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Voice-Coil Actuator Has Long Stroke

Oct. 20, 2005

The VM2436 voice-coil actuator provides bidirectional linearity over a maximum linear stroke of 0.59 in.

The unit develops a peak force of almost 11 oz in a package that is 0.94 in. in diameter and 1.49-in. long. The coil assembly runs directly against a Teflonimpregnated coating on the core of the magnet assembly.

Gee Plus Inc., 2400 Cedar Springs Rd., Elgin, SC 29045, (803) 408-3009, geeplus.com

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