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Ask the Experts: What is Side-Loading and How Does It Affect My Actuator?

In this episode of Ask the Experts, our team dives into one of the most common and often overlooked issues in actuator performance: side loading. Side loading can drastically shorten actuator life if not properly addressed.

Our experts explain what causes side loading, how it affects different actuator technologies, and why hybrid linear actuators provide a superior solution.

In this video, you will learn:

  • What side loading is and why it occurs
  • How it affects electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuator designs
  • Why Kyntronics Hybrid Linear Actuators are built to handle side and shock loads
  • Real-world examples of design considerations to prevent premature actuator wear
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Ask the Experts: What Makes a Hybrid Linear Actuator “Hybrid”?

At Kyntronics, we’re often asked what makes a Hybrid Linear Actuator “hybrid.” In this episode of Ask the Experts, our engineering team explains how hybrid actuators combine the best features of electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation technologies while eliminating their common drawbacks.

This hybrid design provides:

  • Energy savings through servo power-on-demand
  • Accurate, programmable control of position, speed, and force
  • Shock-load tolerance for demanding applications
  • High IP ratings for reliability in harsh environments
  • Easy configurability for simple machine integration

Watch the episode below to hear directly from our experts and learn how hybrid actuation is redefining motion control.

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