Overview

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

Details for item #4466

GF01 series features and specifications

The following specifications apply to all Glideforce GF01 series linear actuators:

• Nominal operating voltage: 12 V
• Maximum static load: 4 kgf [9 lb or 40 N]
• Standard preset limit switches at both ends of stroke
• Aluminum extension tube and inner tube
• Noise level: ≤ 55 dB
• Mounting hole diameter: 4.25 mm [0.16″]
• Maximum duty cycle: 20%
• Working temperature: 14°F [-10°C] to 122°F [50°C]
• IP rating: IP66 (total dust protection, water resistant)

For more details, see the GF01 Linear Actuator Datasheet (1MB pdf).

Dimensions

Diagrams of the linear actuators are shown below. For more detailed information, including the retracted and extended lengths of each version, see the datasheet.

Using the actuator

The GF01 actuators have a 300 mm (12″) cable with two unterminated, stripped power leads as shown in the picture below.

Unterminated wire ends for Glideforce GF01 micro linear actuators.

To test-drive the actuator, simply connect a power source of up to 12 V to the motor leads. Reversing the applied voltage will reverse the direction of motion. A motor controller or motor driver is required for electronic speed and direction control. We recommend our Motoron motor controllers, though many of our other motor controllers and motor drivers are capable of powering this actuator.

Other Glideforce linear actuator options

Glideforce linear actuators, from left to right: 6″ Industrial Duty (ID), 6″ Medium Duty (MD), 6″ Light Duty (LD), 50 mm Micro.

We carry a variety of Glideforce linear actuators, from the Micro GF01 series, which weigh under 60 g, through the industrial-duty ID series, which can withstand dynamic loads up to 1000 lb. The table below shows our full offering of these linear actuators, sorted by increasing dynamic load capabilities: