Glideforce GF01-120501-1-66 Micro Linear Actuator with Limit Switches: 12V, 2.2kgf, 28mm/s, 10mm Stroke

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 Pololu carry:

Details for item #4460

Glideforce GF01 Micro Linear Actuator, 10mm stroke.

• Concentric item number: GF01-120501-1-66
• Stroke length: 10 mm [0.39"]
• Retracted length: 67 mm [2.64"] (from mounting hole to mounting hole)
• Extended length: 77 mm [3.03"] (from mounting hole to mounting hole)
• Weight: 31 g [1.1 oz]
• Gear ratio: 50:1
• Rated dynamic load capacity: 2.2 kgf [4.9 lb or 22 N]
• Speed at 12 V, no load: 28 mm/s [1.1 in/s]
• Speed at 12 V, max load: 21 mm/s [0.8 in/s]
• Current draw at 12 V, no load: 0.15 A
• Current draw at 12 V, max load: 0.4 A
• This version has integrated limit switches preset at either end and does not have a feedback potentiometer

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. Pololu recommend Pololu's Motoron motor controllers, though many of Pololu's 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.

Pololu 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 Pololu's full offering of these linear actuators, sorted by increasing dynamic load capabilities:

	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
	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
	High-Speed Light-Duty (LD) 5:1	12 kgf [27 lb]	8.4 cm/s [3.3"/s]	7.5 cm/s [2.9"/s]	1.1 A – 3.4 A	1.1 kg	2"	(5 cm)	GF23-120502-3-65	GF23-120502-1-65
						1.2 kg	4"	(10 cm)	GF23-120504-3-65	GF23-120504-1-65
						1.3 kg	6"	(15 cm)	GF23-120506-3-65	GF23-120506-1-65
						1.3 kg	8"	(20 cm)	GF23-120508-3-65	GF23-120508-1-65
						1.4 kg	10"	(25 cm)	GF23-120510-3-65	GF23-120510-1-65
						1.5 kg	12"	(30 cm)	GF23-120512-3-65	GF23-120512-1-65
	Light-Duty (LD) 5:1	15 kgf [34 lb]	4.4 cm/s [1.7"/s]	3.6 cm/s [1.4"/s]	1.2 A – 3.2 A	1.1 kg	2"	(5 cm)	LACT2P-12V-05	LACT2-12V-05
						1.2 kg	4"	(10 cm)	LACT4P-12V-05	LACT4-12V-05
						1.3 kg	6"	(15 cm)	LACT6P-12V-05	LACT6-12V-05
						1.3 kg	8"	(20 cm)	LACT8P-12V-05	LACT8-12V-05
						1.4 kg	10"	(25 cm)	LACT10P-12V-05	LACT10-12V-05
						1.5 kg	12"	(30 cm)	LACT12P-12V-05	LACT12-12V-05
	Light-Duty (LD) 10:1	25 kgf [55 lb]	2.8 cm/s [1.1"/s]	2.3 cm/s [0.9"/s]	1.2 A – 3.2 A	1.1 kg	2"	(5 cm)	LACT2P-12V-10	LACT2-12V-10
						1.2 kg	4"	(10 cm)	LACT4P-12V-10	LACT4-12V-10
						1.3 kg	6"	(15 cm)	LACT6P-12V-10	LACT6-12V-10
						1.3 kg	8"	(20 cm)	LACT8P-12V-10	LACT8-12V-10
						1.4 kg	10"	(25 cm)	LACT10P-12V-10	LACT10-12V-10
						1.5 kg	12"	(30 cm)	LACT12P-12V-10	LACT12-12V-10
	Light-Duty (LD) 20:1	50 kgf [110 lb]	1.5 cm/s [0.57"/s]	1.2 cm/s [0.48"/s]	1.2 A – 3.2 A	1.1 kg	2"	(5 cm)	LACT2P-12V-20	LACT2-12V-20
						1.2 kg	4"	(10 cm)	LACT4P-12V-20	LACT4-12V-20
						1.3 kg	6"	(15 cm)	LACT6P-12V-20	LACT6-12V-20
						1.3 kg	8"	(20 cm)	LACT8P-12V-20	LACT8-12V-20
						1.4 kg	10"	(25 cm)	LACT10P-12V-20	LACT10-12V-20
						1.5 kg	12"	(30 cm)	LACT12P-12V-20	LACT12-12V-20
	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
	Medium-Duty (MD)	100 kgf [225 lb]	1.5 cm/s [0.58"/s]	1.0 cm/s [0.41"/s]	1.1 A – 4.6 A	1.1 kg	4"	(10 cm)	MD122004-P	MD122004
						1.2 kg	6"	(15 cm)	MD122006-P	MD122006
						1.3 kg	8"	(20 cm)	MD122008-P	MD122008
						1.4 kg	10"	(25 cm)	MD122010-P	MD122010
						1.5 kg	12"	(30 cm)	MD122012-P	MD122012
	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
	Industrial-Duty (ID) with Acme screw drive	250 kgf [550 lb]	1.7 cm/s [0.66"/s]	1.4 cm/s [0.56"/s]	2.4 A – 13.2 A	4.2 kg	4"	(10 cm)	LACT4-500APL	LACT4-500AL
						4.4 kg	6"	(15 cm)	LACT6-500APL	LACT6-500AL
						4.7 kg	8"	(20 cm)	LACT8-500APL	LACT8-500AL
						5.3 kg	12"	(30 cm)	LACT12-500APL	LACT12-500AL
						6.0 kg	18"	(45 cm)	LACT18-500APL	LACT18-500AL
						7.0 kg	24"	(60 cm)	LACT24-500APL	LACT24-500AL
	Industrial-Duty (ID) with ball screw drive	450 kgf [1000 lb]	1.7 cm/s [0.66"/s]	1.4 cm/s [0.56"/s]	2.4 A – 13.2 A	4.6 kg	4"	(10 cm)	LACT4-1000BPL	LACT4-1000BL
						4.9 kg	6"	(15 cm)	LACT6-1000BPL	LACT6-1000BL
						5.1 kg	8"	(20 cm)	LACT8-1000BPL	LACT8-1000BL
						5.6 kg	12"	(30 cm)	LACT12-1000BPL	LACT12-1000BL
						6.5 kg	18"	(45 cm)	LACT18-1000BPL	LACT18-1000BL
						7.4 kg	24"	(60 cm)	LACT24-1000BPL	LACT24-1000BL

Dimensions

General specifications

Notes:

1

This represents the maximum in-rush current when starting a stationary actuator. These actuators are NOT intended to be stalled, and they will not stall as long as maximum load ratings are respected.

2

This is a dynamic load rating. The actuator is rated to withstand 9 lbs when not moving.

File downloads

• Datasheet for Glideforce GF01 Series Micro Linear Actuators (1MB pdf)