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Competitive Selection Guide
Determine which technology best suits your application
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Helical Actuators |
Rack & Pinion Actuators |
Vane Actuators |
Cylinders* |
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| Powerful |
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Torque output
Bearing capacity
Consistent force in both directions
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High
High
Yes
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High
Low
Yes
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High
Low
Yes
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None
None
No
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| Drift Free Positioning |
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Zero internal leakage
Smooth operation
External brake required
Shock resistance
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Yes
Yes
No
High
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Yes
Yes
No
Low
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No
Yes
Yes
Low
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Yes
Yes
No
High
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| Ultra Compact |
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High power density
Fits in tight spaces
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High
Yes
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High
No
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Medium
Yes
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Low
No
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| Streamlined Design |
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Eliminates linkages and bearings
Reduced Bill of Materials
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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No
No
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| Durable |
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Moving parts enclosed
Low maintenance
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
No
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| Rotation |
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Rotation angle
Consistent rotation speed and torque through entire range of motion
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High
Yes
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High
Yes
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High
Yes
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Low
No
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* Cylinders require linkage for rotary motion. |
