Collins is turning its sights to electric thrust reverser actuation systems as it prepares to divest its traditional ...

These advancements have created an ongoing debate over hydraulic cylinders and electric actuators—specifically, which offers the best overall approach for an assortment of motion-control ...

One way to accomplish all three is to replace hydraulic systems with electric actuators. There are still situations that demand hydraulics, such as when loads exceed 2,000 lb or when moving loads ...

Photo courtesy: Rotork There are three common types of actuators: Electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic. Pneumatic valve actuators are powered with air or gas. The air pressure acts as a piston to ...

The transition to an all-electric aircraft is still many years in the future. But aircraft engineers have tested electrohydrostatic actuators (EHAs), which combine electrical and hydraulic power ...

For help on this issue, we referred to information from Bob Kral at Bimba Manufacturing Company, a supplier of pneumatic, electric and hydraulic actuators. According to Kral, the choice of pneumatic ...

Wilmington, Delaware, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hydraulic and Electric Linear Actuators Market by Type (Hydraulic and Electric), Sales ...

The industry is likely to see more hybrid electric/hydraulic actuator options going forward, according to Brian Berry, senior director of offering management at Honeywell Aerospace. “We expect ...

Electric throttle actuators are installed in close proximity ... or movement of equipment and mid-range speed for running of hydraulic pumps controlling the working function of the equipment.

In comparison, a significantly smaller motor powers the hydraulic pump in the redesigned circuit, saving energy, and actuators weigh much less than the electric motors they replace. A similar ...