HyHaven Linear Actuators Compared: Every Model in One Table

HyHaven sells eight electric linear actuators, and on paper they can look confusingly similar: all run on 12V or 24V DC, all have built-in limit switches, and all come in a choice of stroke lengths. The real differences are in five numbers — how hard each one pushes, how fast it moves under load, how well it is sealed, how much current it draws, and what it costs. This page puts every model side by side using the figures from each product page's own Full Specifications, then walks through how to read the table and which model fits which kind of job. If you only bookmark one page before ordering, make it this one.

The full HyHaven range in one table

Every figure above is taken from the model's own product page. A dash in the stroke column means that model's page lists its stroke options in the selector rather than as a published range — check the product page for the exact options before ordering. Prices are the starting price for the shortest stroke and rise with stroke length. And if a number here ever differs from a product page, the product page wins.

How to read this table

Force comes first. Max push is the most the actuator can push at full load, and it should cover your worst-case load — not the average load, and not the weight of the moving part alone if leverage works against you. A lid hinged at the back, for example, can demand far more force than its weight suggests. If you have not worked your number out yet, our force calculation guide walks through the geometry step by step. A model that is one size too small stalls or strains; one size up runs the same job with margin to spare.

Speed is a trade, not a bonus. Force and speed trade against each other inside the same motor and gearbox, which is why the strongest models are not the fastest. Always compare the full-load figure, because that is the speed you will actually see at work: the U5 and U1 travel at 7 mm/s loaded, while the U11 creeps at 2.2 mm/s — deliberately, under 3,500 N of push. For a fuller explanation of how speed, force and gearing interact, see our linear actuator speed guide.

Stroke is about fit, not just travel. The stroke is how far the rod extends, but the actuator also has to fit when fully retracted, with room at both ends for the mounting points to pivot. A model can offer the exact travel you need and still not fit the space you have, so measure the closed installation space before you order, not after.

IP rating tells you where it can live. IP54 (U5, U1, U2, U3, U8) means protected against dust and splashing water — fine for indoor work and sheltered spots. IP65 (U11, U6) adds dust-tight sealing and resistance to water jets, and IP66 (U7) steps up to powerful water jets. None of these ratings means the actuator can work submerged.

Current sizes your power supply. Size the supply and wiring for the full-load current, not the no-load figure. Note how the 24V column runs lower than 12V on most models — the U3 drops from 8.5 A to 3.8 A, the U7 from 20 A to 10.5 A — which is why larger actuators are often happier on 24V. The U5 is the exception: its draw barely changes between voltages.

Which model for which job

HH-LA-U5 — the light, fast one. At 500 N it is the lightest pusher in the range, and at 10 mm/s no-load it ties for the fastest. It suits light hatches, vents, access panels and lids that need to move quickly rather than forcefully.

HH-LA-U1 — the compact all-rounder. 900 N of push, the same 10 / 7 mm/s speeds as the U5, and the joint-lowest starting price. For straightforward lifting and positioning jobs that do not need heavy-duty force, this is the default starting point.

HH-LA-U2 — the step up. Nearly double the U1's push (1,500 N) for five dollars more at the starting price, in exchange for slower travel. Pick it when the U1's force is marginal but the job is still a light-duty one.

HH-LA-U11 — sealed and deliberate. 3,500 N with IP65 sealing and the slowest, steadiest travel in the range. It fits heavier lids, hatches and equipment that live in dusty or wet-prone places and do not need to move quickly.

HH-LA-U8 — the compact heavy-duty option. 4,000 N of push in a compact body, IP54 sealing, and running noise under 40 dB. The standard build uses the 5 mm/s gear; faster gears are available as custom orders. It suits standing desks, nursing beds, scissor lifts and other mid-force jobs in tight installation spaces.

HH-LA-U3 — the heavy-duty value pick. 6,000 N — more than six times the U1 — from $80. This is the workhorse for RV platform lifts, bed lifts, TV lift cabinets and heavy hatches, and the model most buyers end up comparing against.

HH-LA-U6 — strong in both directions. 7,000 N of push and 7,000 N of pull, IP65 sealing, and a listed speed of 9 / 7 mm/s that is unusually quick for this force class. Its specification also lists a signal output. Choose it when the load has to be pulled as firmly as it is pushed, or when the installation is exposed.

HH-LA-U7 — the strongest we sell. 12,000 N push and pull, IP66 sealing, and a 15,000 N self-locking load. It is built for heavy equipment and serious lifting — and it needs a serious power supply to match, at 20 A full-load on 12V.

One thing every model shares: the controller is separate

Every actuator above is a bare unit. None of them includes a controller or a power supply, so budget for control separately: a wired controller kit is $26.99 and a wireless remote kit is $25.99. Whichever model you choose, size the power supply from the full-load current in the table, with headroom above it.

If your project turns instead of pushes: worm gear motors

Not every job needs a push or a pull. If your mechanism needs a rotating shaft instead — a turntable, a flap, a small conveyor drive — a worm gear motor is the right tool, and it is a different product line from the actuators above.

FAQ

Which HyHaven actuator is the strongest?
The HH-LA-U7, at 12,000 N of push and pull. The U6 is next at 7,000 N, then the U3 at 6,000 N.

Which is the fastest?
The U5 and U1, both at 10 mm/s with no load and 7 mm/s under load. If your load is light and travel time matters, start there.

Is a controller included with the actuator?
No. Every actuator is sold as a bare unit; wired and wireless controller kits are sold separately, and you will need a power supply sized to the model's full-load current.

Should I choose 12V or 24V?
Match the voltage to the power system you already have. Where both work, 24V draws noticeably less current on most models — check the table — which means thinner wiring and an easier time for the power supply over long cable runs.

Which models can work in wet or dusty places?
The U11 and U6 are IP65, and the U7 is IP66. The IP54 models (U5, U1, U2, U3, U8) handle splashes and ordinary dust but are not sealed for washdown or exposed outdoor work.

My load falls between two models. Which way should I go?
Go one size up. The ratings are maximums, and hinges, angles and friction all eat into them. Working through the force calculation before you order is cheaper than exchanging a stalled actuator afterwards.

Still deciding?

Read the table from your load outward: work out the force first, check the loaded speed you can live with, confirm the stroke fits your closed space, and size the power supply from the current column. The force guide and the speed guide cover the two calculations in depth. And if you would rather a person checked your numbers, send us your load, stroke and mounting measurements before you order — a five-minute check now beats a return later.