Linear actuator
Add linear actuators offer various driving methods (mechanical energy, pneumatic energy, electromagnetic energy, etc.) and provide a variety of functions (torque, thrust, motion, and position, etc.).
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A '''linear actuator''' is an [[actuator]] that creates [[linear motion]] (i.e., in a straight line), in contrast to the [[circular motion]] of a conventional [[electric motor]]. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer [[peripheral]]s such as disk drives and printers, in [[valve]]s and [[Damper (flow)|dampers]], and in many other places where linear motion is required. [[Hydraulics|Hydraulic]] or [[Pneumatics|pneumatic]] cylinders inherently produce linear motion. |
A '''linear actuator''' is an [[actuator]] that creates [[linear motion]] (i.e., in a straight line), in contrast to the [[circular motion]] of a conventional [[electric motor]]. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer [[peripheral]]s such as disk drives and printers, in [[valve]]s and [[Damper (flow)|dampers]], and in many other places where linear motion is required. [[Hydraulics|Hydraulic]] or [[Pneumatics|pneumatic]] cylinders inherently produce linear motion. |
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Linear actuators are widely used due to their various drive mechanisms (such as mechanical power, pneumatic power, and battery power), and they can provide a variety of functions, including torque, thrust, motion, and positioning. The specific application scenarios and environments determine the type of actuator required.{{Cite web | title = Three Major Factors that Affect Linear Actuator Functioning | access-date = 2026-04-22 | url = https://www.venturemfgco.com/blog/three-major-factors-that-affect-linear-actuator-functioning/ | publisher = Venturemfgco | date = February 2015 }} |
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