utilizing devices which receives hydraulic energy of fluid and convert it into mechanical energy (force or motion) Actuator Classification Linear actuator(Cylinder) Rotary actuator
Single acting Double acting Special Limited rotation Continuous rotation
Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder (Motors)
1. Single Rod 1.Telescopic cylinder 1.Vane actuator
2. Double Rod 2. Tandem cylinder 2. Rack and Pinion 3. End Cushioning 3. Linear Cylinder Cylinder (Lever-arm) Gear Motor Vane Motor Piston Motor
Internal External Radial Axial
Bent axis Swash Plate Linear Actuator(Cylinder) Double Acting Cylinder(single rod) Double Acting Cylinder(double rod) TELISCOPIC TYPE CYLINDER End cushioning cylinder Mechanism of Cylinder Loading First class lever system Mechanism of Cylinder Loading Second class lever system Mechanism of Cylinder Loading Third lass lever system Vane type Rack and Pinion Type Lever Arm type Gear Motor(External) Gerotor Motor(Internal) Vane motor Balanced type Vane motor Axial Piston Motor-Swash Plate Type Axial piston-Swash Plate type Axial Piston Motor-Bent axis type Axial Piston- Bent axis type Radial Piston Motor