Burr Actuators

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About BURR Acturators

Our Mission

To be the premier provider of customizable linear motion solutions, empowering industries with tailored automation and motion control. Through innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainable manufacturing, we deliver flexible, high-performance solutions that meet the unique needs of every customer, driving efficiency and precision in automation, agriculture equipment, off-highway applications and personal lifts.

Our Vision

To revolutionize motion through purposeful innovation - empowering people and industries with accessible, engineered solutions that move the world forward. Rooted in decades of hands-on expertise, we envision a future where our customizable motion systems enhance lives, advance automation, and redefine what’s possible in mobility, machinery, and beyond.

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Team

Our Team

Dan

General Manager

Monitor and manage the organization’s day-to-day activities, ensuring all departments function smoothly and align with the company’s objectives. This allows me to engage with all team members, which helps in two ways. Having a better feel of the company and getting to know all team members. I love cooking, golf, fishing, and going to interesting restaurants.

Bill

Sales

I’ve been part of the Burr Engineering team since 1983. I started out as a foreman on the shop floor and eventually moved into sales, giving me a deep understanding of our products from the ground up. I enjoy helping customers find the right solutions because I’ve seen firsthand how everything is built. Outside of work, you’ll often find me riding my Harley or cheering on my grandkids at their sporting events.

Steve

Outside Service Representative

I’ve been associated with the company and industry since 1985, I assist BURR Engineering with the technical sales and design areas of the business. I spend most of the time working on new projects. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with Family & Friends, 3D printing, and trying to play guitar.

Kyle

Mechanical Engineer

I work on designing and developing mechanical systems to support our projects and ensure everything runs smoothly from concept to implementation.
Outside work, I enjoy boating and spending time at my kids’ sporting events.

Danny

Custom Actuator Technician

I work on various actuators, all of which are custom. I enjoy the challenge of building different actuators daily. The process runs from receiving the orders, work in process, to final testing. I love Denver Broncos football, watching movies with my wife, and enjoying being with my three daughters.

Victor

Actuator Technician

Ensuring the reliability and performance of Caterpillar’s actuators, maintaining accurate production data records, quality checks, and final testing. I can adapt to daily changes in the production schedule. I enjoy fishing and following Ohio State football in my free time-go, Buckeyes!

Bob

Customer Service

I serve as the first point of contact for customers, helping them with questions, resolving issues, and ensuring they have a positive experience with our company. My hobbies include being a car & motorcycle enthusiast. Also, add mechanical ability

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Top FAQ's

General Questions

01. What is the load capacity of the actuators?

Depending on the gear ratio, up to 3,500 pounds.

We have standard lengths of 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24, 36, & 48

We can make any other length up to 72 inches.

Depending on the gear ratio & load, .15 inches per second to 1.1 inches per second.

20% depending on conditions.

Yes, in increments of 1/4 inch.
Reviews

Customer Feedback

Burr Engineering stands out as a strong choice for those needing reliable, heavy-duty linear actuators - especially when customization, durability, and Michigan-based manufacturing are priorities. With several decades of expertise, powerful models like the A-Series, and a history of quality and support, they offer solutions well-suited to both standard and specialized needs.
Tim

If you want a cheap, quick, disposable actuator, look elsewhere. If you want something solid, serviceable, and backed by people who care about your application, Burr is a great choice. You pay a little more than for some imports, but you get the peace of mind that it’ll keep working long after the bargain brands quit.
David

If you’re looking for linear actuators that feel like they were built to last longer than the machine you put them in, Burr Engineering delivers.
Frank
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