Weird electric actuator action

Weird electric actuator action

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27 August 2025 at 15:38 #814129
ell81
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So I have 2 electric actuators and they dont just push and pull when supplied with power, they spin as well when fully extended and fully retracted.

Why?

What is the purpose of this? Is it possible to make them just push and pull?

Thanks
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27 August 2025 at 15:51 #814133
JasonB
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They would not stir your tea properly if the spoon just went in and out.
27 August 2025 at 16:41 #814134
Harry Wilkes
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On 27 August 2025 at 15:51 JasonB Said:

They would not stir your tea properly if the spoon just went in and out.

😁😁😁

H
27 August 2025 at 17:40 #814144
Bazyle
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How much do they spin? Just a short one or part rotation or spin like a top? Do they ‘unspin’ then retract or just go back then spin at the end?
27 August 2025 at 17:42 #814145
Robert Atkinson 2
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It’s because the rod is not constrained or only constrained in the middle of travel. Just stop it turning.
If it turning with a lot of force it’s over-running the limit switches or needs external limit switches.
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