Start with the sash
Collect sash width, height, weight, hinge position and the opening angle or distance you need. Wide or heavy sashes may need a dual-chain actuator or more than one drive point.
Rod actuators
Stroke 300–1000 mm, 600 / 1000 N, IP54. Listed for glass curtain-wall windows, electric louvres and skylights.
Chain actuators
Stroke 200–1200 mm, 400 / 600 N, 24 or 220 V, IP43. Suited to medium top- and bottom-hung windows and curtain-wall windows.
Dual-chain actuators
Stroke 200–600 mm, 800 / 1200 N, IP43. Intended for sashes wider than about 1.2 m.
Rack-and-pinion actuators
Stroke 350–1000 mm, 800 / 1000 N, IP65, stand-alone or built-in digital synchronisation, stated life 20,000 cycles.
Control and safety
Confirm local switches, wind/rain sensors and building-control interface early. Daily ventilation actuators are not automatically smoke-control components.
Specification comparison
| Type | Stroke | Voltage | Force | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | 300–1000 mm | 24 V | 600 / 1000 N | IP54 |
| Chain | 200–1200 mm | 24 / 220 V | 400 / 600 N | IP43 |
| Dual-chain | 200–600 mm | 24 V | 800 / 1200 N | IP43 |
| Rack & pinion | 350–1000 mm | 24 V | 800 / 1000 N | IP65 |
Related
Prepared by the JoyHaus product team from supplied product literature. Technical requirements should be checked against current model-specific documents and local project requirements.