PA-03 Linear Actuator - High Force, Low Current
Performance varies by force configuration. The 200 lb model reaches 1.60 in./sec with no load and 0.86 in./sec at full load, drawing up to 9.0 A at full load. The 600 lb configuration operates at 0.31 in./sec with no load and 0.19 in./sec at full load, with a maximum full-load current of 7.6 A.
The PA-03 features an aluminum alloy stroke rod and housing, an ACME screw, polyformaldehyde gears, a brushed DC motor, and built-in non-adjustable limit switches. It is rated IP43, operates from -25°C to 65°C, produces less than 45 dBA of operating noise, and has a 20% duty cycle. A 2-pin Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connector supports straightforward integration with compatible control systems.
Progressive Automations identifies the PA-03 for automotive and general automation applications, with campers also shown among its application examples. Its combination of 12 VDC operation, up to 600 lb of force, configurable stroke length, and efficient current draw makes it relevant for protected electric positioning and adjustment systems where the application's environmental and duty-cycle requirements are within the PA-03 specifications.