VALVE-ACTUATOR TYPES There are three common types of actuators: Electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic. Pneumatic valve actuators are powered with air or gas. The air pressure acts as a piston to ...

Despite these advantages, electric rod-style actuators have been perceived as a more expensive and complex solution for linear-motion applications.

SMAC’s new LPL80 line of electric linear moving coil actuators were designed for filling machines and come in the standard 80mm size. The actuators use a dc linear servo motor, replace air cylinders ...

Growth in the water and wastewater treatment industry and an increase in safety measurements in industries are the upcoming ...

A concise look at the characteristics and quirks of three common types of actuators: hydraulic, pneumatic and electric.

A linear actuator, of course! Although this could be done with other household implements, the form factor of this glue stick seems perfectly suited to sit on top of a servo horn.

Applied Motion Products, a trusted leader in motion control solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation.

The LPL 30 actuators from SMAC are low-profile electric linear moving coil actuators. Designed for dosing and dispensing applications, they have a compact size, 10mm programmable stroke, and 30mm ...

Danaher Motion has launched the Thomson EC and T series of precision electric linear actuators for the European market.

ISA96.04 – The basic requirements for hydraulic valve actuators of the single- and double-acting types used for on-off and modulating applications. The standard will define the basic hydraulic ...