Utility Series: High-Versatility Industrial Actuator

Description Series Classification: Utility Series (General Purpose) | Application: Furniture Automation, Marine Hatches, & Agricultural Equipment The Utility Series: High-Versatility Industrial Actuator is engineered to be the ultimate "do-it-all" solution for OEMs requiring a balance of power, silence, and durability. Built with a rugged, thick-walled composite housing and aluminum extension rods, this actuator is sealed to an IP66 rating, making it impervious to dust and powerful water jets—ideal for outdoor or wash-down environments. Driven by a precision Worm Gear Mechanism, the Utility Series operates at a whisper-quiet 56dB, making it perfect for consumer-facing applications like automated furniture or hidden storage. Despite its quiet operation, the worm gear design provides excellent static holding force, resisting back-drive under load. Intelligent Control & Feedback Every Utility Series unit comes equipped with a built-in Hall Effect Sensor (3-wire). This allows control systems to track the actuator's position with high precision, enabling: Synchronized Movement: Keep multiple actuators perfectly aligned using the FCB-1 Controller. Memory Positioning: Program specific stop/start points beyond the physical limit switches. Speed Regulation: Fine-tune velocity for smooth acceleration and deceleration profiles. System Accessories (Sold Separately): MB1 Brackets - Remote Systems - FA-SC2 Speed Controller - 12V Power Supplies Need help planning your wiring? Use our Interactive Wiring Generator. Specifications Model Series FA-U-110-12-XX FA-U-330-12-XX Dynamic Force 110 lbs 330 lbs Static Force (Holding) 110 lbs 330 lbs Speed (No Load) 0.78" / sec (20mm/s) 0.62" / sec (16mm/s) Max Current Draw 4 Amps 8 Amps Feedback Sensor Hall Effect Sensor (3-Wire: Red/Black/White) - 5V Duty Cycle 10% (2 min on / 18 min off) IP Rating IP66 (Dust Tight / Water Resistant) Drive Mechanism Silent Worm Gear Noise Level ≤ 56 dB Voltage Input 12V DC Clevis End 6.1mm diameter Operational Temp -5°C to 65°C (20°F to 150°F) Limit Switches Internal (Factory Preset). For adjustable limits, use the FCB-1 Controller. Certifications CE Cable Length 4 feet Compatible Brackets MB1-P, MB1, MB2 Dimensional Data & Weights FA-U-110-12-XX Series Stroke Retracted Extended Weight STEP File Drawing 2" 6.93" 8.94" 1.2 lbs Download View 4" 8.94" 12.95" 1.2 lbs Download View 6" 10.91" 16.89" 1.3 lbs Download View 8" 13.03" 21.02" 1.4 lbs Download View 10" 15.24" 25.24" 1.5 lbs Download View 12" 17.44" 29.45" 1.8 lbs Download View FA-U-330-12-XX Series 2" 6.54" 8.54" 1.2 lbs Download View 4" 8.54" 12.56" 1.2 lbs Download View 6" 10.51" 16.50" 1.3 lbs Download View 8" 13.03" 21.02" 1.4 lbs Download View 10" 15.24" 25.24" 1.5 lbs Download View 12" 17.44" 29.45" 1.8 lbs Download View Performance Curves Technical Drawings FA-U-110-12-2 FA-U-330-12-2 FA-U-110-12-4 FA-U-330-12-4 FA-U-110-12-6 FA-U-330-12-6 FA-U-110-12-8 FA-U-330-12-8 FA-U-110-12-10 FA-U-330-12-10 FA-U-110-12-12 FA-U-330-12-12 3D Model Downloads (.STEP) 110lb Force Models 2 Inch 4 Inch 6 Inch 8 Inch 10 Inch 12 Inch 330lb Force Models 2 Inch 4 Inch 6 Inch 8 Inch 10 Inch 12 Inch Documentation Download Spec Sheet System Wiring Product Video Utility Series Review Operational Demo Application Examples