The 3252 SL005 is a type of actuator, also called a linear actuator, manufactured by Alpha, a company specializing in motion control technologies. It is a high accuracy linear actuator that provides high cycle life, long service life, and exceptional repeatability. It contains a slide, shaft, and bearing system, as well as a motor, carriage, and linear position transducer. The 3252 SL005 has a thrust range of up to 100N (10.2 kgf). The actuator operates on 24 VDC with a maximum current rating of 0.5 A, and is designed for use in both low and medium cycle rate applications. It is a low cost, lightweight solution for a wide range of linear motion control applications.