Debunking “Conventional Wisdom” in Actuator Selection and Deployment
Nov. 5, 2024
Understanding all the costs in pneumatic and electric actuators and recognizing their very different capabilities can save tens of thousands of dollars
Are you considering replacing a compressor and 200 pneumatic cylinders with electric actuators to save compressor costs? Thinking about building a new machine with pneumatics because 30 electric actuators cost a whopping $34,000?
You might be making the wrong decision and as a result wasting tens of thousands of dollars a year. This article provides an analysis of cost components for both pneumatic and electric actuators, and gives examples of cost estimations. Cost calculations are provided in the appendix for readers who wish to evaluate costs for their machines or facilities.
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