Understanding the Basics of Vane Actuators

[thegr81]

hi

can anyone please explain to me what a Vane Actuator is? I need to know how the actauator functions, and what is its use. If anyone has any good links which I can use as resource, please also post the link.
cheers

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

Hi thegr81! Welcome to PF!

Do these help?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_vane_pump

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_machinery

 

[thegr81]

thanks a lot tiny-tam :D
cheers

 

[Q_Goest]

There's also something called a rotary vane actuator that's used to automate valves. They're used on 1/4 turn valves such as ball valves and butterfly valves.
http://www.emersonprocess.com/valveautomation/shafer/Products/rotaryvane.html