Electric Actuators

Electric Actuators

Electric actuators are precision electromechanical devices designed to convert electrical energy into controlled mechanical movement, typically rotational or linear, for industrial process control applications. They reliably operate valves, dampers, and other mechanical equipment by precisely controlling their position or motion based on electrical control signals received from automated systems or manual inputs.

Electric actuators offer many advantages in process control, including high accuracy, repeatability, and ease of integration with modern automation and control systems. Their use eliminates the need for pneumatic or hydraulic systems, reducing maintenance requirements, simplifying installation, and improving safety. Additionally, electric actuators provide smooth and precise positioning, enable remote monitoring and diagnostics, and contribute significantly to energy efficiency by consuming power only during operation.

These actuators find widespread applications across various industries, including chemical manufacturing, oil and gas processing, power generation plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical industries, and HVAC systems. Uses involve controlling flow and pressure through automated valves, managing fluid dosing systems, regulating combustion processes, positioning dampers in ventilation and exhaust systems, and enabling precise control in critical safety shut-off applications.

Constructed to withstand demanding industrial environments, electric actuators feature robust housings and internal components resistant to corrosion, vibration, and temperature extremes. Integration capabilities include digital interfaces, advanced diagnostics, and communication protocols like HART or Fieldbus, ensuring optimal compatibility, control accuracy, and long-term reliability in diverse process control scenarios.