ASK THE EXPERTS: HOW DOES FORCE FEEDBACK ENHANCE LINEAR ACTUATOR PERFORMANCE AND PRECISION?

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In this episode of Ask the Experts, the Kyntronics team provides a high-level overview of how force feedback in linear actuators is achieved across electromechanical screw-driven actuators, traditional hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and hybrid linear actuators—and why closed-loop force sensing improves accuracy, repeatability, and data visibility.

This video covers:

  • How force feedback supports quality control in press and assembly applications
  • How electric actuators infer force by monitoring motor torque
  • How hydraulic and pneumatic systems calculate force using pressure sensors
  • Why force calculations add complexity in traditional systems
  • How hybrid linear actuators use onboard pressure sensing for direct force feedback
  • How closed-loop force control improves precision, repeatability, and data tracking