When we think of pneumatic actuators, we typically consider the standard varieties of pneumatic cylinder, capable of linear motion. These can be referred to as “hard” actuators, made of rigid ...

What an actuator is, and what the difference is between linear and rotary The three main energy types—electric, pneumatic and hydraulic—plus thermal, magnetic and piezoelectric What to keep in mind ...

Darrell Engle from Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment talks about the QuickStop feature that protects the operator if he’s at a high rpm and loses control the blade rotation stops immediately ...