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Hydraulic Actuators

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The function of the actuator in hydraulic control systems is to convert the hydraulic energy supplied by the pump and processed by the control elements into useful work. Actuators have either a linear or rotary output and can be classified into three basic types:

  1. (1)

    Cylinders or jacks.

  2. (2)

    Motors.

  3. (3)

    Rotary actuators.

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  1. Engineering Consultant, Wembley, UK

    R. B. Walters C.ENG., F.I.MECH.E.

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Walters, R.B. (1991). Hydraulic Actuators. In: Hydraulic and Electro-Hydraulic Control Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3840-6_4

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