What is Actuator?

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Answer / chitti santhosh

An actuator is a type of motor that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. It is operated by a source of energy, typically electric current, hydraulic fluid pressure, or pneumatic pressure, and converts that energy into motion.

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An Actuator is part of final control device, which is responsible for opening / closing or controlling of the control valve.

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Answer / mahesh

Actuator is a final control element(FCV) in valve.

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