Company profile
LinMot
LinMot is the linear motor brand of NTI AG, a Swiss company founded in 1993 as a business unit of the Sulzer Group and independent since 2000. Its headquarters is at Bodenaeckerstrasse 2, CH-8957 Spreitenbach, on +41 56 419 91 91 and office@linmot.com.
| Legal name | NTI AG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Owner / parent | NTI AG |
| Headquarters | CH-8957 Spreitenbach, Switzerland |
| Website | linmot.com |
LinMot contact details
Headquarters, NTI AG LinMot & MagSpring
Bodenaeckerstrasse 2CH-8957 Spreitenbach
Switzerland
Telephone +41 56 419 91 91
Email office@linmot.com
Website linmot.com
USA: LinMot USA Inc.
N1922 State Road 120, Unit 1Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147
United States
Telephone +1 262 743 2555
Email usasupport@linmot.com
Contact details as published by NTI AG, checked 2026-10-30. Specify Motion is not affiliated with NTI AG.
LinMot product lines
| P01 linear motors | Tubular linear motors in 23, 37 and 48 mm stator diameters |
|---|---|
| P02 and P10 linear motors | Higher-performance and industrial tubular motor families |
| PR01 and PR02 linear-rotary motors | Combined linear and rotary motion in one actuator |
| MagSpring | Passive magnetic springs that compensate vertical loads |
| Linear motor drives | C1100, C1200, E1200 and E1400 servo drives with fieldbus and Ethernet interfaces |
Who LinMot is
LinMot is a Swiss brand of tubular linear motors and the drives that run them. The company behind it, NTI AG, operates the LinMot and MagSpring brands and manufactures linear motors and linear motor systems for industrial machines worldwide. LinMot is a trademark of its owner.
A LinMot motor replaces a pneumatic cylinder or a motor-and-screw actuator with a direct electromagnetic drive: a stainless steel slider full of permanent magnets moves inside a stator containing the coils and position sensing. With no screw, belt or gearbox, the only wearing parts are the slider bearings, and the stroke, speed and force profile are set in software. UK engineers usually meet LinMot on packaging, assembly, pick-and-place and test machines that need fast, repeatable short strokes.
History and ownership
NTI AG says it was founded in 1993 as an independent business unit of the Sulzer Group, the Swiss engineering group, and has operated as an independent company since 2000. Its imprint records the commercial register entry CH-020.3.023.521-2, with Swiss law applying and jurisdiction in Zurich.
The headquarters is in Spreitenbach, west of Zurich. The company states that production takes place in Switzerland and Slovakia, and that it has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy and the USA, plus a network of sales, service and system integration partners on every continent. NTI AG does not publish its shareholders, so this profile does not name an owner beyond the company itself.
Product portfolio
The LinMot series we list are:
- P01 tubular linear motors by stator diameter: P01-23, P01-37 and P01-48.
- P02-23S, a slim 23 mm motor for small, fast strokes where space is tight.
- Industrial P10 motors: P10-54 and P10-70, which run from mains-powered AC drives for heavier, long-stroke axes.
- Linear-rotary motors: PR01 and PR02, which combine a linear stroke and a rotary axis for tasks such as capping, screwing and pick-and-turn.
- MagSpring M01, a passive magnetic spring that holds up a vertical load so the motor does not have to.
- Drives: C1100, C1200, E1200 and E1400, from compact low-voltage DC drives with fieldbus and industrial Ethernet options to the mains-powered E1400 for the P10 motors.
For background on how direct linear drives compare with screw actuators, see our linear actuators hub, the servo drives hub and the guide to sizing a linear actuator.
What LinMot is known for technically
Three ideas define LinMot.
The first is the tubular format itself. Because the magnetic circuit wraps fully around the slider, a tubular motor packs useful force into a cylinder-like shape and mounts much like a pneumatic cylinder. That makes it a natural upgrade on machines designed around pneumatics, adding programmable positions and soft landings without redesigning the frame.
The second is the linear-rotary motor. Putting a rotary motor on the back of a linear motor, sharing one slider, gives a compact two-axis unit for operations that push and turn at the same time.
The third is MagSpring. A vertical linear motor normally has to produce continuous force just to hold the load up, which heats it and wastes energy. A MagSpring provides a near-constant passive force to cancel the weight, so the motor only supplies the dynamic force. It also keeps the load from dropping when power is removed, though it does not replace a safety brake where one is required.
When comparing a LinMot axis with an alternative, check peak and continuous force, stroke, the moving mass including the payload, the required move time and cycle rate, vertical or horizontal mounting, side loads on the slider, IP rating, and the drive interface to the PLC.
Industries served
NTI AG describes its motors as used in industrial applications worldwide. Tubular linear motors of this type are commonly found on packaging and filling lines, assembly and handling stations, labelling and pick-and-place units, and test rigs, wherever a short, fast, programmable stroke replaces a pneumatic cylinder.
Global and UK presence
NTI AG runs subsidiaries in Germany, Italy and the USA, with LinMot USA Inc. based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Elsewhere, including the UK, it works through local sales and service partners, found through its LinMot Global page. LinMot’s contact page does not list a UK office.
Specify Motion and LinMot
Specify Motion is independent of LinMot and NTI AG and is not a distributor for either. We can help you source LinMot motors and drives where available, or propose equivalents from our supply network that meet the same published specification, confirmed by an engineer. See our page on alternatives to LinMot linear motors or use find a replacement with your current model code.
