I’d love to hear how they’ve performed for you and what made you choose one over the others.

[morrowine]

Hey folks, I’ve been doing some digging into the PA series linear actuators, and honestly, I’m still scratching my head a bit. I’m looking for something compact for a sit-stand desk project, but at the same time, I want it to be sturdy enough to handle frequent use and decent load. There are so many models – PA-14, PA-03, PA-09, etc. – each one with different specs. If anyone has real-world experience with these actuators, I’d love to hear how they’ve performed for you and what made you choose one over the others.

[kanarycrow12]

I went through the same rabbit hole a couple months ago while building a custom drawer lift for a hidden home bar (yeah, overkill, I know, but fun!). After testing a few options, I ended up going with the PA-14 – mainly because it offers a good balance between compact size and force (I got the 150 lbs version). It's also got customizable stroke lengths, which came in handy for tight cabinet spaces. One thing I really appreciated was how quiet it is compared to the PA-03, which felt a bit bulkier and noisier in testing. I found this comparison chart super helpful when deciding electronic actuator: electronic actuator. It gives you a full view of all the models and their specs in one place. Just keep in mind your mounting options too – the PA-14 is way more flexible there.

[sanddylouise]

I’ve been using the PA-09 in a solar tracking setup for about 6 months now, and it’s been solid so far. It’s a bit more powerful than what you’d need for a desk but perfect for heavier-duty stuff. Curious to see how others are using these in home projects – always cool to get new ideas!

[YvonneVesta]

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