A C T U AT O R

S AN D D R I V E
SYSTEM
S

DR. DANILO T. PANGATUNGAN

INSTRUCTOR
OBJECTIVES

Discuss the fundamental concepts

of electro mechanics and fluid
mechanics (hydraulics and
pneumatics) of Actuators and drive
systems.
 • Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic
drive systems Characteristics
ACTUATORS AND mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and
DRIVE SYSTEMS
pneumatic actuators and their
limitations
 LECTURE LECTURE TOPIC KEY ELEMENTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Introduction to Actuators Define Understanding of

Actuator basics of control system
(B2)

2 Classification of Actuators
Electric Motors like:
Servomotors,

COURSE
Stepper motors
or Direct-drive Types of Understanding of types
electric Actuators of Actuators (B2)
Hydraulic actuators

OUTLINE 3
Pneumatic actuators

Drive Systems · Understand the

applications of
Working Drive systems and
principle of to know the
Types of working principles
4 Types of Drive systems
Drive of system(B2)
systems Advantages and
disadvantages of
Drive systems(B4)
 Definition

Types of Actuators
TOPICS TO
Advantages and Disadvantages
BE
COVERED Drive Systems
(Lecture 1) Applications

Problems

Assignments
 Introduction Demonstration
• Definition • Text
• Units • Graphic/ Pictorial
• Classification etc… • Video etc…

Solved Problems
Industrial (1-2)
LECTURE Applications • Procedure

TEMPLATE

Self Learning Assignment

Questions Exercise

summary
•ACTUATORS
ACTUATOR
S
 1. Pneumatic actuators

Cylinders
ACTUATOR • 2 – Hydraulic actuators
S • Cylinders Motors
• 3 – Electrical actuators
• Dc motors. Ac motors
• Steeper motors.
1 – Pneumatic
actuators (cylinders
Double effect
pneumatic cylinders
• Speed is not controllable. The cylinder
maximum speed is achieved when friction
forces (kv2) equal those that
produce the advancing movement (F =
P.S), and a = 0.
•- The impact
produced when
reaching the end of
the run is reduced
using a shack
absorber
- Electrical valve: the hydraulic-electrical
interface
DOUBLE
EFFECT
CYLINDER
SINGLE
EFFECT
CYLINDER
Example of commercial pneumatic cylinders
(Lateral guides to prevent axial rotation )
Oval pistons to prevent the rotation of the axis
avoiding the need of auxiliary guides
Classical cylinders drawbacks: a
displacement of length l
requires an additional length l
Solutions to
reduce the
occupied
space
 Economic
Advantages of Reliable
Pneumatic
actuators High operation speed
(cylinders)
Operation at constant force

Resistant to overloads
 Disadvantages of
Pneumatic actuators
(cylinders)

-No speed control

-Poor position speed
-Noisy operation
Example of pneumatic manipulator, and its mechanical states
(End positions of all its cylinders)
Actuators
•2 – Hydraulic
actuators
Cylinders
Motors
2 – Hydraulic
actuators
(cylinders)
Hydraulic
circuit showing
its essential
elements
Schema of a
pressure
regulator
The use of a position
sensor d makes the
position servo control
possible and thus
hysteresis is minimized.
The dead zone is
minimized as well.
Actuators Hydraulic Motors
Hydraulic Pumps
and Motors
Kind of Gears
•Fix Caudal
Hydraulic Pumps
and Motors
Kind of Gears
• Fix Caudal
 Hydraulic pumps
( Kind of radial pistons)

• VARIABLE
CAUDAL
Caudal
variation as a
function of
eccentricity e
Hydraulic
Pumps and
Motors
(Kinds of
Blades)
Hydraulic
Pumps and
Motors
Advantages of Hydraulic Actuators

Able to
Resistant to
Economic Reliable support
overloads
heavy loads
 Low working speed

Disadvantages
of Hydraulic Hydraulic group noisy in
operation
Actuators

Possible oil leakage

 They are used in a wide range of industries
where linear positioning is needed. The
actuators are driven by several means including
ball or lead screws, belts, or voice coils, among
others. Typical applications include opening
and closing dampers, locking doors, braking
Industrial machine motions, etc.

