This study deals with modelling and simulation of a linear switched reluctance force actuator with an original, simpleand low-cost linear encoder. A fast and accurate way of determining linear switched reluctance motors-characteristics based ontwo-dimensional finite element analyses taking into account end-effects is presented and validated. The linear switched reluctanceforce actuator is simulated using ‘Matlab-Simulink’. The proposed actuator has been built and tested. Experimental measurementshave confirmed the simulation results according to the proposed method.