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How Does an Actuator Work?
How Does an Actuator Work?
There are different kinds of actuators.
Some of them work with magnets that are actuated by coils and springs, when they energize it pulls the magnet together, and when they turn off, they’ll separated by the spring.
Another type of actuator is called stepper motor. It’s usually on a worm gear. It’ll come out a little bit at each step.
In this video, ASE-certified mechanic Tom Brintzenhofe will explain how an actuator works in details.