Festo Micro Linear Actuator, 500mm, 1200mm/s, 8062770

Push, pull or press loads with speed and accuracy using this electric linear actuator from Festo. It's fitted with a high-performance drive and a precision guide rail to give you reliable performance over a long service life. The common platform architecture means you can easily build it into an integrated system. Thanks to die-cast aluminium and steel construction, you can be sure it will resist corrosion. This material also means the actuator combines strength with a light weight of 1.9kg.

• Breathing ports allow you to remove dirt particles through overpressure or vacuum
• Compact design with a 500mm stroke length saves space when building your system
• IP40 rating means it's protected from tools and small wires bigger than 1mm

• Machine tools
• Factory automation

Electric actuators are a popular choice where speed and accuracy are needed. They're usually compact and demand little maintenance. The main advantage of hydraulic actuators is their high load-carrying capacity. They're also more suitable for continuous running or use in hazardous areas as they're less prone to overheating than electric alternatives.