What is an Actautor?
An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system, like opening a valve. To carry this out, an actuator requires a signal and energy source. The control signal is relatively low energy and its source could be electric voltage or current, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, or human power. The actuator receives this control signal and responds, turning the signal’s energy into mechanical motion. There are five common actuators types: hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, thermal, and mechanical. This blog will explain each configuration and what makes them unique.
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