This threaded screw actuator kit (40 lb force/18 kg) can be used to open/close sliding windows (vertical or horizontal, single hung/double hung). These units are custom made for the required stroke you specify (can be ADA compliant: see Kit 6). This unit is also available as mirrored openers (each side) for very stiff vertical sliders.
You've seen how handy our window blind and shade systems are, now you can use the same safe, low voltage technology (12v DC) to open and close your sliding windows or anything else you want to move. This unit is tested to 40+ lbs of force (18 kg).
Overall housing length = stroke + 14 inches (356mm).
This unit is a kit that includes a 5 ch remote control and a power supply; you can add home automation capabilities as needed, such as our BroadLink hub, or a Zwave option. You can order a specific stroke, up to 30 inches of travel. Please contact us to specify length and place an order, or ask any questions.
It is easy to adapt this unit to most types of windows and skylights because it does not need to rotate. This unit is also available as mirrored openers (each side) for very stiff vertical sliders.
It can also be interfaced to a home automation system, such as our BroadLink hub (and Alexa, see our sister website on how to do this), or using our Z-Wave group controller.
The opening/closing force before obstruction is sensed is approximately 40 lbs (18 kg), current consumption is ~1.5 A. These units have been stress tested to over 3,000 openings.
For more information, please see this article:
motorized horizontal and vertical slider
PLEASE NOTE: Motorized openers can be dangerous to children and adults as they normally have a considerable amount of force that is used to draw a window closed and provide security. There is more than enough force to crush fingers of small children and/or cause injury to adults, pets, or other animals.
Care should be exercised when these units are installed where adults or children could get fingers caught in a closing window - serious injury could result.
PLEASE NOTE: Whether it is blind motors or window/skylight openers, you do not need to be concerned with high voltage shocks because these units are operated on a low voltage of 12v DC (no shock hazard), using an AC/DC power supply (or 12v DC battery). It is good practice to connect your AC line as close to the 12v DC motor as possible, and to keep the DC line as short as possible, using at least lamp cord (16 gauge) wire for the 12v DC line. You can also use your car battery to test them.
