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Rotary actuators

Rotary actuators are used to pivot a joint when a conventional cylinder mounting proves impractical due to space, weight, or motion requirements.

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    Air motors

    Air motors harness the safe, reliable power of compressed air to generate torque and rotational motion. Several different designs are available to serve a wide variety of applications....More
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    Cylinders

    When hydraulic or pneumatic systems must produce linear motion, cylinders become their most important component by converting fluid pressure and flow to force and velocity respectively....More
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    Rotary actuators

    Rotary actuators are used to pivot a joint when a conventional cylinder mounting proves impractical due to space, weight, or motion requirements....More
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    Hydraulic motors

    Rugged hydraulic motors transform fluid energy into rotary mechanical power, which typically is applied to a load via shaft....More
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    Low-speed/high-torque motors

    Low-speed/high-torque hydraulic motors eliminate gearboxes - reducing maintenance, meeting space constraints, and lowering costs....More
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