Engineering Essentials: Rotary Actuators (.PDF Download)

    Feb. 5, 2016

    Rotary actuators can mount right at the equipment joint without taking up the long stroke lengths required of cylinders. Rotary actuators also are not limited to the 90° pivot arc typical of cylinders; they can achieve arc lengths of...

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