{"id":16751,"date":"2026-10-24T17:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T16:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/fensterantriebe-vergleich\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T17:01:08","slug":"window-actuators-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/fensterantriebe-vergleich\/","title":{"rendered":"Window actuators compared: force, stroke, voltage and price"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"vs-vgl-nw\">.vs-vgl-table td:nth-child(3),.vs-vgl-table td:nth-child(4),.vs-vgl-table td:nth-child(5),.vs-vgl-table td:nth-child(7){white-space:nowrap}.vs-vgl-table td:first-child a{white-space:nowrap}<\/style>\n<p>This overview lists all Vent Systems window actuators side by side with their key data: type, force, stroke, voltage and entry price. It helps with the initial selection. The exact sizing depends on sash weight, opening width and installation situation.<\/p>\n<h2>All actuators at a glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"vs-vgl\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n<table class=\"vs-vgl-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Actuator<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Force<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Stroke<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Voltage<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Special feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0b2a44\">Price from (net)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-ka\/\"><strong>VS-KA<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Chain actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">250\u20131.500 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V \/ 230 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">All-round actuator for windows and roof windows<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">65 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-ka-i\/\"><strong>VS-KA-i<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Chain actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">250\u20131.500 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">300\u20131.400 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Modbus, synchronised operation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">145 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-ka-2500\/\"><strong>VS-KA 2500<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Double chain actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">2,500 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">300\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">IP66, for heavy sashes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">290 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-dka-800\/\"><strong>VS-DKA 800<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Double chain actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">800 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.400 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V \/ 230 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">two chains for wide sashes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">196 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-cka-300\/\"><strong>VS-CKA 300<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Concealed chain actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">300 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">concealed in the window profile<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">155 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-sb-400\/\"><strong>VS-SB 400\/90<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Chain actuator with side-bending chain<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">400 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">opening angle up to 90\u00b0<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">170 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-sb-400-i\/\"><strong>VS-SB 400-i<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Chain actuator with side-bending chain<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">400 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">400\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Modbus, synchronised operation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">171 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-la\/\"><strong>VS LA<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Linear actuator (spindle)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">600\u20135.000 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u2013800 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">for rooflight domes and roof windows<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">110 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-la-i\/\"><strong>VS-LA-i<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Linear actuator (spindle)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">800\u20135.000 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">300\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Modbus, synchronised operation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">165 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-sa\/\"><strong>VS-SA 2500<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">spindle drive<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">2,500 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">self-locking, for heavy flaps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">170 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-za-800\/\"><strong>VS-ZA 800<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Rack-and-pinion actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">800 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V \/ 230 V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">large sashes and rooflight domes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">105 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-za-600-i\/\"><strong>VS-ZA-i<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Rack-and-pinion actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">600\u2013800 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">100\u20131.000 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Modbus, synchronised operation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">165 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-va-600\/\"><strong>VS-VA 600<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Locking drive<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">600 N<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">20 \/ 50 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">combined with a chain or spindle actuator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">125 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-ta\/\"><strong>VS-TA 400<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Door opener<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">24 V DC<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Single-leaf doors up to 90\u00b0<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">290 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-mka\/\"><strong>VS-MKA<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Mechanical chain operator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">50\u2013400 mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">mechanical, no power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">handwheel or crank<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">50 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/vs-mka2\/\"><strong>VS-MKA2<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">Mechanical chain operator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">mechanical, no power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">built-in crank<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde3ea\">85 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><small>Prices from, net plus VAT and shipping, as of October 2026. For the VS-MKA the price is a guide price; we will quote the exact price on request. \u201c\u2013\u201d means the value depends on the version or is given on the product page.<\/small><\/p>\n<h2>Which actuator fits?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chain actuators suit most tilt, side-hung and top-hung windows and need little space.<\/li>\n<li>Linear, spindle and rack-and-pinion actuators deliver high forces for rooflight domes, roof windows and large flaps.<\/li>\n<li>Actuators in the i-series have a Modbus interface and run in sync when several actuators work on one sash.<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical actuators of the VS-MKA series work entirely without power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For smoke ventilation, the actuator, window and an approved smoke control panel must be matched and verified for the specific project. We do not supply smoke control panels, but we are happy to advise you on sizing the actuator.<\/p>\n<p>Helpful for sizing: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/calculate-the-thrust-of-window-drives\/\">Calculate the thrust<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/calculate-chain-length-for-window-drive\/\">Calculate chain length<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All rack and pinion actuators with prices and delivery times can be found in the category <a href=\"\/en\/product-category\/rack-and-pinion-drives\/\">Rack and pinion actuators<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diese \u00dcbersicht stellt alle Fensterantriebe von Vent Systems mit ihren wichtigsten Kenndaten nebeneinander: Bauart, Kraft, Hub, Spannung und Einstiegspreis. Sie hilft bei der ersten Auswahl. Die genaue Auslegung h\u00e4ngt von Fl\u00fcgelgewicht, \u00d6ffnungsweite und Einbausituation ab. Alle Antriebe auf einen Blick Antrieb Bauart Kraft Hub Spannung Besonderheit Preis ab (netto) VS-KA Kettenantrieb 250\u20131.500 N 100\u20131.000 mm [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16751","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16751"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17308,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16751\/revisions\/17308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}