The actuators that many builders of small front end loaders use have an original intended use in medical and residential furniture. They move very slowly. I have been experimenting with increasing the voltage input from 12 volts DC to 20 and 24 volts. The purpose is to increase the speed of the actuator. The conclusions I have come to indicate that increasing to 20 volts will have little or no negative effects on the actuators. At the 24 volt level some actuators seem to hold up fine while others fail in the limit switches. Hence, the question : What can be done to compensate. That is what this video is about. There are links below to the necessary parts.
In this video I will disassemble and reassemble an actuator. I will also describe what I do to make the limit switches more effective for the increased voltage. I do not show the actual soldering of parts in place. If you have the necessary experience to work on these actuators, you do not need to see me solder. If you do not have the experience, then seek the help of a friend that does.
You will need basic tools, wire cutter/strippers, needle nose pliers, flat and phillips screw drivers, etc, etc. Solder, electric tape, and heat shrink tubing will also be needed.
Here is the link to the key component parts:
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OR copy and paste into Amazon search : RL207 Rectifier Diode 2A .
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OR copy and paste into Amazon search : MUZHI SPDT 1NO 1NC Hinge Lever Momentary Micro Limit Switch AC 5A 3 Pins .
4 сен 2024