ACTUATOR is a mechanical device for moving or controlling a mechanism or system

An actuator typically a mechanical device that takes energy, usually created by air,electricity,or liquid & converts that into some kind of motion

 An actuator is something that converts energy into motion. Actuator take fluid, electric or some other source of power and convert it through a motor, piston or other device to perform work

Actuator may rotate an object ,open or close a device or push a surface up or down , but they always put something into motion

Mechanical actuator- It typically operate by

conversion of rotator motion into linear motion

Pneumatic actuator its similar to hydraulic actuator except the use compressed gas to provide

pressure instead of liquid.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Actuator Type Advantages Disadvantages

Mechanical

Cheap. Repeatable. No power source required. Self Manual operation only. No automation. contained. Identical behavior extending or retracting.

Electromechanical

Cheap. Repeatable. Operation can be automated. Self-contained. Identical behavior extending or Many moving parts prone to wear. retracting. DC or stepping motors. Position feedback possible.

Hydraulic

Very high forces possible.

Can leak. Requires position feedback for repeatability. External hydraulic pump required. Some designs good in compression only.

Pneumatic

Strong, light, simple, fast.

Precise position control impossible except at full stops

 Actuator working principle is very simple; by winding the kiteline around the spindle the muscle can be either innvervated or relaxed, depend on the direction of rotation of the motor

LIGHT SMALL HEAVY LOAD EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO KEEP FROM BURN OUT LIMIT SWITCHES

Conclusion

Finally I conclude that actuator is a mechanical device that covert energy into motion. Most common type actuator is powered by air. Many actuators have more than one type of power source.