I need to do some type of motorization, like drop down a panel. And I need something reliable. What do installers use ?

I have a solenoid (like a door popper) but that's too drastic. I also have a small aftermarket locking acutator, but don't think it can stand up to an upholstered panel's weight for too long.

Any one know ?

 

Check out Select Products. They sell good instructional videos as well as the parts you'll need.

http://www.selectproducts.com/frameindex.htm

 

i think what you are looking for a linear actuators. select products has them too. kinda pricey, but are way dope!

 

If anyones looking for Linear Actuators I have a couple of Select Products Actuators.
1 6" and 2 18"
Bought them for a project and never used them.

 

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1 6" and 2 18"
Bought them for a project and never used them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you suck.

 

Select product sells actuators for over $200 !!! Folk THAT.... anyone have a less expensive solution...something that can lift maybe 2-3 lbs reliably about 4X a day ?

 

You hsould really think about adapting some cheap power window motors - some simple fabrication, and it should work. Go to the junkyard to get some parts.

 

Damn, that's a good idea... but kinda noisy... I DO have a spare power antenna motor tho !! I'm gunna look at it in detail 2nite !