1 e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"683a9b92\">Why can a hinged application need more actuator force than the load weight?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20b3a96a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-cc27877-787d \" data-id=\"20b3a96a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"20b3a96a\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"20b3a96a\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-74377e57-adc6 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6f2b0b2c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6f2b0b2c\">The actuator creates torque through a lever arm. When the actuator's line of action passes close to the hinge, the perpendicular moment arm becomes small and the required actuator force rises. The worst case can change as the panel moves.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d635fa e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-f06b293-9ffb \" data-id=\"41d635fa\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"41d635fa\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"41d635fa\"  name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1039a145 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-2844b6f2-39df \" data-id=\"1039a145\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"1039a145\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"1039a145\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62922f4b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-4f9c89c2-25b9 \" data-id=\"62922f4b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"62922f4b\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"62922f4b\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"3c5a9fe6\" class=\"e-60142734-4d7f e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3c5a9fe6\">Is actuator stroke always equal to the distance the load moves?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376f172d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-509183f1-9fca \" data-id=\"376f172d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"376f172d\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"376f172d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-207657ac-9096 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7ebd4f8c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7ebd4f8c\">No. That approximation is useful only for aligned direct motion. Hinges, levers, angled mounts, scissor mechanisms, and other linkages convert actuator travel into a different load path.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bdbffaf e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-44b4e9c3-d86d \" data-id=\"4bdbffaf\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"4bdbffaf\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"4bdbffaf\"  name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea473d7 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-1b041a6-8626 \" data-id=\"ea473d7\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"ea473d7\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"ea473d7\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c1838e e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-1eb5e70f-4611 \" data-id=\"70c1838e\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"70c1838e\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"70c1838e\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"b68d82f\" class=\"e-630cddb5-19db e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b68d82f\">How should I choose the engineering margin?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd6142f e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-791bacb5-d7e0 \" data-id=\"6dd6142f\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"6dd6142f\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"6dd6142f\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-3987b6e0-c06a e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7e6d997f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7e6d997f\">Use a margin that reflects uncertainty in the load, friction, impact, wear, geometry, and operating conditions. Keep the chosen factor visible in the calculation record. A margin does not replace structural analysis, product verification, or application-specific safety measures.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b7dc35 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-191c3dfd-99f2 \" data-id=\"36b7dc35\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"36b7dc35\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"36b7dc35\"  name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a41de71 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-224514e3-d9ef \" data-id=\"3a41de71\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"3a41de71\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"3a41de71\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d8c42 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-2bae90d0-625f \" data-id=\"28d8c42\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"28d8c42\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"28d8c42\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"50012e78\" class=\"e-79b195-e24e e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"50012e78\">Can I divide the required force equally between two actuators?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a79e6ba e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-2f8c55ad-4e93 \" data-id=\"6a79e6ba\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"6a79e6ba\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"6a79e6ba\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-3f7db5ec-da8b e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2207447e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2207447e\">Only as a preliminary assumption when the geometry is symmetric, the structure is sufficiently stiff, and the actuators remain coordinated. Offset loads or synchronization error can cause one actuator to carry more than half the total load.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3783072a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  e-71d5e5f6-592e \" data-id=\"3783072a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"3783072a\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"3783072a\"  name=\"8f7a9ad\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44563dd4 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  e-6a52fafd-25c2 \" data-id=\"44563dd4\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"44563dd4\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"44563dd4\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4baa05fa e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  e-5f2f8da1-9417 \" data-id=\"4baa05fa\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"4baa05fa\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"4baa05fa\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"7dd1e96\" class=\"e-6b12603d-7f02 e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7dd1e96\">Does the result identify a final ServoCylMotion model?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3e7bcf e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  e-ca90207-6d7b \" data-id=\"6d3e7bcf\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"6d3e7bcf\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"6d3e7bcf\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"e-162547d9-e74f e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7e80aad5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7e80aad5\">No. The result defines a preliminary mechanical requirement. 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