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Who is LINAK?
LINAK is a Danish designer and manufacturer of electric linear actuators, control systems, and integrated motion solutions for engineered applications in healthcare, furniture, and industrial equipment.
- Electric linear actuators for lifting, tilting, and positioning
- Control units, handsets, and power supplies for motion systems
- Height-adjustable lifting columns for furniture and healthcare
- Industrial motion control for automation and material handling
- Application-specific engineering and integration support
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LINAK positions its products as embedded motion components that original equipment manufacturers integrate into larger systems. In enterprise and industrial environments, its actuators are typically specified by engineering teams that require repeatable, quiet, and precise linear movement. Typical deployments include adjustable hospital beds, patient lifts, height-adjustable office desks, and industrial equipment such as agricultural machinery and automation platforms.
The company's offerings are built around electromechanical drive technology. Its linear actuators use electric motors coupled to spindle or gear mechanisms to convert rotational motion into linear travel. Control electronics, handsets, and power supplies complete the system, and many configurations support standardized interface options so that designers can connect multiple actuators in synchronized arrangements. Motion systems of this type are commonly deployed where ingress protection, load capacity, and long duty cycles matter.
From a technical standpoint, the significance of these offerings lies in how they simplify motion design for OEMs. Rather than building custom drive trains, engineers can select pre-engineered actuator families with defined force, speed, and stroke characteristics, then integrate them with standardized controllers. This reduces development time and supports compliance with applicable medical and industrial safety standards in regulated sectors. The approach differs from hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives, which generally require additional infrastructure such as pumps, compressors, and fluid management.
In directory terms, LINAK is classified as a private company operating in industrial machinery and capital goods. Its active solution areas center on linear actuation, lifting columns, and motion control electronics for healthcare, furniture, and industrial markets. The organization is headquartered in Denmark and serves customers across multiple regions through direct sales and distribution partners.
Our description of LINAK. Updated October 2026.