Contact details at a glance
- Headquarters: NTI AG LinMot & MagSpring, Bodenaeckerstrasse 2, CH-8957 Spreitenbach, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 56 419 91 91
- Email: office@linmot.com
- Technical support: +41 56 544 71 00, support@linmot.com
- USA: LinMot USA Inc., +1 262 743 2555
- Website: linmot.com
Contact details were taken from LinMot’s own website on 30 October 2026.
LinMot history: key dates
- 1993Founded as an independent business unit of the Sulzer Group
- 2000Spun off from Sulzer and operating as an independent company, NTI AG
LinMot linear motors
P01-23 (incl. P01-23 HP)
LinMot's smallest 23 mm tubular direct-drive linear motor. A slider full of magnets moves through a short stator, so the motor needs no ball screw or belt. The HP variants give more force.
P02-23 S (P02-23Sx80F-HP)
A slim 23 mm tubular linear motor in LinMot's P02 range, sold alongside the PS01-23x80 HP stators. It is built for small, fast strokes where space is tight.
P01-37 (incl. P01-37 S and HP)
A mid-size 37 mm tubular linear motor covering medium forces and strokes up to about 1.5 m. It is offered in standard, slim (S) and high-performance (HP) stators.
P01-48 (incl. P01-48 HP)
LinMot's largest 48 mm P01 tubular motor, giving over 1 kN peak on a 48/72 VDC supply. Stainless-steel versions are available for hygienic and wash-down use.
P10-54
An industrial 54 mm tubular linear motor that runs directly from 1x230 VAC or 3x400 VAC drives, for fast, long-stroke axes with fan or fluid cooling.
P10-70
LinMot's most powerful tubular linear motor at 70 mm, for 3x400 VAC drives. It gives multi-kN peak force for heavy, long-stroke work.
PR01 linear-rotary motors
Combined linear-and-rotary motors that pair a P01 linear motor with a rotary servo in one housing, so a single unit can push and twist, with optional gearbox and hollow shaft.
PR02 linear-rotary motors
The newer linear-rotary series, with options for a built-in MagSpring, force sensor and torque sensor. It suits screw-driving and press-and-turn processes that need checking.
MagSpring M01
A passive magnetic spring that applies a nearly constant force across its stroke. It is used to carry the weight of vertical loads so the linear motor does not have to hold them, or as a fail-safe return.
LinMot servo drives
C1100 (C1100-GP / C1150)
A compact low-voltage DC servo drive for LinMot P0x linear and PR0x linear-rotary motors. It offers a range of fieldbus interfaces and optional Safe Torque Off.
C1200 (C1250 / C1250-MI / C1251)
LinMot's compact DC drive with a multi-interface option that supports many industrial Ethernet protocols on one model. Safety options run from STO to extended functional safety.
E1200 (E1200-GP / E12xx)
A higher-performance single-axis DC servo drive for P0x and PR0x motors. It adds more I/O and real-time Ethernet options compared with the compact C-series.
E1400 (E1400-GP / E1430 / E1450)
A mains-powered 3-phase AC servo drive for the P10-54 and P10-70 industrial linear motors. It has a wide set of fieldbus variants and STO.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LinMot website?
LinMot's website is linmot.com, run by NTI AG. It has product pages for the linear motors, linear-rotary motors, MagSpring compensators and drives, downloads including certifications, a LinMot Global page for finding local partners, and the contact and imprint pages with the company's published phone numbers, email and commercial register entry.
What is the LinMot phone number and email address?
The Spreitenbach headquarters publishes +41 56 419 91 91 (switchboard, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00) and the general email office@linmot.com. Technical support is on +41 56 544 71 00 for Switzerland and international customers, with support@linmot.com for Europe. LinMot USA lists +1 262 743 2555 and usasupport@linmot.com.
Where is LinMot's headquarters?
LinMot's headquarters is NTI AG, Bodenaeckerstrasse 2, CH-8957 Spreitenbach, Switzerland, in the canton of Aargau west of Zurich. The company says production takes place in Switzerland and Slovakia. Its US subsidiary, LinMot USA Inc., is at N1922 State Road 120, Unit 1, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Who owns LinMot?
LinMot and MagSpring are brands of NTI AG, a Swiss company entered in the commercial register under CH-020.3.023.521-2. NTI AG was founded in 1993 as a business unit of the Sulzer Group and has operated independently since 2000. Its website does not name its shareholders, so we do not state an owner beyond NTI AG.
Does LinMot have a UK office?
LinMot's contact page does not list a UK office. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy and the USA and works through sales, service and system integration partners worldwide, which its LinMot Global page helps customers find. UK engineers can contact the Spreitenbach headquarters directly for the current UK partner.
What does LinMot make?
LinMot makes tubular linear motors, where a magnet-filled slider moves directly inside a coil stator, plus linear-rotary motors that add a rotary axis, MagSpring passive magnetic springs for vertical loads, and the servo drives that control them. They suit fast, programmable linear strokes on industrial machines.
Sources
- LinMot: Imprint (NTI AG)
- LinMot: Contact
- LinMot: Company
- LinMot: Company profile of NTI AG
- LinMot: Linear motors
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