Motion, force, and positioning accuracy of servovalves has been legendary for decades, and today’s proportional valves provide performance equally as impressive such that the distinction between proportional valves and servovalves cannot be defined by valve construction.
Still, both types of valves must use sensitive feedback systems to achieve their impressive performance. Sensitive usually means fragile, so applications involving impact, heavy shock, and vibration, means valves must be isolated from the hostile environment.
Atos also offers this “ruggedized” feature for variable-displacement pumps and electrohydraulic cylinders. Typical applications include extrusion presses, lumber machinery, steel mills, and military equipment.
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