Monday, January 3, 2011

ACTUATOR TYPES

• There are a wide range of actuators. Some require simple on/off control while others require more sophisticated control.

Some common actuators are-

• Stepper motors
• Servo motors
• Hydraulic valves (to drive hydraulic systems)
• Pneumatic valves (to drive Pneumatic systems)
• Solenoids
• Synchronous motors
• Magnetic coils for attraction, or repulsion

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