Festo 500 mm, 600N, 8062770 1200mm/s

Push, pull or press loads with speed and accuracy using this electric linear actuator from Festo. It's fitted with a high-performance drive and a precision guide rail to give you reliable performance over a long service life. The common platform architecture means you can easily build it into an integrated system. Thanks to die-cast aluminium and steel construction, you can be sure it will resist corrosion. This material also means the actuator combines strength with a light weight of 1.9kg.

• Breathing ports allow you to remove dirt particles through overpressure or vacuum

• Machine tools

Electric actuators are a popular choice where speed and accuracy are needed. They're usually compact and demand little maintenance. The main advantage of hydraulic actuators is their high load-carrying capacity. They're also more suitable for continuous running or use in hazardous areas as they're less prone to overheating than electric alternatives.