What is the purpose of an actuator?
An actuator is a part of a device or machine that helps it to achieve physical movements by converting energy, often electrical, air, or hydraulic, into mechanical force. Simply put, it is the component in any machine that enables movement.
What does the actuator do in a car?
Actuators work behind the scenes in vehicles to convert energy into a physical action or force. They perform a variety of performance and convenience functions, from controlling the throttle to directing airflow in the climate control system, and operating power seats and liftgates.
How does a Motorised actuator work?
An electric motor will create rotary motion as the spindle, or rotor, rotates. The motor spindle is directly coupled to a helical screw, via the drive shaft, which in turn rotates in a ball screw nut. As the spindle rotates the ball screw nut is driven forwards, or backwards, along the helical screw.
What is an actuator job?
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