Fluid control valves and actuators - Fluid control valves and actuators regulate pressure, direction, and flow within fluid systems. Precision-engineered designs improve response time and reliability, playing a crucial role in automation, robotics, and motion control technologies.

Fluid control valves—directional, pressure, and flow control—are the "brains" of any fluid power system, regulating the energy's path, force, and speed. Actuators, primarily cylinders for linear motion and motors for rotary motion, convert fluid power back into mechanical work. The trend in this segment is the development of electro-proportional and servo valves that offer infinitely variable, highly precise control through electronic feedback. Similarly, actuators are being designed with integrated position sensors to provide closed-loop control, maximizing system accuracy and overall efficiency.

FAQ    Answer
Q1: What function do control valves perform in a fluid power system?    A: Control valves regulate the fluid's path, pressure, and flow rate to govern the force and speed of the actuators.
Q2: What are the two main types of actuators used?    A: The two main types are cylinders, which provide linear motion, and fluid motors, which provide continuous rotary motion.
Q3: What technological advancement is enhancing the performance of control valves?    A: The development of electro-proportional and servo valves, which use electronic signals for highly precise and continuously variable control.