Actuator - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 10:52, 3 August 2023

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	NB [https://www.bsria.com/uk/product/DJLLPr/guide_to_controls_bg832023_a15d25e1/ Guide to Controls (BG 83/2023)] written by John Marrow and published by BSRIA in June 2023, defines an actuator as: ‘An electromechanical device which moves the position of a valve or damper in response to a control signal.’		NB [https://www.bsria.com/uk/product/DJLLPr/guide_to_controls_bg832023_a15d25e1/ Guide to Controls (BG 83/2023)] written by John Marrow and published by BSRIA in June 2023, defines an actuator as: ‘An electromechanical device which moves the position of a valve or damper in response to a control signal.’
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		+	= Other =
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		+	Other types of actuator include:
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		+	* Electronically positioned actuators.
		+	* Linear actuators.
		+	* Power fail actuators.
		+	* Pulsed input actuators.
		+	* Rotary actuators.
		+	* Spring actuators.
		+	* Thermoelectric actuators.

	= External links =		= External links =

Designing Buildings at 07:28, 7 July 2023

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	A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains, and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.		A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains, and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.
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		+	NB [https://www.bsria.com/uk/product/DJLLPr/guide_to_controls_bg832023_a15d25e1/ Guide to Controls (BG 83/2023)] written by John Marrow and published by BSRIA in June 2023, defines an actuator as: ‘An electromechanical device which moves the position of a valve or damper in response to a control signal.’

	= External links =		= External links =

−	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/]	+	* [https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/]
−		+	* [https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/]
−	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/]	+	* [https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/]
−		+	* [https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/]
−	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/]	+
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−	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/]	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

85.212.240.165 at 08:25, 1 July 2022

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	An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system, by converting energy into motion. It is the mechanism by which a control system acts upon an environment. It can be a simple system, such as fixed or electronic, or software-based, such as robot control.		An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system, by converting energy into motion. It is the mechanism by which a control system acts upon an environment. It can be a simple system, such as fixed or electronic, or software-based, such as robot control.

−	Actuators are often used in manufacturing or industrial applications, and in devices such as pumps, switches and valves. They have also been used in innovative adaptive structures.	+	Actuators are often used in manufacturing or industrial applications, and in devices such as pumps, switches, and valves. They have also been used in innovative adaptive structures.

−	Motion is usually created by air, electricity or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary or oscillatory.	+	Motion is usually created by air, electricity, or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary, or oscillatory.

	The most common types of actuator are as follows:		The most common types of actuator are as follows:
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	= Hydraulic =		= Hydraulic =

−	Hydraulic actuators consist of a cylinder or fluid motor that uses hydraulic power to drive mechanical operation. The motion output can be linear, rotary or oscillatory. The cylinder consists of a hollow tube along which a piston can slide. Despite having limited acceleration, a hydraulic actuator can exert considerable force as liquids are virtually impossible to compress.	+	Hydraulic actuators consist of a cylinder or fluid motor that uses hydraulic power to drive mechanical operation. The motion output can be linear, rotary, or oscillatory. The cylinder consists of a hollow tube along which a piston can slide. Despite having limited acceleration, a hydraulic actuator can exert considerable force as liquids are virtually impossible to compress.

−	Hydraulic actuators can be either single acting – when fluid pressure is applied to one side of the piston only – or double acting – where pressure is applied on both sides.	+	Hydraulic actuators can be either single-acting – when fluid pressure is applied to one side of the piston only – or double-acting – where pressure is applied on both sides.

	= Electric =		= Electric =
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	= Thermal or magnetic =		= Thermal or magnetic =

−	These actuators tend to be compact, lightweight and with high power density. They are actuated by applying thermal or magnetic energy.	+	These actuators tend to be compact, lightweight, and with high power density. They are actuated by applying thermal or magnetic energy.

	= Mechanical =		= Mechanical =

−	A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.	+	A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains, and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.
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		+	= External links =
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		+	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/new_detailed_us_field_device_study_released/]
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		+	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/growth-in-euro4-billion-european-hydronic-controls-market-led-by-rapid-uptake-of-picvs/]
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		+	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/queens-building/]
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		+	[https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/ https://www.bsria.com/uk/news/article/centre-for-mathematical-sciences/]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

Editor at 11:48, 13 December 2021

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	A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.		A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Adaptive structures.		* Adaptive structures.
	* Air source heat pumps.		* Air source heat pumps.
		+	* BSRIA announces 2021 European HVAC field device study.
	* Cantilever.		* Cantilever.
	* Electric motor.		* Electric motor.

Designing Buildings at 07:40, 26 October 2020

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	* Valves.		* Valves.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 11:21, 5 June 2019

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	A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.		A mechanical actuator functions by converting rotary motion into linear motion to execute movement. It involves gears, rails, pulleys, chains and other devices to operate. An example is a rack and pinion mechanism.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Adaptive structures.		* Adaptive structures.
	* Air source heat pumps.		* Air source heat pumps.
	* Cantilever.		* Cantilever.
		+	* Electric motor.
	* Exhaust air heat pump.		* Exhaust air heat pump.
	* Flange.		* Flange.
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	* Valves.		* Valves.

−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

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	Motion is usually created by air, electricity or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary or oscillatory.		Motion is usually created by air, electricity or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary or oscillatory.

−	The most common ~~[https://www.actuatorzone.com/blog/about-actuators/information-on-linear-actuators/~~ types of actuator] are as follows:	+	The most common types of actuator are as follows:

	= Pneumatic =		= Pneumatic =

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	Motion is usually created by air, electricity or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary or oscillatory.		Motion is usually created by air, electricity or liquid. The types of motion created by actuators are linear, rotary or oscillatory.

−	The most common types of actuator are as follows:	+	The most common [https://www.actuatorzone.com/blog/about-actuators/information-on-linear-actuators/ types of actuator] are as follows:

	= Pneumatic =		= Pneumatic =

Designing Buildings at 14:57, 6 November 2017

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	* Cantilever.		* Cantilever.
	* Exhaust air heat pump.		* Exhaust air heat pump.
		+	* Flange.
	* Gasket.		* Gasket.
	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers.		* Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

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	* Gasket.		* Gasket.
	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers.		* Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
		+	* Key qualities of springs.
	* Mechanical and electrical.		* Mechanical and electrical.
	* Mechanical engineer.		* Mechanical engineer.