Manufacturers and distributors of actuators.

Purchasing Resources for Actuators

Download Actuators White Papers

Actuators

Actuators are typically physical components in automated machinery that controls movement. In some cases, this entails initiating movement within tight parameters; in other applications, actuators restrict movement.

Typically, a motor attached to a ball screw or an acme screw system drive non-electric actuators. The drive method may be by way of a gear or belt, depending on the application. There is also the pneumatic actuator. Industrial actuators sometimes feature a motor encoder and linear position feedback, as well as limit switches.

Here are some of the primary parameters to consider when selecting industrial actuators:

1. The load the actuator must move

2. The stroke, which is the length between the 2 most extreme positions of an actuator

3. The speed at which the actuator moves

4. The amount of backlash that occurs when the direction of motion is reversed

Shop from actuator suppliers with the widest selection

There are many types of actuators and they are precision components. To get the best result, get just the right actuator to do the job by looking to industrial actuator suppliers that offer the biggest stock. Alternatively, be willing to look at a number of websites.
Try: For an electric linear actuator, go to Duff-Norton. Firgelli Automations has a nice selection of several types of actuators, including track actuators. Grainger, however, has a tremendous selection of almost all types of actuators, even the pneumatic actuator and actuator valve, and they keep their prices low.

Get specialized actuators

Some applications call for actuators to drive needle valves or even perform more than one movement. Not every company is equipped to manufacture such a specialized product.
Try: Hanbay is an excellent source for an electric actuator or an actuator valve. They will even custom make valves with actuators. Omegamation also has some actuators and accessories that are not as easy to find on other websites.

Maintain and repair your industrial actuators

Actuators work hard and they are often designed to operate within tight limits. They are among the most vital components in many types of machinery. Keeping your actuators well maintained and getting broken actuators repaired quickly is important to your business.
Try: The best solution is to have a quality engineering and repair team on hand. But when you need parts or a solution that your own team can't provide, go straight to Actuator Specialties, Inc. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and even carry out-of-date parts. Georgia Western is another good source for parts.

If backlash is a potential issue, then ball screws are preferable to lead screws on actuators, due to their low friction and high efficiency.

More Actuators Vendors

« Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next »

A-T Controls, Inc.

Offers valves and actuators, based in Ohio.

http://www.a-tcontrols.com/

A.G.I. Automation Components

Supplier of parallel grippers, rotary actuators, powered slides and feed escapements.

http://www.agi-automation.com/

ABB Automation

Manufactures automation products for the manufacturing and process industries including valves, actuators, motors and drives, measurement, controls and robotics. Part of the ABB Group (Switzerland).

http://www.abb.com/automation

Abernathy-Thomas Engineering

Manufacturer's representative and stocking distributor of industrial process products including valves, actuators, positioners and limit switches. Also manufactures pneumatic diaphragm valve actuators.

http://www.abthomas.com/

Actuator Technical Services

Specialist manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic actuators.

http://www.actuator.co.za/

Advanced Motion Controls

Manufacturer of DC PWM servo amplifiers. Products are sold to the machine tool, medical and robotics industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.

http://www.a-m-c.com/

Air-Oil Systems, Inc.

Distributors of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and motion control equipment.

http://www.airoil.com/

Amacoil

Manufacturer of linear drives, linear actuators, bearings and motion control systems.

http://www.amacoil.com

AMRI, Inc.

Manufacturer of valves, actuators, and accessories for many markets, including chemical, pulp, water, and semi-conductor, based in Houston.

http://www.amrivalves.com/

ARCA Valve Group

Manufacturer of valves and related products for a variety of industries, based in Germany.

http://www.arca-valve.com/

Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Actuators

Manufacturing plants depend on even the smallest part to keep the line moving, the product coming and the workers employed. You don't want to have to worry about anything breaking down and costing you lost time and workers lost wages.

Actuators, such as ball jacks, hoists, winches and chain drives, keep your assembly line moving and products getting from one work station to the next. Whatever actuator you use in your production line, it's most likely one of the machines you depend on the most.

Look for an actuator supplier that understands the importance of reliable machinery and the need to get equipment to your plant as quickly as possible. Such companies should be ... more

Research White Papers