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ASK THE EXPERTS: HOW DOES A HYBRID ACTUATOR COMPARE TO AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SCREW TYPE ACTUATOR?

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Electromechanical screw type actuators are commonly used for precise, servo-controlled motion, but they can be limited by wear, shock loading, and lubrication requirements.

In this Ask the Experts video, Kyntronics experts provide a high-level comparison of hybrid actuators vs electromechanical screw type actuators, highlighting differences in durability, maintenance, shock-load capability, and feedback control.

This video covers:

  • How electromechanical screw actuators generate motion using screws and nuts
  • Why screw-based systems rely on L10 life calculations and lubrication
  • How metal-to-metal contact limits shock-load capability
  • How hybrid actuators deliver servo-controlled, power-on-demand motion
  • How sealed hybrid designs eliminate shock load damage and wear points
  • How integrated force and position feedback improves performance and reliability

Explore how low-force hybrid actuators are replacing electromechanical screw actuators.

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