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Debunking “conventional wisdom” in actuator Selection and Deployment

February 1, 2011 By

Understanding all the costs in pneumatic and electric actuators–and recognizing their very different capabilities–can save tens of thousands of dollars.

It’s in the news. Everyone is talking about it. Pneumatic or electric?

Are you considering replacing a compressor and 200 pneumatic cylinders with electric actuators to save compressor costs? Thinking about building a new machine with pneumatics because 30 electric actuators cost a whopping $34,000?

Filed Under: Actuators, Bimba

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