Mark,

Maybe you can use door locks (used in cars), there are several types, i'm
pretty sure
you'll find one that fits your needs, they are strong, cheap and high MTBF
(maybe someone will disagree here, pick one <G>).
Comes in various packages and flavours, Motorized, Vacuum, Solenoid...


Ricardo Seixas


>Well, I'll hope someone here knows <G>
>
>I'm looking for some small linear actuators for a future project;  say
>1" contracted length, 2" extended length?  Something pretty (relatively)
>inexpensive would be good, almost NO precision is necessary, say 1
>second for full travel is fine.  1 pound of force max., or so?  Haven't
>used THESE before <G>  H bridges to drive them, probably.  I'm planning
>to look at the HexaPod web pages in the AM, expect to maybe find
>something there.  If someone has a favorite supplier who treats them
>well, that'd be good to know.  Off-List is fine.
>
>And:  Yes, I know, "Cheap, Fast as you want, Low MTBF - Pick One."  <G>
>
>   Mark

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