hydraulic actuators

Control According to Webster: Defining a Motion Axis

Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or specifications, it can’t be expected to effectively complete the tuning process. When I need a definition for a word, I look at a dictionary. Or rather, back in 2002, I would have looked through a … Read more

Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios. Actuators are key in automating processes as they convert energy into a form of mechanical motion. What types of actuators are available to engineers and when should they be used? What is an Actuator? Generally speaking, an actuator … Read more