However, piezos can move quickly (flexing thousands of times a second). And the LEGS (and similar Inchworm actuator) allows relatively quick, high force, and high resolution motion.

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You can parallelize the actuators to get more pulling force, with neighboring coils sharing the same magnets. Alternatively, you can stack them in series to get longer stroke lengths.

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What’s more, electric actuators do not require recalibration over time. Once calibrated, the electric control valve actuator can operate for months, even years, without adjustment.

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Actuators can stop working or develop intermittent problems because electrical contacts or circuits wear out, dirt gums up the gears or the motor fails from long-term use.