Glideforce Micro (GF01) Linear Actuators

The Glideforce GF01 series is a set of micro-sized linear actuators from Concentric International weighing between 30 g and 60 g, depending on the stroke length. They consist of small 12V DC gearmotors that drive a lead screw to move a shaft back and forth, turning the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion of the shaft. The shaft will hold its position even when unpowered and subjected to static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. Two limit switches safely stop the motor at either end of its range, while integrated diodes allow it to reverse direction after reaching a limit point if the supplied voltage is reversed. The actuators have an aluminum extension tube and inner tube with a plastic case and end-cap, and the entire case is sealed to protect against dust and water (rated IP66).

These actuators are available in several gear ratios and a variety of stroke lengths, from 10 mm to 100 mm. The comparison table below shows all of the micro-sized linear actuators we carry:

Actuator
Type
Max
Dynamic
Load
No-Load
Speed
@ 12 V
Max-Load
Speed
@ 12 V
Current
Draw
@ 12 V
Weight Nominal
Stroke
Length
With
Feedback
Without
Feedback
Micro
(GF01) 50:1
2.2 kgf
[4.9 lb]
2.8 cm/s
[1.1″/s]
2.1 cm/s
[0.8″/s]
0.15 A –
0.4 A
31 g 1 cm (0.39″) GF01-120501-1-66
37 g 3 cm (1.2″) GF01-120503-1-66
42 g 5 cm (2.0″) GF01-120505-1-66
57 g 10 cm (3.9″) GF01-120510-1-66
Micro
(GF01) 100:1
4.3 kgf
[9.4 lb]
1.8 cm/s
[0.7″/s]
1.2 cm/s
[0.5″/s]
0.15 A –
0.3 A
31 g 1 cm (0.39″) GF01-121001-1-66
37 g 3 cm (1.2″) GF01-121003-1-66
42 g 5 cm (2.0″) GF01-121005-1-66
57 g 10 cm (3.9″) GF01-121010-1-66
Micro
(GF01) 210:1
8.1 kgf
[18 lb]
0.9 cm/s
[0.3″/s]
0.6 cm/s
[0.2″/s]
0.15 A –
0.25 A
31 g 1 cm (0.39″) GF01-122101-1-66
37 g 3 cm (1.2″) GF01-122103-1-66
42 g 5 cm (2.0″) GF01-122105-1-66
57 g 10 cm (3.9″) GF01-122110-1-66

Products in category “Glideforce Micro (GF01) Linear Actuators”

Pololu item #: 4460
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 50:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 2.2 kgf [4.9 lb or 22 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 28 mm/s [1.1″/s] at no load and 21 mm/s [0.8″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 10 mm [0.39″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4461
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 50:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 2.2 kgf [4.9 lb or 22 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 28 mm/s [1.1″/s] at no load and 21 mm/s [0.8″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 30 mm [1.18″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4462
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 50:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 2.2 kgf [4.9 lb or 22 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 28 mm/s [1.1″/s] at no load and 21 mm/s [0.8″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 50 mm [1.97″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4463
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 50:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 2.2 kgf [4.9 lb or 22 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 28 mm/s [1.1″/s] at no load and 21 mm/s [0.8″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 100 mm [3.94″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4464
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 100:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 4.3 kgf [9.4 lb or 42 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 17.6 mm/s [0.7″/s] at no load and 11.6 mm/s [0.5″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 10 mm [0.39″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4465
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 100:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 4.3 kgf [9.4 lb or 42 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 17.6 mm/s [0.7″/s] at no load and 11.6 mm/s [0.5″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 30 mm [1.18″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4466
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 100:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 4.3 kgf [9.4 lb or 42 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 17.6 mm/s [0.7″/s] at no load and 11.6 mm/s [0.5″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 50 mm [1.97″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4467
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 100:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 4.3 kgf [9.4 lb or 42 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 17.6 mm/s [0.7″/s] at no load and 11.6 mm/s [0.5″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 100 mm [3.94″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4468
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 210:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 8.1 kgf [18 lb or 80 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 8.6 mm/s [0.3″/s] at no load and 6 mm/s [0.2″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 10 mm [0.39″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4469
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 210:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 8.1 kgf [18 lb or 80 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 8.6 mm/s [0.3″/s] at no load and 6 mm/s [0.2″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 30 mm [1.18″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4470
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 210:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 8.1 kgf [18 lb or 80 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 8.6 mm/s [0.3″/s] at no load and 6 mm/s [0.2″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 50 mm [1.97″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

Pololu item #: 4471
Brand: Concentric
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
Quantity:

This 12 V micro-sized linear actuator with a 210:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 8.1 kgf [18 lb or 80 N] and can withstand static loads up to 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]. It has a maximum speed of 8.6 mm/s [0.3″/s] at no load and 6 mm/s [0.2″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 100 mm [3.94″] stroke and no feedback potentiometer.

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