Tubular Actuators in High-End Furniture
How quiet are the Progressive Automations tubular actuators compared to their standard lift columns? I’m designing a high-end boardroom table and need a near-silent 'Good Experience.' Does the inline motor design dampen the mechanical whine better than the offset motors? In a quiet room in 2026, is the sound of a PA-11 noticeable, or is it discrete enough to be used during a live meeting without being a distraction?
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For automation actuators https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/pages/tubular-linear-actuators in a high-end boardroom, many designers in 2026 find the tubular models (like PA-11) noticeably quieter than traditional lift columns with offset motors. The inline motor design tends to reduce mechanical whine and vibration because the load path is straighter and better supported. In a very quiet room the PA-11 movement can still be heard very softly, but it’s generally discrete enough to run during meetings without being a distraction. For the best Good Experience, pair it with a soft-start/stop controller to smooth out any transient noise.