Ask the Experts Videos | Kyntronics Resources

Ask the Experts is an educational video series from Kyntronics focused on answering real actuator and motion-control questions we receive from the field.

Each episode addresses common actuator and motion-control challenges by breaking down the why behind different technologies, application tradeoffs, and performance considerations. Topics range from actuator selection and efficiency to maintenance, reliability, and application-specific best practices.

Designed for manufacturers, engineers, OEMs, and integrators, Ask the Experts delivers practical insights to help you make confident, informed actuation decisions.

Submit a question you may have to sales@kyntronics.com.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 1

What Makes a Hybrid Linear Actuator “Hybrid”?

Discover the benefits of hybrid actuation—energy savings, accuracy, and durability—all in one compact, servo-powered system.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 2

What is Side-Loading and How Does It Affect My Actuator?

Kyntronics experts explain how hybrid linear actuators are engineered to handle side loads better than traditional technologies.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 3

How Does a Linear Actuator Work?

A quick overview of how linear actuators work and the differences between electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and hybrid actuator technologies.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 4

How Does Position Feedback Improve Linear Actuator Precision and Performance?

Learn how position feedback improves linear actuator precision, repeatability, cycle time, and quality verification across actuator technologies.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 5

How Does Force Feedback Enhance Linear Actuator Performance and Precision?

Learn how force feedback improves linear actuator precision, quality control, and performance across actuator technologies.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 6

What Could Cause Actuators to Prematurely Fail?

Learn what causes premature actuator failure and how different actuator technologies are affected by wear, contamination, and duty cycle.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 7

How Does a Hybrid Actuator Compare to a Traditional Hydraulic Power System?

A brief comparison of hybrid actuators and traditional hydraulic power systems, including efficiency, control, maintenance, and reliability.

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Ask the Experts - Episode 8

How Does a Hybrid Actuator Compare to an Electromechanical Screw Type Actuator?

A brief comparison of hybrid actuators and electromechanical screw type actuators, including wear, shock loading, control, lubrication and maintenance.