SLA01 Compact Mini Electric Linear Actuator Guide for OEM Motion

What Is the SLA01 Compact Mini Electric Linear Actuator?

The SLA01 is a compact mini electric linear actuator built for OEM products that need reliable push/pull motion without a hydraulic circuit. A brushed DC motor and gearbox convert rotation into controlled linear travel, so designers can automate doors, windows, trapdoors, furniture mechanisms, and light industrial fixtures inside a short mechanical envelope.

In plain terms: if your project needs medium force, low-to-moderate current, and a small footprint, SLA01 is the Elerover platform aimed at that class. Published ratings include up to 900 N thrust at the slowest gear option, 20–800 mm stroke, 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 V DC input, IP54 sealing, built-in limit switches, and optional potentiometer or encoder feedback.

This guide covers what the actuator is, which specs matter, how force trades against speed, where it fits, and how to prepare a clean RFQ.

Why OEMs Choose a Compact Mini Linear Actuator

Compact mini actuators sit between furniture micro-drives and heavy industrial rams. The SLA01 class is useful when:

• Installation space is tight and a parallel-motor body helps keep retracted length manageable
• Dynamic load stays in the tens to hundreds of newtons (up to about 900 N / ~90 kg / ~200 lbs at low speed)
• The control architecture is already 12–48 V DC
• Noise and cleanliness matter more than continuous high-duty hydraulic power
• Engineering wants end-of-travel protection without external limit hardware

Compared with air cylinders or remote hydraulic packs, an electric linear actuator simplifies routing: power cable in, linear motion out. Compared with micro furniture actuators, SLA01 offers a higher force ceiling and a wider stroke ladder for light industrial and automation packages.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Parameter	Published value
Model	SLA01
Force class	Up to 900 N (lowest-speed option)
Stroke	20 – 800 mm (custom within range)
Max speed	Up to about 80 mm/s (lightest gear option)
Input voltage	12 / 24 / 36 / 48 V DC
Rated power	About 30 W
No-load current	About 1 A
Full-load current	About 4 A @ 12 V / 2 A @ 24 V (see gear table)
Protection	IP54 (optional rubber cover accessory)
Limit switches	Built-in
Feedback options	Potentiometer 10K / 5K or encoder
Cable length	1 m typical (custom lengths available)
Mounting bracket	MB01 family

These numbers are selection starting points. Always validate stroke, hinged leverage, duty cycle, and ambient sealing against your real machine geometry.

Force, Speed, and Current: How to Read the Options

Every compact mini linear actuator family trades thrust for speed. SLA01 publishes multiple gear codes so OEM teams can pick the nearest match instead of oversizing blindly:

Code	Approx. speed / load	Typical use of the option
A	5 mm/s / 900 N	Highest force, slowest travel
B	13 mm/s / 700 N	High force with moderate travel time
C	15 mm/s / 600 N	Balanced OEM packaging
D	20 mm/s / 400 N	Faster hatch or panel motion
E	26 mm/s / 300 N	Quicker light-industrial cycles
F	40 mm/s / 100 N	Light loads, short cycle time
G	80 mm/s / 50 N	Fastest published option, lightest thrust

Full-load current falls as voltage rises for the same mechanical work. Size the controller channel and fuse for the worst-case stall/full-load current at your chosen voltage, not only the no-load draw.

Design Features That Matter in Real Installations

• Compact parallel-motor layout — keeps the envelope short for doors, windows, and enclosed OEM mechanisms
• Built-in limit switches — stops travel at full extend and retract without external end sensors for basic on/off control
• Optional feedback — potentiometer or encoder packages support position monitoring, soft stops, or multi-axis sync
• IP54 sealing — suitable for many indoor and light splash environments; add the rubber cover when the install is splash-adjacent
• Aluminum structural parts — lightweight stroke tube and housing for portable or vehicle-mounted assemblies
• OEM customization — stroke, voltage, cable length, connectors, and branding can follow private-label programs

Typical Applications

SLA01-class compact mini electric linear actuators are commonly specified for:

• Home and building automation — vents, windows, trapdoors, and access panels
• Automotive and vehicle interiors — adjustment mechanisms where DC supply already exists
• General automation and jigs — light fixtures, lids, gates, and test stands
• Manufacturing equipment — compact pushers, covers, and operator assists
• Doors and light hatches — where leverage stays within the published force ladder
• Solar and outdoor-adjacent motion — only when IP54 (or a higher-IP sibling) matches the weather plan

If the lid is hinged, convert lid mass into actuator rod force early. A “light” door can still demand several hundred newtons at the clevis depending on hinge geometry and opening angle.

How to Specify SLA01 for an OEM RFQ

Send a short, concrete brief so quoting and CAD stay aligned:

1. Required push/pull force (or lid mass + hinge distance + opening angle)
2. Useful stroke and preferred travel time
3. Supply voltage (12 / 24 / 36 / 48 V DC)
4. IP / splash expectations
5. Feedback need — none, potentiometer, or encoder
6. Cable length and connector preference
7. Annual quantity and sample timing

Elerover can then map a published gear code, confirm mounting brackets, and align connectors to your controller.

SLA01 vs Micro Actuators vs Heavy-Duty Platforms

Need	Better starting family
Very short stroke, furniture-scale force	Micro series (for example SLA-T01 class)
Compact body, up to ~900 N, wide stroke ladder	SLA01
Outdoor wash-down / higher ingress	Waterproof siblings (for example SLA01-WP class)
Thousands of newtons, industrial hatches	High-force families (for example SLA-12K class)

Choosing the wrong force class usually shows up as either slow travel under overload or wasted envelope on an oversized unit. Start with measured load, then pick speed.

Closing

A compact mini electric linear actuator succeeds when packaging, force, voltage, and duty cycle are honest from day one. SLA01 gives OEM teams a clear medium-force DC platform—up to 900 N, 20–800 mm stroke, 12–48 V, IP54, built-in limits, and optional feedback—so product designers can automate motion without adding fluid power to every axis.

Browse the SLA01 product page or the linear actuator category to compare packages, then send your load case for a factory quote.