Applications
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ypes-of-actuators-for- industrial-applica
tions
Seven Types Of Actuators For Industrial Applications

• Actuators are used to put something into

automatic action – whether a person is
putting something into action or a computer
is starting up a program. Part of the process,
then, is determining which type of actuator
will be best for the task at hand.
1. Electro Hydraulic• The growth of electro-hydraulic actuator
technology has been driving the hydraulic
Actuators actuators market growth. Electro-hydraulic
actuators incorporate servo valves and
electronic controls to provide rod position
feedback; thereby ensuring efficient machine
operations. This amalgamation heightens
accuracy, enhances functionality, improves
ease-of-use, and better controls performance.
Industries such as material handling, steel
mills, nuclear power plants, and elevator
manufacturers rely on its control of the speed
and position of loads. These features of the
electro-hydraulic actuator are likely to gain
importance and demand in the market in the
foreseeable future.
2. Hydraulic Actuator • If you need equipment precision,
Systems reliability and performance, our electro
hydraulic actuator system for rotary and
linear applications is an idea solution. The
system is custom designed to meet your
specific requirements and can be used for
virtually any kind of motion.
 3. Hydraulic
Linear Actuators

• Linear actuators accounted for more than 73% of

the market share during 2015 and are expected to
maintain this market share until the end of 2020.
These actuators are used to move linear valves such
as a gate, globe, diaphragm, and pinch valves by
sliding a stem that controls the measurement. They
can operate at forces of 500 PSI or greater, and are
suited for high force applications requiring precise
control. They are used in engineered vehicles and
the aerospace industry. Retrofits remain a key
contributor to this market’s growth.
4. Hydraulic Rotary Actuators
• Hydraulic rotary actuators apply pressurized fluids to a
circular piston inside a cylinder, pushing a rack across the
pinion gear. This stroke turns the shaft, thereby converts fluid
power into rotary motion. Machinery requiring upending,
turning, roll-over, tilting, indexing, transferring, mixing, valve
operating, tensioning, or clamping count on rotary actuators.
Whether you are looking for extra-heavy duty capabilities,
ultimate control, or multiple position versatility, there is a
solution for you.
 • 2015 saw the oil and gas sector
dominate the market, accounting for

5. Hydraulic Valve over 26% of the market segment.

Because the oil and gas industry needs
Actuators valves operated under high pressure and
torque, hydraulic valve actuators are
found in drill rigs, exploration, and
offshore plants. Used in jacking
systems to increase or decrease oil well
drilling, excavators, off-road dump
trucks, and rigs; these actuators also
automate valves within gas
transmission pipelines operating in
remote areas and under harsh climatic
conditions.
 6. Industrial
Linear Actuators

• Need to do some serious lifting? Our

industrial linear actuators are designed
specifically for heavy duty applications.
Rugged enough to handle fertilizers, mud,
sand, high pressure water, slush, salt water,
snow, heat, heavy vibrations, and other
unforgiving exposure; their durability,
performance, and speed are unparalleled
7. Slide Gate
Actuators

• Are you are looking for a reliable

slide gate actuator to open and close a
furnace; throttle the volume of
material exiting a container; or control
sluice gates? At The Kerry Company,
we can customize a solution that will
cater to your unique lifting
requirements.
 01 02 03
Self Learning Explain about Explain about Explain the

Questions types of
Actuators
types of Drive
systems
advantages and
disadvantages of
Drive systems
 Define Actuator? Explain types of Actuators?

Explain about Hydraulic and Pneumatic

Actuators?
Assignment
Explain about different Drive systems?
Exercises
Explain the characteristics of different drive
systems?

What are the Limitations of different drive

systems?
Reference
• https://www.kerryactuator.com/
seven-types-of-actuators-for-%20
industrial-applications

• https://mrcet.com/downloads/
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