Glossary

Actuator

An actuator turns electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic energy into mechanical movement. In a servo-electric gripper the actuator is an electric motor and drivetrain that opens and closes the jaws.

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Servo motor

A motor with feedback control for precise position, speed and torque.

Servo-electric gripper

A gripper driven by a servo motor, giving programmable control of position, speed and force.

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