What Is a Limitorque Actuator?

For more than 85 years, Limitorque actuators have been making flow control easier for a broad range of customer applications. These actuators are world-class devices used to consistently drive multi-turn and quarter-turn industrial valves and dampers, providing years of dependable service.

What does an electric actuator do?

An electric actuator is a device that can create movement of a load, or an action requiring a force such as clamping, using an electric motor to create the necessary force. How does an electric actuator work? An electric motor will create rotary motion as the spindle, or rotor, rotates.

What is a valve actuator used for?

Valve actuators, used for operating valves for opening, closing or modulating service, come in a variety of configurations and power sources. Two of the most recognizable types based on these criteria are pneumatic and hydraulic.