Technical Articles
Progressive Automations has published these technical articles:
(Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
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Comparing and contrasting Acme Screws vs. Ball Screws, advantages and disadvantages of both...
(Linear Actuators)
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Solar panels have become more popular over the last 20 years to help reduce our energy bills as well as have less of a carbon foot print on the environment. The main issue that has plagued solar panel...
(Motor Controls and Drives)
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Bruce McArdle shares with us how he designed and built his own automatic secret bookcase doors....
(Linear Actuators)
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Overview: Automation products are becoming more popular in today's household. The video below shows an example of one way automation is used in the average home today. With the help of this video and...
(Motors)
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A brushed DC motor is one of the simplest types of motors. It consists of a few main components which in conjunction with a DC power supply create a rotating motor...
(Motors)
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With our FLT-02 Table Lift Set you can turn your desk into a height adjustable standing desk with easy up/down motion control. Today we are going to show just how simple it is to install and build a...
(Linear Actuators)
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In this article, we will discuss a few common methods of mounting a linear actuator and what you need to pay attention to when installing them....
(Linear Actuators)
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Learn everything you need to know on installing your linear electric actuator....
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Did you know that only 1 in 10 engineers are female? Up to 40% of engineering majors change or drop out! Check out our engineering stats and why we think they are....
(Linear Actuators)
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With the advancement of the technology used in augmented reality, no longer are simulators limited to training facilities and large companies. Makers all over the world are utilizing motion control...
(Linear Actuators)
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Selecting the right electric actuator for your application is a key part of bringing it to life....
(Linear Actuators)
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Fluid Power South is a distributor and seller of automation components. They have been serving Georgia OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), machines users, and resellers for nearly four decades....
(Linear Actuators)
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Linear Actuators in Garage Projects...
(Linear Actuators)
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Solar power is one of the most accessible types of renewable energy and is rapidly increasing in efficiency and affordability. In this project, we will show you how we used our PA-14 Mini Linear...
(Machine and Motion Controllers)
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In today's how to post we will be going over the steps necessary to combine our linear actuator control systems together. Now in order to combine controls systems you must prevent short circuiting as...
(Machine and Motion Controllers)
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In our latest "How To" post we will be going over how to control the timing of a linear actuators motion using some of our microcontrollers. Microcontrollers give a lot of freedom in motion control...
(Linear Actuators)
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Our step-by-step, exhaustive guide to actuator installation. If you need help installing your linear electric actuator, read this first....
(Linear Actuators)
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In today's guide we will be going over how to find out how much force a linear actuator is applying by monitoring the amount of current it is using. This will be one of our more advanced guides and...
(Linear Actuators)
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Welcome to Part 2 of our guide on how to monitor the load feedback of a linear actuator. In Part 1 we went over the wiring process and the basic coding needed for the example. In today's guide we will...
(Linear Actuators)
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We've partnered with Arduino in order to bring you the highest quality PLCs on the market and so you can have more control options than you ever thought possible with linear actuators...
(Linear Actuators)
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In this post we will be going over how to use relay boards to control the motion of linear actuators. We have 2-channel, 4-channel and 8-channel relay boards available and each one does the same...
(Machine and Motion Controllers)
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We've been expanding our line of control systems with the addition of microcontrollers, shields and other hardware, including becoming an official distributor of Arduino products. Arduino is one of...
(Machine and Motion Controllers)
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Welcome to Part 2 of our Intro to Arduino Microcontrollers. Last time we went over the basics of Arduino and some of the different board models that we carry in stock. Today we'll be going over a...
(Linear Actuators)
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You have a few options when it comes to fitting your linear actuators when its too long or too short....
(Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
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This article is the first part of our "Linear Actuator Control" series. We will be discussing everything from the most basic control methods that utilize limit switches to accomplishing sequential...
(Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
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The first step in determining the size of a linear actuator needed to move a specific load requires the user to calculate translational force...
(Linear Actuators)
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...it's a great idea to make sure your RV is automated, so it can set up exactly the way you want and with minimum effort. At Progressive Automations, we offer a wide range of linear actuators and...
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The bi-annual D23 Expo has been one of the most popular and fan-friendly conventions in the world since it first started in 2009. It was created to give fans an inside look at the magic of Disney and...
(Linear Actuators)
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At Progressive Automations, we have a wide variety of actuators in stock with a range of stroke sizes and forces to choose from. We also understand that every user’s application is unique. For...
(Linear Actuators)
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Learn how to determine the appropriate actuator for your application with some advice from one of our engineers....
(Microprocessors and Microcontrollers)
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We are partnering up again and working on an addition to his line of "Phantom" devices, this time the Phantom BBQ....
(Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
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We wanted to share a very cool project that we sponsored recently. Nice Box is a company that creates special customized storage boxes, specifically custom sneaker boxes, for customers. The company...
(Microprocessors and Microcontrollers)
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The Prosthesis in particular stood out to us with its unique hybrid-electric power source and featured many hydraulic actuators in it's design. The Prosthesis is still in it's early stages and we hope...
(Linear Actuators)
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Automatically reclining couches are becoming very popular in the furniture market. Many customers have asked how they can add this setup with the furniture they currently have. If you have a couch...
(Linear Actuators)
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Electric linear actuators are the logical companion of the new mobile, compact manufacturing trends that will soon become the norm. Here's why:...
(Linear Actuators)
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There are two methods of multiple actuator control - parallel and synchronous. Parallel control outputs a constant voltage to each actuator, while synchronous control outputs variable voltage to each...
(Linear Actuators)
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Here at Progressive Automations, we design and manufacture all of our linear actuators with the highest standards of quality and durability. We aim to provide a variety of models to perfectly suit our...
(Linear Actuators)
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Using linear actuators Chef Francios will be developing innovative methods to create a multipurpose room that can be used for a number of completely different applications. These many uses were not...
(Linear Actuators)
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If you're new to electric actuators or automation, this article will teach you how to easily calculate duty cycle....
(Linear Actuators)
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Linear actuators discretely assist us in our daily lives, they can be found on vehicles, in homes, and in the work place. The majority of them remain behind the scenes ensuring we are able to pull,...
(Product and Material Testing)
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Some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our customers have to do with IP ratings. What is an IP rating? What does it mean? How does the rating system work? That is why we wrote...
(Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
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In this post we will show you how to use the PA-35 Wi-Fi Control Box to control actuators that demand a large amount of current. Below is a video demonstration of the PA-17 Industrial Linear Actuator...
(Linear Actuators)
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Have you got questions about lead screws and linear electric actuators? We have answers....