"Matt" wrote:

im looking for something to use to push up one end of a 7" LCD display and
i thought id use a linear actuator. Only problem is that all the linear
actuators I look at are huge, push 1000 pounds, and go way too far. Is
there anything else i could use that is small and inexpensive to get the
job done?

Years ago there was a line of small automation type cylinders that would
work if they are still made.

They were 1" bore, some used a spring to extend the rod, then you would
pressurize the rod end to retract the rod.

There were lots of other options but I have been away this kind of stuff
for a long time.

HTH

Lew