Where to Use Stepper Motor Linear Actuators

These common applications show that stepper motor linear actuators reduce the total number of components in your design, while minimizing space requirements, and making assembly and maintenance quicker and easier. Examples are shown for all three configurations – rotating screw (MLS), rotating nut (MLN) and actuator (MLA).

Pipetting Click to Open

Pipetting - MLA + MLS

Tiny, precise, repeatable vertical motion is essential for accurate pipetting. Choose MLA to simplify your z-axis and MLS for precise, horizontal motion in pipetting applications.

3D Printing

Plate Vertical Positioning Click to Open

Plate Vertical Positioning - MLA

Actuator assemblies are self contained and ideal for simplified, leveling applications where small radial or moment loads may be present.

Lifting Plate

Fluid Pumps Click to Open

Fluid Pumps - MLS + MLN

Regardless of the mounting configuration, a stepper motor linear actuator can increase pump pressure, reduce equipment footprint and more accurately disperse fluid.

Fluid Pumps

XY Stages Click to Open

XY Stages - MLS

Stepper motor linear actuators optimize XY stage designs with their compactness and power.

Medical Scanner

Horizontal Positioning Click to Open

Horizontal Positioning - MLN

Cameras and other measurement devices need to be in just the right place at just the right time. MLN delivers reliable horizontal positioning and length selections to get your horizontal positioning job done right.

Horizontal Positioning

3D Printing Click to Open

3D Printing - MLS

Utilizing a stepper motor linear actuator on a 3D printer can eliminate the need for couplings, bearings and supports while increasing stroke length and print volume.

Horizontal Positioning

Robotic Gripper Click to Open

Robotic Gripper - MLN

MLN configurations excel in gripping applications, rotating and positioning gripper heads and attachments with ease.

Horizontal Positioning

Monitor Tilting Click to Open

Monitor Tilting - MLA

Actuator assemblies are self contained and ideal for simplified, leveling applications where small radial or moment loads may be present.

Horizontal Positioning