Linak TECHLINE LA35 - Manual (Page 9)

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Mounting guidelines
LINAK ® linear actuators are quickly and easily mounted by slipping pins through the holes on each end of
the units and into brackets on the machine frame and the load.
The mounting pins must be parallel to each other as shown in Figure 1. Pins, which are not parallel to each
other, may cause the actuator to bend and be damaged.
The load should act along the stroke axis of the actuator since off centre loads may cause bending and
lead to premature failure. See Figure 2.
Make sure the mounting pins are supported in both ends. Failure to do so could shorten the life of the
actuator. Cantilever mounts are unacceptable.
Figure 1
X
X
Figure 2
RIGHT WRONG WRONG
Warning!
If the actuator is used for pull in an application where personal injury can occur, the
following is valid:
It is the application manufacturer’s responsibility to incorporate a suitable safety arrangement,
which will prevent personal injury from occurring, if the actuator should fail.
Warning!
LINAK’s actuators are not constructed for use within the following fields:
• Offshore installations
• Aeroplanes and other aircraft
• Explosive environments
• Nuclear power generation
Application hints
The actuator is weatherproof for use in outdoor applications. The actuator can be washed down with a
high pressure washer, but it should not be used under water.
The duty cycle at max. load is 10% on time. This means if the actuator runs continuously for 2 minutes it
must remain off for 18 minutes before operating again.