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    1. Mechanical & Motion Systems
    2. Hydraulics

    Hydraulic cylinder or electric actuator: A technology comparison

    May 18, 2017
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    Hydraulic cylinders are rugged, simple to deploy and offer a low cost per unit of force. Electric rod actuators have smaller footprints, are flexible and reliable with increasingly larger force capacities. Learn how electric actuators can replace hydraulic systems in many applications.

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