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Executive Summary:
With the advancement of technology in industrial automation, multi-position actuators have become an integral part of modern machinery. These devices can hold multiple positions during their operation, unlike the more common two-position actuators. This white paper explores the concept of multi-position actuators, their advantages, working principles, and the various applications where they excel.
Introduction:
Multi-position actuators are devices designed to accurately move and control mechanisms through multiple stops, positions, or states predefined by mechanical components. This contrasts with servo- or stepper-based actuators with essentially infinite positioning capability. Their capability to halt and hold at pre-defined positions makes them useful for providing more complex movements in various industrial processes while maintaining the simplicity of on-off control devices. Servo or stepper systems require motion control hardware and software, drivers, and in many cases, feedback devices.
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