So are electric actuators better than air operated pneumatic options?
The simple answer – it completely depends on the application!
When selecting either pneumatic or electric actuators for you automation control needs, the application and its specific location will ultimately help determine your selection. Both technologies have a number of advantages and disadvantages
Why do we refer to them as easy electric
Unlike similar products, there electric actuator ranges are extremely easy to programme. Simply by selecting the “Easy Mode” setting option, your selected actuator will be operating efficiently and effectively within minutes if opening the box.
Unofficially we call it our “programming made simple approach” to electric actuation – which we believe will definitely help to dispel some the mystery surrounding this activity
In summary
Pneumatic Actuators:
- are relatively inexpensive to purchase
- offer longer life (in terms of cycles)
- are excellent for end to end continuous motion applications
- offer high speed and high force capacities
- are relatively easy to understand and maintain
- don’t require complicated programming
Electric Actuators:
- offer higher levels of accuracy and repeatability
- are cleaner, smoother and quieter
- provide true motion control – multi positioning, synchronized motion and speed and force control
- don’t require compressed air to operate