Progressive Automations 12V Mini Linear Electric Actuator - 8 inches, 50 lbs Force, Innovative Compact Design and Versatile Capabilities for Home and General Automation, Automotive, Manufacturing

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  In an attempt to resolve my problem I actually went through three different makers on Amazon and ended up using Progressive. On my yacht the two front windows had manual push type metal pipe slides with twist knob locks. So I had to physically push the locking knob forward to open the window and then while holding it there twist or screw the knob in to hold it with friction. I measured the weight of the window as I opened it with a portable luggage scale that had a strap. When opening it, it weighed 18 lbs. So I got the 35 lbs 12 in stroke. I really liked how Progressive lists their item with pounds and inches. The other sites got confusing with mm, cm, newtons, etc.. These are quiet and fast enough to complete the task. They are good looking also. I surface mounted the switches. Switches that came with another set of linear actuators that I was unable to return.

This was a plug and play replacement for the 4" Sea Ray actuator used for the front window vent of my 340 Sundancer. Works great! Craftsmanship looks great. I still give it 5 stars but I wish the electric wires coming from the unit were placed differently. This is really only for my use case. The OEM part had the wires coming from the front face of the motor where this model has it coming out from the top of the motor. So I just had to bend it a bit and it rubs a little with the Sea Ray cover. Not a fault of this manufacturer as I'm sure other use cases would find it great where it currently is. This company has an excellent reputation in the marine industry for this use and the product lives up to the reputation.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  Needed an actuator for a door project I was working on. I checked multiple companies before settling on the Progressive Automatons Linear actuator. I needed something that had decent power and speed. For the money this can't be beat. The actuator is made out of quality metal materials not cheap plastic. The actuator is smooth and quite. They have a very wide range of actuators for just about every need. I also contacted them directly to get some tech advice and they were very helpful and polite. You can get a cheaper one, but not of this quality.

I build a proof of concept box with a moving lid but used a cheaper amazon-found actuator. It was much slower and much louder than this. After I was happy with the design and convinced myself it would work well for what I intended, I upgraded to this actuator. Love it. It's much faster and quieter than what I had before and overall, it works great for my use. I can't say if it'll satisfy your wishes but the specs are fairly spot on. I will just say it works well for what it claims to do. Go for it if the specs fit your needs.

This actuator is great and much faster than the previous one I was using. Very smooth operation and easy to wire up. I’m using it as an automatic lift device for a commercial lawn mower chute and it’s holding up well so far with all of the grass and dirt it sees on a daily basis; I’m looking for a long amount of usability out of it and only time will tell how well that works out. It would have been nice if it included the mounts, which were not advertised to come with it, so I didn’t need to purchase them separately - but I get it.

Product works perfectly, only giving it four stars because while I purchased this as a new item it came with multiple scuff marks and scratches. I inspected the item while it was still in its plastic wrapping only to find the product looked used. Against my better judgement I opened the wrapping and tested the product, luckily this seems to be a cosmetic issue only and the performance of the actuator was not hindered in any way. Love Progressive Automations products, but I did pay for a new product and this appeared used.

Had this as the window actuator on my boat. Only would get a little water spray from my hose washing down the boat. Definitely not waterproof like it says as it only lasted 4 months...

i designed and built a system to operate two large windows that required a ladder to access. the 12 volt actuator was precisely what i needed to make it work. i appreciated the 1/4 inch mounting holes on either end allowing ease of design and installation. the only drawback is the plunger is wobbly at full extension. i will buy this product again for my next project!

This product was perfect for what I needed. The only thing is the ram is a little lose when close to fully or fully extended but that said it still works very well

I bought this for a housing for a TV. It's perfect for lifting the monitor out of the cabinet.

Quality items. Described perfectly and will use again if required. The actuators were used for a remote control on a farm tractor to run grain auger.

A++++ product

Good as expected, but pricey product compared to other similar quality products