As relatively small parts, actuators may not look like much on the outside, but they are responsible for the movement and control of numerous mechanisms, such as the opening and closing of a valve. Although its purpose is simple, an actuator is crucial in the operation of industrial hardware and can be built to harness several different forms of energy. The staff at Caylor Industrial Sales in Dalton, GA, explains the different types of actuators they have available.

Pneumatic

Pneumatic actuators use the power of a vacuum or compressed air to generate force. Because the energy source doesn’t need to be stored in preparation for use, it starts and stops more quickly than other types of devices.

Electric

Electric actuators use electrical energy to provide force. Because these devices don’t use oil, they operate cleaner than other models, meaning they require less energy to run. In addition, they are durable, safe to operate, quiet, and easy to sync to other devices.

Hydraulic

Because liquids are almost impossible to compress, they can be used to generate considerable amounts of force in hydraulic industrial hardware. In hydraulic actuators, a cylindrical tube houses a piston which either exerts hydraulic pressure on one side of the device (single acting) or both sides (double acting).

Caylor Industrial Sales knows actuators inside and out and carries more than a dozen pneumatic and hydraulic models. Additionally, the company has the powerful MATRYX® Vane Actuator MX in stock. This high-quality pneumatic actuator boasts a long list of features, including just a single moving part, a lightweight and compact design, and options for both double-acting and fail-safe (in which an accumulator guarantees valve closure when pressure is lost) models.

A top-shelf actuator will help your industrial hardware run more efficiently with fewer maintenance issues. Whether it’s pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or the top-of-the-line MATRYX Vane Actuator MX, Caylor Industrial Sales will help you find the best model for your machinery. For more information, call (706) 226-3198 or take a look at their website.